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As in SEVEN HUNDRED CANDIDATE?

Its Less in some other northern states

A 45-year-old pastor, Bienose Chukwuka, Monday was arraigned before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja on a 33-count charge of stealing and obtaining money by false pretence.

The defendant who was dragged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, was accused of allegedly stealing and defrauding 15 innocent victims of N5.3 million. Among those defrauded includes, Pastor John Ezeugo and Rev. Peter Emeka.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/crime/item/692-efcc-drags-pastor-to-court-for-419

Nigeria is getting better at least 0.1% corruption deducted from the overall corruption in Nigeria.

The Sokoto State governor, Alhaji Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko in Abuja revealed how he was able to increase interest in education among his people with resultant effect of increased JAMB registration from mere 700 candidates in 2007 to over 15,000 this year

He made this known in an exclusive chat during a richly attended lunch hosted by Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, Speaker of the House of Representatives in his honour at the Zuma Grill of the Transcorp Hilton after the Leadership Newspapers annual award where he was honoured as the Politician of the year.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/684-from-700-jamb-candidates-i-moved-sokoto-to-15-500-this-year-wamakko

Amidst the despair in Nigeria, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has reassured citizens of the country that the nation will overcome all of its present challenges. He however advised them to move closer to God who he described as the ultimate solution to the challenges.

“The prayer that a new Nigeria will emerge by our father in the Lord is a prophetic word regardless of whatever the nation is going through now. You will recall that Elisah prayed and prophesied in the midst of uncertainty and we see the result,” said Pastor Johnson Odesola, Adeboye’s Special Assistant on Administration and Personnel, who represented him at a worship service themed: “A Sure House”, which held at the RCCG National Headquarters in Ebute-Meta, Lagos.

“We trust God that history will repeat itself in Nigeria too. Nigerians should shun all forms of unrighteousness, move closer to God with their heart and not with mouth and diligently seek the face of God in prayer,” he said.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/more-news/religion/item/616-nigeria-will-overcome-present-challenges-soon-adeboye

Multiple award-winning Nigerian hip hop artiste and actor, Panshak Zamani aka Ice Prince, is the LEADERSHIP Artiste of the Year 2013. In this interview with ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM AND ADERIBIGBE TOLULOPE he speaks on his award and other sundry issues.

How does winning the prestigious LEADERSHIP Artiste of the Year 2013 Award feel?

I feel elevated right now and really honoured. Receiving this award feels like a dream come true. No matter how many awards won, no matter many times you get recognised, the feeling is always new, fresh and like “Wow, is this really me?” I’m happy that the organisation has found me worthy of this and that’s why I’m here to personally receive it. It’s a great feeling.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/entertainment-news/item/652-nobody-has-an-excuse-to-fail-ice-prince

An Australian teenager who joined IS militants in Iraq and Syria has emerged in a video addressing PM Tony Abbott and US president Barack Obama.

The 17-year-old, named as Abdullah Elmir but who calls himself Abu Khaled, said “we will not put down our weapons until we reach your lands”.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/world-news/item/676-runaway-australian-muslim-teen-surfaces-in-is-video

Following $9.3million cash-for-arms deal scandal involving Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, and the Federal Government, General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye has come out to publicly defend the CAN president.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/660-adeboye-defends-can-president-over-jet-scandal

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick revealed why his Board opted for a foreign coach for the Super Eagles as replacement for the last indigenous coach, Stephen Keshi who was sacked by the Board last week on the account of poor performance in African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/sports-news/item/642-why-we-opted-for-a-foreign-coach-pinnick

true talk

Germany's BND foreign intelligence agency has concluded that pro-Russian rebels are to blame for the downing of Malaysia Airline MH17 in Ukraine in July, Der Spiegel weekly reported on Sunday, the first European agency to say so.

The crash over pro-Russian rebel-held territory in eastern Ukraine on July 17 killed all 298 passengers and crew and led to a further deterioration of ties between the West and Moscow, who are in dispute over Russia's role in the Ukraine crisis.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/world-news/item/632-germany-blames-pro-russian-rebels-for-mh17-passenger-plane-crash-spiegel

For starters, don’t pick up the dictionary to lookup ‘Mumugiousity’, I coined it myself but you go soon grab weytin I wan yarn.

As I approach this topic I want to be careful so readers don’t get the whole essence of this write up, twisted. E no dey hard some people. Religion is a touchy subject for a lot of people and in my household it is generally not considered “polite conversation.”

For some, an attack on religion is an attack on their god or gods. I only wish to put down certain points or aspects of organized religion I’m not comfortable with, I am not questioning anyone’s belief in a personal god.
In Nigeria, religion has helped us to remain sane or else we all for donkolowith the way our environment is stifling us. Religion can give people a sense of community and make people feel welcomed. But life is never that simple sha. Kai! Oh lord.

In Nigeria especially, religion has turned a lot of my people into MUMU’s. Instead of learning to discern truth on their own and formulate their own mindset, they’re told how to think. These are the people engaged in ‘Mumugiousity’. For them Religion has turned them into group soul’s, sheep, cows and goat with their Shepherd as their pastors, who have erased their trust in their own intellect and gradually convinced them to put their trust in them(pastors) as the only true men of god, convincing them that without them they would be lost. Hummmm! They fall for this like very poor people would fall for a bag of rice. Odikwarisky…
See Full Article: http://.com.ng/index.php/entertainment-news/item/590-religion-mumugiousity-by-charly-boy

Observers are urging caution over an apparent deal to end hostilities between the Nigerian government and militant group Boko Haram. Plans to release more than 200 kidnapped schoolgirls have also not yet been confirmed.

Doubts have overclouded a purported breakthrough deal that was to set more than 200 kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls free and implement a ceasefire between the Nigerian government and the Boko Haram militant group.
The fate of the missing schoolgirls is still being negotiated, according to Nigerian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade. Mike Omeri, a security spokesman for the Nigerian government, also said....
Source: http://.com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/602-doubts-emerge-after-purported-boko-haram-deal

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Thursday accused President Goodluck Jonathan, of using Chibok girls as ‘pawns on his political chessboard.’

The opposition party pointed out that if indeed he knew the whereabouts of the school girls, who have been in captivity for over six months, he should release them.



APC in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed Secretary, on Thursday said Jonathan’s continuous silence over the issue showed that he was not capable of rescuing the girls...

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/political-news/item/573-apc-accuses-jonathan-of-using-chibok-girls-as-pawns-on-his-political-chessboard

President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday evening met with the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West.

Our correspondent learnt on Wednesday that the meeting was part of the President’s ongoing consultations ahead of the 2015 general elections.

The meeting, which held behind closed doors, THE PUNCH learnt, was held inside the First Lady’s Conference Hall inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
A source at the meeting said almost all the leaders of the party in the South-West, “except Baba Obasanjo” attended the meeting.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/political-news/item/553-president-jonathan-meets-with-s-west-leaders-to-strategise-for-2015-election

ayobase:
if you are not to be blamed when u lose, theu your shouldnt take the glory when u win.......simple!

On point

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Stephen Keshi is confident that his team will still qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, but insists that the current problems with the team has nothing to do with his tactical prowess. Keshi claims some individuals are sabotaging his efforts and the team.

Keshi, whose team lie bottom of Group A in the 2015 AFCON qualifiers with just one point after three matches stated this yesterday after receiving the prestigious LEADERSHIP Sports Person of the year award for 2013.

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/sports-news/item/535-i-m-not-to-blame-for-nigeria-football-s-crisis-keshi

The Federal Government on Tuesday said former President Olusegun Obasanjo is entitled to any opinion or comment he made on the Chibok school girls.
The FG said it will remain focus, undistracted and committed to return the girls alive to their parents...

Source: http://www..com.ng/index.php/national-news/item/523-chibok-girls-abduction-obasanjo-is-entitled-to-his-opinion-fg

Nollywood actress and producer Monalisa Chinda has set a standard in TV production with what is said to be 'Africa's most ingenious TV talk-show'.
Source: http://.com.ng/index.php/entertainment-news/item/502-monalisa-chinda-spends-over-90million-in-historic-talk-show

Edet Nkpubre was the Vice Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) South/South zone. Since leaving office, Nkpubre has remained so passionate about developments in his state, especially as they affect the Oron Nation. In this interview with journalists in Uyo, the former PDP chieftain says for peace to reign, the tripod that defines Akwa Ibom State has to be respected. He also discloses plans by the Oron Nation to forge a partnership with the Ibibios of Uyo Senatorial District to produce the next government in 2015. CORRESPONDENT, IDONGESIT ASHAMERI, was there. Excerpts…

Source: http://.com.ng/index.php/political-news/item/508-a-ibom-2015-akpabio-s-endorsement-may-be-disastrous-nkpubre

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, using a cane for support, visited a housing development, state media reported on Tuesday, ending a lengthy absence from public view that had fueled speculation over his health and grip on power in the secretive country.

Several pictures on the front page of Tuesday's Rodong Sinmun newspaper showed Kim smiling and gesturing, surrounded by aides and wearing his signature dark buttoned suit and appearing to be supporting himself with a black cane....

Source: http://.com.ng/index.php/world-news/item/507-north-korea-leader-kim-appears-in-public-with-walking-stick-after-over-30-days-absence

Kano State Governor and presidential aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, monday has given a hint with regards to the veracity of the rumors making rounds that ahead of the 2015 general election, two of the allegedly aggrieved G7 Governors of Niger and Jigawa States, Babangida Aliyu and Sule Lamido respectively of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would dump the ruling party in favour of APC.

source: http://.com.ng/index.php/political-news/item/515-two-g7-governors-set-to-defect-to-apc-before-2015-elections