Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Hails Obasanjo For Forgiving Him

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President  has welcomed the olive branch extended to him by former President Olusegun Obasanjo and urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness in the interest of national unity.

In a statement issued by his media office in Abuja yesterday, Atiku said “forgiveness is divinely inspired and is an oil that lubricates the wheels of continued human interactions and engagements.”

The former Vice President commended Obasanjo, his former boss for taking this bold and Godly step in the interest of the nation and humanity.

Obasanjo said on Sunday that he has forgiven Atiku and other persons that offended him.

Banky W - All For You Ft. Maleek Berry

Could This Be The Year For The Red's? As Liverpool Top The English Premier League

Liverpool beat Tottenham for the second time this season to move two points clear at the top of the Premier League with their eighth consecutive victory.

The visitors' resolve was broken inside two minutes when Glen Johnson's low cross was turned into his own net by Younes Kaboul, and Luis Suarez doubled the Reds' lead with a clinical finish on 25 minutes.

Coutinho added another layer of gloss to the scoreline with a wonderful low drive from distance on 55 minutes before Jordan Henderson's free-kick flew through a mass of bodies to compound Tottenham's humiliation.

Spurs showed little in the way of attacking threat, but it will be their basic defensive errors that will have head coach Tim Sherwood most concerned.

After glaring mistakes in recent games with Southampton and Chelsea, it was a familiar story for Spurs and Liverpool ruthlessly exposed their deficiencies in extending their unbeaten league run to 13 matches.

Queues For Fuel Persists Nationwide

After some days of respite, fuel scarcity worsened in different parts of the country on Saturday.

Reports claims that different states indicated that many petrol stations were still not selling fuel, while others had long queues of vehicles.

Black marketeers were seen hawking fuel on the streets in some major towns and state capitals.

In Lagos, its been observed that queues had reappeared at some petrol stations, while some that had dispensed fuel earlier in the week were shut on Saturday.

In Ilorin, Kwara State capital, the fuel scarcity had also worsened.

Gun Battle At SSS Office Abuja : President Jonathan Is Safe And Well — Presidency

Following the prolonged gun battle around the headquarters of the Department of State Services and the presidential villa, it is said that President was in no way in any danger, a presidential spokesperson has said.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, said in a statement posted on his twitter handle [@abati1990] that Mr. Jonathan was unharmed in the shootout between the army and insurgents at the SSS headquarters.

The presidential villa, which has one of its gates overlooking the SSS headquarters, is a stone throw away from the scene of the attack.

“What happened at the SSS HQs has nothing to do with the Villa. President Jonathan is safe and well. Thank you for your concern & support,” Mr. Abati said.

Davido's NY Concert Overbooked, New York Police Department Shut Down Concert

Davido’s concert was reportedly shut down by the in Brooklyn, New York Police Department last night March 28th.

He tweeted:

Damn My NY was too packed police shut it down!! The love and support that came out was overwhelming!!! I will be back ! Really sad!
— Davido (@iam_Davido) March 29, 2014

The concert which held at Pulse 48 was reportedly shut down because it was overbooked, leading to safety concerns.

New Album : Jagz Nation Vol. 2: Royal Niger Company

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Zara Gretti, AKA Margaret Mary Oluwatoyin Ejiro Joseph Passes On

Zara Gretti a Nigerian artiste who has been battling with Multiple Sclerosis disease has died.

Margaret Mary Oluwatoyin Ejiro Joseph  Aka Zara Gretti has been battling with the disease which is an inflammatory disease in which the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged for over a year now,

 Zara left Nigeria for the US last year where she has been receiving treatment for her ailment.

In the last 2 years, Zara had revealed her pains via social media instagram and twitter. She recently shared that she could no longer walk and could barely sleep. It is clear that the talented young musician was in a lot of anguish yet she maintained a positive temperament.

Still On Nadia Buari And Jim Iyke

Check out this photo Nadia just shared on her twitter and the translation to the words she wrote in Arabic:

 "Rose without thorns of her will go too perfect to be admired. Similarly, people without defects be apathetic"

Nice one

Court Stops Toll Collection On Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge

Sahara Reporters : a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, today nullified the collection of any toll or tariff on the Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge.

Ruling on the suit, which was filed by human rights lawyer, Ebun Adegboruwa, presiding judge, Justice Saidu, J. held that the power of control over all navigable waterways in Nigeria resides in the Federal Government, and not any state government.

He held that from all the documents made available to the court, the only justification for the toll fee on the bridge by Lagos State is the private partnership law.

However, he noted that the law could not apply to the Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge since it was built with the money of the Lagos State Government, without the involvement of any private partnership.

“Thus, since there is no law supporting the toll fee, it is illegal and should be stopped forthwith”, Justice Saidu said.

Olamide Reacts To Media Reports

Olamide is pretty mad the media as he reacted angrily to the reports about him fathering a baby with his girlfriend Aisha Suleiman and expecting another. He vehemently denied the reports when it came up online.

He blasted at Linda Ikeji. who had reported the story without reaching out to him.

Haters of destiny !! Ur papa no be president u de hate on another human from d buttom like u ... Naah I won't take ds shit Linda naaaah
— KingBaddo (@olamide_YBNL) March 25, 2014

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Lagos And The Rains To Come This Year

Lagos State government, yesterday, declared that the state is expecting 263 days of rainfall this year and this may be accompanied with strong winds, lightning and thunderstorms.

It added that rainstorms would be common over the coastal cities areas with occasional flash flood and ocean surges that would greatly affect persons living along the flood plains but the magnitude of devastation shall depend on the activities of the people.

It would be recalled that the state government last year, announced rainfall of between 249 and 275 days with intermittent stoppages.
The state Commissioner for the Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello, stated this at the presentation of year 2014 annual seasonal rainfall prediction and socio- economic implication for the state as earlier predicted by Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET, held at Ministry’s office, Alausa, Ikeja.

Request For Abacha’s $550m Loot

On Wednesday the Nigerian Federal Government said it supported the United States’ seizure of $550m corruption proceeds of a former Head of State, the late Gen. Sani Abacha and his associates.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke, SAN, who stated this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, said that the Federal Government would ensure the repatriation of the money to Nigeria.

He stated, “As the central authority for the Federal Republic of Nigeria, my office has received requests for Mutual Legal Assistance for the Central Authority of the United States and we are cooperating with the United States in line with the obligations we assumed under the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.

President Jonathan Stopped NNPC From Buying New Aircraft

President Goodluck Jonathan has been cited for his reluctance to approve the purchase of a new jet for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC for the continued hiring of a private jet for the corporation’s senior officers, including the Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Allison-Madueke.

The president’s reluctance is despite problems associated with the NNPC’s two private jets. One of them, a Hawker 4000, which crash landed in Warri, Delta State, sources said was to be balkanised for spare parts to service another Hawker 4000 in the presidential fleet on account of lack of spare parts following the stoppage of spare parts production by the manufacturer’s of the planes.

The other aircraft it was claimed, was abandoned after it lost altitude twice forcing the corporation officers to abandon the two aircraft.

The explanations by government sources followed recent controversies arising from the hiring of a Challenger aircraft by the corporation for the use of the minister and senior officials of NNPC.

CNN’s ‘African Start-Up’ Features Gossy Ukanwoke, Founder Of Nigeria's First Private Online University

Founder of Nigeria’s first private online university, Beni American University, will be featured on CNN’s ‘African Start-Up’ series, which highlights Africa's SME entrepreneurs.

Gossy Ukanwoke has been called Nigeria’s Mark Zuckerburg. Like the Facebook founder, Ukanwoke started a social networking site when he was in school, and that sparked another big idea to create Nigeria's first private online university. Now the 25-year-old is in business with ten instructors and about two hundred students, as well as a long list of challenges he still needs to get through. It’s an ambitious journey filled with risks and rewards.

In the feature with ‘African Start-Up’ this week, Ukanwoke, said he was motivated by the response and audience he received when he created a social network called ‘Student Circle’ which sparked his big idea to create Nigeria's first private online university.

Ukanwoke tells ‘African Start-Up’, “higher education is needed for the development of Africa; the Beni American University is referred to as American because we are building on an American curriculum and semesters. Basically, I think in global terms, not just Africa or Nigeria and my intentions are to develop a global standard university that promotes proper education.”

Reps Uncover Second Aircraft : Diezani Scandal

Fresh revelations indicated on Tuesday that Petroleum Minister, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, maintained a second jet.

The jet, a Global Express XRS plane, is allegedly chartered specifically for her private and official trips overseas. A return trip on the XRS plane is said to cost taxpayers €600,000.

The jet is different from the Challenger 850, which the House of Representatives said gulped N10bn in the last two years to fly the minister.

Investigation showed that the House Committee on Public Accounts stumbled on the second jet in the course of the ongoing probe into the N10bn expenditure on Challenger 850.

Transcript Collection Made Easy - Electronic Transcript Exchange For Nigeria (ETX-NG)

In the scenario of irregularities and frauds that exist today, certifying bodies must resort to every step possible to protect their credentials at any cost, because each time,

Some impersonator falsely uses their credentials, its value plunges down. This happens when you do not have a reliable and trustworthy verification process to safeguard your testimonials, which the Electronic Transcript Exchange, Nigeria exclusively proposes to do for organisations in Nigeria as well as those around the world. The ETX-NG has developed an online database of existing certificate holders and providing free information to the students, while proposing to deliver these to corporate organizations at a minor cost.

Why Certificate Verification is Important: These measures became necessary due to the unfortunate practice of some Nigerians resorting to document forgery, consequently bringing the educational system of the country to disrepute. Another and more important stimulant for introducing the transcript exchange was the institutions’ delaying tactics in sending supporting documents late to the needy.

CBN Lagos Office on Fire

Central Bank of Nigeria Lagos state office has been gutted buy fire.the inceident was said to have started around 5:40 PM.

The over 50 year old building is located at the Tinubu area of Lagos Island. It is situated opposite the Stock Exchange office on Custom Street, Marina.

The building used to serve as the bank’s headquarters before the Federal Capital Territory was moved to Abuja.

Men of the Lagos Fire Service and other emergency agency officials are said to have arrived the scene, the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

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Pastor Sam Adeyemi, a Woman Can Propose To Her Man

Leadership speaker and Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, while preaching on “Prepaper for the wedding”, on Sunday, March 16th, shared his opinion about women proposing to their men.

He said. “Some people may ask, Pastor is it okay for it to be the lady that will tell the guy about marriage? Well, is there anywhere in the bible that says a lady can’t tell a man? The thing though is, a lot of time, it’s better for the guy to pop the question because men become suspicious a lot of time when they are being chased.

They like to eat meat that they chased in the bush. They don’t like the one that falls on their lap dead. However., sometimes, all the signs are there that she is the one but he is not just speaking. Its also not healthy for the lady emotionally for the man to be so close to her and yet not say anything. So in such a case, a lady needs to prod him.

So how can a lady go about it? Ask him where are we going? I sense this is where the relationship is going, what do you think? Its either a yes or a no, but with that, you know where you are going instead of being on an emotional roller coaster and your heart is smashed into pieces at the end of the day”.

D’banj And His Manager Tony Nwakolo, Parts Ways

D’banj has parted ways with manager Tony Nwakolo, according to sources.
Nwakolo, who used to manage rapper Olamide, had a disagreement after which D’banj decided to relieve Nwakolo of his services.

Star Music Unveils,Star Tek 2014 Official Artistes

Nigeria’s most popular 10-city music tour, Star Music Trek has officially unveiled its exciting star line up for this year’s pan Nigerian concert.

The select list of performers was revealed to an exclusive audience comprising celebrities, members of the press and officials of the brand at a suspense filled sign on press conference, which held at Federal Palace Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos on March 19th 2014.

The press conference preceded by the popular My City Rocks campaign attracted artistes and various celebrities commenting eagerly on what made their cities so special and unique. Excited fans all over the country engaged in the interactive campaign on electronic and online mediums where they also got an opportunity to guess the artistes on this year’s line -up.

Malaysia PM Says Missing Plane Crashed into The Indian Ocean

Malaysian Airlines says it now has to assume “beyond any reasonable doubt” that missing flight MH370 has been lost and there are no survivors.

The announcement came in a text message, seen by the BBC, that was sent to families of those on board.
Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, with 239 people on board, went missing after taking off from Kuala Lumpur 8 March.

The announcement came as a search effort in the southern Indian Ocean completed a fifth day of operations.

As Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak spoke, airline representatives met with family members in Beijing. "They have told us all lives are lost," one relative of a missing passenger told CNN.

The developments happened the same day as Australian officials announced they had spotted two objects in the southern Indian Ocean that could be related to the flight, which has been missing since March 8 with 239 people aboard.

The Of Confessions Maria Terese George at TB Joshua's church By Ihechukwu Njoku

Whether it’s addressing contentious issues on Facebook, prophesying world calamities or witnessing celebrity ‘deliverances’ in his Lagos-based church, the name of controversial Nigerian Pastor T.B. Joshua can’t seem to leave the news of late.

The events of his church service broadcast live via Emmanuel TV on Sunday 23rd March 2014 proved to be no different as The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) witnessed the confession of two lesbians who said ‘demons’ were behind their lifestyle.

Maria Terese George from Delta State, Nigeria explained to the congregation that her poverty-stricken background pushed her to seek help from an older lady. However, she had ulterior motives in promising to help the attractive 19 year old. “She took me to a club where we went drinking,” Maria explained while speaking in the packed church. “She took me to her house and started touching me. Because I was drunk, I responded.”

Buhari – National Confab Is a Waste of Public Funds

Maj. Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Monday described the ongoing national conference as a waste of public funds.

He said the huge amount being spent on the delegates and the entire process should have been put to better use because the National Assembly was in a better position to do what the conference was trying to do.

Buhari said this in a short remark at the opening of the inaugural edition of the PGF Progressive Governors-Legislative-Civil Society Roundtable, held in Abuja.

The former military ruler said, “What I express about the conference is a personal view, that it is the duty of the National Assembly.

Official Video - Wande Coal - My Way

             

DJ Neptune - Twerk It Ft. D'Prince

This is a Combination of all the good stuff you can imagine.......from the International DJ Neptune

Phyno – Aju Ft Olamide, Efa

Highest-Selling Rapper Of All Time - Eminem

Eminem’s MarshallMathers LP2, has sold over 2 million units as of March 16, this new number has pushed Em to 6th place in the highest selling artist list of all-time.

His sales across all albums is now 44.91 million, overtaking country musician George Strait’s 44.89 million.

Garth Books is the top selling artist of the era, regardless of gender.

Bron Again Singer Emmanuel Okose, Sends Out A Message

Born again Emmanuel Okose popularly known as Soul E who recently gave his life to Christ and is now a prophet has a message.

He took to his Facebook page to post his message:

"When GOD gives a vision he gives it so we are careful and pray, as i was sleeping the lord open my eyes and saw wizkid been poisoned he needs to be very careful and get close to GOD, i also saw davido in a very fatal moto car accident i stand a prophet and i cancel this, finally i saw ASO ROCK on fire the president needs to delay 3day of fasting and pray for the nation am not hear to make any one afraid if GOD reviews a vision he is ready to save..... SOUL E."

Soul E, recently married his longtime Abuja-based banker girlfriend Petula Delinda in Delta State on Thursday January 2nd, years after ending his union with ex-banker, pastor and singer, Queen Ure.

Woman Cop Wins $7.5MILLION in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Tanisha Ross-Paige (left) was awarded $300,000 in compensatory damages and $7.2million in punitive damages from the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners for sexual harassment and retaliation. Ross-Paige's original lawsuit filed in 2011 claimed that her then-supervisor, Sgt. Steven Gori (right), created and distributed a mock 'Wanted' poster with her picture and comments about her body, and asked the married subordinate to sit on his lap and skinny-dip in his hot tub.

New Video : Sina Rambo - Mr Icey Ft Olamide

             

As usual Olamide killed this track.....Enjoy

De La Soul - Vocabulary Spills (Prod. by J Dilla)

De La Soul will be releasing a mixtape entitled "Smell The Da.I.S.Y." (Da Inner Soul of Yancy) on March 26. The entire project is produced by the late, great J. Dilla. It will be available for free at www.wearedelasoul.com.

Take a listen to "Vocabulary Spills" off of it.

Thought It Was Spring Time!! SIX INCHES Of Snow Set To Fall on East Coast

It may officially be spring but it would be foolhardy for those living on the East Coast to pack away their winter coats, as an icy storm is predicted to hit next week.

The weather pattern, known as a 'bomb' by meteorologists, is due to hit on Tuesday night, and could dump up to six inches of snow in New York City, Washington DC and Boston. Temperatures are also predicted to plummet to a level more common for mid-January rather than late March.

The storm is still gathering strength as it moves from the Gulf of Mexico, making it hard to predict how many states will be affected.

Currently, it could bring snow across a swathe of states, from Virginia to New England.

Radio Rip - Wizkid - Show Me The Money

Fashola Warn Lagosians

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has ordered officers of the Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI, to henceforth arrest people urinating and defecating in public places across the state.

Fashola, who was on his way to the free health mission at Oke-Ira, Ogba area of Lagos, southwest Nigeria, Thursday, said he saw five people urinating in public places and was disgusted by such a despicable act.

“This is a violation of our sanitation law and I will ask KAI to move out en-masse and prosecute those who violate our laws,” he lamented.
The governor urged residents to shun the practice and adopt healthy lifestyle, saying that environmental pollution contributes to the cases of ill-health that affects community dwellers.

“The biggest doctor you can have is prevention. If we all can imbibe better habits, it will reduce the incidence of ill-health. Citizens must be ready to take responsibility for their own healthcare to live a healthy life, if we chose to be cleaner than we are now, we would have a healthy environment than we have right now,” he said.

Jose Mourinho - Chelsea ‘Came To Kill’

Jose Mourinho side Chelsea ‘came to kill’ after they destroyed 10-man Arsenal 6-0 in Arsene Wenger’s 1,000th game in charge.

The Stamford Bridge clash between the Premier League title rivals was effectively over after 17 minutes with leaders Chelsea three goals to the good and the Gunners a man down.

Samuel Eto’o and Andre Schurrle had already scored before Eden Hazard saw his shot pushed away from goal by the hand of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Referee Andre Marriner awarded a spot-kick, but inexplicably brandished the red card in the face of a bemused Kieran Gibbs, before Hazard made no mistake from the spot.

Oscar scored either side of the interval before Mohamed Salah added a humiliating sixth to leave Arsenal back on the fringes of the title race, with Mourinho admitting his side’s lightning start made the difference, although he still refuses to accept they are title favourites.

11 Signs That She Is Not That Into You - By Greg Ighodaro

Girls are not easy to understand. No wonder it becomes very confusing for a normal guy to find out, if a girl is interested or otherwise. However there are also cases when we become victims of ignorance where we fail to notice basic signs that lie in front of our eyes. It is always better to pick these signs, before she assumes you to be this desperate psycho trying every chance to gain her attention. Here are 10 signs that she is not that into you:

1.    She often doesn't bother to return your calls:
You could assume that probably she’s been so busy with work that she didn't get even two minutes to spare or that she obviously must have lost her phone or you could just come face-to-face with reality that, she’s just not that into you.

50 Pounds To Go Out Of Circulation

The Bank of England has released a statement that they will be withdrawing the GBP50 note from circulation.

this was confirmed in a circular signed by CBN Acting Director, Trade and Exchange, J.O. Ajewole, in a circular addressed to all authorised dealers and the general public, said the Bank of England will be withdrawing the GBP50 bill with the portrait of Sir John Houblon from circulation. He said the bill will cease to be legal tender with effect from April 30.

Ajewole advised authorised dealers in possession of the currency note and who wish to repatriate their stock to avail themselves of the services of Messrs Travelex Banknotes Ltd.

Okonjo-Iweala, Says Allegation of Missing N24bn False And Malicious

Nigerian Minister for Economy and Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has described the allegations by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, Hon. Solomon Olamilekan that N24bn was missing from the Police pension account as “ridiculous and false.”

The minister in a statement issued on Friday night by her Special Adviser Communications, Mr Paul Nwabuikwu, said the money was not missing adding that it is an irony that the Committee Chairman is attacking the minister for taking action to ensure that public money was not stolen, but put back into the treasury where it belongs.

Inspired - Justin Casquejo,16 Slipped Through Security Into The World Trade Center At 4am

A 16-year-old boy bypassed security and climbed to the top of 1 World Trade Center, the nation's tallest building, to take pictures in the middle of the night. Justin Casquejo was arrested at 6 a.m. Sunday and charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass, said Joe Pentangelo, a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which owns the trade center site.

'He’s a skinny kid who got through a skinny hole,' a police source told the New York Post.
Casquejo is said to have taken an elevator up to the 88th floor despite not having any identification, according to the paper.

He was let off at the 88th floor and hoofed it up to the 104th floor where he sneaked past a sleeping guard to access the roof.

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Possible Debris Of Missing Malaysian Plane Found By Australia

On Thursday Australia announced it had spotted two objects possibly related to the search for the missing Malaysian flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean.

Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, told parliament they were sending four aircraft to the area to assess the situation.

He said new satellite images showed two possible objects in the ocean, and new and credible information had come to light in relation to the search.

“Following specialist analysis of this satellite imagery, two possible objects related to the search have been identified.

Lastma Officail Knocked Down By Policeman

A Mobile Policeman a.k.a. MOPOL, knocked unconscious an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Wednesday, following an argument.

The Mobile Policemen attacked three LASTMA officials who were carrying out their legitimate duties on Ashabi Cole Street, off Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, at about 3:13 p.m., leaving one of the victims unconscious and rushed to a hospital.

Trouble started when the policemen guarding a bank located on Ashabi Cole Street, prevented the LASTMA officials from towing away the bank customer’s parked vehicle obstructing traffic.

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Turkish Airlines In Alleged Arms Shipment Claim To Nigeria

A Turkish international carrier with operations in Nigeria, allegedly shipped weapons to unknown groups in the country, an incriminating phone call, according to AFP, revealed on Tuesday.

Although the airline denied the claim in a statement sent to our correspondent on Wednesday, it however admitted that its carriage of arms was done in accordance with international laws.

AFP described the leaked conversation as the latest blow to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been hit by a corruption probe ensnaring his key allies and a widening phone-tapping scandal.

Al-Mustapha - Nigeria Needs Institutional Revolution

Major General Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to late General Sani Abacha, has attributed the current unrests in the country to institutional decay saying only institutional revolution would restore sanity in the system.

He stated this on Wednesday evening in Abuja during the second Christian/Muslim interactive engagement on Peace, Unity and Justice organised by the President of Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor.

At the event, the CAN President stated that with Muslims and Christians resolving to tolerate and respect each other’s faith, the ongoing national conference had great potentials of bringing lasting solution to Nigeria.

Mobil Petrol Station,Gutted By Fire, 5 Vehicles Burnt

Mobil petrol station on Oba Akran Avenue/Akilo Road, Ikeja, Lagos, has been gutted by fire and at least five vehicles were burnt during the fire incident.

Eyewitnesses said fire engulfed the petrol station after an oil tanker trying to discharge fuel spilled its content and it caught fire. The incident paralysed traffic for several hours around Ogba, Agege and Ikeja.
Huge balls of fire were seen while thick smoke billowed into the atmosphere for over three hours as fire fighters battled to put out the fire to no avail. The station was completely burnt.

The incident happened hours after another fire disaster occurred at the Generator House of the Christ Embassy Church, Oregun area of the state.

Nigerian Governors Seek Help In The United States Against The Boko Haram Insurgency.

Thirteen governors of the North are in the United States searching for help against the Boko Haram insurgency.

They met yesterday for eight hours at the United States Peace Institute and the State Department in Washington DC. with U.S. government officials and representatives of Norway and Denmark.

Details of the first round of the closed-door meeting, which was sponsored by the U.S. government in collaboration with the governments of Norway and Denmark, could not be obtained last night.

The meetings are expected to continue till tomorrow.

The Economist Summit 2014, Dynamic Evolution: FirstBank

FirstBank’s Brand Story as a consistent pioneer and industry leader since its establishment as
the foremost bank in West Africa in 1894.

Lagos, Nigeria; MARCH 19th 2014: Leading International magazine events‘ arm, The Economist
Events confirms key sector executives at this year's 10th edition of its annual Nigeria Summit in
Lagos on March 24th and 25th at The Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Among them are Mr. Bisi Onasanya, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer,
FirstBank who brings thought-leadership to the debate, placing developmental issues at the fore
of national and international discourse.

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Official Video-Olamide - Sitting On the Throne

            

Phyno - Parcel

                

Baddest Guy Elikem Dumps Pokello, Impregnates German-Based Fashion Designer

BBA’s Elikem & Pokello have reportedly ended their relationship, and the Ghanaian reality star has moved on to a new fling, German-based fashion designer Theresa Boateng.

And Elikem & Theresa are not just dating, Theresa is also already pregnant for him!

In a phone interview, Theresa said, “I am two weeks pregnant for Elikem. We fell in love the very first day I met him at the launch of my clothing line of which he was part of the models. We exchanged numbers and we started a relationship from there.”

Na See Finish Ohh, President Mugabe of Zimbabwe - Nigerians re Corrupt

Its a sad thing i must say, but whose fault is it really? Mugabe said Zimbabweans are now almost behaving like Nigerians who have to be corruptly paid for every service.

“Are we now like Nigeria where you have to reach your pocket to get anything done,” he said. “You see we used to go to Nigeria and every time we went there we had to carry extra cash in our pockets to corruptly pay for everything. You get into a plane in Nigeria and you sit there and the crew keeps dilly dulling without taking off as they wait for you to pay them to fly the plane,” said the president followed by a huge laugh from the delegates attending his birthday bash.

THE DILEMMA OF NATION By Philip Amiola

Nigeria is undoubtedly a country with great promise. On account of her favourable weather conditions and rich supply of natural resources, Nigeria was once described by my good friend, Olanike Omolehin, as a country situated in the heart of God; and I agree with her. However, in the same piece, she laments the woes of Africa’s second largest economy calling it, among other things, “My sweet country where NOTHING works”. And that’s where the dilemma is. As much as we cannot deny Nigeria’s potential to become one of the most desirable nations to live in, we also cannot shy away from our pervasive challenges.

One problem that has especially bothered me over time is our value system which seems to have little respect for human dignity and the sanctity of human life. Needless loss of lives does not seem to bother us anymore. When we're not talking about the destruction being wreaked by Boko Haram, we're discussing the havoc being inflicted by Fulani herdsmen. That is not to mention police brutality, illegal detention, dehumanising condition of our prisons and various acts of subjugation.

Seven Dead As Job-Seekers Stampede In Abuja Stadium During Immigrations Recruitment

At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in Nigeria's capital after thousands of panicked job-seekers stampeded during a government recruitment drive in the national stadium on Saturday. 

Survivors told AFP that thousands had gathered to apply for jobs with the immigration department in the Abuja stadium. 

One witness said the stampede broke out as applicants surged towards a central stage. They said only one entrance to the 60,000-capacity stadium was open. It wasn't clear how many people were inside at the time of the crush. 

Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,Confirmed To Speak At The Nigeria Summit 2014

The Economist Events has announced Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Finance, Hon. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has just confirmed to speak.

Minister Okonjo-Iweala will be joining 350 global leaders comprising government ministers, international investors and leaders of Nigerian society for the Nigeria Summit, scheduled  for March 24th and 25th at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos.

One of the key themes driving this year’s summit will be how Nigeria can turn its unprecedented economic growth into wider social prosperity. This discourse comes at a fascinating time in Nigeria’s development. A recently recalculated GDP suggests that Nigeria’s economy is now the biggest in sub-Saharan Africa. How Nigerian leaders employ this economic power to tackle poverty and uneven development, remains a key question for the country and potentially the strategic issue for the nation.

50 Cent - 'Animal Ambition' Cover

50 Cent will release his "Animal Ambition" album on June 3rd. On March 18, two new tracks and videos will be released, “Hold On” and the Yo Gotti assisted “Don’t Worry ‘Bout It.” A new song will be released each Tuesday until May 20, with the album arriving on June 3.

New Video: Skuki – Forward Ever

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Privatisation The Only Way - Alison-Madueke

Alison-Madueke stated  on Tuesday that the privatisation of the nation’s refineries remained the best way to tackle the problems in the petroleum sector, She stated this when she appeared before the Joint Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream, Downstream and Gas) to defend her ministry’s 2014 budget estimates in company with senior officials of the ministry and heads of agencies under her supervision.

She, however, said the Federal Government was continuing with the rehabilitation of the refineries, improvement of facilities and provision of enabling environment for operators in both the upstream and downstream sectors.

Jaywon Request To Buy Out Contract From Kennis Music

I will say this has been long coming, In a press release by Kennis Music, it turns out that Jaywon has requested to buy out his contract. Here is the full press release below

Iledare Oluwajuwonlo James aka Jaywon has written a letter via his lawyer requesting for his contract with Kennis Music to be terminated.

JAYWON wrote, in the same letter, his readiness and willingness to pay off all costs therein accordingly.

The Romance Is Back, Justin Dedicates Song To Selena

He basically confirmed that he and Selena Gomez have rekindled their romance after dedicating a song to 'my baby' as he performed on stage at the South By Southwest Festival on Sunday.

And after stirring the pot, Justin Bieber took to Instagram to once again profess his love to the 21-year-old singer in a collaborative and sexual dance routine.

It comes as a report claims the singer wooed the starlet with $10,000 of flowers.

Splash - Ego Uwa Ft. Gentle

Things We See, Mother Sells Baby For N260,000

A nursing mother in Akwa Ibom named Imaobong Udoh  has been arrested for allegedly selling her 3-day old baby girl for N260,000 as reported by Punch Newspaper.

Also arrested along with Imaobong were four persons for allegedly participating in the theft of the baby.
They are the buyer, Mrs. Regina James; her husband, Mfon James; the traditional birth attendant who delivered the baby, Mrs. Comfort Henry; and Mr Emmanuel Okon, a homoeopathic doctor, who arranged the sale.

Commissioner of Police, Mr. Umar Gwadabe, said in Uyo on Monday that the father of the baby had reported the theft to the police, leading to the arrest of the suspects.