JONATHAN ORDERS PROBE OF STELLA ODUAH'S ARMOURED CAR SAGA

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday set up a panel to probe allegations that his aviation minister purchased two armoured vehicles worth $1.4 million (870,000 euros), his spokesman said.

Claims that Aviation Minister Stella Oduah ordered the vehicles were first revealed by the US-based website Sahara Reporters and the news has sparked outrage in the country where tens of millions of people live in acute poverty.

30 GUNMEN KIDNAP MONARCH IN UYO

The Paramount Ruler of Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Ubong Assam, was yesterday, abducted by no fewer than 30 gunmen, who stormed his palace at 2a.m.

The kidnappers took the royal father to Unyeghe village, Mbo Local Government Area in a car, transferred him to a waiting speedboat and left for the high seas. The kidnap, it was learnt, might be in connection with N2.6 billion compensation paid by ExxonMobil to the four host local government communities, which the youths had rejected.

JONATHAN'S 10-AIRCRAFT PRESIDENTIAL FLEET

One country whose leaders are extremely good at wasting resources is Nigeria. Why should the President have 10 Aircrafts in his fleet? You will be amazed at the cost of maintaining this fleet, yet Iweala keeps shouting that the Government is broke.... SIGH......

Read this report from PunchNG.....

IPAD AIR - APPLE'S LATEST ADDITION

IPAD AIR

Apple has barely had time to restock the shelves since its latest iPhone launch but that hasn't stopped the tech giant unveiling its latest iPad - renamed the iPad Air.

KIM KARDASHIAN IS ENGAGED TO KANYE AS HE PROPOSED WITH 15 CARAT ROCK

KIM IS ENGAGED

Kim Kardashian is officially on lockdown ... again -- Kanye West pulled off a huge birthday surprise by renting out an entire baseball stadium and asking Kim to marry him Monday evening.

ARMORED CARS SCANDAL - COSCHARIS GAVE N112M KICKBACK TO STELLA ODUAH (AVIATION MINISTER)

The ODUAHGATE scandal is definitely poised to envelope the main gladiator, Stella Oduah, the current Aviation Minister as Sahara Reports published  facts about a whooping N112M she got as kickback from Coscharis Motors, the company which sold the two vehicles to NCAA.

Read as reported by SAHARA REPORTERS.

Even as the minister of aviation began a new spin today that the BMW armored cars purchased by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for her use were done on "hire-purchase", SaharaReporters has unearthed new details about the $1.6 million spent by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority to purchase the armored BMW cars for Nigeria's Aviation Minister Stella Oduah.

HIGHLIGHTS OF FELABRATION 2013

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NAMA ALSO PURCHASED 4 TOYOTA TUNDRAS FOR STELLA ODUAH PLUS 4 LIMOUSINES FOR VIPS

Embattled Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah seems to have a special affection for vehicles as a new SaharaReporters investigation reveals that the National Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), another agency under the Ministry of Aviation, also purchased four Toyota Tundra vehicles for the Minister.

Nigerians are currently up in arms about two armored cars purchased for her by another agency, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, at the scandalous rate of N225million, and many are calling for her to be fired.

ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION - THE TWITTER BATTLE

Top candidates in the Anambra State governorship election slated for November 16, have taken to social media to win over the hearts of the electorate.

Candidates of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Chris Ngige; Labour Party, Dr. Patrick Ubah; and Willie Obiano of the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance are using the platform to announce policy thrusts, building recognition and canvassing for votes.

FIVE KIDNAPPERS SENTENCED TO TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS IMPRISONMENT EACH

An Osun State High Court sitting in Iwo has sentenced five men who kidnapped the wife of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Alhaja Muibat Salaam, to 27 years in prison.

Justice Moshood Adeigbe while delivering the judgment held that the prosecutors had been able to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the kidnappers met and conspired before they kidnapped their victim.

HALF OF A YELLOW SUN - MOST EXPENSIVE NIGERIAN MOVIE EVER ($8M)

One of the most eagerly awaited films to come out of Africa in recent years, starring Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor, is hitting the big screen.

KENYA IMPLANTING MICROCHIPS IN EVERY RHINO TO FIGHT POACHING

In a bid to desperately end poaching of Rhinos, Kenya is implanting microchips in every rhino nationwide, an extensive process that will include sedating hundreds of animals.

Read earlier reports about poaching activities HERE & HERE.

Decimated by illegal killings, the endangered rhino is increasingly under attack by poachers using high-tech, sophisticated technology. The microchips will allow wildlife officials to track the animals and trace poached horns.

SKELEWU(OFFICIAL VIDEO) - DAVIDO

Davido finally releases the official video of the monster hit >>> SKELEWU....

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STELLA ODUAH AND THE TRIUMPH OF CORRUPTION - #SACKSTELLAODUAH

STELLA ODUAH - THE FACE OF CORRUPTION

The Jonathan administration faces a serious test this week as its decision on the saga poised to envelope the Minister of Aviation-Stella Oduah, rages.

NCAA OFFICIALS RISK 10-YR JAIL FOR VIOLATING BUDGET-PROCUREMENT LAWS. #SACKSTELLAODUAH

STELLA ODUAH - THE FACE OF CORRUPTION

If Nigeria’s anti-corruption authorities would, for once, punish violators of federal budget and procurement laws, then aviation ministry officials involved in a scandalous purchase of two armour-plated BMW vehicles at an inflated cost of N225 million, would be facing charges leading from three to 10 years in jail.

The multimillion contract that has sparked anger across the country was never listed or approved in any government budget as required by law, neither was it openly advertised or bided for.

16-YEAR OLD MOTHER OF TWO STABS HER HUSBAND TO DEATH IN AKURE

A 16-year-old mother of two, Ebere Ogu, has allegedly stabbed her 35-year-old husband, Patrick, to death in Akure, the OndoState capital, during a fight, and has fled with her children.

Detectives from the criminal Investigation Division of the state Police Command are presently looking for her.

Vanguard gathered that the crime was committed last Thursday at their number 70 Ijapo extension residence in Akure at 5a.m. 

ARRESTED BRITISH ALQAEDA JIHADIST IS HELPING TO TRACK DOWN KENYA MALL ATTACK GUNMEN

A man with links to two of the most dangerous branches of terrorist organisation al-Qaeda is now helping the West to dismantle terrorism in the Middle East and Africa.

Supergrass Ahmed Warsame, 27, is currently providing intelligence to help find the mastermind of the Kenyan shopping mall massacre which left 67 dead last month. It is hoped that his links to an al-Shabaab chief known as Ikrima, thought to be behind last month's massacre, will also help intelligence officials locate 'white widow' Samantha Lewthwaite.

BEST PICTURES OF THE 2013 LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

MIST AND REFLECTIONS

 My passion for photography is still alive and I am definitely going to keep it alive.

These are some of the best pictures submitted by professional photographers for the 2013 LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

See more pictures after the cut.

FUSE ODG WINS MOBO BEST AFRICAN ACT AWARD

GHANAIAN musician,  Nana Richard Abiona, known by his stage name Fuse ODG, has beaten other contenders including Wizkid to win the MOBO award for the Best African Act.

His smash hit single ANTENNA is still rocking the airwaves.....

Watch the video after the cut plus list of other award winners.

(VIDEO) NIGERIA 6 MEXICO 1. - UAE2013 U-I7 WC