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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Hmm..Pres. Jonathan Still Take Out Time To Read Despite Busy Schedule

Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, took to Twitter to post photos of Pres. Jonathan reading a book titled “Topics in West African History” with the hashtag, #PresidentialReadingTime.....
So cool to see d busiest president in d world taking out time to read.

Jonathan Confirms Acting IGP, Suleiman Abba As New Inspector General Of Police

Acting Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has been confirmed as the new Inspector General of the Nigeria Police. He was confirmed today by President Goodluck Jonathan after a Police Council meeting was held at the Presidential Villa.

55-year old Abba was made the acting IGP on July 31, following the retirement of Mohammed Abubakar, from the Nigerian Police.  big congrats to him.

Serena Williams Shows Off her Masculine Athletic Curve In New Photos

The 11th annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards held in New York City last 2 night , and naturally, it was a stylish and star-studded event. Check out Serena Williams's look to the event. The unconquerable tennis ace stunned in her ZAC Zac Posen gown which hugged her banging body, showing off her curve and muscles. You like? See more pics after the cut...

Is This True? All APC Presidential Aspirants Are Better Than Jonathan- Atiku Abubakar

Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Jonathan saying all APC presidential aspirants are better than him. He made this statement yesterday at the public declaration of Sam Nda-Isaiah, the founder of Leadership newspaper, for the presidential race under APC in Minna, Niger State.

He also disclosed that he and the other four aspirants had agreed to back whoever emerges as the flag bearer during the primary election in other to terminate the Jonathan administration.
“Any of the APC aspirants is better than Jonathan; whoever wins the party primary is better than President Jonathan. We are united. We have resolved to support whoever emerges. We are not fighting each other, that is why I am here today. Our target is to rescue the country from the misrule of the PDP,” he said.

Missing Air Force Jet Found! Local Fisherman Discover Parts In River Benue

Some local fishermen have reportedly found parts of an aircraft suspected to be the missing Nigeria Air Force’s Alpha Jet (NAF 466) which disappeared on September 12, during routine operations in the northern part of Adamawa State in the River Benue.

According to the local fishermen, they discovered the aircraft at Kwa Ine Village, Demsa Local Government, Adamawa State about 50 Kilometers away from Yola, the state capital, Premium Times reports. One of the fishermen in the area, Audu Vrati said:
“At the time it crashed, the level of water in the river was high occasioned by the rainy season and the fishermen were able to see it now because the volume of water had receded.”

Beyonce is 2014's Highest Earning Woman in Music

According to Forbes, Beyoncé is the highest paid woman in music in 2014. She made over $115million this year, more than double what she pulled in last year,

The huge sum, most of which was from her world tour, propelled Beyoncé, 33, from fourth place last year and put her firmly ahead of pop star Taylor Swift, 24, who came in 2nd with $64 million. Pop singer Pink, 35, climbed up from No. 8 in 2013 to third with $52 million.

'Beyonce played 95 shows during our scoring period, bringing in an average of $2.4 million per city,'
said Forbes, citing data from the Pollstar trade magazine. The R&B singer's self-titled album released last December and endorsement deals pushed her earnings up further assuring her the top spot.

Janet Jackson Spotted with Arab Billionaire Husband At Event In Dubai

Janet Jackson made her first public appearance in almost a year last Friday when she attended the Vogue Fashion Experience in Dubai with her billionaire husband Wissam Al Mana. The couple were photographed on the red carpet for the Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience last Friday.

In addition to the official photos, Janet Jackson's makeup artist, Preston Meneses, also shared a photo from the evening via Instagram. There were a few other personal shots too. See below...

Boko Haram Renames Captured Adamawa Town, Mubi, “City Of Islam”

Boko Haram members who captured Mubi town in Adamawa State has renamed the town as Madinatul Islam, meaning the City of Islam. Here’s how Premium Times reports it;
Contrary to the claim by the Nigerian military that it is on top of the security challenge in the commercial town of Mubi in Adamawa state, the dreaded Boko Haram sect is consolidating its position in the the captured town and has indeed renamed it “Madinatul Islam” meaning the city of Islam.
Aliyu Bala, one of the residents, who could not leave Mubi at the time of the invasion of the town by the insurgents, disclosed this in a telephone chat with journalists. He said the insurgents had taken complete control of the town.
“They mounted check points and surveillance at strategic locations, brandishing riffles but asking us not to panic or run away,” Mr. Bala said.

See What popular Tv Presenter, Sola Salako’s has to say On Dangote’s Cement Price Slash

Dangote Cement Recently announced a slash in its cement price, from N1700 per bag to N1000 per bag. And Sola Salako's take on the new price slash.
“I hear Dangote just singlehandedly, crashed the price of cement to N1,000 from N1,700! Obviously, this is another move in the attempt to stifle competition coming on the heels of getting SON to re-grade cement classification in its favour via political patronage.

While this seems like a benefit for consumers in the short term, I fear it is very inimical to growth in that sector in the long term. The few competing brands may eventually close down if they don’t survive the price war after emerging bruised from the pseudo classification battle. More unemployment looms…

Legendary singer Femi Kuti Signs Management Deal With Chocolate City

Chocolate City Records is strengthening their team with the signing of Nigeria's afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti. The record label, founded in 2005 by lawyer/entrepreneur Audu Maikori along with Paul Okeugo and Yahaya Maikori has artistes like M.I, Ice Prince and more signed on to their management platform. Femi Kuti took to his Twitter page to share the exciting news. See more below...

Pres. Jonathan at the presidential wing of Abuja airport on his way to Bukina Faso

President Goodluck Jonathan pictured this morning at the Presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport on his way to Burkina Faso for crisis talk with other ECOWAS leaders.

West Africa sets 2020 as Deadline for the Commencement of 'Single Currency Policy'

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that it has set 2020 as deadline for the commencement of its single currency policy in all ECOWAS region.

The announcement was made in Calabar on Monday by the Director of Strategic Planning, ECOWAS Commission, Mr. Essien Abel.

He said, the committee is working assiduously towards ensuring that it succeeds in meeting the target set for the use of the currency in the sub region. According to Essien, the committee would do its work on the modalities for the implementation of the expected monetary policy while the implementation would largely depend on the Heads of State of member country of ECOWAS.
“The 2020 vision seeks to create a borderless, peaceful, prosperous and cohesive region built on good governance. It will also give people the capacity to access and harness its enormous resources through the creation of opportunities for sustainable development and environmental preservation,” Essien said at a meeting on Strategic Planning Framework for 2016 – 2020 in Calabar, Nigeria.

Finally! Khloe Kardashian and her her Ex French Montana is back together

30-year-old Khloe Kardashian and French Montana, 29 have got back together according to new claims. An insider close to the couple told Hollywood Life: 'she decided to give him another chance.'

The rapper was seen spending time with the reality star's family at her younger sister Kendall's 19th birthday bash. See photos after the cut..

Rihanna Celebrates Grandfather at 86, Strikes Lovely Poses For his birthday! (Photos)

Grandfather and Granddaughter looking so happy. More pics below...

Money Everywhere! Tonto Dikeh Shows off her N2.5m+ Rolex

Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch is over $15,000..on her birthday last year, she received another very expensive Rolex, a G-wagon..Just last week, she got a N700k chanel bag . Living Large!

Check Out Timaya’s Beautiful Daughter In Style (Photos)

Timaya shared this adorable photo of his daughter few minutes ago. Isn’t she cute?

Obasanjo Blames Jonathan, Others For Electricity Problem In Nigeria

President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has blamed his successors for the rot in the power sector. He said the country needed to generate 2,000 megawatts every year for the citizens to enjoy stable electricity.

Obasanjo, after his second coming as a civilian president, handed over to the late former President Umaru Yar’Adua in 2007 while President Goodluck Jonathan assumed office in May, 2010. He said subsequent administrations after his reign as military ruler between 1976 and 1979 did nothing on power generation until he returned in 1999.

According to him, leaders in the country lack the political will to confront national challenges.
He said, “Part of our problems is lack of political will on the part of the leaders. What does a leader understands about development? Any leader worth his salt should know that power is very important.

What A surprise! Dr SID Turns BRT Bus Conductor, (Photos)

Big Surprise: Dr SID giving out airtime to commuters in a BRT bus, in Lagos. The amazement and excitement in the on-going MTN SURPRISE campaign continued today, as one of MTN’s ambassadors and the Mavin Records’ Doctor, Dr. SID was the centre of attraction, boardinga one of the free BRT buses that was coming from Ikorodu. The free buses were provided by MTN.

The Surulere crooner who boarded the bus at Idiroko bus/stop, announced himself as the official bus conductor. The commuters were stunned.  They could not just stop imagining themselves being in the
same BRT bus with Dr. SID. It was an unthinkable surprise.The excitement was such that many of the passengers refused to alight at their bus-stops, in order to continue the fun with Dr. SID while enjoying the surprise packages he was giving out. More photos after the cut...

Super Falconets player Courtney Dike Rejects World Cup N1.2m Bonus

Courtney Dike has turned down the N1.2m ($7,000) bonus given to each player as bonus for playing in the 2014 FIFA U20 Women World Cup. Courtney who is the younger sister of Super Eagles player, Bright Dike said she valued playing for Nigeria, more than the monetary reward. Head of competition, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Dr. Sanusi Mohammed, made the revelation, saying that the federation was amazed at her refusal.

Sanusi told footballlive.ng that efforts to reach her mother could not even change Courtney's mind as her mother instead supported her daughter's stand not to collect the money. The Federation member said:
"Courtney Dike is based in America. When she was paid the outstanding 10 days worth
of allowances in the tune of seven thousand dollars, she turned it down. When we called her mother to confirm the delivery of the allowances, she declined it and insisted the opportunity to serve Nigeria was all the reward the family needed. Besides she said she was to young to earn that much.”

So Bad! Popular Nollywood Actor Involved in an Auto-crash

Nollywood actor, Sylvester Madu was involved in an accident on Sunday November 2,2014 on his way from Awka to Asaba. His vehicle summersaulted three times but he came out unhurt and without a scratch. According to eyewitnesses, people rushed to help him turn the car back to its original position and he also helped pull it out. Thanks God is Ok

HAHA! Read Peter Okoye’s Funny prayer for all IGBOS

You all know that the Igbo tribe is love money more than any other thing in this world. Also, some from other tribes tend to run away from marrying ladies from that tribe because they believe it is very expensive to marry Igbo girls.
According to Peter Okoye, “This prayer is 4 all IGBOS: Dear MONEY, since all the ethnic groups in Nigeria, agree & constantly confirm that it is only the IGBOS that LOVE you so much.

“Please rise and visit every Igbo person struggling anywhere around the globe...visit them with all your different clothes like DOLLARS, POUNDS, EUROS and NAIRA. You may leave out other TRIBES since they keep denying u in public. Amen!.... If u are proudly lgbo, let me hear a thunderous Igbotic Ameeeeeen!!!. Ngwa biko bless another nwa afor'Igbo with this message.”