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Saturday, May 31, 2014

#RIP: (SAD NEWS) Former Kogi State First Lady Slumps & Dies

Alhaji Ibrahim Idris
The wife of Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, a former governor of Kogi State, Hajiya Zainab Idris is dead. She was said to have slumped and died while about performing the early morning Islamic prayers on Saturday [May 31].
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INSTA DAILY: What Naija Celebs Are Doing Today [May 31, 2014] On Instagram


 What Nigerian Celebs are Doing On Instagram Today – Saturday, May 31, 2014… Checkout their video and image posts. Stay abreast of their daily Instagram activities on this BLOG…
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SETTING GOOD EXAMPLE: Malawian President Joyce Banda Concedes Defeat In Presidential Election; Congratulates Her Arch-Rival

Malawian President Joyce Banda
Malawian President Joyce Banda congratulated her arch-rival Peter Mutharika on Saturday [May 31] after conceding defeat in the country’s presidential election, following her challenge to the result.

Banda congratulated Mutharika for his “victory in a closely contested election” and said she was “leaving office a happy person”, according to a statement she posted on her facebook page.
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PHOTOS: American Actor, Tyrese Gibson Organised #BringBackOurGirls Concert Last Night - RAISING AWARENESS

Stevie Wonder showed up for #BringBackOurGirls US Concert last night [May 30], he performed and sent a MESSAGE!!!!!!!!!!
Tyrese Gibson; an American actor, MTV VJ, and song-writer... that guy that plays Roman Pearce in Fast and Furious Series, Death Race etc. organised a Concert for #BringBackOurGirls campaign last night [May 30].

Yesterday afternoon, Tyrese wrote on his facebook page:
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FAB PICS: First Ever Curvy Sexy Swimsuit Calendar Proves Sexy Comes In MANY Sizes


 Talk of real women, real bodies…Online bathing suit mecca SwimsuitsForAll is releasing a 12-month calendar, featuring plus-size model Robyn Lawley, one of Huffpost Style favorite bloggers Gabi Gregg and a slew of other gorgeous, curvy women.
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FIRST EVER: Gangnam Style Hits Two Billion Views On YouTUBE

South Korean rapper Psy is still riding high after his ‘Gangnam Style’ just broke two billion views on YouTube.
It’s two billion and counting for Psy and his irrepressible “Gangnam Style”.

The South Korean pop star’s surprise hit has become the first YouTube video to surpass two billion views, crossing the mark around shortly before midnight EDT Friday [May 30].
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1ST POST WEDDING APPEARANCE: Kim K's Wedding Band Is Nowhere To Be Seen...But Kanye Proudly Shows His Off [IMAGES]

Their wedding bands were custom-made by Kim's favourite jewelery designer Lorraine Schwartz. But as they stepped out in Prague on Friday [May 30], it was just Kanye West who appeared to be wearing his with pride.

Passers-by got the first glimpse of Kanye's band, while it seemed Kim had left hers in the hotel.
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WTF!!! 38 Men Gang-Raped 15-Year-Old Girl

Malaysian police have detained 13 men and are looking
for other suspects following allegations that a 15-year-old
girl was raped by 38 men in an abandoned hut.
Malaysian police have detained 13 men and are looking for other suspects following allegations that a 15-year-old girl was raped by 38 men in an abandoned hut, media said on Friday [May 30].

Astro Awani television and The Star daily reported that the assault took place in the northern state of Kelantan on May 20 when the girl met a girlfriend and was lured to an empty hut reported to be a local drug haunt.
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PHOTO: 6-Year-Old Shoots and Kills Grandfather With Unattended Assault Rifle

Juan Manuel Martinez Jr
A man is facing charges after a 6-year-old boy used an unattended rifle to shoot and kill his grandfather during a backyard barbecue in Homestead.

Juan Manuel Martinez Jr., 28, is facing a negligence charge in the death of Juan Martinez Sr. Sunday at the home at 334 Northwest 8th Avenue, according to a Miami-Dade Police arrest report.
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‘Cleavage? If You Have It, Flaunt It’ - Nollywood Actress

Nollywood actress, Cynthia Onuoha
Nollywood actress, Cynthia Onuoha is a stylish thespian who always stands out with her simple and classy outfits. In this interview with The SUN’s NKECHI CHIMA, Temple of Riches diva revealed her love for necklace and gold jewellery.

How would you describe style?
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PICTURED: President Jonathan and Former President Obasanjo In Private Talks At Otedola’s Burial

President Goodluck Jonathan and former President Olusegun Obasanjo had a private discussion during the burial of the former Governor of Lagos State, Sir Michael Agbolade Otedola, on Friday [May 30].
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Changes Plans, Settles for Presidency

Senator Bola Tinubu
via ThisDAY:

· To announce bid after APC convention  
·         Tips Afikuyomi as Campaign DG
     
Former Lagos State Governor and a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu may have reviewed his career progression and resolved to go for the nation’s top job, the presidency.

Tinubu, believed to be initially interested in the nation’s vice presidency is said to have concluded plans to announce his bid for the presidency immediately after the party’s national convention slated to hold between June 13 and 14 in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
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Friday, May 30, 2014

RUMOUR CONTROL: “Prof. Dora Akunyili Is Not Dead” - Media Aide Refutes Death Rumour

Professor Dora Akunyili 
There is this rumour making rounds since last night [May 29] that Professor Dora Akunyili is dead. Thankfully, her media aide Isaac Ummuna took to Dora Akunyili’s Facebook page moment ago to set the record straight.
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Beyoncé, Blue (In Mommy's Shoes): Beyoncé Shares Personal Stash Of Pics From Hamptons VACATION

via Thebfy:

 May 30 | by Natasha
Beyoncé is giving us a sneak peek inside the Carter family vacay in the Hamptons this past Memorial Day Weekend.  Check out Blue Ivy rocking mommy's shoes, tennis time, Jay's bike ride and more....
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Woman In Court For Biting and Pouring Hot Water On Co-Tenant In Lagos

A woman, Ayo Agbana, 31, appeared before an Itire Magistrates’ Court, Lagos on Friday [May 30] for allegedly pouring hot water on a co-tenant and almost biting off her finger.

The accused, who resides at No. 11, Ibitoye St., Mushin, Lagos is facing one count charge of assault.
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INSTA DAILY: What Naija Celebs Are Doing Today [May 30, 2014] On Instagram


 What Nigerian Celebs are Doing On Instagram Today – Friday, May 30, 2014… Checkout their video and image posts. Stay abreast of their daily Instagram activities on this BLOG…
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JUST IN: One Of The Emirs Kidnapped By Boko Haram Earlier Today DIES While Fleeing; The Second ESCAPED Unhurt – Reports

Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Timta
via Daily Trust:

The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Timta has died after an ambush by suspected gunmen. Late Timta was waylaid together with the emir of Uba Alhaji Ali Ibn Ismaila Mamza while on their way to Gombe today [May 30].

Competent security sources confirmed that the Gwoza emir is dead.
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BREAKING NEWS: Boko Haram Kidnaps Two First Class Traditional Rulers In Borno State

Emir of Uba, Ismaila Mamza 
via Premium Times:

The extremist Boko Haram sect has kidnapped two first class traditional rulers in Borno state – the Emir of Uba, Ismaila Mamza and the Emir of Gwoza, Idrisa Timta, security officials aware of the incidence have told PREMIUM TIMES.
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FIRST PICTURE Of Sudan Mother and The Baby She Delivered Inside Prison. She Faces 100 Lashes & Execution For Marrying A Christian
This is the first picture of the mother-of-two who has been sentenced to death in Sudan for being a Christian - from inside the prison where she is being held.

In an exclusive photo obtained by Daily Mail, UK, Meriam Ibrahim puts on a brave face as she holds her newborn baby girl Maya who was born in the jail where she has been locked up for eight months. But behind the smile there is a different story - Meriam's eyes have dark rings under them, her arms are alarmingly thin and her face looks gaunt.
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#BringBackOurGirls: You Are A Pathological Liar; Borno Govt To PDP Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu
The Secretary to the Borno State Government (SSG), Ambassador Baba Ahmed Jidda, has said the National Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, was insincere for telling Nigerians that the Minister of State for Education and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) had written to the governor to disallow the examinations being held in Chibok, but that the governor insisted.
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PHOTOS: President Jonathan Takes A Ride In The First Made-In-Nigeria Nissan SUV!
President Goodluck Jonathan was yesterday [May 29] presented with three Made-in-Nigeria Nissan vehicles to commemorate the nation’s Democracy Day.

The Chairman of Stallion Group, Mr. Sunil Vaswani, presented the three vehicles to the President at the International Conference Centre where a special event organised to mark the nation’s Democracy Day was held.
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PHOTO: Electrician Crushed To Death While Attempting To Board A Train In Motion In Lagos

The remains of the victim
An unidentified man has been crushed to death while attempting to board a train in motion at the Yaba Railway Market, Lagos State. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday at about 4pm, was said to have caused commotion in the area as people ran in different directions.
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#BringBackOurGirls: Obasanjo Warns Nigeria Military Against Play Public Relations Propaganda [MUST WATCH VIDEO]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday [May 29] warned the Nigerian military not to “play Public Relations propaganda” with the abduction of over 200 female pupils of the Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State.
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#RIP: Oyo State Former Governor, Rasheed Ladoja, Loses Son In Lagos Auto Crash

RIP: Adebola Ladoja
A former Governor of Oyo State, Rasheed Ladoja, on yesterday [May 29] lost one of his sons in an auto crash on the Eko Bridge in Lagos.

The deceased, identified as Adebola Ladoja, was driving a Golf saloon car, marked, AKD 107 CJ, and was said to be on his way to Lagos Island when a Daf truck, with number plate, JJJ 59 XA, driven by one Justice Oseghai, rammed into his car on the Eko Bridge.
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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Gov. Ibikunle Amosun Broke Into Tears At The Pitiable Sight Of Prisoners In Ogun State

Gov. Ibikunle Amosun
Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State on today [May 29] broke into tears at the pitiable sight of inmates at Oba prison in Abeokuta.

Amosun, who had earlier granted amnesty to 15 inmates at Ibara prison also in Abeokuta, could not hold back his emotions at Oba prison over what he described as the “inhuman condition” to which the inmates were subjected.
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HORRIFIC SCENE: Police Officer Held After Teenage Sisters Are Found Hanging From Mango Tree After Being Gang-Raped In India

Shocking: The dead bodies of two teenage sisters hanging from a mango tree in Uttar Pradesh
A gang of men - including at least one police officer - allegedly raped and killed two teenage sisters in rural India then hung their bodies from a tree, authorities said today [May 29].

Villagers found the girls, aged 14 and 15, hanging in a mango tree hours after they disappeared near their home in Katra village in Uttar Pradesh state. They had gone into fields because there was no toilet in their home.
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INSTA DAILY: What Naija Celebs Are Doing Today [May 29, 2014] On Instagram + Plenty of Selfies


 What Nigerian Celebs are Doing On Instagram Today – Thursday, May 29, 2014… Checkout their video and image posts. Stay abreast of their daily Instagram activities on this BLOG…
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Father Kills Son In Lagos "For Stealing His N1,000"

The police in Lagos have declared a manhunt for a man who allegedly killed his son for stealing N1,000 from the money he planned to use for buying some household items.

The incident, it was learnt, occurred on Monday [May 26] at their 6, Olarewaju Street, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos home.
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#BringBackOurGirls: Reacting To United State’s Skepticism; Defence HQ Insists "We Have Chibok Girls In Sight"

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Wednesday [May 28] stood by the claim made by the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh, that it had located the 200 plus girls who were abducted from their secondary school in Chibok over a month ago.
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Hired Thugs Attack #BringBackOurGirls Organisers In Abuja, While The Nigerian Police Watched From A Distance [IMAGES]


 via ThisDAY:

If there was any doubt as to whether the #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) campaign had become an unbearable thorn in the flesh of the federal government or not, the attack yesterday on the organisers of the campaign, cleared any such doubts.

The campaigners, who have met everyday at the Abuja Gardens to review developments and plan strategies, were attacked yesterday by hired thugs, while the Nigerian police watched from a distance.
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FRESH ATTACK: Gunmen Killed 40 Wednesday [May 28] Morning In Borno Attack
According to PUNCH, 40 people were killed on Wednesday [May 28] in a fresh attack by gunmen on a border community in Borno State.

The gunmen were said to have arrived at Gurmushi, Marte LGA and opened fire on the residents in their houses and those on their way to the mosque for Subhi, an early morning Muslim prayer.
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This 12-Year-Old Boy Was Beaten To Death In Lagos By His Sister’s Husband [BOTH PICTURED- GRAPHIC IMAGE]

Late Onyedika, Obiefule
Lagos State Police has arrested a man, Mr. Paul Obiefule, for allegedly beating his 12-year-old relative to death. The relative, who was identified as Onyedikachi Mbanozo, was staying with Obiefule, a bricklayer, and his wife on Omitola Street in the Agege area of Lagos, PUNCH reports.
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Trigger-Happy Policeman Sentenced To Death By Hanging

An Osun State High Court in Ilesa yesterday [May 28] sentenced a policeman, Adamu Baruwa, to death by hanging.

A statement in Osogbo by the Information Officer of the Osun State Ministry of Justice, Mr. Ope Bello, said Justice Abdulrasak Abdulkareem pronounced Baruwa, a police sergeant, guilty of one count of murder and ruled that he should be hanged by the neck until he was dead.
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#BringBackOurGirls: 90% Of Protesters Are Members Of The Opposition, APC - Says Labaran Maku

Isha Sesay talks to Nigeria's Minister of Information this evening [May 9] about the reported slow government response to the kidnapping.
The Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, on Wednesday [May 28] alleged that about 90 per cent of protesters campaigning for the release of the over 200 schoolgirls abducted from Chibok, Borno State, are members of the opposition - All Progressives Congress, APC.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Manchester United Owner Malcolm Glazer Dead, Aged 86

Manchester United Owner Malcolm Glazer
Malcolm Glazer, the controversial American owner of English Premier League giants Manchester United, died Wednesday [May 28]. He was 85. Glazer gained a global profile through his ownership of United, one of the biggest and best supported football clubs in the world.
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What Is Wrong With This Picture? Funny Internet Image From Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Wedding
There were plenty of internet memes floating around following the news that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West had officially become husband and wife this past weekend and this one in particular has been getting plenty of laughs.
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BUNDLED OUT: Tennis Superstar Siblings Venus And Serena Williams Defeated In French Open
Tennis superstar siblings Venus and Serena Williams have surprisingly been sent home from the French Open. Serena lost to 20-year-old Garbine Muguruza of Spain, who had never won a set or match against a high-ranked player until now.
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National Confab Adjourns Till Monday Over Kutigi’s Wife’s Death

Justice Idris Kutigi
The death of the wife of the Chairman of the National Conference, Justice Idris Kutigi, has forced the conference to adjourn sitting till Monday. Deputy Chairman of the conference, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, announced that Kutigi’s wife, Maryam died around 2am on Wednesday [May 28] morning.
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FORBES 100 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN 2014; Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala and Folorunsho Alakija Make The Cut


On FORBES list of the world’s most powerful women, three of the top five positions are held by female politicians. On the list of 100, 20 total spots went to influential women in international politics. Many of most powerful women in politics hold the highest-ranking executive offices in their respective countries, including that of prime minister, president, chancellor, and more. Long muted, the voice of women around the world has found an important medium for expression: elected appointed officials who represent their nations and gender on the world stage.
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#BringBackOurGirls: Four More Chibok School Girls Escape From Boko Haram Camp

Four girls out of the over 200 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, that were abducted by Boko Haram in April, have escaped. The Chairman, Chibok LGA, Mr. Bana Lawan, announced this on Tuesday [May 27] in Abuja at a one-day stakeholders meeting for validation of draft humanitarian response plan for the abducted girls. The meeting was organised by the National Emergency Management Agency.
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#RIP: Maya Angelou, Celebrated US Poet and Author, Dies Aged 86

Dr Maya Angelou
American poet and author, Maya Angelou, died at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Wednesday [May 28]. She was 86.

Her son Guy B Johnson confirmed the news in a statement. He said:
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INSTA DAILY: What Naija Celebs Are Doing Today [May 28, 2014] On Instagram


 What Nigerian Celebs are Doing On Instagram Today – Wednesday, May 28, 2014… Checkout their video and image posts. Stay abreast of their daily Instagram activities on this BLOG…
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Police Probe Into Alleged Match-Fixing Of World Cup Friendly Between Scotland and Nigeria In London Tonight
An investigation has been launched into today's World Cup friendly between Scotland and Nigeria over claims of attempted match-fixing. The National Crime Agency has been in talks with both FIFA and the Scottish Football Association (SFA) after receiving intelligence of potential bids to rig the game.
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HONOUR KILLING: Pregnant Woman Stoned To Death By Her Own Family For Marrying The Man She Loved [IMAGES & VID]

Police collect evidence near the body of Farzana Parveen, who was killed after being set upon by members of her own family outside a court in Lahore
A pregnant woman has been stoned to death by her own family in front of a Pakistani high court - for marrying the man she loved. Nearly 20 members of the woman's family, including her father and brothers, attacked her and her husband with batons and bricks in broad daylight.
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Bible Says Honour Your Father & Mother, Not Just Biological Parents Including President Jonathan - Mrs Patience Jonathan

The First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, yesterday [May 27] told Nigerians to be more committed to the development of the country as against making unprintable remarks at her husband, President Goodluck Jonathan.

She disclosed this when she hosted children at the banquet hall of Presidential Villa in Abuja to mark this year's Children's Day celebration. According to her, respect for constituted authority was necessary if the country must witness meaningful development.
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UPDATE: Boko Haram Killed 24 Soldiers and 21 Policemen In Yobe State; Killed 9 Soldiers In Bornu State

Boko Haram has been waging a war of terror in Nigeria. In this file photograph officials clear an area where a suspected expolisive device was discovered in Lagos earlier this month Photo: EPA/STR

According to Telegraph, UK...

Nigerian officials say that 54 people were killed in two attacks in northern Nigeria suspected to be by Islamic extremists.

Police constable Abdullahi Mohammed said Tuesday [May 27] that suspected Boko Haram members killed 24 soldiers and 21 policemen in an attack Monday evening on Buni Yadi town in Yobe state.
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US Can't Confirm Nigeria's Claims Over Chibok Girls’ Whereabouts; Questioned Wisdom Of Making Public Such Information

US State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki
The United States said it did not have independent information to confirm Nigeria's claim to know the whereabouts of more than 200 kidnapped girls. It also questioned the wisdom of making public such information.
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12-Year-Old Boy Beaten To Death In Lagos By His Guardians - On Children’s Day

A 12-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death yesterday - Children’s Day [May 27] by his guardians over his tardiness in carrying out domestic duties. Onyedikachi Mbanozo was allegedly beaten to death by Mr and Mrs Paul Obiefule of 22, Omitola Street, Agege around 2pm.
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Female Students Protest Incessant Rape In Benue State University

Female students of Benue State University, BSU, yesterday [May 27] matched to the office of the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Charity Angya, in protest over alleged increasing cases of rape and armed attacks against them in the university.
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LUCKY ESCAPE: Nigerian Midfielder Ogenyi Onazi Says He Escaped Jos Bomb Blasts By 15 Minutes

Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi 
Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi says he feels fortunate to be alive after he narrowly avoided last week's bombings in the Nigerian city of Jos. The blasts at a crowded bus terminal and market killed at least 118 people.

Onazi, 21, who was born in Jos, had just left the popular Jos Main Market last Tuesday, when the first blast rocked the area. The midfielder, who plays for Italian Serie A side Lazio, said: "I am very, very lucky, just by the grace of God”.
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