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Friday 22 May 2015

David Mark allegedly gave GEJ a $200k solid gold customized watch (see photo)

Senate President, David Mark reportedly gave outgoing Pres. Jonathan this $200,000 24k solid gold customized watch as a gift. According to Vanguard who reported that they received the image, the gold watch has '750 N (North) 34379″ on it, and also a 'Special Edition 2010' on the top and also bears: “Presented by Senator David Mark GCON,” and to “H.E. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan” etched into the gold as well as the Nigerian emblem over its visible working parts.

The words “President of the Senate” are printed on the glass back cover of the watch above the Nigerian emblem, with the words “Federal Republic of Nigeria”.

Photo credit: NewRescue

Gov Fayose supervises the relocation of Hausas from Atikankan to Sasa following attacks

Governor of Ekiti state this morning supervised the evacuation of Hausas from their community in Atikankan in Ado Ekiti to Sasa along Ikere road following crisis between Hausas living in Atikankan, and some members of Drivers Union which has led to destruction of properties, especially the burning of the Oja Oba, Ado Ekiti by the Hausas after they were attacked on Wednesday. Vehicles for the relocation were also provided by the government.

Photo One dead, 4 injured in fatal accident along keffi-kafanchan road

A fatal accident happened this afternoon along Badeh Junction on Keffi-Kafanchan road in Abuja. One person was killed and four others are in critical conditions. Men of the Federal Road Safety Corp are on ground to manage the situation.

President Jonathan commissions Armed Forces Radio station in Abuja

President Jonathan today commissioned the Armed Forces Radio station in Abuja. The Radio station will be received on 107.7FM and is expected to provide balanced, fair reporting of the Nigerian military and their operations.

Beyonce & Jay Z take romantic stroll in the city of Florence, Italy (photo)

Jay Z and Beyonce, who are currently in Italy, took a romantic stroll arm in arm yesterday evening Thursday May 21st in the Italian city of Florence. The couple were surrounded by happy fans who followed them around.

Photos of president-elect Buhari in London

He left for the UK on a British Airways flight this morning. No word on what he went there to do. We hope he returns very soon.

Prisoners who escaped during Ekiti jail break re-arrested for armed robbery (photos)

Two criminals, Banji Adedayo(40) and Tope Daramola (45) who escaped prison during the Ekiti-state jail break in December 2014 have been re-arrested by the Ondo state police command for armed robbery. Parading the men alongside other criminals before newsmen today, the Ondo state police Commissioner, Isaac Eke, said the suspects, after escaping from prison, joined a five man armed robbery gang that have been terrorizing Akure since March this year. See more photos after the cut..

They were apprehended after they robbed one Mr. Remidayo Komolafe of his Toyota Sienna Bus with Reg. No. KJA 790 CH, valued at N1.6 million on Ondo Road in Akure. They also forcefully collected five mobile phones from the victim, valued at N200,000 as well as other possessions. “Upon police interrogation [the men] confessed to the crime and other robbery cases, including an Ekiti State bank robbery, and both were inmates who escaped from Ekiti jailbreak,” he said.

Also paraded are criminals who committed other crimes.

Photos: Actress Naturi Naughton flashes her undies in lovely white dress

Actress Naturi Naughton had a real Marilyn Monroe moment while promoting the second season of one of the most successful TV shows with a black cast, 'Power” on top of the Empire State Building today. Photo credit: Bossip

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu visits the Lovelock bridge in Paris

Wikipedia meaning: "A love lock is a padlock which lovers lock to a bridge, gate, or a similar public fixture to symbolize their love. Typically the sweethearts' names or initials are inscribed on the padlock, and its key is thrown away to symbolize unbreakable love". Ebuka visited the one in Paris and put a love lock with his name and that of his fiance, Cynthia, there. This kind love strong o!

Scott Disick has slept with Kourt, Khloe, Kendall & now Kylie

This family may be a little different from ours but they can't be that dysfunctional, can they? Scott has been accused of sleeping with Khloe and Kendall, now he's being accused of sleeping with Kylie. C'mon! Below is what In Touch magazine reported...

"Khloe and Scott did sleep together, several years ago," says a source close to Khloe. But it gets much, much worse. "Scottsyas over New Years, he also slept with Kourtney's younger sister Kylie.

Stop victimizing Fani-Kayode, Ile-Ife PDP warns NWC

Read the press statement below...

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ile-Ife, home town of the Director of Media and Publicity of the party’s Presidential Campaign Committee, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has risen in strong defence of Fani-Kayode declaring that he remains a loyal member of the party in the town.

The chairman of the party in ward 05, Iremo, Ile-Ife, Rasheed Ojikuti while addressing a press conference in Ile-Ife yesterday said the party at the ward level was in support of Fani-Kayode, who he described as a committed and financial member of the party.

Also, the PDP leader warned members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to stop victimizing the former Aviation Minister and allow him to remain in the party.

The PDP Leader noted that Fani-Kayode has contributed financially to the party at both the ward, local, state and national level, stressing that the commitment of the former Aviation Minister to the sustenance of the party in Ile-Ife and Osun state at large was unequivocal. It would be recalled that the National Working Committee of the PDP had through the National Secretary of the party, Professor Wale Oladipo directed the Osun state chairman of the party, Alhaji Ganiyu Olaoluwa to authenticate the membership status of Fani-Kayode.

However, Ojikutu recalled that Fani-Kayode was issued the party’s membership card in Iremo ward 05 ward, Ile-Ife when he defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the PDP, stressing that he has since been contributing well to the party at all levels. According to him “Chief Femi Fani-Kayode is a loyal and bona-fide member of the PDP.

He was issued a membership card of the party in our ward here in Ile-Ife, his home town when he returned to the party following relentless and intense pressure from us, and since then he has been contributing immensely and generously far above the statutory required levies, both in cash and in kind to the continued growth of our party at all levels.”

He described the former Minister as a great pillar of support and beacon of light to the party in Ile-Ife and Osun state at large, adding that the contributions of Fani-Kayode to the PDP at national levels can also not be under-estimated. He added that “it came to us as a surprise that despite the immense and contributions of Chief Fani-Kayode to the PDP at all levels, the National Working Committee of the party is seeking disciplinary action against him just because he joined other great party leaders like Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state in calling for NWC members to go home after leading the party to its worst election in its 16 years of history.”

“We wonder why among all the people that raised similar issue, only Chief Fani-Kayode has been singled out for a planned sanction. Could this be a deliberate plan to victimize this great man and force him out of the party he labored so much for? If it is so, we assure Nigerians that we shall stand by Chief Femi Fani-Kayode and his likes to the end no matter the cost to our persons and offices. We abhor victimization, injustice and tyranny, and we shall prove this with all our strength and everything at our disposal in the coming days unless those concerned retrace their steps,” he added.

The PDP stalwart maintained that “anyone from Ile-Ife who tries to embarrass our leaders, be it Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, Chief Iyiola Omisore or any other leader is a traitor and shall be treated as such.” Meanwhile, a chieftain of the party in the South West, Mr Dare Adeleke has warned the NWC members of the party not to make Fani-Kayode a scape goat for challenging them, saying the statement made by the erstwhile Aviation Minister was in the interest of the party.

He noted that Fani-Kayode should be applauded for his courage rather than being victimized by the NWC. Adeleke who is a former Chairman, Caretaker Management committee of the party in Ondo state said "if Adamu Muazu could resign as the National Chairman of the party, and Chief Tony Anenihe could also resign as the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the party, there is nothing that stops other NWC members from resigning." He cautioned the leadership of the party against victimization of members, stressing that "this is not the best time for the PDP to victimize any of its members or witch hunt them."

PHOTO: Tanker Carrying Petrol Exploses In Calabar

The oil truck exploded in front of the firm’s office making it the fifth time such explosion is occurring at almost same spot with devastating effect.

An oil tanker belonging to Hudson Petroleum Ltd at the weekend lost 33,000 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in an explosion.

The previous explosion is reported to have claimed several lives, while nearby kiosks and properties worth thousands of naira were destroyed.

Eye witnesses account claimed that the truck which left the Hudson farm tank was negotiating the bend in front of the firm’s office when eight of the tyres pull off and it somersaulted violently leading to explosion of the oil tanker.

“At least, we know of three trucks that have so somersaulted and exploded at this same spot”, the eye witnesses maintained.

Speaking to newsmen after the incident, Chairman of the local branch of National Union Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Mr Effiong Solomon said that, according to his members who drive such oil trucks there are many of them which are faulty belonging to both Hudson Petroleum Ltd and nearby Addax Petroleum Ltd at their tank farms.

The chairman stated that the oil firms do not pay heed to such complaints, saying it was not their business to fix faulty oil tankers but the owners.

Commenting on the mishap, the Assistant Chief Fire Officer of Cross River State Fire Service, Mr Effiong Joe Okon pointed out that they were able to arrive the scene of the explosion with minimum delay and were able to dampen the impact and quench the fire using foam contents composed of animal by-products.

He was assisted by the NPA Fire Service as well as Hudson Fire Service.

When contacted, Officials of Hudson Petroleum Ltd who were at the scene of incident vehemently refused to make comments on the issue as they claimed not to be in a proper position to make any comment on the mishap.

Prof Segun Adewole Is Dead

He died yesterday evening. More details to come later. May his soul rest in peace. Amen

kcee Renews His MTN Contract (Photo)

Congratulations!!!

Lawyer Loses His Job For Text Messaging At Work

He was texting too much at work. Kunle Kalejaiye has been stripped of his lawyer’s rank for quite an unusual reason.

Lawyer Kunle Kalejaiye was stripped of his Senior Advocate of Nigeria rank by Nigeria’s Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee.

The imposition of this harsh disciplinary measure against Mr. Kunle Kalejaiye was because he was text messaging too much at work.

However, it wasn’t the text messaging itself but rather the identity of the recipient of those messages that caused serious consequences.

Mr. Kaleijaye had to face an inquiry into his unethical conduct when he was caught exchanging text messages with an election tribunal judge, Thomas Naron. Text messages between them were made public. The scandal took place in 2008 during the election litigation between former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola of Osun state and the state’s current governor, Rauf Aregbesola.

However, text messaging sometimes has even more serious consequences. One year ago a woman killed herself after accidentally messaging husband instead of her lover.

Three of Goodluck Jonathan's Ministers That Could Be In Buhari’s Cabinet

There are three Ministers that has worked with the Jonathan administration that could make the cut when Buhari draws up a list for his own team.

As the outgoing Goodluck Jonathan administration prepares to vacate office for the incoming government of Muhammadu Buhari.

Read below:....

1. Bolaji Abdullahi:

Youthful Bolaji Abdullahi remains one of the best sports minister Nigeria has ever had. Under his watch, the country’s sports sector progressed astronomically and its development was glaring for all to see. During his tenure, Nigeria won several laurels in sports.

But Abdullahi became a victim of political wrangling when he was dismissed from office following his political godfather’s (Bukola Saraki) disagreement with the presidency.

Abdullahi will likely find his way back to the Buhari cabinet given his track record of excellence, unalloyed loyalty to Saraki and the fact that he is not a typical politician – a factor Buhari has openly expressed dismay for in appointing ministers.

2. Akinwunmi Adeshina:

It is safe to say he is the best thing that happened to the Jonathan’s administration. His reforms in the Nigeria’s agricultural sector are to say the least revolutionary.

His performance has earned him a role as a frontline contestant for the position of President of African Development Bank (AFDB). Until his appointment as Minister in 2010, he was Vice President of Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). Despite being in the opposition, Adeshina’s nomination got the backing of President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, a testament to the fact that even the opposition acknowledges his immense contribution to the Nigerian economy through his progressive aagricultural programmes. There are strong insinuations that if Adeshina does not get the position, he will be retained in the cabinet of Buhari.

3. Professor Barth Nnaji:

A professional to the core, Nnaji’s giant strides in the power sector during his short stint as Nigeria’s power minister didn’t go unnoticed. His reign in the ministry, for the first time, witnessed a situation where the minister in charge of a ministry, actually understands the workings of the ministry based on his experience and profession.

He is the founder of the first indigenous owned power generating company in Nigeria. Nnaji distabilised the cabal feeding fat from Nigeria’s power crisis.

He crippled them economically and fought them with all the resources at his disposal. But at the end, he paid the price for daring the cabal by bring roped into a controversial case and then lost his job. Nnaji who has since retraced his political step and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) was part of the Igbo delegation that visited Buhari recently and he has been mentioned severally by analysts that his CV will impress the President-elect when he chooses to pick professionals from the South-East. The 58-year old is a scientist, innovator and one of the inventors of the E-Design concept.

Meanwhile, the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, will be holding a secret meeting with petrol marketers on how to resolve the lingering fuel scarcity causing Nigerians untold hardship.