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One of the top contestants of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2015 Abia State governorship race, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu , has sworn to deal with all persons or groups who are stagnating the state economically.

Okezie made this known over the weekend at the formal declaration of his intention to run for governorship of the state on the platform of Peoples Democratic Part. He made this declaration known in Umuahia at the PDP’s secretariat. He regretted that some persons have decided to make themselves enemies of the state, vowing to deal with them if elected.
He said, ” Enemies of the state will remain my enemies in the days ahead, and anyone who wants to take us back to Egypt will be resisted”.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/political-news/item/786-i-will-turn-aba-into-a-modern-commercial-hub-abia-guber-aspirant

MrBigPrick:
She was being proactive.
Like the Bible says: Do Unto others Before they Do Unto You.

Unfortunate! Don't know whether to blame the woman or the man

25 year old Blessing Onyibe Nwogbagami, (pictured above) has been nabbed by men of the Ebonyi state Police command for allegedly murdering her husband, Mr Onwe Nwogbagami, near their home at Ojegbe Amike Ugbodo, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

The 25-year old Blessing slaughtered her husband with a cutlass while he was asleep at an uncompleted building on October 13th. While explaining what led to her murdering her husband, Blessing told Sunday Sun

Source: http://.com.ng/index.php/crime/item/791-woman-25-slaughters-husband-with-cutlass-while-sleeping

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After an almost messy split in 2012, there are indications D'Banj and Don Jazzy may be on the part to reunion. The former partners will allegedly team up to produce another hit album.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/entertainment-news/item/784-finally-don-jazzy-and-d-banj-are-back-to-work-on-new-collabo

I need her no.

Barbiedab:
Nothing special

Are you seeing what i am seeing

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Following her recent divorce, the legendary talking drummer, Ara has just disclosed that she is not only single and searching, but is open to dating and marrying even a younger guy.

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The Devils Backbone (2001)
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After surviving the behind-the-scenes horrors that plagued his second film ‘Mimic,' Guillermo del Toro maintained full creative control over his third — and arguably best — feature. A spine-tingling period ghost story set at an orphanage haunted by the fallout of the Spanish Civil War, ‘Backbone' is an early step into territory that the director would later revisit in 'Pan’s Labrynth.' The movie’s unnerving creepiness is matched only by its extraordinary tenderness for the young hero at its center. (Available on iTunes, Amazon Instant, and Google Play) — Ethan Alter


The Eye (2002)
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Proof that Japan wasn't the only trusted exporter of scary movies during the mid-aughts Asian horror boom, this made-in-Hong Kong (and Thailand) production dared viewers to keep their eyes open as its blind violinist heroine encountered all manner of spooky paranormal activity following a cornea transplant. A hit at home and abroad, 'The Eye' spawned two sequels and a Jessica Alba-starring American remake, but none matched the original for sheer creepiness and rewatchability. — Ethan Alter


May (2002)
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Lucky McKee’s little-seen indie film is considered a cult classic among horror aficionados. The title character (played by Angela Bettis) is an awkward, sensitive young woman whose ostracized childhood left her with few social skills, but allowed her to develop a talent for crafting. (Ten years later, she would definitely have had an Etsy shop.) May’s strangeness is oddly sexy, and soon the people around her — including Jeremy Sisto and Anna Faris — find themselves being drawn into her world. Little do they realize that this particular manic-pixie dream girl is secretly the stuff of nightmares. 'May' is a wonderfully quiet, idiosyncratic movie that gets under your skin. It’s a tragedy that neither McKee nor Bettis has done anything to equal it since. (Available on iTunes and Google Play) — Gwynne Watkins


The Ring (2002)
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Describe the plot of 'The Ring,' and it sounds like the silliest movie ever made: A reporter (Naomi Watts) starts following the deadly trail of a cursed videotape. Explain that the scariest moment in the film is when a TV suddenly goes on – all by itself! – and you’ll have a hard time keeping a straight face. But the American remake of the 1998 Japanese classic ‘Ringu' is a triumph of doom and gloom over hokiness. In the hands of director Gore Verbinski, the damp Pacific Northwest setting so brims with creeping terror that the when the girl finally crawls out of a TV screen, it’s just about the scariest thing you’ve ever seen. Don’t believe us? Watch how the image has lived on in some
absolutely terrifying pranks (Available on iTunes, Amazon Instant, and Google Play) — Richard Rushfield


Suicide Club (2002)
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A gory blast of Japanese horror, the movie (called 'Jisatsu sâkuru,' or ‘Suicide Circle’ in it’s home country) looks at what happens when a group of seemingly normal schoolgirls hurl themselves in front of a Tokyo train. The stomach-churning sequence is as bloody as you can imagine, but almost equally horrifying is the mysterious plot that's uncovered as detectives investigate the rash of suicides that follow. ‘Suicide Club’ met with some controversy when it was first released (can’t imagine why!), but eventually gained a cult following. (Available on iTunes and Amazon Instant) — Meriah Doty


28 Days Later (2002)
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The current zombie boom can be traced directly back to Danny Boyle’s thrilling DIY production, which made innovative use of digital cameras to depict a desolate, undead-ravaged London. Although the sequel, '28 Weeks Later,' boasted higher production values, the scruffiness of ‘Days' is a big part of its appeal. It’s like a terrifying home movie beamed in from a post-apocalyptic parallel reality. (Available on iTunes and Google Play) — Ethan Alter


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President Goodluck Jonathan’s choice for reelection campaign director, Bello Haliru Mohammed, a former minister and once an acting head of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, is a confirmed bribe taker, indicted by a German court in 2007, PREMIUM TIMES can report today.
Mr. Mohammed, named Thursday to oversee Mr. Jonathan’s declaration and campaign for re-election, in a potentially tense political battle likely to pitch him against either former head of state, Muhammadu Buhari, or former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

Source:[url=http://www..com.ng/index.php/political-news/item/767-jonathan-s-campaign-director-haliru-mohammed-a-confirmed-bribe-taker][/url]

The sacked Acting Governor of Adamawa State and Speaker of the of the state house of Assembly, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri was Friday invited and thoroughly quizzed for over four hours by detectives from the Force headquarters of the Nigeria Police in Abuja over his involvement in an alleged contracts inflation scam.

The former Acting Governor was accused of awarding contracts for phantom projects in Michika and Madagali, the two local governments that have been under the control of the Boko Haram insurgents since August this year.

The anonymous petitioner also alleged inflation of contract for the electrification of street lights in Yola, the state capital from N 283m to N 2.3 Billion which did not follow due process.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/756-n2-3-billion-contract-scam-fintiri-quizzed-by-police

There has been a fresh outbreak of Lassa fever in Oyo state. This comes barely one week after Nigeria was officially declared Ebola-free. The spread of the hemorrhagic fever has been confirmed by State Commissioner for Health, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin.

Gbadegesin, who spoke to journalists in Ibadan, said there has been a confirmation of no fewer than 10 cases of Lassa fever in the state, three of which came in from another state. He reiterated that the government was in total control of the situation.
“We are already working to bring it under control. We are doing the best to curtail it. We have what it takes to manage it very well. I only want to appeal to our people to be very hygienic and when they feel that something is wrong with our system, we should go to the hospital for proper diagnosis of their sickness and treatment,” the commissioner said.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/more-news/health-news2/item/752-new-outbreak-of-lassa-fever-in-oyo-state

Present Orji my ass

One of Nigeria's most popular Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has warned President Goodluck Jonathan against his re-election ambition. This comes few days after he offered a similar warning to a former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari.

In his open letter, Mr. Gumi described President Jonathan as a failed leader, and accuses him of being a divisive figure in the country, rather than a unifying rallying point. He posted the letter on his Facebook Page.

“You (President Jonathan) have divided the nation gravely on the religious divide,” the cleric said. “My fellow country man, it’s unfortunate that your stand on many issues have made you into a polarizing figure while the exalted office you occupy needs a nationalistic one.”



Mr. Gumi argued that if Jonathan is re-elected in 2015, it would destroy Nigeria because the segment of Nigeria opposed to his occupation of the presidency are convinced he is negatively involved in the Boko Haram saga.



“The natural thing any good leader will do in this situation is to step down for a person all the segments of the nation will have confidence in for their well-being,” the cleric said. “A credible person that will not stir apprehension. The decision is not about your rights but about responsibility.”



Mr. Gumi backed his argument with the contents of the famous letter written by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to President Jonathan.



He also based his advice on “responsibility of leadership” and not the legality of the president’s re-election ambition.



Read his full post below.

MY CANDID ADVICE TO PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN.



Mr. President



We have never met despite the fact that we were all born and we lived for more than half a century in this great vast country Nigeria. It’s here we all grew up and were educated and I presume except by divine prudence it’s here that we will all be buried.



So what truly matters is the legacy that we will bequest our children and the next generation of Nigerians to come. We will not want it a burnt country with hundreds of thousands dead, maimed or displaced people because of the thoughtlessness and recklessness of its stewardship.



Nigeria today is a single railway line with two heavily loaded trains spending towards each other in opposite direction.



You’re the driver of the heavier train and please do not think that even a cart on the railway cannot derail you with great catastrophe to humanity.



You need to come out of the cocoon and face the reality. Denial of the truth can never solve problems.



Mr. President, from what I heard from people who are close to you, is that you are humble with a soft heart. But still humility is never enough for an effective leadership. Leadership is about listening and taking the good advices from people of wisdom not from those that benefit from you or have any agenda other than the unity and progress of this Nation.



The mantle of the leadership of this country was given to you under oath. Almost four years ago you swore to protect ‘the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’. You said: ‘ I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; and ‘I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will’



Unfortunately, many people including me before God believe you broke some of your oath. I’ll only need to refer you back to the honest open letter advice you were given by your political godfather. You appear more Ijaw than Nigerian. It’s seldom fathers will deceive their children. Yet you never listen. And sadly by your recalcitrance you are dangerously leading this nation to chaos and turmoil that only God knows were it will end.



Muslims have officially registered to you on occasions your partiality. Northern groups have complained about your bias. The youth about your neglect.



You have divided the nation gravely on the religious divide. Already we heard a call in a church that you are now a saviour. Now, not of Nigeria but the church in Nigeria. With this religious zeal on both sides, each side looking at the wrong people for salvation the nation is heading towards disaster.



My fellow country man, it’s unfortunate that your stand on many issues have made you into a polarizing figure while the exalted office you occupy needs a nationalistic one. Surely with the Christian votes and northern PDP followers you can win another election but you will also set the nation into another turmoil because that segment of the nation that rejects you do so because they believe rightly or wrongly you are involved negatively in the Boko Haram Saga. The natural thing any good leader will do in this situation is to step down for a person all the segments of the nation will have confidence with for their well-being. A credible person that will not stir apprehension. The decision is not about your rights but about responsibility.



Therefore as you pray in the Holy Land seek for God’s indulgence to show you the light of honor and do the right thing. It’s God’s command that Nigeria stay united and ‘what therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder’.



A word of wisdom says: ‘He who consults is never disappointed and he who seeks God’s choice never regret’ so please don’t brush it aside call men of wisdom to advice you too.



I for a start, I am hereby candidly advising you to relinquish your presidential ambition because of peace, stability and well being of millions of innocent Nigerians. There are many politicians that can ‘finish’ it on your behalf. The PDP can present Akpabio or Obi or Orji etc.

I rest my case here.

Stay blessed.


Ahmad Gumi

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/political-news/item/748-open-letter-to-jonathan-ahead-2015-here-is-my-candid-advice-to-president-jonathan-from-sheikh-gumi

May God save our children 4rm pedophiles

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All Progressives Congress (APC) meeting of the Akinyele Local Government area of Oyo State held on Thursday to choose the three-member delegates for the Presidential primary of the party holding in Abuja later this year ended on a controversial note.

This followed rejection of the nomination of Serifat Abiola as one of the delegates by the women wing of the party, insisting that she was not their choice and that they had decided “not to take nonsense from the party again”

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/political-news/item/730-confusion-in-akinyele-over-choice-of-apc-delegates-for-presidential-primary

Lagos—The Police yesterday charged a man, Dunstan Ukaga, 39, before a Lagos Chief Magistrate’s Court, sitting at Ebute-Metta, for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl (names withheld).

The suspect, who is facing a count-charge of having unlawful carnal knowledge of the girl, preferred against him, was docked before Magistrate A. A. Demi-Ajayi.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/crime/item/691-man-39-docked-for-raping-11-yr-old-girl

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Several heavily armed policemen have been drafted to thwart the fresh crisis brewing between Ife and Modakeke people in Osun State. This preemptive move by the police was made so that it does not erupt into a bloody clash between the two communities as was witnessed in 1997.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/638-fresh-ife-modakeke-crisis-tension-heightens-in-osun

kelvine:
Lets hope it is not what we usually suspect it is.

E be like say this one na Political boko haram

The crisis in Edo State took another dimension last Saturday when an explosion rocked a mini estate belonging to the a former Secretary to the Edo State Government, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, on Denis Osadebey Way in Benin, the state capital.

It was learnt that the explosion, which occurred at about 10.30pm, was caused by an improvised explosive device planted at the entrance of the estate housing some rented apartments and Shalom Dental Clinic said to belong to the wife of the former SSG.

Source: http://.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/637-bomb-explosion-in-edo-damages-former-edo-ssg-s-mini-estate

Lagos – A medical doctor, Dr Dayo Ojo, on Saturday in Lagos urged Nigerians to always check their health status against any ailment.

Ojo, of Calvary Medical Hospital, Ayobo, Lagos, told the News Agency of Nigeria that regular check-up was a way to get early intervention and arrest a deteriorating health situation.

Source: http://.com.ng/index.php/more-news/health-news2/item/636-nigerians-prefer-to-spend-money-on-expensive-phones-cars-than-check-up

General Muhammadu Buhari is one of the presidential aspirants on the platform of All Progressives Congress. Last Wednesday, Buhari stormed the Eagle Square, in Abuja, along with thousands of his supporters and top leaders of his party to formally tell Nigerians of his ambition to contest for presidency in 2015. His declaration was for a record four times since 2003.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/political-news/item/617-buhari-s-quest-for-aso-rock-will-he-get-it-right-this-time

na wa o

Russian Tennis Federation president Shamil Tarpischev has been slammed a shocking $25,000 (£15,500) fine for referring to Serena and Venus Williams as “the Williams brothers” on a TV chat show.

Tarpischev also received a one-year ban from involvement in the women’s tour.

Source: http://.com.ng/index.php/sports-news/item/609-the-williams-brothers-joke-tarpischev-slammed-25-000-fine-1-year-ban

Suspected Boko Haram militants have killed dozens of people in five attacks on Nigerian villages that occurred after the government announced a ceasefire to enable 200 abducted girls to be freed, security sources and witnesses said on Saturday.

However, the government cast doubt on whether the attacks really were Boko Haram or one of several criminal groups that are exploiting the chaos of the insurgency. A spokesman said talks to free the girls would continue in Chad on Monday.

The fresh attacks dashed hopes for an easing of the northeast's violence, although officials remained confident they can negotiate the release of girls whose abduction by the rebels in the remote northeastern town of Chibok in April caused international shock and outrage.

Source: http://.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/606-boko-haram-launch-deadly-attacks-hours-after-fg-alleged-ceasefire-deal

The Nollywood actress/producer showed off her designer ensemble as she stepped out for an event…….
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The Nigerian government has announced what it says is a truce with Boko Haram militants and a deal to free more than 200 abducted schoolgirls.

If this turns out to be true it will be some of the best news Nigerians have heard for decades.

The fact that the announcement comes from the top of Nigeria's military ought to give it considerable weight. This is not a whisper or a rumour of a deal. It is a statement from the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh.

But there is massive scepticism here, and some question whether the announcement was in any way timed to coincide with the imminent announcement that President Goodluck Jonathan is going to run for re-election.

Source: http://.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/596-can-nigeria-boko-haram-deal-free-the-chibok-girls

didadavid:
Should I or should I not believe this?

Guy I think you should because, most soldiers I know are withdrawing from the war zones in borno and adamawa

Opeoluwaadewole:
Story for the gods.

exactly. waiting to see hw long the truce will last

The federal government has finally entered into a ceasefire agreement with the Boko Haram insurgents.

This is alleged based on the order given by the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshall Alex Badeh that all field officers involved in the war against Boko Haram insurgents to immediately comply with the ceasefire agreement.

According to information reaching , the ceasefire agreement will lead to the immediate release of the over 200 school girls abducted from Chibok, Borno State since April. Next week is speculated as the time the girls will be released to reunite with their families.

had reported earlier in the day that representatives of the Nigerian government were in negotiation with Boko Haram representatives in Saudi Arabia to negotiate on the release of the abducted Chibok girls and agree on a truce.

More details soon

Verify Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/594-breaking-fg-boko-haram-agree-on-ceasefire