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The government would not help things. So lets help ourselves.

N140 per litre , ridiculous

Lets stop this motion on Facebook

Only God knows the day, this troubles would end in our country Nigeria.

We own fuel and cannot even enjoy it.

Personally, I believe as providers of crude, We have all the rights in this world to buy petrol even at N10 per litre.

But the selfish desires of our leaders is not helping.

Some claimed to be named Goodluck, whereas its as if they have brought to us Badluck.

I am not worried though but just fear a big fall.

What gives us hope is that we have great men of God who would pray to God for us.

We dont need leaders or rulers, we need intercessors.

My advice is this, while you are still protesting the fuel subsidy poo, go get your bicycles before it becomes so expensive.

God help us.

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In a bid to ease the tension in the country after the fuel subsidy removal, the government has imported first batch of diesel operated bus.

President Jonathan has also directed that salaries of civil servants be paid on the 20th of January.Source: http://gog.li/gu0

Former African footballer of the year, Samuel Etoo has launched a mobile network in his country.

Etoo who currently plies his trade in Russia where he earns close to $29 million yearly after tax making him the highest paid footballer in the world, has now invested in mobile technology.

The new telecommunication outfit named Set’, derived from the footballer’s initials, would be the 3rd outfit in Cameroun.

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A website has been designed to announce the birth of Beyonce’s baby when the baby finally arrives.

The link to the website is www.isbabyoncebornyet.com

There are however rumours she has put to bed but Jay Z denied such.

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General Mohammadu Buhari has decided to accept the court’s decision but has warned that Nigeria might be heading “down the slope”.

He said:

“Those in charge of the country should be warned that promises and sweet words are no substitute for practical action,” he said.

He however suggested solutions to the problems the country is facing:

He suggested measures that must be taken immediately.

“To avert the looming chaos in the New Year, immediate steps should be taken to drastically reduce the cost of governance in the three tiers of government. Salaries and especially allowances should be drastically reduced; security votes should be abolished – not increased as the 2012 Budget has done.

He continued, “Votes for the Armed Forces, Police and Security Services should be transparent and accountable; foreign travel and estacodes should be stopped for at least six months other than for the Presidency, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and medical emergencies. Government House expenses in all the states should be drastically reduced, foreign travel suspended for a while.

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President Goodluck Jonathan was nominated by Ynaija alongside Rotimi Amaechi,Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,Sanusi Lamido, and Aliko Dangote.

We would like to know what you think.

Does Jonathan deserve to be nominated despite the problems faced in the country?

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Minister of Information Abba Moro yesterday announced that the Federal Government would take care of all eductaional expenses for the children of Sunday's Madalla bomb victims.

The offer is for children who lost their parents during the bomb explosion at the St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Madalla, Suleja Local Government, Niger State.


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A man has been arrested around the overhead bridge in Gada Biyu area of Jos, Plateau state for trying to blow up the bridge.

The man was seen with a nylon bag and was unable to explain his mission there. To some, he might be insane. Some others felt he was trying to plant a bomb under the bridge.

On Sunday, over 30 Nigerians were killed in a church in Nigeri State.

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Top Nigerian comedian AY has shown he is one of the best in the country.

He was endorsed yesterday as the brand ambassador of Haven Homes. AY was unveiled at   the Oriental Hotel, Lagos during the Haven Home Expo.

The contract would see AY feature in billboards, adverts and press ads. The contract is worth N60 million.

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A woman based in Kaduna, 25-year-old woman, Ifeoma Gabriel was yesterday paraded by the State Police Command for for allegedly beheading her six-month-old baby.

According to Ifeoma Gabriel, she killed the child due to the child's chronic illness.

"She had been sick for weeks. I took her to hospital, the doctor treated her and discharged us but when we got home her illness persisted and she was not responding to treatment that was why I killed her,"she said.

She however refuted reports that she wanted to use the child for money rituals.

"I did not drink her blood as people were saying. It was the crowd that came to our house that asked me to eat and drink her blood but I did not. When I refused they started beating me and they dragged me to the police station,"she said.

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The Christmas season is here and its time to share gifts,rest and spend time with your loved ones. If you live in Lagos, and would like to make the best of the season, then this article is for you.

I would share several places in Lagos you can visit with members of your family during this season

1. Lekki Conservative Centre


Lekki Conservation Centre
This is the only place close to a zoo in Nigeria.

Built in 1990, it has and is located across the street from the Chevron complex on Lekki Peninsula

This is a sure good spot for you and your family. The weather there is cool and you also get to enjoy as it consists of swamp and savannah habitats and is run by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation.

Animals you get to see there are "flying" Monkeys, Peacocks, Tortoise, "Crocodiles" and "Snakes" amongst others.

Nice place for you.



2. The Palms, Lekki

The next place I would want to share is The Palms, Lekki.


The Palms, Lekki
The Palms is a shopping and entertainment mall situated on the Lekki road, just after Victoria Island, Lagos. It is the first and largest centre of its kind in Nigeria and is on par with similar shopping centres anywhere in the world, providing an international standard shopping and cinema experience to Lagos.

If you would want to blend serious techno entertainment, then you should just visit The Palms.

3 Silverbird Galleria


Located in Victoria Island, Silverbird Galleria is such a beautiful place to enjoy yourselfs

Its home to The Silverbird Cinemas.

This the best place for movie fanatics.

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A Federal High Court, Lagos, has found an American, Parker Damian George, guilty of money laundering.

The court ordered a forfeiture of 40 per cent of the total sum found on him at the point of arrest.

According to a statement by the Acting Head, Media and Publicity, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Wilson Uwujaren, the trial judge, Justice Mohammed Idris, convicted George under the Money Laundering Prohibition Act, 2011.

George was said to have been arrested on November 29 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos during a secondary check at the boarding gate with $42,700.

Uwujaren stated that the convict was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agent and was handed over to the EFCC for prosecution.

He stated that the court considered the convict as a first offender without previous criminal record when it ordered that he should forfeit 40 per cent of the total undeclared sum found on him at the point of arrest.

The charge preferred against the convict by the EFCC read in part, “That on or about November 30, 2011 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court failed to make a declaration of the sum of USD 42,700 (Forty two thousand and seven hundred dollars) which you were transporting from Nigeria to the United States of America to the Nigerian Customs Service as required under section 2(3) of the Money Laundering Act of 2011 and Section 12 of the Foreign Exchange (Monitoring and Miscellaneous Provision) Act Cap. F3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 2(5) of the Money Laundering Act of 2011.”

Uwujaren referred to the Money Laundering Prohibition Act, 2011 which stipulates that “any person who falsely declares or fails to make a declaration to the Nigerian Customs Service pursuant to section 12 of the Foreign Exchange (Monitoring and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to forfeit not less that 25 per cent of the undeclared funds or negotiable instrument or to imprisonment of not less than two years.”

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A staff of Arik Nigeria has been arrested by UK officials for trying to smuggle 4 kilograms of cocaine into the country.

Chinwendu Uwakaonyenma Ogbonnaya, a 30 year old air hostess with Arik was arrested at the Heathrow Terminal 4 on an Arik Air flight from Lagos, on Sunday following the discovery of the drugs in an item of luggage.

She is expected to appear before a mgistrate for trying to smuggle in a Class A banned substance

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Who says miracles don’t exist. It was miracle to the families of the Shofunlayo’s as  Mr. Wale  Shofunlayo and his wife, Olayemi were blessed with a set of quintuplets at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital

Before the arrival of the babies, they expected four kids but as God would have it got 5

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who allowed it. Its still the state govt.

Its good he is coming out to say this. Its somethin hard or maybe because he is a guy

Popular Nigerian artiste Ice Prince Zamani had an interview with Sunday Express and he did give them an exclusive story.

I had my first intimate encounter at 13. It’s something I regret whatever it was. I had this aunty, though we were not related, she was just a neighbour who was  living close to us, who came into my room and slept with me. She just came into my room and just forced me to do it with her. I was so young and innocent and she made me lose my innocence. It wasn’t a sweet experience at all. I was very scared. I saw hell. It was a terrible experience. I am not excited talking about it at all. Sex is not that good. I think sex is overrated. The aunt who slept with me is still alive. But I haven’t seen her since then.”

Strange!!!

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Lagos State Governor paying his own toll gate in Lekki

There have been war lately over the introduction of the toll gate fee

what’s your take?

Marriage plans have been concluded between the family of a final year student of LASU, late Chinyere Ezeala and that of her boyfriend, Ifeanyi Sunday.

Late Chinyere Ezeala was said to have died while Being Intimate with Ifeanyi at his residence in Ejigbo, Lagos.

According to Igbo tradition, Ifeanyi would have to get married to Chinyere before she is finally buried and the crimical case withdrawn against Ifeanyi.

According to reports, both families reached the agreement during a peace meeting.

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On Saturday, the place to be was at Austin ‘Jay jay’ Okocha’s ’Club 10′ where Senegalese born hip hop star, Akon and former Dru Hill lead singer, Sisqo partied at the unveiling of a new energy drink called Cintron.

Cintron hits Nigerian markets today and it’s brand ambassadors include Akon, Osaze Odemwingie and Genevieve Nnaji.

Akon also seized the opportunity of his visit to Africa to acknowledge TuFace, P-square and Wizkid as representatives of his Konvict music label.

Source: http://www.ynaija.com

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Vanessa Bryant filed legal docs Friday afternoon, citing “irreconcilable differences.”

Sources connected with the couple tell TMZ … Vanessa — who stuck by Kobe after he was charged with sexually assaulting a Colorado woman in 2003 — decided to end the marriage because she believes Kobe has been unfaithful … again.

As one source puts it, “She’s been dealing with these incidents for a long time and has been a faithful wife, but she’s finally had enough,” adding, “This one is the straw that broke the camel’s back.” And our sources say … Kobe “desperately” wants to win Vanessa back and will do “whatever it takes” to save their 10 1/2 year marriage.

According to the legal docs, Vanessa is asking for joint custody of their 2 daughters — 8-year-old Natalia and 5-year-old Giana — but Vanessa is asking that Kobe get visitation rights, which means she wants the kids in her care most of the time.

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are you tired of Boko Haram news alresady

Celebrating your 18th birthday is a momentous occasion for anyone, but for tiny Jyoti Amge the milestone is even bigger news.

The 2ft teenager is already a mini celebrity in her hometown of Nagpur, India, but is now set for a huge record when she is officially declared the world’s smallest woman.

And despite her miniature stature, 61.95cm-tall Jyoti hopes to celebrate being crowned the world’s shortest woman by launching a Bollywood movie career.

more : http://www./2011/12/17/world-shortest-woman-crowned/

Six people have said to have been killed and two injured as gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram strikes e Air Force Comprehensive Secondary School , Dawakin Tofa LGA of Kano State, killing four Air Force officers.

Also yesterday, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday ordered that Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume who is being tried for allegedly giving classified information to members of Boko Haram at Kuje Prisons, Abuja.

Justice Gabriel Kolawole who gave the order said Senator Ndume who is representing Borno South Senatorial District, be kept in the prisons till Monday when his bail application will be determined.

source: http://www./2011/12/17/boko-haram-strikes-kano-kills-6/

A police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of Force Investigation Department,Mr. Ganiyu Dawodu was found dead in his hotel room just before a meeting. The meeting was thereby cancelled.

According to IGP, Ringim , Mr. Dawodu died on Thursday while representing the IGP on an official assignment in Lagos. While in Lagos, he was in the company of some friends when they visited another friend in his hotel room.

A post mortem exam would be taken.

source: http://www./2011/12/17/police-dig-dies-in-hotel-room/

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi has invited 30 players from the domestic league to his Abuja camp including a 22- year old youth corp member discovered during the NYSC Games last weekend. The move is in his re-building process for the senior national team. The corp member, Stephen Morah is a graduate of Industrial Chemistry from the University of Jos.

Five players are from the CAF Confederation Cup semi finalists Sunshine Stars of Akure while last year's WAFU Cup champions Sharks FC of Port Harcourt has four with CAF Champions League semi finalists Enyimba providing three. Federation Cup champions Heartland, new Premier League champions Dolphins and Warri Wolves boast of three players each. All 30 players are drawn from 12 Premier League clubs, with the exception of Stephen Morah.

Nine of the clubs supply 26 of the players, as Keshi moves to re-engineer the Senior National Team through giving home boys ample opportunity to shine.

Full List:- Goalkeepers: Chigozie Agbim (Warri Wolves), Okemute Odah (Sharks), Paul Godwin (Enyimba), Moses Ocheje (Sunshine Stars).

Defenders: Uche Ugwechi (Dolphins), Chibuzor Okonkwo (Heartland), Markson Ojobo (Enyimba), Azubuike Egwueke (Warri Wolves), Fortune Chukwudi (Sharks), James Okwuosa (Rangers), Gbenga Arokoyo (Kwara United), Godfrey Obobona (Sunshine), Sylvanus Ebiaku (3SC), Fade Adebayo (Bukola Babes), Juwon Oshaniwa (Sharks).

Midfielders/Strikers: Sunday Mba (Warri Wolves), Kola Anubi (Sharks), Izu Azuka (Sunshine), Julius Ubido (Heartland), Bartholomew Ibenegbu (Heartland), Victor Michael (Dolphins), Stephen Morah (NYSC), Sunday Emmanuel (Sunshine), Uche Kalu (Enyimba), Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars), Ejike Uzoenyi (Rangers), Jude Aneke (Kaduna United), Gabriel Reuben (Kano Pillars), Osita Uchendu (Dolphins), Ibrahim Ajani (Sunshine).


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President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that continued spending on fuel subsidy, amounting to nearly a third of the national budget, could crash the economy in two or three years.

In moves to get students' support for deregulation of the downstream petroleum sector, President Goodluck Jonathan has told student leaders that Nigeria's future of a growing economy with jobs and prosperity for youths depends on difficult decisions made today.

He told student leaders from National Association of Nigerian Students this week that Nigeria's expenditure pattern was lopsided and couldn't meet the economic aspirations of Nigerians, calling it an obvious road to disaster.

With an annual budget that is 26% capital expenditure and 74% recurrent, he said, government had to borrow every year because of huge budget deficit it was compelled to implement.

This is in spite of a huge subsidy burden of N1.3 trillion on fuel consumption, the president added, a figure that approximates to nearly a third of the annual budget.

The meeting was held in the presence of vice president Namadi Sambo, ministers and other presidential staff and advisers.

Difficult decision

The president noted that past governments have avoided taking the "difficult decision" and resorted to borrowing to fund government transactions and piling up huge domestic debts that threaten the future of young Nigerians.

Running to banks to float bonds and borrow more money was an option to play nice, he said, but that would increase Nigeria's already unacceptable domestic debt level.
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In obvious reference to getting more refining capacity, the president warned that government price control mechanism on fuel has stopped investors wanting to build private refineries which is thought would increase product volume for domestic use and export.

At least 20 licences have been issued so far to private investors in refineries, the president added.

Finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who spoke to the student leaders earlier, said deregulating the downstream petroleum sector was one urgent measure to address danger signals in the economy.

She added that government also had to address leakages in the economy and set up aggressive strategies to earn more from other sectors including maritime.

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