KIDNAPPERS DEMAND N500M FOR ORONTO DOUGLAS' SISTER

Kidnappers of Augusta Douglas-Ayam, the sister to the Presidential Adviser on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Oronto Douglas, broke their silence yesterday as they contacted the victim's husband and demanded N500 million ransom.

Douglas-Ayam was seized and taken to an unknown area in the creeks by nine gunmen, who wore army uniform. The assailants, who operated on a black speedboat, abducted her at the Ogbia waterside about 8:45pm on Monday after shooting into the air.

SHAME OF A NATION - AVIATION MINISTER RIDES IN 2 ARMOURED VEHICLES WORTH N256M

STELLA ODUAH

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority were compelled to purchase Two BMW-760 bulletproof vehicles for the almighty Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah.

The minister through her PR had initially denied this allegation which was rubbished when more facts emerged including the date of purchase. The procurement was even done on credit while First Bank of Nigeria Plc was said to have stood in as a guarantor for the agency with Coscharis Motors Limited.

APC WOOS SEVEN PDP REBEL GOVERNORS

In a desperate move to boost its rank, the All Progressives Congress has opened the door for the Seven Rebel PDP Governors(gG7 to join the party.

This will be a major decider if the Governors eventually agrees as the PDP will face even more stiffer opposition for majority control at national level. The APC, promised to handover the complete control of APC structures in the states of those G7 Governors to them.

INSECURITY LOOMS OVER BRAZIL 2014

 

Demonstrations, Strikes, Destruction, Anger, Pain and Threat...............................

These are some of the few words that describes the state of insecurity in Brazil, host of the 2014 football festival, the FIFA WORLD CUP 2014.

In addition to this already worrisome situation, the  biggest drug cartel in Brazil has promised a 'World Cup of terror' next year - in a reminder of the high level of violence that still marks the country.

THE DUMB PIRATE

HASSAN

Criminals usually attempt to stay on top of their game because of the risk involved in getting caught, but the opposite was the case for a Somalian Pirate Kingpin who fell rather cheaply into the hands Belgian investigators.

The alleged pirate kingpin was been arrested in a Hollywood-style sting that lured him from Somalia to Belgium to work on a fake documentary about high-seas crime. 

HAPPY EID KABIR TO OUR MUSLIM FRIENDS

We celebrate with our Muslim friends today.

May God's blessings rain upon us today and forever. Amen.

Mail your house address so we can celebrate with you.

Cheers.

POWERFUL EARTHQUAKE ROCKS THE PHILIPPINES

Earlier today, a powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck central Philippines, leaving at least 20 people dead and rattling many who were celebrating a religious holiday.

The quake, which struck early in the morning, crumbled a number of buildings and sent panicked people streaming into the streets, witnesses said.

YET AGAIN, NO AFRICAN LEADER IS WORTH THE MO IBRAHIM FOUNDATION $5M AWARD

The award for good governance in africa has once again strolled away as no African leader was found worthy of the award. Even GEJ does not qualify for the award as he  hasn't shown exemplary leadership.

The Mo Ibrahim prize has been awarded three times in its seven year history — to Cape Verde President Pedro Verona Pires in 2011, Festus Mogae of Botswana in 2008, and Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique in 2007.

TINUBU IS NOT AN AUTHENTIC YORUBA LEADER - OKUPE SPEAKS

The man employed to attack the perceived enemies of the President of Nigeria, Doyin Okupe has described the comments of the national leader of APC, Bola Tinubu as nonsense. He also stated that Tinubu does not speak for the Yoruba race as he is not an authentic leader of the tribe.

Read more report by PUNCH after the cut................

THE ACT OF GOD - STELLA ODUAH'S PERSPECTIVE

Stella Oduah, the current minister of aviation still needs some lessons on public speaking. This is very evident in her utterances about the recent air disasters in Nigeria.

Read this piece by Vanguard NG  after the cut.

YAGAAA!!!!! WALE IS COMING HOME

Gifted US based Nigerian rapper Olubowale Victor Akintimehin better known by his stage name "WALE" will be in Nigeria in November.

He announced this on his twitter page just yesterday. See his tweets after the cut.

ANOTHER CRASH AVERTED AS IRS PLANE MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING IN KADUNA

Another air plane disaster was averted on Sunday as an IRS plane transporting about 99 people from Lagos made an emergency landing at the Kaduna Airport due to hydraulics leakage.

The incident happened 10  days after 15 people  were killed   in  an Associated Airlines plane  crash in Lagos and nine days after a Kabo Airlines Boeing 747  aircraft also made an emergency landing in Sokoto Airport, Sokoto.

EMENIKE'S BRACE SHOT DOWN ETHIOPIA IN ADDISABABA

An excellent individual performance by Naija's marksman, EMMANUEL EMENIKE, was enough to put smiles to the faces of millions of football fans as he scored two goals to ensure Nigeria already has one foot in Brazil 2014.

The overall performance of the team was poor but the likes of Emenike and Oboabona ensured Nigeria were victorious. Oduamadi on his part incurred the wrath of Nigerians with terrible display and missed chances.

SUPER CYCLONE KILLS 13 IN INDIA

If not for the massive evacuation embarked on by the india government, Cyclone Phailin which eventually hit india on Sunday would have killed more than the thirteen people who perished.

This is the most powerful storm to have hit india in 14 years. It destroyed power lines, homes and overturned vehicles.

See more photos after the cut...

JAY-Z STUNS LONDON COMMUTERS AS HE RODE IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT

JAY-Z is easily one of the most successful artist ever but he displayed a rare act of humbleness as he rode in public transport in london.

The 43-year-old hitmaker was spotted travelling on London’s underground on Saturday after his performance at the O2 arena in London. He was accompanied by his close friends Chris Martin, producer Timbaland, manager Ty Ty and Atlanta Records executive Michael Kyser.

MORE TROUBLE FOR BARAJE'S GROUP AS INEC DECLARES TUKUR'S PDP FACTION AUTHENTIC

Uncertainty looms for the Baraje-Amaechi led faction of thr PDP as INEC has only recognises the Tukur led exco. Maybe they will all port to PDM sharply. Read more as reported by PUNCH.

The declaration on Thursday by the Independent National Electoral Commission, which recognised the Peoples Democratic Party faction led by Dr. Bamanga Tukur, has sparked a fresh crisis between the party and the splinter group, the New PDP.

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(VIDEO) LUKAKU THE BEAST ENSURES BELGIUM QUALIFY FOR BRAZIL 2014 IN STYLE

Belgium ensured they will deservedly take their place at next year's World Cup in Brazil as a Romelu Lukaku brace sealed an impressive victory over Croatia in Zagreb.

The visitors needed only to avoid defeat to be sure of qualifying as winners of Group A but got across the line with plenty in reserve as Croatia - who replied late on through Niko Kranjcar - had to be content with a place in the play-offs. Marc Wilmots' star-studded Belgians have cruised through their qualification campaign, with Friday's 2-1 win their eighth of the group stage - their only dropped points so far coming with a draw at home to Croatia in September last year.

ETHIOPIA'S HAMAR TRIBE - INCREDIBLE TRADITION, INCREDIBLE PHOTOS

SCARS!!!BLOOD!!!!HIDDEN PAIN!!!  yet they are happy.....It's their culture..........it's their tradition.... 

Read the story of the strong HAMAR TRIBE FEMALES of Ethiopia as reported by Dailymail.

MAKE-UP HIDES A WOMAN'S TRUE SELF

   

Amazingly, this is the same girl.....................

#DearFutureWife >>>>>>>>>>> tis #TeamNoMakeUP or nothing...... Gbagbe.....................