Nigeria's Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, seems to be stepping further into deeper waters as she may just be embroiled in another fraud issue, just when it seems she has weathered the storm of the N255 million Bullet proof Cars saga.

Reports by Saharareporters is saying that, her supposed Masters' degree from St. Paul's College, Lawrenceville, Virginia, USA, is fake.



In 2011, Stella Oduah in her resume which she submitted to the Nigerian Senate as a Ministerial nominee, she stated that she obtained a Maters' degree in Business Administration (MBA) from St. Paul's College. But reports coming in say's, that St. Paul's College has never in it's 125 years of existence offered a graduate school or graduate program.

Also a look at the institutions websites, shows no mention of it offering graduate degrees. “Saint Paul's College is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate [bachelor’s] degrees.”

On enquiries, the Provost Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Vice President of Institutional Development said, , “We don’t offer any graduate programs here.”

However, it is said the Minister received her undergraduate degree in accounting from the institution in 1982, but all these could not be confirmed as the college has been closed down since June 2013 due to loss of it's accreditation


It will be recalled the Stella Oduah, Nigeria's Aviation Minister is yet to be cleared of the allegations of fraud as it relates to her purchase of two BMW bullet proof cars worth $1.6 million through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority...... http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2014/01/nigerias-aviation-ministers-mba-degree.html#.Usuw9fRDuDQ

Special Assistant to the Nigerian President on New Media, Reno Omokri, wrote the expose below to lay bare, the facts on some issues concerning the Goodluck Jonathan led administration.

In this write up, Reno berated some Nigerian political elites who have double standards when it comes to going against the Jonathan administration

Here is what he wrote...


I was about to write this piece detailing the positive effects of the Transformation Agenda when I was confronted with a hypocrisy which could possibly pass for the mother of all hypocrisies.

On the 18th of December 2013 several newspapers carried the statement from the All Progressive Congress, APC. While the different papers gave their own slant to the story, I particularly liked the headline from a major newspaper which said "Jonathan Must Respond to Obasanjo - APC".

Now, imagine my surprise that after President Goodluck Jonathan did exactly what the APC recommended, they changed their tune and on the 26th of December 2013 the headline changed to "APC berates Jonathan’s response to Obasanjo’s letter".

The story in fact was more telling with the Vanguard Newspapers writing that "The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the presidency has been greatly diminished by its decision to throw decorum to the wind and engage former President Olusegun Obasanjo"....... Read More http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2014/01/president-goodluck-jonathans.html#.UskL7_RDuDR

In what is turning into of wheel of rainbow colours, the open letter Former President Olusegun Obasanjo wrote to President Goodluck Jonathan, has now turned his daughter, Sen. Iyabo Obasanjo against him.

In her own letter, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, called her father, a liar, manipulator, two-faced hypocrite. She accused her father of craving for power and living a life of low esteem.


In her letter which was published by Vanguardnewspaper, Iyabo openly accused her father, Olusegun Obasanjo, as a cruel family man, maltreat women and abandons children and grand children.

The 11-page letter which she titled 'An Open Letter To My Father' described her father as a man who created a situation in Nigeria, where smart people bend down to imbeciles just to survive...... Read More http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/12/senator-iyabo-obasanjo-blast-her-father.html#.UrFdcPRDuDQ

Nigerians owned fifty out of the top one hundred and twenty four sites in the country. Here we present to you each of the site, services they are rendering and their Alexa Rank position in Nigeria.



nairaland.com 1

Nairaland is the seventh most visited site in Nigeria, but the number one most visited Nigerian owned website. It is a Nigerian forum covering topics on religion, politics, entertainment, careers, education, business and a number of other issues. It is a community of Nigerians boasting of over one million users.

lindaikeji..com 2
Lindaikejiblog is a blog on dedicated primarily to Nigerian Audience. It is characterized by large number of feedback comments after every post. Visitors are mostly Nigerians living in Nigeria and those living abroad. Although the eleventh most visited site in Nigeria, it is only second to nairaland in terms of sites owned by Nigerians.
vanguardngr.com 3
This is the online version of the popular Nigerian daily newspaper. It is the twelve most visited site in Nigeria and third most popular Nigerian owned website.

punchng.com 4
Punchng is also an online version of a Nigerian newspaper. It is the fifteenth most visited website in Nigeria, and fourth most popular Nigerian owned website.
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This site is a local Nigerian online retail store. It features products like electronics, books, beauty products and computers. It is the sixteenth most ranked sixteen in Nigeria. But is fifth most visited Nigerian owned website.
konga.com 6
This is an online shopping site that describes itself as Nigeria's largest Online Mall. It boasts of stocking over one hundred thousand products. It is the Seventeenth most visited site in Nigeria.
naij.com 7
This is a content site that publishes news, music updates, weather reports and job vacancies. It also covers jokes and games. It is the nineteenth most visited site in Nigeria...... Read More http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/12/list-of-top-fifty-websites-in-nigeria.html#.UqLwG_RDuDQ

Here is a hilarious Naija Boyz remix of Miley Cyrus "Wrecking Ball" This is a group known for the comic rendition of music putting in a lighter side. Though also making sure the creativity is at an acceptable level.

Funny as it may be, these guys are good singers as evident in the style and texture of music.

Enjoy: http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/12/new-video-naija-boyz-perform-miley.html#.Up7ybMRDuDQ

One look at Nigeria and the potentials abound withing the territories, the abundant human and natural resources, tapped and untapped, it show all the ingredients of a great nation. And yet the country is still struggling to catch up with the tail lights of development.

This one step forward, twelve steps backward stance in Nigeria's development can only be attributed to corruption. From top to bottom in Nigeria's sphere of nationhood, the virus eats deep into the fabric of the country's existence.

Transparency International's corruption Perception index for 2013, places Nigeria in a woeful 144th position out of the 177 countries.

Food for thought or call to action. For the fact that our leaders are in front of the charge for a corruption free Nigeria, one is tempted to say, those are mere lip service. The EFCC, ICPC and any other anti-graft agency set up by the government, as now seen as toothless bulldogs, all bark and no bite.


Transparency's corruption index shows Nigeria scored 25 out of a total of 100, two points down from the 27 the country scored last year.

The organisation say, measurements are done through perception of the functionality of government and other development indices. Like access to information system, rules governing those in public offices, accountability among public and private sectors and effective public institutions.

As simple as these criteria may be, a country like Nigeria should be confident at scaling through the hurdles, given the heavy media coverage the governments anti-corruption drive is getting........ http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/12/nigeria-still-wallowing-in-depth-of.html#.Up3CssRDuDQ

The New African online publication, in taking a look at the most influential Africans as it relates to Arts and Culture, brings us a list of the 100 most influential Africans.

These are individuals who have contributed to redefining Africa in their various field of endevour.


Here is the List:



Idris Elba, Actor - Sierra Leone/Ghana

A much sought-after film and television actor, Elba was born in London to a Sierra Leonean father and Ghanaian mother. He has taken both Hollywood and TV acting by storm, in hits such as The Wire andLuther. But film critics believe his lead character in the recently released the film adaption of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography Long Walk To Freedom, – which has already been awarded the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Los Angeles Britannia Humanitarian Award – could be the- game changing role of his career.


Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Author - Nigeria

Adichie is unstoppable. 2013 has been yet another good year for this daughter of Nigerian soil with two major accomplishments to file under her name: the release, to unprecedented acclaim, of her much anticipated novel Americanah and the release of the movie adaptation of her novel Half of a Yellow Sun, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Thandie Newton. Yes, it has been a good year, but Adichie does not look like a lady who will be slowing down in 2014. As someone who is not afraaid to confront the difficult subjects of race, gender and politics, and is a proud African, who continues to campaign against the one-story narrative about Africa, we can't wait to see what she will do next.


Alek Wek, Supermodel - South Sudan

The influential fashion magazine I has dubbed her “Model of the Decade”. The US’s Peoplemagazine listed her as one of the “50 Most Beautiful People”. But the Sudanese model’s influence extends far beyond the fashion world and societal concepts of beauty. As a former refugee, Alek knows what it is like to be forced to flee one’s home. Hence, she is a passionate advocate for refugee rights. She is a world- acclaimed role model who transcends her industry.


Chiwetel Ejiofor, Actor - Nigeria/UK

Chiwetel Ejiofor has the lead role in two of 2013’s biggest films – 12 Years A Slave, directed by Steve McQueen, and the film adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s award-winning novel, Half of A Yellow Sun, directed by Biyi Bandele. His portrayal of former South African president Thabo Mbeki in the new Channel 4 drama Endgame was also another stellar performance. Prior to the theatre release of both films, Ejiofor won critical acclaim for his portrayal of Patrice Lumumba in A Season in The Congo, a theatre production about the first democratically elected leader of the DRCongo at The Young Vic theatre in London. Born to Nigerian parents in the UK, the award-winning actor is garnering an Oscar buzz for his mesmerising performance in 12 Years A Slave. The roles he has taken on this year prove once again what an African A-list, Oscar-deserving actor he is. Will 2014 be his year?


David Adjaye, Architect - Ghana/UK

David Adjaye is a Ghanaian-British whose architectural firm won the contract to design and build the US Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington DC, which is due to be unveiled in two years. Adjaye admits this is one of the most important commissions of his career. At the young age of 45, he has accomplished what most in his career can only dream of. His firm has also been shortlisted in a competition to build the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa. Adjaye is one of a handful of African architects with global renown, transcending his profession to become a global commentator on architecture, design and politics.


DJ Sbu, Producer - South Africa

Sbusiso Leope, popularly known as DJ Sbu, is not only a media personality and businessman but through his music and his engagement with the South African youth he has become a cult figure and is considered an epitome of South African popular culture. Despite his harsh upbringing in the deprived township of Tembisa, he has overcome his obstacles and is today helping shape positive youth culture. He hosts the Sound Revival show on Metro radio and appears on the most popular TV game show in the country – Friends Like These. He co-owns the record label TS Records with TK Nciza, and the current South African premier music sensation Zahara is signed to their label. Sbu has truly inspired many, particularly the youth this past year. He gives three talks a week to disadvantaged schools around South Africa and helps offer bursaries and mentorship.


Don Jazzy, Music Producer - Nigeria

One cannot talk about contemporary Nigerian music without a mention of Don Jazzy, described as Africa’s number one beat maker. Founder and CEO of Mavin Records, Michael Collins Ajereh, 31, is better known as Don Jazzy and is an award-winning record producer and singer-songwriter. Before he set up Mavin Records, he was head to Mo’ Hit Records, which at its height was home to some of Nigeria’s most successful artists, like D’Banj. He has produced hit songs for some of the biggest names in Nigeria’s music industry including; D’Banj, Tiwa Savage, Dr SID and Wande Coal.


Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Fashion - South Africa

A businesswoman and humanitarian, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe has redefined the African fashion landscape with the yearly showcases produced by African Fashion International (AFI), the company behind Mercedes-Benz fashion weeks in South Africa. A medical doctor by profession and a fashion connoisseur by passion, she transitioned into the fashion world when she realised that the fashion and clothing industry can play an important role in entrepreneurship. She has since gone on to place the African fashion industry on a global platform through AFI. She also heads the Motsepe Family Foundation, which focuses on projects that positively impact on people’s health, education and the nurturing of young talent.


El Anatsui, Artist - Ghana

He is revered by critics and art lovers on both sides of the Atlantic, and an inspiration to a young generation of African artists. El Anatsui is one of the most exciting contemporary visual artists on the international art scene today. His work transcends boundaries and he has received widespread international acclaim for his sculptural experiments. His iconic “bottle-top installations” have provoked international attention with institutions queuing up to acquire these monumental work for their art space. Over time, his work, which is mostly compromised of large external installations, has been installed and exhibited in some of the world’s most prestigious art institutions.


Lupita Nyong'o, Actress - Kenya

Lupita Nyong’o’s breakout role as Patsey – a brutally abused plantation worker – in 12 Years A Slave, has earned her an Oscar buzz for her first feature film. She recently won the New Hollywood Award at the annual Hollywod Film Awards. Prior to 12 Years A Slave, she starred in the ground-breaking MTV Base series Shuga, about “the lives of sexually active young Kenyans [which] highlights the risks associated with unprotected sex” and the impact of HIV/Aids. Her role as Ayira catapulted Nyong’o to the attention of audiences in Kenya, and across Africa.


Omar Sy, Actor - Senegal

Omar Sy, half Senegalese and half Mauritian, has been described as France's first black superstar, making waves by starring in the highly acclaimed and highest grossing French film in decades, The Intouchables. He received the Caesar Award, the French equivalent of an Oscar, for the role. This has catapulted Sy to global recognition and he will feature in the upcoming X-Men - Days of Future Past movie. 2014 looks good for this young, gifted and African talent.


Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Actress - Nigeria

To her global fans, Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde embodies true African beauty beyond measure. But there is more to the Nigerian sex bomb popular known as Omosexy. The gorgeous actress and mother of four’s meteoric rise in 2013 – a year which saw her become the first African celebrity to reach 1 million likes on Facebook, and named as one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine for their annual Time 100 list. Her debut reality show, Omotola: The Real Me, made headlines as the most popular TV series across Africa. But that was not all! It fixated her millions of fans, revealing fascinating insights into one of Africa’s most recognised faces. She is also increasingly becoming a social activist in her own right, although a vocal critic of the current African political dispensation. Despite her popularity, she has no political ambitions. Yet.


P Square, Musicians Nigeria

Peter and Paul Okoyo have defined and set a benchmark for a new generation of Nigerian and African artists to follow with their energetic and infectious sound. According to the MTV Africa Website, their music is “Afrocentric in that it combines western and African rhythms in creating a marvellous blend of R&B, Hip Hop and Dancehall songs.” Hit after hit, the twin brothers have become apt at giving audiences songs that cut across age, gender and geographical boundaries. They are arguably Nigeria’s biggest musical export in the last few years, and have collaborated with some of the world’s biggest hip-hop artists, like Akon.


Trevor Noah, Comedian - South Africa

Trevor Noah grew up in Soweto, and has used his life experiences to build a career as a comedian of note, possibly being Africa’s most internationally popular comedian. Noah started working on stage and television in South Africa, but has since spread his wings, selling out tours in Europe and the US.


Fatoumata Diawaraa, Musician - Mali

The multi-talented Malian singer-songwriter is truly a non-conformist; she defied tradition and escaped Mali as a teenager when under pressure from her family to get married. Today, Diawara is using her music to expose the cultural prejudices faced by women across Africa and the world. Her self-titled debut album, Fatou was released to international acclaim. She has toured Europe and the US and earlier this year organised renowned musicians across Mali to do a Peace song for the nation during the days it was under threat from militants.


NoViolet Bulawayo, Author - ZimbabweNoViolet Bulawayo won the Caine Prize for African writing in 2012, and this year has been shortlisted for the coveted Man Booker Prize for her novel We Need New Names. This makes her the first black African woman and the first Zimbabwean to be accorded this honour. With accolades from far and wide for the beautifully written We Need New Names, not only will she continue to play an important role in African writing, there is no doubt that a new star of African female writing is truly born. The one-to-watch......... http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/new-africas-100-most-influential.html#.UpmdQMRDuDQ

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, leading officials of the state on a tour of Benin city, the Edo State capital, came across a widow roadside hawker.

The ensuing scene between the poor woman and the governor left so many present at the scene bewildered.

The former labour leader, order that the woman's wares be seized. The woman pleaded for her little means of livelihood to be saved. She pleaded that she's a widow.


But her pleas fell on the governor's deaf ear. In what could be regarded as the most inhumane treatment, when the woman cried that she is a widow, the governor said, you are a widow, “go and die”!

Acting indifferent to the poor widows cries and pleas, Adams Oshiomole, whom many may regards as a man of the people, supervised as the poor woman's means of livelihood was carted away from her...... Click to watch Video http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/video-you-are-widow-go-and-die-gov.html

Some 240,000 bottles of beer were publicly destroyed by Sharia Police in Kano State on Wednesday as they enforce the Islamic law ,in the bid to crackdown on“immoral” behaviour in the state..

Aminu Daurawa ,Kano’s Hisbah chief said at the bottle-breaking ceremony that “the ardent hope this will bring an end to the consumption of such prohibited substances”.That the bottles of drinks were confiscated from trucks coming into the city in recent weeks.

In addition to the bottles of beer being destroyed, are over 8,000 litres of "Buruku" a locally brewed alcohol and 320,000 cigarettes were also destroyed.

As the bulldozer smashed the bottles, supporters who gathered shouted 'Allahu Akbar' (God is Great)...... Read More http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/240000-bottles-of-beer-publicly.html

Nigerian Nationals who own business In Zimbabwe have been given till 1st of January 2014 to hand over their business to Zimbabweans or face arrest.

According to the Black empowerment ministry, only Zimbabweans have the right to own shops in the country. The Permanent secretary of the ministry, George Magosvongwe told parliament that the government would enforce the law.

The law, sates that only Zimbabweans can own shops and that most business springing up in the country belongs to Nigerians and Chinese. So to avoid arrest, they must hand their businesses over to Zimbabweans before January 1st 2014.

The empowerment legislation, reserves some economic sectors for only Zimbabweans, these include, retail and wholesale business, barbing, hairdressing, bakeries, employment agencies, grain milling and others.

Mr. Magosvongwe said to parliament...... http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/nigerian-business-gets-notice-to-leave.html

Contrary to rumours making the rounds, that President Goodluck Jonathan's illness and consequent treatment in the UK, was due to excess alcohol, which the President consumed during his 56th birthday celebration,The Presidential spokesman, Rueben Abati, has announced that the illness was due to severe abdominal pains.

He further said, the President has been certified fully fit, and he is scheduled to arrive Abuja, latter today (Sunday).

The president as reported,observed his birthday quietly mid air en-route to London and latter in his hotel room.

The presidency however thanked all Nigerian for their support and prayers.

Abati's statement also pointed fingers at Saharareporter (an online news and information source) as the source of misleading news information about the cause of the president's illness and that they are not immune to legal actions.

Here is Reuben Abati's statement...... http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/hangover-did-not-cause-president.html

Nigerians must wake up to the reality of constructing this country through proper planning, collaboration, coordination and sincerity, rather than hoping on some supernatural powers to fix our roads, provide security, Electricity, etc.

Certain individuals from the larger society are capitalizing on the chaos we face as a people to dispossess us of some fraction of our hard-earned money. They have become mega lords running Nigerian homes and businesses. But such divine input never gave birth to a decent society.

Today, it is deafening how these people go on air exploiting traumatized Nigerians. It is a mouthful that so many Nigerians who are victims of poverty are afflicted by complicated ailments and could not afford medical checkup. It is this group of Nigerians 'pastors?' and 'prophets?' are using to convince viewers that they could perform miracles.

We are ruining this country with a lazy man's mentality. Road accident is killing us all, and we think it is a good thing to exploit travelers by offering paid prayers at every Motor Park?

It is disgusting how you prefer to idolize... these criminal wizards, or Pastor?. Now, our people could go ahead to commit all sort of crimes because they think these spiritualists will save them?

The bogus claims of so called "men of God" could fix problems that are evidently direct consequences of indiscipline, have gone beyond the disgusting scenes of claims of miracles on Television to embarrassing internet posts..... Read More http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/restricting-nigerian-men-of-god.html

Nigerian International Music Video director Clarence Peters may be having his creativity come under scrutiny as one of his recent works, Tiwa Savage's "Eminado" music video which he directed is been seen as a close copy of an older South African music video.

Tongues are wagging that the video of Eminado bears uncomfortable resemblance to "Asinamali" a song by the South African Group, Tumi and the Volume.

Though in some aspects one can argue that in the arts adaptations are allowed, but some critics are of the notion that Clarence may be out of his depth.

Watch the video below. http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/is-eminado-video-duplicate-of-south.html

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is actively participating in every political forum these days. The man was no doubt one of Obasanjo's henchmen who in recent times felt ignored by the Jonathan' government, hence is exploiting every avenue for a political come-back.

El-Rufai is at the moment ready to say or do anything to achieve his goals. For example, though we are all aware that the man is far from being a religious bigot, he had in two occasions used religion as
a political tool.

During one of his so many criticism of President Goodluck Jonathan, he claimed the President accused the APC Chieftain, Buhari, as a religious extremist, even though there are no cogent evidence the President said so.

Next, he decided to politicize the President's trip to Israel by re-tweeting a caricature of the President kneeling and praying against the Ills bedeviling the country, and adding a comment that portrayed the President as an incompetent leader seeking divine intervention for problems that require bold leadership and physical actions.

Mallam El-Rufai thought it was his call to ensure free and fair election in the 2013 Anambra governorship election, hence was seen in the state engaging in illicit supervision. When accosted by men from the State Security Service, he immediately alert the public that the SSS had restricted him for two hours.

Inasmuch as entertaining and funny the El-Rufai drama is, it is capable of putting a dent on the good reputation the Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, OFR, led INEC earned during the 2011 presidential election that saw the emergence of Goodluck Jonathan as President...... Read More http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/el-rufai-despirately-seeking-political.html

Nigeria boasts of a large area of fertile lands for Agriculture, but with an explosive population and very reduced number of farmers, how will the country be able to feed its people in the future?

Southern Nigerian cities are fast encroaching fertile lands depleting spaces available for Agriculture. The most notorious is Benin city in Edo state. The city has expanded far beyond its boundaries depleting farmlands and forests in surrounding villages.

The Ikpoba Hill and Sokponba Axes have long been overwhelmed. What is alarming is the springing
up of large buildings and streets in Ekewan road. Igo village known for large expanse of rubber plantations and cassava farms is now populated with people and houses.

Expanding population and housing should be a good thing for a country when there is proper planning, regulation and control. Instead, uninformed community youths view the expansion of big cities into their communities as opportunity to make quick money from reckless land sales at the expense of the environment and the future generation, while people in government look on.

Lagos has already exhausted over 90% of its land mass. Now, Lagosians depend on the importations of foods like plantain, yam, garri, banana, etc., from places like Benin. And now that Benin is also losing its land mass, how will it feed itself and cater for the needs of Lagos?

The uncontrolled expansion of the urban areas into rural areas is not the only problem threatening the availability of food in Nigeria. Population of farmers is also dwindling.

Young people do not regard Agriculture a noble endeavor. Agriculture has in recent times becomes a profession reserved for the poor and uneducated. Even older farmers would rather their children become something else than continuing the farming business.

Most graduates of Agriculture prefer working in a Banks, Telecommunication companies or some offices than working as agriculturists...... Read More http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/who-will-feed-nigerians.html

Nigerians are feeling the pains of the skin-piercing pinch of hoping religion help does what you should do for yourself.

While Boko Haram is the first point of call when topics on the negative effects of extreme religious practices are brought to the table, southern Nigeria that barely had religious terror attacks had suffered religious onslaught more than the north.


Religion in Nigeria is not restricted to Islam and Christianity alone, but include an array of traditional and cultural practices that date back pre-colonial times. Whereas most Nigerians profess any of the two major religions above, a large number of the population patronize traditional religion practitioners.

Traditional religion groups associated with specific ethnic groups have adopted a reform that depict them as churches rather than fetish practices. It is these churches that are responsible for the societal chaos in southern Nigeria.

Pastors of Nigerian ethnic churches prefer to emphasize on miracle and prosperity. They are Seers that love to tell future events to their followers, and promise protections for faithful worshippers.

Armed bandits, kidnappers, road accidents and sexually transmitted diseases are snuffing life out of millions of Nigerians annually, but the Dibia, Babalawo or Malam would rather give you a charm that they claim will protect you from these realities.

Pastors are busy selling anointed oil, handkerchief, or encouraging their members to sow seeds before engaging on major trips. And one of such trips might even be trafficking drugs across the Nigerian border.

You do not need to work hard, neither do we need to fix our bad roads; because a supernatural power will bestow wings on our vehicle enabling it to fly over every bad spot on the road. And after every successful trip, worshippers will use money or other valuable items to offer a 'thanks giving' at the church...... Read More http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/nigeria-dying-under-heavy-weight-of.html

London trained Nigerian designer Emmy Collins and Laura Ikeji (Linda Ikeji's sibling) are currently on a war path.

Laura Ikeji (a fitness Instructor) didn't spared her language usage as she reacted on twitter to Emmy Collins's blog post about herself and her sister. Laura who is well known for her rancid rants, called Emmy all sorts of unprintable words.


Below is Emmy Collins post on "Diarybyemmy" and Laura Ikeji's twitter reply.

By Emmy Collins
When I received a link to a certain tweet which Laura ikeji had apparently tweeted, I thought someone was simply sending me on a wild goose chase and so I ignored them all throughout last week. I again received the link this week and decided to check it out and when I did check out her twitter page, I was gobsmacked.

She even posted an invoice of her sister’s purchases from Dubai.In fact that was the first time ever I had heard of someone posting an invoice online to prove the price of an item.That was a new one to me for real. This is proof that some people will always remain poor regardless of how much money they acquire. It is called a poverty mentality.
In Nigeria of today where a huge percentage of people are unsure of where their next meal will come from, this chic thinks this is something worth posting online.I understand that she or her sisters don’t contribute to the hunger that is rife in our country but this is highly insensitive and depicts bushwomanism/mgbekeism.
Anyway, please find below a few of Laura Ikeji`s tweets below.My question though is what planet did this this babe fly down from?Whatttttt? Couldn`t her sister Linda have instructed her to delete some of the tweets or did she get the green light from big sister?
Here we go
Miu Miu hand bag. Really nice N285k this is officially Linda’s cheapest bag. Me likey. #hellodubai

Prada Milano bag. Exact prize no inflation. N770k (seven hundred n seventy thousand naira only) Hello Dubai Linda Ikeji is here. #hellomoneylindaikejiisherelol

Hello money @lindaikeji is here. My sister just spent 10k dollars on 2 bags.Fendi and prada. Dubai una try. pic.twitter.com/GX1NGeZmUk

hellomoneylindaikejiishere dis lady is buying things in thousands of dollars n payn cash. #nowLB

Hello money Linda Ikeji is here. Fendi wristwatch Amount=$4400, Naija money N720k http://instagram.com/p/f8I6MAsfZk/...... Read More http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/emmy-collins-and-laura-ikeji-at-war.html

Kogi State Governor, Idris Wada was chased out of the Lokoja General hospital by angry ASUU members when he visited their colleague.

Governor Wada had gone to commiserate with and also check on the recovery of Dr. Ngozi Ilo, who was injured in an accident involving the governors convoy, which claimed the life of former ASUU president, Dr. Festus Iyayi.

The National President, Dr. Biodun Ogunyemi; Ibadan zonal coordinator, Dr. Nassir Adesola; Chairman Lagos state University ASUU, Dr. Adekunle Idris; Monye-Emina and lecturers from the Federal University Lokoja, were among those who chased the Governor away from the hospital emergency ward. The University Dons were angry at the governor for his late response to the incident and that he wants to use the situation to gain political favours.

Dr. Adekunle said, the governor is so insensitive, that the accident took place around 11 am and the governor is visiting them by 5 pm, if the governor truly was remorseful, why didn't he provide them with an ambulance when the accident happened instead of speeding off...... http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/angry-ASUU-members-chase-governor-idris.html

Recently, U.S. Republican Media initiated a call for military intervention in the Gulf of Guinea. They claimed Pirates from Nigeria are hindering free movement of ships across the west African countries bordering the Atlantic ocean. The claim was buttressed by the October incident where Nigerian pirates, operating off the coast of Nigeria, were confirmed to have attacked an American C-Retriever (an oil platform supply vessel) and kidnapped the two Americans onboard.

The activities of pirates in this region have been described as Economic Sabotage to affected west African countries. This include Benin, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, and the Democratic
Republic of Congo. Benin was reported to have been worst hit in the year 2012 where the Port of Cotonou was reported to have lost 70% of its revenue to piracy.

What led to the emergence of pirates in the Gulf of Guinea is linked to the rise of militant groups in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Ships carrying supplies to and fro oil companies operating in the region were prime targets. The militants would seize oil tankers, siphon the petroleum contents and sell them through black markets.

The spoils of the oil theft venture was so juicy that the militants were able to afford sophisticated weapons, enough to spread their tentacles from oil theft to total robbery of anything carrying goods across the Atlantic waters bordering west African countries.

Today, various gangs have emerged conducting full scale robberies comparable to the ugly Tales describing how Somali pirates wreak havoc on vessels moving through the Indian ocean.

Whereas, a multinational coalition task force was potent in combatting, and subsequently reducing the Somali incident; the same was prescribed for the Nigerian case at the 19th November 2012 meeting convened by the United Nations Security Council held to discuss the threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea...... Read More http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/from-somalia-to-nigeria-we-too-are-now.html

No doubt, 'Kelvin the Great' shares a common trait with Alexander the Great. Like Alexander, he was able to garner the support of his people and unite once isolated independent criminals into a powerful and ruthless network of kidnappers whose exploit have brought the high and mighty to their kneels.

Launching from Kokori, he was able to instill fears in the hearts of the masses, defiling both the Nigerian Police Force and the Government of his Epicenter, Edo/Delta State.

His success and daredevil acts became a mentorship for local criminals so that they grew from using armed robbery to terrorize their neighbours to organizing petty kidnapping activities that target common people such as school teachers.


But the man soon wanted to live in the Peace he did not grant the larger society, hence he and his gang members got dressed up like Urhobo Masquerades, demanding for Amnesty and issued a
threat to destroy what feeds the folks at Abuja. It was this single act that eventually led to the capture of the great terror.

Since the capture and arrest of the man credited to be responsible for most of the high profile kidnapping in Edo and Delta state, Nigerians have been debating on whether he should be made to face the full weight of the law or simply granted Amnesty..... Read More....http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/the-justice-that-allows-amnesty-for.html

Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi aka Pasuma, is currently entangled in a homicide as his car was involved in a Hit&Run incident, which caused the death of a 12-year-old.

Eye witness say, Pasuma's car knocked down the boy as they were leaving a show at Idimu in Alimisho Local Government Area , Lagos state.

The 12-year-old Bidemi is said to be a fan of the Fuji singer and so was lurking around the musicians Range Rover Sport, to get a glimpse of his idol. As the musician sped off, his car knocked the boy down. Witnesses say, Pasuma did't even bother to slow down, he just drove off.

Some of the fans and touts around had this to say,‘Pasuma was trying to avoid the area boys as he was leaving and so he was driving fast and it happened that he knocked the boy down and the vehicle behind him ran over the boy’,

another said Paso no dey like to settle. Na because e no wan settle make am drive fast like that’,

Some others are of the opinion that, Pasuma, may not have noticed because he was trying to avoid being extorted by the area boys, who always demand for money from him....http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/pasuma-involved-in-hit-and-run-incident.html

Two officials of the Nigerian Football Federation, Barrister Musa ,NFF's General Secretary and Chief Mike Umeh, NFF's First Vice President exchanged blows on Friday inside the Abu Dhabi stadium.

Problem started, Chief Umeh the League Management Committee members of using better cars than NFF chieftains and that he also said that Barrister Ahmed Musa was not fit to handle NFF's matters because he was incompetent.

During the final match of the U-17 competition, Chief Umeh was given a category 1 ticket, he then began complaining that every country was given 20 VIP tickets, why then was he not given one of the VIP tickets as NFF vice president.

On seeing the League Management committee members in the VIP section, Chief Umeh was reported to have been angry and challenged the General Secretary, Barrister Musa, sitting beside him. Musa told him he knew nothing about it “Oga two of us are seating here, I don’t know anything about tickets, besides I just arrived yesterday “, and then Chief Umeh proceeded say “you are a useless man . I have to trek five minutes to ease myself in a competition that belongs to us?”This angered Barrister Musa who told Chief Umeh to retract his statement, but Umeh instead repeated the insult over and over again and so Musa called Umeh “ hopeless man”.

Both of them stood up and went for each others throat exchanging blows.http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/nff-officials-exchange-blows-in-abu.html

The National Human Rights Commission, paid a visit to the Enugu state Governor and his family to ascertain the true nature of things between the Governor and his Wife.

The five-man team led by the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Bem Angwe, released an interim report, stating that the issue was as a result of disagreement between the governor and his wife“over the procedure for the treatment of her health challenges, which border on occasional hallucinations and depression.”

The report , says that the Enugu first Lady has been confined to her apartment for the past two weeks for medical reasons. It says, it spent more than seven hours interviewing the Governor, Sullivan Chime, his wife and other family members, domestic staff and security aides in the Government House Enugu.
Sources say, the governor told the Human Rights Commission, that his wife had to be confined to her quarters because of her violent tendencies. The Governor further said, that his wife may have brought in "ritualist" to the governor's official resident to perform some diabolic acts, during his absence..... Read More http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/human-rights-commission-lied-they-took.html

This eclectic Diva, has shown she can do music out of the box, from R&B to Highlife, pop to soft rock. Omawumi is without doubt matchless when it comes to creativity..

Omawumi comes with the video for the song "Somori" ft Remy Kayz.

Somori is a Yoruba slang, for someone that is highly respected in the society and can't be ignored.
Click to watch video http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/new-video-omawumi-ft-remy-kayz-somori.html

The Last is yet to be heard of the Enugu first Lady's house arrest issue, as Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has declared that he was mandated by the detained wife of the Governor of Enugu state to secure her release from unlawful custody in Enugu Government House.



Even as Mrs. Chime had denied hiring Falana (SAN), a Lagos based human right lawyer to take up the matter on her behalf. Though she told those at the gathering that a friend of hers did so on her behalf in order to “fight her cause”.
Falana, said he spoke with Mrs Chime on Thursday morning, and that the Governors claim that the wife did not ask him (Falana) to secure her release was a lie by the governor.
“contrary to such diversionary statement I wish to state that I do not need the instructions of citizens who are illegally detained to demand for their release. Without any instructions I am duty bound to file cases in court to secure the enforcement of the fundamental rights of detainees to personal liberty. For the avoidance of doubt, the doctrine of locus standi in the area of human rights has been abolished by the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2009 which came into force on December 1,2009...... Read More http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/enugu-first-lady-you-hired-me-femi.html

Star act Tuface Idibia join forces with prolific high-life singer Tony One Week for this new track titled "Ife Di Mma".

Video produced by Masterkraft and shot by Capital Hill's Clarence Peters. Click to watch video http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/2face-tony-oneweek-ife-di-mma-official.html

UK government may be abandoning the plan to impose £3,000 immigration bonds on visitors from high-risk country in Africa and Asia.

This change came as according to reports that Nick Clegg threatened to block the policy and also seeing David Cameron back off from a confrontation with Liberal Democrat Leader, who was against the progress of the scheme.

The UK had planned a pilot project to target visitors from Nigeria, India,Pakistan and four other countries, to pay a cash guarantee of £3,000 to deter immigration abuse. This money will be forfeited if the visitors failed to return home by the time their visas had expired.http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/uk-border-agency-backs-down-on-3000.html

If you think internet fraud is only synonymous with Nigeria, well here is another West African Country , putting its stamp on the map of internet fraud.

Internet scam and fraudsters are called "Yahoo Boys" in Nigeria, but in Ghana, where this scam artists are not thriving, they are called "Sakawa Boys".

Unemployement in this region has turned most of the able bodies youths to vices just to get by on a daily basis. The Ghanaian "Sakawa Boys' are said to even go as far as using black magic to ensure their success. They use, magic rings, some are told to sleep in coffins all in a bid to hit it big.
Click to watch video http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/video-sakawa-boys-ghanaian-internet.html

Federal Government of Nigeria finally, today dissolved the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, as it hands over to the 14 successor companies.

The Minister of Power ,Prof. Chinedu Nebo, while speaking at the physical handover ceremony of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company to its new owner, Kann Utility Consortium Nigeria Limited, said that the federal government had paid N360 billion to workers of the defunct PHCN. He said,“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, PHCN has essentially cease to exist. We now have (electricity) distribution, generating and transmission companies. So it is no longer PHCN.
“For instance, this one is Abuja Electricity Distribution Company and is owned by Kann Consortium. So they are no longer PHCN and it is no longer business as usual, but business unusual because people are expected to deliver.”


Nebo explained that the government and the two workers union in the sector (Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies and National Union of Electricity Employees) reached an agreement on Thurday to peacefully handover the firm to thier new owners...... Read More http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/11/federal-government-finally-dissolves.html

FIFA release a 23-man list for the World Player of the Year award, which holds in Zurich, January 13th,2014.

World record signing Gareth Bale, who moved from Tottenham to Real Madrid for a record £85m is also on the list.

Eden harzard, Mesut Ozil, Luis Suarez, Yaya Toure and Robin van Persie are the Five English Premiere League stars on the list.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi will be hoping to retain the award which he has won four times in a row, Christiano Ronaldo will be looking to topple the Argentine.

The 23-man list will be reduced to 3 in December, 2013, before the winner will be announce in Zurich ,13 January, 2014.

See the full list of Nominees Below.


(1) Gareth Bale (Real Madrid/Wales)
(2) Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich/Germany)
(3) Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich/Germany)
(4) Manuel Neuer (B ayern Munich/Germany)
(5) Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich/Germany)
(6) Mesut Ozil (Arsenal/Germany)
(7) Robin van Persie (Man United/Netherlands)
( Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich/Netherlands)
(9) Edinson Cavani (PSG/Uruguay)
(10) Luis Suarez (Liverpool/Uruguay) ..... Read More http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/10/fifa-release-list-of-nominees-for.html

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomole, escaped lynching, while attending the meeting of the Presidential Advisory Committee on National Dialogue stakeholders in Benin City, Edo State, South-south Nigeria.

The meeting ended in an outburst following reactions to remarks made by the Governor. Adams Oshiomole was then whisked away by his security operatives as the situation heats up.

Subsequently, the Edo state government has releases a statement...... See Video http://www.searchlightnigeria.com/2013/10/video-governor-adams-oshiomole-escapes.html