RIVERS STATE IS ON FIRE AS MASKED GUNMEN OPENED FIRE ON PRO-AMAECHI RALLY

The power play between the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Jonathan and Rivers State Governor, Amaechi has since been identified as a threat to democracy and peace in the oil rich state. Unfortunately, gladiators are showing no signs of slowing down.

Just yesterday, hoodlums suspected to be militants invaded the Save Rivers Movement rally in Bori, Khana Local Government Area and unleashed terror on members of the group. The militants, who wore masks were said to have  shot sporadically mostly at  vehicles parked at the venue of the event by state government officials.

The  Secretary to the State Government, Mr. George Feyii, the Chief of Staff, Government House,  Chief Tony Okocha, and some journalists were among those that  escaped death by a whisker. Some  however sustained serious bullet injuries during the incident that occurred  barely  a week   after a similar rally was disrupted by operatives of the Rivers State Police Command in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.

BBC'S GHANAIAN BROADCASTER DIES OF HEART ATTACK

Tributes have been paid to popular BBC presenter Komla Dumor who died suddenly at his home in London. The broadcaster said Mr Dumor, who presented BBC World News and Focus On Africa, had died at his home yesterday, at the age of 41.

One of Ghana's best known journalists, Mr Dumor joined the BBC in 2007 after a decade of working in broadcast journalism in his native Ghana, where he had won the Ghana Journalist of the Year award.

Mr Dumor, who was born in Accra, Ghana, in 1972 hosted Network Africa for the BBC World Service between 2007 and 2009 before joining The World Today programme.

In 2009 he became the first host of Africa Business Report on BBC World News. Earlier this year he was named one of New African's 100 most influential Africans in 2013.

I AM NOT IN A RELATIONSHIP - NIYOLA

Background

My name is Eniola Akinbo but for the purpose of my music, I am known as Niyola.  I had a well-rounded childhood and my father was a very strong influence in my life. I have nine siblings and I’m the last child. I read books, played and got into trouble like every other child. I learned to be responsible early in life and this has helped me handle good and bad times.

Journey to music

I realised I could sing when I was a child. My father took me to a Funmi Adams concert when I was eight years old. That experience opened my eyes and inspired me. As a teenager, I competed in the Amen Starlet Competition in 2000.  That was when I was introduced to the Nigerian music scene, but I did not make my professional music debut until 2005.

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SHOCKING - POPE BENEDICT SACKED ALMOST 400 PRIESTS IN 2 YEARS FOR MOLESTING CHILDREN

Pope Benedict XVI removed nearly 400 priests in two years for molesting children, it has been revealed.

The shocking statistics for 2011-12 represent the first time the Vatican has revealed how many priests who have been defrocked. 

Prior to that, the Catholic Church only revealed the number of alleged sexual abuse cases it had received.

The revelations come after centuries of tradition which saw the Vatican dealing with cases internally, without the involvement of police. The document was prepared from data the Vatican had been collecting to help the Holy See defend itself before a UN committee in Geneva, Switzerland, this week.

Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Vatican's UN ambassador in Geneva, referred to just one of the damning statistics during eight hours of criticism and questioning from the UN human rights committee. The rise in the number of defrockings is in stark contrast to 2009, when only 171 priests were removed following allegations. 

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THE OBAMA DIVORCE BOMBSHELL

MICHELLE'S UNUSUAL RAGE

The Obamas are the world’s most scrutinised couple at the best of times, but it will be rare to find a guest at the bash who won’t be secretly watching them with particular interest.

After all, the last time they were pictured together at Nelson Mandela’s memorial the First Lady was looking none too pleased as the her husband posed for a ‘selfie’ photograph with the leggy blonde Danish Prime Minister, Helle Thorning-Schmidt.

Indeed, if the U.S. tabloids are to be believed, the relationship of Washington’s golden couple is facing problems that go far beyond dirty looks. 

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER (CURRENTLY IN COMA) MAY HAVE A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PERSONALITY WHEN HE WAKES UP

Michael Schumacher ‘will not be Schumacher’ if he wakes up from his coma, a leading neurosurgeon has claimed as doctors said today the Formula One star is no longer in a 'critical' condition.

Richard Greenwood, a consultant neurologist at London’s Homerton Hospital, said the racing legend will be a ‘regular Joe’ if he recovers, as a result of his severe brain trauma. His comments came as doctors revealed that Schumacher's condition had improved slightly and was no longer considered to be critical - for the first time.

OJB'S HAPPY POLYGAMOUS FAMILY

You can have many wives and yet keep them happy. So it seems in this picture with Legendary Music Producer, OJB Jezreel who is back on his feet after suffering from kidney related ailments.

Very little was known about his private life before the sickness. He admits that the sickness was a blessing in disguise as he has become richer and more popular.

CLICKHERE TO READ ABOUT HIS THREE WIVES.

Well, being a responsible Husband/Father is very key and it seems OJB is just perfect for the triangle. Someone(names withheld) needs to take some lessons from him and marry all his BABYMAMAS....lol.

WARDC SEEKS HELP FOR 14-YR-OLD RAPE VICTIM

The Women Advocate and Research Documentation Centre (WARDC) is seeking help for a 14-year-old rape victim, who is in urgent need for antenatal care. The girl, who resides at Isheri in Ikotun, a suburb of Lagos State, was allegedly raped and impregnated eight months ago. The man who allegedly raped her had absconded after his release on bail in August 2013.

In a statement released on Thursday by its executive director, Abiola Akiode-Afolabi, WARDC urged the Lagos State Government to come to the girls aid. The centre claimed that the girl was poor and lacked the resources to access antenatal care in government hospitals.

BODE GEORGE & THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION - A SETBACK TO WAR AGAINST CORRUPTION

The recent decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Chief Bode George v. Federal Republic of Nigeria, is undoubtedly the most significant setback to date for the fight against corruption in Nigeria. 

In this case, the Supreme Court, as Nigeria’s apex court, abdicates in the most cavalier manner possible its high constitutional role as the guarantor of public values.  It also casts grave doubts on the readiness of the judiciary and the legal process to take seriously  the fight against corruption and impunity for it in Nigeria.

The facts of this case were straightforward enough. Chief Bode George is a retired one-star General in the Navy and former State Governor. Following the return to civil rule in 1999, he joined party politics. In 2001-2003, he was Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), one of the most lucrative parastatals in Nigeria’s  public service.

UPDATE ON "TORTURE OF PEPPER SELLERS" - OBA OF EJIGBO GOES INTO HIDING

The men who tortured and performed sodomy on two alleged "PEPPER THIEVES" are still at large as the "Traditional ruler of Ejigbo" is who reports indicate ordered the crime has gone into hiding.

Read previous post HERE & HERE.

The traditional ruler of Ejigbo in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, Oba Morufu Ojoola, has reportedly gone into hiding following attempts by the police to arrest him in connection with the torture of two women accused of stealing pepper at Ejigbo Market.

The two women, a mother and her step-daughter, were stripped, tortured and pepper was poured into their private parts. After the video of the incident was uploaded on the internet, it sparked widespread outrage, with women’s group calling for probe of the barbaric act.

PROFESSOR OF NUCLEAR PHYSICS AT OAU YET TO BE FOUND AFTER 3 MONTHS

PROF. JAMES OLOMO - STILL MISSING

About 3 months ago, we published a report on Professor at Obafemi Awolowo University who got missing while on business trip. READ PREVIOUS POST HERE.

Sadly, the family man is yet to be found. Read the update below.

The Olomo family has been hoping to see a member of the family, Prof. James Olomo,  walk back home since he left on October 17, 2013 for Eket, Akwa Ibom State where he had gone to have a discussion with  an oil company.

However, family, friends and kinsmen have begun to be more apprehensive each passing day hearing nothing from him for almost three months now.  There is no news concerning his kidnap or death and his whereabouts has remained unknown since October 20, 2013 when he was last seen in his hotel room.

SUPREME COURT ORDERS THE RETRIAL OF MOHAMMED ABACHA FOR RECEIVING AND CONCEALING STOLEN FUNDS

The year 2014 has started on a bad note for the family of Late Military "Head of State"; General Sani Abacha, as the apex court yesterday ordered the retrial of his son. Read below as reported bu PunchNG.

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the retrial of  Mohammed Abacha, son of the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha. He had sought to stop the Federal Government from trying him for allegedly receiving and concealing stolen funds. The apex court ordered him to return to a Federal Capital Territory High Court, where the charges against him were filed.

The Federal Government had filed criminal charges containing 123 counts against Mohammed after stolen funds were traced to the family of the late military dictator. The charges filed against Mohammed bordered on conspiracy, receiving and concealing stolen property – in breach of provisions of the Penal Code.

FEMALE BODYGUARDS - THE LATEST ACCESSORY FOR CHINA'S RICH

BRUTAL TRAINING

China's rich have been in the news lately for different news ranging from demand for Africa's ivory to exotic lifestyle...... CNN reports the latest demand of China's rich............................

Yang Donglan has had an unusual career trajectory. The 22-year-old once made a living selling cosmetics, but a year ago she switched her make-up brushes for nunchucks, undergoing a grueling training program to become a bodyguard.

"I can go out with the bosses and see a lot of things. Yang completed a course at Tianjiao International Security Academy, a Beijing-based training camp founded in 2008 to train bodyguards capable of serving the growing numbers of China's elite.

OSCAR 2014 NOMINATIONS - THE FULL LIST

12 Years a Slave," "American Hustle," "Captain Phillips," "Dallas Buyers Club," "Gravity," "Her," "Nebraska," "Philomena" and "The Wolf of Wall Street" received top honors as the nominees for best picture when Oscar nominations were announced Thursday morning.

"American Hustle" and "Gravity" led the field with 10 nominations each, with both films also earning director nods. "12 Years a Slave" followed with nine nominations.

The 86th Academy Awards, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, will be held on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

See full list after the cut..................

FORCES BEHIND TUKUR'S SACK

Politicians are known to be boastful. The former National Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, is not an exception. Even when it was clear that the drummers who were playing music for him had since dropped their drums and were no longer ready to sing his praises, Tukur soldiered on. He believed that the tide could still change and he would retain his much-treasured exalted position.

Thus, when he had even dropped his resignation letter, Tukur said he was still in power. He told the unsuspecting journalists at the State House that he had not dropped his resignation letter.

2FACE EXPANDS INVESTMENT IN HOSPITALITY

2face Idibia is a wise investor as he is expanding his investments in hospitality with the launch of his Rumors Nite Club in FESTAC Town, Lagos.

The property is said to be worth over N250 Million. The club which opened its doors in the New Year to fun seekers, is an extension of 2face’s club in GRA, Ikeja under the same.

Since birthing in Festac Town, Rumors has already become a hotspot for night crawlers especially around the Festac Town vicinity. The club will officially be opened in February with Victoria Island as its next target location.

OGUN STATE APC CRISIS IS ESCALATING AS 2 SENATORS 4 REPS NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH IN SHOOTOUT

Gov. Amosun - Ogun State

THE crisis  rocking the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State took  a dangerous turn yesterday, when some hoodlums unleashed terror on the supporters of  Senator Gbenga Obadara, representing  Ogun Central senatorial district and a member of the House of Representatives,  representing Ifo/Ewekoro constituency, Kunle Adeyemi.

During the pandemonium which broke out in Wasimi, Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state at  1: 38 pm, nine  members of the party were shot, including a police orderly, Sergeant Sunday Akinbode, by political thugs believed to be loyal to a faction of the party while several others sustained injuries.

WHY PRESIDENT JONATHAN SACKED SERVICE CHIEFS!!!!!

Indications emerged, yesterday, why President Goodluck Jonathan sacked the service chiefs and appointed new ones. The sack of the service chiefs,, was to prevent an implosion in the Armed Forces that was capable of threatening the country’s democracy.

Their sack came less than seven months after a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, declared the appointments of the Service Chiefs in the country by the President  without recourse to the National Assembly as unconstitutional, illegal, null and void.