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President Goodluck Jonathan, Monday, inaugurated the 13-man Advisory Committee to establish modalities for a national conference aimed at resolving issues that currently cause friction in the polity.
Speaking  during the inauguration held at the State House, Abuja , Jonathan charged the members of the committee to consult widely before developing the framework that will guide the proceedings of the dialogue.
According to him: ”  In the task before you, no voice is too small and no opinion is irrelevant. Thus, the views of the sceptics and those of the enthusiasts must be accommodated as you formulate this all important framework. This Conversation is a People’s Conversation and I urge you to formulate an all-inclusive process that protects the people’s interest.”

President Goodluck Jonathan flanked by Vice President Namadi Sambo (4th right) and the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee on the National Conference, Dr. Femi Okurounmu while other committee members watched shortly after the inauguration of the Committee at the State House, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida.
Jonathan had in a nationwide broadcast to mark the nation’s 53rd independence anniversary, announced  the committee headed  Dr. Femi Okurounmu and Dr. Akilu Indabawa as its secretary.
The committee has 11 other members. They are : Prof. George Obiozor,Sen. Khairat Gwadabe, Sen. Timothy Adudu, Col. Tony Nyiam (Rtd), Prof. Funke Adebayo,Mrs Mairo Ahmed Amshi, Dr. Abubakar Sadiq, Alh. Dauda Birma, Mallam Buhari Bello, Mr. Tony Uranta and Prof. Ben Nwabueze who, yesterday, opted out of the committee.



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Police in Abuja are investigating the suspected murder of a female lawyer, Mrs. Ijeoma Micah, whose lifeless body was found mutilated, yesterday, in her chambers in the highbrow Maitama area of Abuja.
Ijeoma, the owner of Micah and Micah Chambers, was found dead in her office three days after she was said to have gone missing. 
Her husband, who it was learnt, arrived from London on Sunday morning, rushed to her office, as it was gathered that he had not heard from her for three days, only to discover her lifeless body. 
He reported the matter to Area Command of the police in Maitama.
Contacted on the development, Commissioner of Police FCT, Femi Ogunbayode, said that from investigations, it was discovered that some men had called Ijeoma to her office for some business, which she went for and afterwards, nothing was heard from her.     
Ogunbayode told Vanguard that as a result of the killing, a security detail that was attached to Ifeoma was arrested and was being interrogated for alleged complicity. 
He said that since the security detail did not report the case to the police until her husband came back from abroad and discovered her body, he was therefore a suspect.
He added that the Forensic Investigation Unit at the FCT Command was already at the office, where she was allegedly killed and had commenced investigation into the matter.
Sympathisers in the area said that the Ifeoma’s husband broke the door of her office and on seeing the lifeless body of his wife, almost killed himself while crying. 
It was also gathered that Ijeoma’s car had been missing from the usual parking spot in front of her office building.



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A Saudi man was sentenced to 2,000 lashes and 10 years in prison for dancing naked on the roof of a car and posting the video online, according to multiple reports.

Three other men were also sentenced to three to seven years in jail and hundreds of lashes each for the incident, Agence France-Presse reported, citing Arabic-language paper Al-Sharq.

The four men were hit with a number of charges, including "encouraging vice" and violating public morality, according to the report.

The prosecutor in the case, which was heard by a judge in Saudi Arabia's conservative Al-Qassem province, reportedly objected to the sentences for being "too lenient," Gulf News notes.

The video was reportedly circulated widely on the Internet, but could not be found by The Huffington Post.

Saudi Arabia, a majority Sunni Muslim country that is an ally of the United States, imposes a draconian code of religious law on its citizens that many in the West and elsewhere have criticized for overly harsh punishments. In the recent past, Saudi Arabian courts have sentenced a group of men to death for stealing, another man to prison for kissing in public, and in a particularly egregious incident, a man who had paralyzed a friend by stabbing him to be paralyzed himself.




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BEIJING  - China is employing two million people to keep tabs on people’s Internet use, according to state media, in a rare glimpse into the secret world of Beijing’s vast online surveillance operation.
Many of the employees are simply performing keyword searches to monitor the tens of millions of messages being posted daily on popular social media and microblogging sites, the Beijing News said.
The exact number of people employed to trawl through the Internet in a bid to prevent social unrest and limit criticism of the ruling Community party has long been the subject of speculation.
The “web police” are employed by the government’s propaganda arm, as well as by commercial sites, the Beijing News said.
It said that despite their large number, the monitors are not always able to prevent comments that are deemed by the government to be undesirable from being published and reposted.
China’s censorship authorities tightly control online content for fear of political or social unrest that could challenge the Communist party’s grip on power.
Authorities in recent years banned the popular social media sites Facebook and Twitter, which were instrumental in the wave of uprisings that swept the Middle East and North Africa from late 2010 in what became known as the Arab Spring.
Last year authorities blocked The New York Times after it cited financial records showing relatives of former Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao had controlled assets worth at least $2.7 billion — a report China branded a smear.
In recent months authorities have ramped up already strict censoring of domestic social media sites such as the popular microblog service Sina Weibo.
They have detained hundreds of people for spreading “rumours” online, and warned high-profile bloggers with millions of followers to post more positive comments.
The Supreme Court said this month that Internet users could face three years in jail if “slanderous” information spread online is viewed more than 5,000 times or forwarded more than 500 times.
China has more than 500 million Internet users, making it the world’s largest online population.



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No fewer than 70 teachers have lost their lives to violence perpetrated by suspected Boko Haram members in Northern Nigeria in the last nine months, the Amnesty International has said.

The AI also declared that the sect members reportedly killed hundreds of pupils within the period.

The group, which stated this in a fresh report entitled “Education under attack in Nigeria” on Thursday,  also said that more than 50 schools had been burnt and 60 others shut in the region.

The report assessed attacks on schools in Northern Nigeria between 2012 and 2013.

  AI’s Deputy Africa Director, Lucy Freeman said, “Hundreds have been killed in these horrific attacks. Thousands of children have been forced out of schools across communities in Northern Nigeria and many teachers have been forced to flee for their safety.

“Attacks against schoolchildren, teachers and school buildings demonstrate an absolute disregard for the right to life and the right to education.”

  Last week, members of the sect reportedly killed over 50 students of a College of Agriculture in Yobe State.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Union of Teachers on Thursday in Abuja asked the National Assembly not to remove  the teachers’ emoluments from the Federal Government  portfolio.

The NUT explained that doing so in the planned constitution amendment would return basic education to the dark ages where teachers would not receive salaries for many years.

The Deputy President of NUT, Nelson Onem stated this at a briefing addressed by the Supervisory Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, to herald the World Teachers Day scheduled for October 5


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Controversial actor and model, Benson Okonkwo, speaks with JAYNE AUGOYE about issues revolving around his sexuality

When Nollywood actor and model, Benson Okonkwo, starred in a 2010 gay movie titled ‘One dollar’, he incurred the wrath of many movie fans. At the time, his critics were asking questions about his sexuality in real life.

Unperturbed by the outrage, the Enugu State-born actor has since appeared in two other films of the same theme as One dollar.  They are Pregnant Hawker and The Strippers.

But, Okonkwo, who has 30 movies to his credit, says he is unhappy about the negative reactions that trailed his decision to star in those movies. He insists that the public is ignorant of the fact that actions in movies are not real.

“Although these movies sparked off controversy about my sexuality, I make bold to say that Nigerians are hypocrites. They secretly enjoy watching porn movies, yet when they see Nigerian movies that contain suggestive scenes, they secretly watch them online and then drop anonymous comments. I am only acting and doing my job.

“Although I have acted as a homosexual three times, I am afraid of being tagged a stereotyped actor. Despite the fact that the gay controversy has brought me fame, I want people to remember that I have not starred in only gay or adult films. Contrary to what some persons think, I have never been sexually harassed by homosexuals. I am not a homosexual.”

Notwithstanding the negative comments, he says it took much willpower to get into character. “It was hard for me to accept the role at first, and it took a lot of convincing and support from the director before I could play the role,” he says.

Admitting that the ‘pay was right,’ Okonkwo says he enjoys the support of his loved ones in spite of the criticism. He says, “My family understands that I am only acting and the roles have nothing to do with my personal life or character, that’s why they stood by me and continue to stand by me. I believe that versatility is one thing any actor must possess, that way, he or she stands out.”

A few days ago, the actor made newspaper headlines after he shared a painful childhood experience online, in which he claimed that he was sexually abused.

Recounting his experience to our correspondent in a telephone interview, he said, “I was sexually abused at the age of 10 by a 35 –year-old neighbour of mine named Amaka. She lives abroad at present. I loved and respected her, but she took advantage of me one afternoon, after luring me with sweets and biscuits.

She stole my innocence and ever since, I have been haunted by that painful and unforgettable memory,” he says in an emotion laden voice.

Explaining why he decided to open up on the incident, Okonkwo says, “I feel free talking about it because I have kept the secret for many years. I think I am the first celebrity to do this openly. Now I feel relieved and happier than ever. Interestingly, the incident changed my love for women.

“I am not randy or loose. I handle my female fans diplomatically. I don’t want to take advantage of my fans. The moment I start sleeping with them, I will lose it.”

 However, the actor is unhappy that the art of filmmaking is largely unappreciated in Nigeria. But he has his eyes fixed on the big picture in the nearest future.

“Hollywood is my limit. I also hope to begin an NGO for the less privileged and models in Nigeria,” he says.


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Some hoodlums on Thursday were seen exchanging blows and throwing bottles at one another over the money they found on the dead victims of the Associated Airline plane crash.

When our correspondent got to the scene of the incident, he observed that the hoodlums had turned the road leading to the crash site to a boxing ground.

It was learnt that when the hoodlums were assisting in the evacuation of the victims, they allegedly searched the victims’ pockets for money and other valuable things.

It was also learnt that they fight ensued due to alleged ‘insincerity’ in the sharing of the money they stole from the dead.

One of the hoodlums, identified simply as Loko, was heard saying, “You won’t believe that after the whole rescue thing, we luckily found money and they don’t want to share it equally.”



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The crash of an Associated Airline plane conveying the remains of former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Agagu, members of his family and friends, in Lagos on Thursday created confusion in the Ibadan home of the deceased as family members halted preparations for his burial rites.

Those in the house were said to be preparing to travel to Akure for the lying-in-state ceremony when the news of the plane crash reached them.

A member of the family told our correspondent that some of them had already left Ibadan but returned immediately the news broke.

The source, who asked not to be named, said “Some of us had left before we heard the news but they returned to the house because they were not sure of what had happened. For instance, we did not know if the ceremony planned for the day in Akure would go on as scheduled. We did not know also the condition of those who were in the flight with the remains of the former governor. Loss of lives in the crash could put a stop to all preparations and that was why the journey was first cancelled.”

However, the journey commenced again at exactly 1.10pm with seven SUVs and a car with a number plate belonging to the University of Ibadan The vehicles drove out of the house with members of the family.

Another source in the house said one of the personal assistants to the late Agagu, who was with the family in the Ibadan house, received a call from the deceased widow, Olufunke, urging them to move on to Akure.

“He (the personal assistant) told them to continue with the journey and that mama (Agagu’s widow) had called and instructed them to move to Akure,” he said.

A few minutes after their departure, five policemen were seen around the house as the gates were locked.



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Twenty-four hours after the  new automotive development plan was approved by the Federal Executive Council, the Federal Government on Thursday said a new tariff on the importation of cars would be announced soon.

The move will make imported cars more expensive thus, promoting the purchase of locally manufactured vehicles.

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, confirmed the development during a chat with journalists in Abuja.

Aganga said the old tariff had been reviewed upwards, adding that the new tariff had already been approved by the Federal Government.

This, he added, was part of measures to develop the Nigerian automotive industry.

“The importation of Tokunbo vehicles will not be a major threat to the automotive development plan. The tariff for the importation of cars has been reviewed upward and will be announced soon,” he said.


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D bank use jazz ni

When I saw Adams Oshiomhole gyrating on television with that stowaway delinquent Edo boy, I knew he was unwittingly setting a bad precedence. In this clime we can play politics with anything including celebrating miscreants and delinquents. When I condemned Oshiomhole's action, one drunken religious fanatic reminded me that the boy's rascally act was divinely inspired. Perhaps, this time around he will tell me that these three boys parents have not been paying their tithes.

Make him get reelection people go know who him be !

yuzedo: op bro i can help u.

if u neeeeed juju to make him die is N5,000

if u need juju to make he mad is N10,420

if u neeeed juju to make him turn to goat in d middle of espressroad is N14,607

if u neeeed juju to make his kerewawo to swell like ice-block is N1,980.442


but bro if u neeeed him t0 repant and pay u bark ur mony is N40,000 flat.

so chose one or forreva hold u piss!!

U don kolo finish,this post got me laughing like crazy

yuzedo: See their name, "Gang" and "Weldone", why dem no go find who dem go rápe!

Falls from okada

we tied ManU. Fine.. two "good" teams clashing and playing safe. They lose to Everton. How are we supposed to beat the likes of Man City or Arsenal in the EPL? They lose to Basel. How are we supposed to beat the likes of PSG or Juventus in the Champions League? Mourinho failed to sign any top notch striker Chelsea wanted (though I have faith in Torres who did NOT play the last two games) but instead signs way too many midfielders thereby disrupting MataHazCar. And you take out Van Ginkel to put in Mikel? didn't he get the memo? Mikel sucks! This is an epic fail....

oneangle: when we go experience heavy flood for lagos? make he scatter island... especially all that rich people's zone.. banana island, ikoyi, vgc... make e flush their loots , dollars come mainland...

Ode!!!

The Venice of nigeria

Make we 9ja loan dem money nah,come nack dem apako when we play dem

Abeg inside jacki chan and jet Li who go beat?? . * inside macaroni and spag which one sweet pass... . *inside boys nd gurls who dey do amebo pass.. . *inside messi and c.ronaldo who fit play pass .. *inside boko haram and al qaeda who get mouth pass *inside ASUU nd Thunder which dey strike pass.... *inside me wey post diz nd u wey read am who no get work pass..

The malawian request should be granted by shifting the match to borno for safety

Story story. abeg who get BB charger for here

drake2005: People keep saying this guy is attractive, but I can't see it. Aesthetically? Is body is flaccid or undefined. I will vote Richard Mofe Damijo as more attractive aesthetically and by height. Now back to Desmond, People say(myopic women)He is tall? What is tall to you? I have stood close to him, I was at least 2 inches taller than him. He is at most 6ft which is the beginning of tall for a man but not tall; maybe by Nigerian standard of many short male actors (non is above 6'2; all are virtually below 5'11 except Chidi Mokeme who is at least 6'1). I'm 6'2 FYI.

He is only 4-5 inches taller than mike ezuruonye who is only 5'7 in the picture below. So, that's not tall! He may be seen as tall because he stands around 99% short fellow movie actors; which makes him appear as tall.

Bro,u wori ooo

If any1 of us feels today's game is chelsea's,click somtin

funshint: I guess dat was yuzedo's teacher in primary school

Maybe na one correct hacker hack their system,make un talk d tuth oo MTN

I need just 1 batt3(100ah)how much will it cost me

Can't watch youtbe vids,y?

harlos: Where is nairaland's office

E don tey na

They shld undeclare ASUU strike

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amiskurie: e remain yuzedo!
geh gehnnnn!

Dat one na goat e dey tief for him banana iceland