A reporter with one of the local tabloids, Radar Newspaper, Mr. Aniedi Ukoenang’s whereabouts is unknown.
Saturday, 11 April 2015
Five feared dead, journalist missing in Akwa Ibom
Police officer faints at polling unit in Ogun(Photo)
The female officer is said to have collapsed due to excessive heat at her polling centre in Ogun state..Voters seen reviving her with water.
Obanikoro’s son wins polling unit
The son of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro and House of Assembly aspirant Jide Obanikoro, has won his polling unit for his party, Peoples Democratic Party.
He voted at Ward 9, polling unit012 Onitolo/Ojora rd.
Gov PDP66 APC59.
Assembly PDP80 APC 43
Results of Lagos Governorship, House of Assembly polls
Tinubu, Fashola, Ambode record landslide victory at polling units
Candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the units of National Leader of the party, Alausa, Ikeja and Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State in Surulere, emerged winners with landslide victory.
Soldier kills voter, 21, during scuffle in Jos
A 21-year-old man was shot dead by a soldier at the Ali Kazaure polling unit in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday.
Our correspondent gathered that the man, identified as Salim Nasir, who was supporting one of the political parties, was shot dead by the soldier after he engaged a supporter of another party in a scuffle.
Iron Mike Tyson and daughter Milan pay Diana Ross a visit
IG post from the former boxing legend..
Last night was awesome. Took my daughter Milan to see the one and only Diana Ross
Police absent in PDP strongholds, says Tinubu
A former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says there is little or no police presence in areas which the Peoples Democratic Party is considered to be strong in Lagos.
Tinubu, who is a National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, said this while addressing journalists at Sunday Adigun Street, Alausa, where he voted on Saturday.
Gunmen snatch ballot materials, attack policewoman in Delta
Three gunmen at about 1.30pm on Saturday stormed a voting unit at Ebedeni Ward 6, Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State and snatched ballot papers and boxes.
Police may extend restriction of movement to 8p.m. in Lagos — AIG Mbu
Lagos – Vehicular movement restriction in Lagos State may be extended from 6p.m. to 8p.m. at the governorship and House of Assembly polls, AIG Joseph Mbu has said.
Mbu, who is in-charge of Zone 2 comprising Lagos and Ogun States, told newsmen on Saturday when he visited Mr Akin Orebiyi, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lagos.
I will concede defeat if I lose election, says former EFCC Boss Nuhu Ribadu
Yola – The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Adamawa, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, said on Saturday that he would concede defeat if the election was against him.
NSCDC deploys sniffer dogs for election in Osun
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun on Saturday deployed sniffer dogs in polling units across the state to detect Improvised Explosive Devices (IDEs).
Election is a sham - Governor Chibuike Amaechi
PORT HARCOURT – GOVERNOR Chibuike Amaechi has described the ongoing guber and House of Assembly elections in the state as a sham.
Nigeria’s democracy fast maturing – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said that Nigeria’s democratic process was fast maturing. Obasanjo made the assertion shortly after his accreditation at Ward 11, Unit 22 at Olusomi Compound, Sokori area of Abeokuta South Local Government Area.
INEC official caught with thumb-printed ballot papers at Ajeromi
An Official of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, was alleged caught with thumb-printed ballot papers in Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos state.
Oluwa Ibrahim Ayoola @ibbrox2709, who sent the image said the event took place at Olodi Apapa 015, Ajeromi Ifelodun constituency 2
Police vehicle on election duty crashes, five injured
No fewer than five Police officers of the Ogun State Police Command on election duty Saturday, sustained serious injury on Lagos-Abeokuta road in Ewekoro local government area of the state.
The accident occurred when the vehicle crashed leaving four persons seriously injured.
Fashola, Akiolu accredited, urge voters to conduct themselves peacefully
Speaking to journalists after the exercise, the governor described the exercise at the polling unit as peaceful. He urged the residents of the state to come out within the time left for the accreditation exercise to come out and perform their civic responsibility.
Soldiers beat up voter for taking pictures
There was pandemonium at Polling Unit 046, Sam Sonibare Street, Surulere, Lagos, as a team of soldiers beat up a youth for taking their pictures.
Desmond Elliot Denies Sharing Money to Policemen over Election
Desmond Elliot has reacted to this photo we all saw earlier on. See it after the cut..
Governor Amaechi Alleges his Telephone Numbers have just been Cloned
Press release from the Governor:
Photo: President Jonathan gets accredited in Otuoke
President Jonathan getting accredited at Ward 13, Unit 39 in Otuoke, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State, this morning
Photos: Nigeria President-elect Muhammadu Buhari & wife getting accredited at the polling centre
President elect Gen Muhammadu Buhari and his wife Aisha get accredited at their polling unit in Daura, Katsina state this morning. More photos after the cut...
Photos: PDP Governorship candidate, Jimi Agbaje gets accredited at the polling unit in Lagos
Lagos state PDP Governorship candidate Jimi Agbaje getting accredited at his polling unit this morning.
Photos: Duncan Mighty wishes 3 yrs happy birthday to his Mercedes Benz 550mll Convertible
He also thanks coscharis motors who sold the car to him in 2012. Enjoy what God gave you my brother.
Nollywood Actress Omoni Oboli casts her vote
From the actress...
Accreditation done! I am who I am! I stand for what I believe! Whatever you do, just vote! Nigeria is for us all. I only have love to give. God bless Nigeria! #Ilovemycountry #tiredbuthappy #wifemotheractressdirector #Iamroyalty #iamblessed #Iamthankful
Will Smith's son Jaden Smith Wears a Dress, Doesn’t Care What You Think
At just 16, Jaden Smith has already cultivated a sense of style all his own. Cheetah is his favorite print, harem pants are on frequent rotation, and oversized T-shirts are his signature. Recently, he’s been adding some more feminine elements to his look. “Went To TopShop To Buy Some Girl Clothes, I Mean “Clothes,"” he wrote on Instagram. The results of his shopping trip? At least one black dress, which he was spotted sporting in California on Friday.
Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Reportedly Dating Footballer Chester Castellaw
Paris Jackson's mystery man has been revealed. She recently returned to her family home near Los Angeles as she was seen on March 23 working out in Calabasas Park, California with a mysterious man, reportedly her personal trainer. But, the man in question is actually soccer player Chester Castellaw, a member of Real So Cal soccer club, according to E! Online.
Kris Jenner 'humiliated' by Bruce's gender transition
Kris Jenner has been ''humiliated'' by Bruce Jenner's gender transition, her sister Karen Houghton claims.
The 59-year-old television personality's sister Karen Houghton has claimed the star has been left ''embarrassed'' by her ex-husband's decision to become a woman.
Mugabe tells S.Africa media: 'I don't want to see a white man'
Johannesburg (AFP) - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe walked away from a group of journalists in South Africa commenting "I don't want to see a white man", television footage showed Friday.
Flavour spotted with Anambra-born billionaire politician, Prince Arthur Eze
The golibe crooner shared this pic on Instagram. Hi words..."Prince Arthur Eze na Ukpo.si anyi jisike #IGBOAMAKA"
Nigerians in Diaspora protest against Akiolu’s threat to Igbo’s [PHOTOS]
Nigerian’s in Diaspora Friday took to the streets to protest the anti – Igbo diatribe made by the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu. They also submitted letters of protest / petition to the White House, International Criminal Court (ICC), Canadian Parliament, the British Parliament and No 10 Downing Street, United Kingdom. They also called on president elect, Muhammadu Buhari to start justice with Oba Akiolu.
Egypt court sentences Muslim Brotherhood leader to death
(CNN)An Egyptian court has sentenced the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Badie, and 14 more members of the group to death for inciting violence, state-run Nile TV reported Saturday.
The criminal court sentenced the 15 defendants to death by hanging and 34 other defendants to life in prison for charges of plotting terrorist attacks against state facilities, Nile TV reported on its website.
Lagos politics : The return of the Igbos
“Omo Ibo go….go home. Omo…. Ibo go home. If you go home garri go cheap for lagos”.
The pogrom was on in the north and Igbos were being hounded and slaughtered indiscriminately . Many of the Yoruba elite read opportunity into the disturbances.. And Lagos, home to many Igbos, convulsed with hatred for the Igbo. Prominent Lagos Igbos went into hiding and pondered their fate. Hunted like rabbits by death squads , they soon relinquished the idea of waiting out the storm in their holes and had to sneak out of Lagos in darkness. Ordinary Igbos, free to flee, had thronged the motor parks and taken the boos and jeers in their hurried steps.
Breakingnews: About 50 heavily armed soldiers deployed to Wike’s residence
Port Harcourt – About 50 heavily-armed soldiers mounted a blockade around the family residence of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Barr Nyesom Wike as early as 6am today.
Military helicopter crashes in Lagos, CAS orders probe
A military helicopter crashed on Friday during training in Lagos State.
The crash was to said to have occurred due to hydraulic failure.
It was learnt that the helicopter was returning to the Apron after the completion of the training when the crash happened.
Why I accepted Prince Eke's proposal the first day we met - Muma Gee
Muma Gee has opened up on how she met her husband ,Nollywood actor,Prince Eke and why they didn't court before getting married. She told Vanguard
On how she met her husband
Battle of the fittest in Lagos, Rivers, Kaduna, others
The governorship and State House of Assembly elections are scheduled to hold today, April 11, 2015 across Nigeria.
Actor, Prince Eke and son Ceaser taking a walk
I was with Prince in Joburg when the news of the birth of his twins came. How fast kids grow...I wish them all the best!!
Arms deal: S’Africa to return Nigeria’s $15m, says report
South Africa is considering returning more than $15m, it seized from Nigeria in September, last year.
The money, which was meant for the purchase of arms to fight the Boko Haram insurgents, was seized in two batches of $5.7m and $9.3m.
Basketmouth speaks about beef insinuations between him and AY
There have been rumours that there is a silent rivalry between top comedians, Basketmouth and AY. As both humour merchants are big brands in the industry, many believe that the rivalry is based on ego issues.
Kidnapping: Pay N13m or lose children, Nanny threatens parents
The nanny identified as Mary Akinloye who kidnapped three children in Surulere area of Lagos State has given the victims’ family two days to produce N13m ransom or lose the children.
She was said to have issued the ultimatum through a man who used her telephone to communicate with the family.
Sexy & Single Christina Milan, Karrueche Tran, Amber Rose joined by Vanessa Simmons for Coachella
They're all single ladies after enduring highly publicized splits from their significant others.
And Christina Milian, Karrueche Tran, and Amber Rose got to revel in being independent women while hosting a luxury vehicle driving event to Coachella from Los Angeles on Friday.
Selfie is not for young people only, OBJ himself spotted taking selfie too (Photo)
Baba was pictured taking selfie with a selfie stick..
Two teenagers decide to die after listening to rock music
Which heavy metalband was accused of inducing a number of suicides by inserting subliminal messages into their music? On December 23, 1985, in Sparks, Nevada, Raymond Belknap, 18, and James Vance, 20, ended a night of drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana by driving to a playground next to a church and shooting themselves with a double-barrelled shotgun.
Thank your lucky stars, Jonathan accepted election results, Fani-Kayode tells APC
ABUJA – PEOPLES Democratic Presidential Campaign Organisation, PDPPCO said Friday that President Goodluck Jonathan was still committed to conducting free, fair and credible elections.
CAR protesters clash with UN peacekeepers turns deadly
One person has been killed and a dozen others wounded when hundreds of protesters clashed with UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic, local authorities have said.
Three killed in xenophobic violence in Durban, South Africa
At least three people described as foreign nationals have been killed in a wave of xenophobic violence in the South African city of Durban, local media reported on Friday.
Residents looted shops owned by foreigners on Thursday, with one Somali shopkeeper now fighting for his life.
I’m not planning to rig Rivers election -Patience Jonathan
Wife of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, on Friday said there were no truth in the allegation that she was pressuring the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to rig the governorship election in Rivers State in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party.
NDLEA arrests South African with N74m hidden in Oats packs
A 39-year-old South African woman was intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, with $373,725 (N74.4million) and €2,120 (N450,000) concealed inside packs of oats, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said.
Friday, 10 April 2015
Marijuana can kill cancer cells, says US government-funded research
The US government may be starting to officially recognize medicinal benefits of marijuana, as a government-funded research group has released a report claiming that weed can kill cancer cells.