Perishable Cargo Airports ready mid-2014

Nigerian aviation sector will be recording a landmark in 2014.

According to the Federal Government, the  14 Perishable Cargo Terminals airports will kick start operations in the middle of 2014.

This development is expected to boost export of farm produce from the country as Nigerians are expected to airlift their products to various destinationas in the globe.

Abia State targets private partnership for airport, seaport projects

 

Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State, on Monday, said the proposed Umuahia Airport and a seaport would be constructed through the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) initiative.

Protest as soldier beats bus driver to death in Lagos

 

A soldier, identified as Private Ezinne Benjamin,  was yesterday accused of beating to death a commercial bus driver, Bashiru Adebayo, following  a minor squabble.

Abia government to embark on seaport, airport

 

Abia State Governor Theodore Orji of the eastern Nigerian state of Abia,has disclosed plans to   build an airport t and a seaport in the state  through the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) initiative.

The giovernor, while answering  questions from newsmen after presenting the state's 2014 Appropriation Bill to the House of Assembly in Umuahia said that the government planned to source the funds from PPP.

Delta warns aspirant leaders against violence

Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, has dissuaded people from using violence or fanning ethnic sentiments to get into public office.

The governor, speaking at a Warri North Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Local Government rally, said such actions would not yield these politicians the desired result.

Army warn churches against end-of-year service in Adamawa

 

Yola - The 23rd Brigade of Nigerian Army in  Yola has advised the Christian community in Adamawa to round off their end of year Church services on Tuesday by 10 pm.

At least 120,000' flee fighting in South Sudan

At least 120,000 people have fled their homes South Sudan over the past fortnight of clashes, the United Nations said, as it urgently requested £100 million from donors to cope with the humanitarian crisis. 

London Based Nigerian Doctor Found Guilty Of Assault

A Nigerian doctor based in London has been found guilty of attacking a female patient in his surgery when she disagreed with his diagnosis.
Dr. Abiodun Bale, 42, grabbed Sheena Cunningham as she tried to leave his consultation room in tears after they argued over treatment for a facial condition, Daily Mail Online reports.
Bale denied assault when he appeared in court but was found guilty after a two-day trial.
He was given a six-month conditional discharge but will face a disciplinary hearing at work and could lose his job.
Bale, who qualified as a doctor at the University of Lagos in 1995, worked as a gynaecologist in Nigeria

STF beefs up security at recreation centres in Plateau

Jos – The Special Task Force (STF) on security in Plateau said it would deploy its personnel to search visitors at recreation centres in the state during Christmas and New Year festivities.

This information is contained in a press statement signed by the Media Coordinator, Capt Salisu Mustapha, in Jos on Saturday.

Delta Central Bye-Election: APC Drags PDP, INEC To Court

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All Progressives Congress (APC) has dragged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before an Abuja High Court, alleging forgery in the recently-held Delta Central Senatorial District Bye-election in Delta State.

Breaking News: Finally, ASUU Calls Off Strike

Report reaching us from Minna, Niger State capital and TVC, indicates that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has called off its five months strike.

TRUE CONFESSION; I Was Attacked With Tomatoes After Snatching My Friend Husband - Nollywood Actress Says

Nollywood top actress Shan George,In a recent interview   opened up about making movies and her life in general.

Read excerpts below;

On how many movies she produced?

I produced my first movie when I was at the University of Lagos which was in 2008. It was titled All for Winnie. Till date, I have produced 22 movies in all.

Senator Yerima Divorces 17year Old Egyptian Wife, Marries Another 15yr Old

Three years after marrying a 14 year old Egyptian girl named Marian, which was widely protested in Nigeria, former Zamfara state governor and serving senator of the federal republic of Nigeria, Sen. Ahmed Yerima, has reportedly divorced her to marry a new wife, City People reports. According to the magazine, Yerima and four men, said to be members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly were in Egypt a few weeks ago for the wedding fathia of a new bride said to be 15 years old.
Marian who is now 17 and a mother of one, is believed to be the daughter of the former governor’s driver whenever he visits Egypt. The reason he divorced her is to enable him take a new wife as he’s not allowed more than four wives.
The Senator is alleged to have married and divorced a few women in the last few years but has never changed his first three wives, only the fourth ones.
Sen. Ahmed Yerima this year was strongly against the deletion of the section of the 1999 constitution which pegged the official marriage age in Nigeria as 18 years, saying it was anti-Islam.

Don Moen Pictured With Tuface Idibia’s Kid's

 Popular Gospel singer, Don Moen, who is currently in Lagos, Nigeria was spotted posing with the two sons of African queen star, 2face Idibia.

 Last week Zion and Nino, the two boys of Adesunmbo Ajaba and Tuface were honoured to snap with the popular gospel singer in the presence of their mother and her husband, Pastor David Adeoye of Royalty Christian Center. See another photo of the blessed singer below.....

- See more at: http://entertainment-gists.blogspot.com/2013/12/photo-of-day-don-moen-pictured-with.html#sthash.ntokuS1T.dpuf

 Popular Gospel singer, Don Moen, who is currently in Lagos, Nigeria was spotted posing with the two sons of African queen star, 2face Idibia.

 Last week Zion and Nino, the two boys of Adesunmbo Ajaba and Tuface were honoured to snap with the popular gospel singer in the presence of their mother and her husband, Pastor David Adeoye of Royalty Christian Center. See another photo of the blessed singer below.....

- See more at: http://entertainment-gists.blogspot.com/2013/12/photo-of-day-don-moen-pictured-with.html#sthash.ntokuS1T.dpuf

  Popular Gospel singer, Don Moen, who is currently in Lagos, Nigeria was spotted posing with the two sons of African queen star, 2face Idibia.

 Last week Zion and Nino, the two boys of Adesunmbo Ajaba and Tuface were honoured to snap with the popular gospel singer in the presence of their mother and her husband, Pastor David Adeoye of Royalty Christian Center. See another photo of the blessed singer below.....

 Popular Gospel singer, Don Moen, who is currently in Lagos, Nigeria was spotted posing with the two sons of African queen star, 2face Idibia.

 Last week Zion and Nino, the two boys of Adesunmbo Ajaba and Tuface were honoured to snap with the popular gospel singer in the presence of their mother and her husband, Pastor David Adeoye of Royalty Christian Center. See another photo of the blessed singer below.....

- See more at: http://entertainment-gists.blogspot.com/2013/12/photo-of-day-don-moen-pictured-with.html#sthash.ntokuS1T.dpuf

PHOTOS FROM NELSON MANDELA'S BURIAL

Nelson Mandela was buried yesterday December 15th at his ancestral home in Qunu after a four-hour state funeral service in the morning which was attended by 5,000 people including Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson and Prince Charles

There was a fly-past and 21-gun salute as his body was lowered into the ground.
view more photos below

UNBELIEVABLE: Club DJ Beaten To State Of Coma For Playing Actress Tonto Dikeh’s Song

 This is funny and the same time unbelievable, a man DJ by profession beaten to the state of coma for playing a song by popular nollywood actress. Nigeria DJ called Moses is in coma for a Tonto Dikeh song. Police say the 41-year-old was working in liquid lounge nightclub around 5 a.m. Saturday morning following a physical altercation inside. “A fight broke out, when he played tonto dikeh latest single JEJE. Trying to mix it and repeatedly mixing the intro of the song an angry guy yelled he should change the song but he refused, then suddenly a bottle was thrown at him ,” said one of the bouncers.



Then all of a sudden the DJ was rushed by drunk guys kicking and hitting his body. Paramedics found the 41-year-old unconscious and bleeding.  Although he is in a medically induced coma, but he is showing some signs of recovery. One of the drunks guys was caught and all he could say was ‘he is mad ,,how could he be repeating that song for 5 mins what kind of a thing is that.

Paul Walker’s Funeral: Friends and Family Say Their Final Goodbye

Paul Walker's funeral at Forest Lawn cemetery

 

 

 

Two weeks after Paul Walker was tragically killed in a fiery car crash, the "Fast & Furious" actor was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles.

Nearly 50 family members and friends gathered on Saturday to pay their respects to the late star during the non-denominational service. The 40-year-old's remains were cremated and his ashes were interred at the famous cemetery, which is the final resting place for many Hollywood stars.

Nigeria’s first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has announced a Name Change,

 Nigeria’s first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has announced a name change, she took some time to recently to announce that she has changed her name to Mama Peace. She announced it during the inauguration of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme Maternal and Child Health known as Mama Project

Mandela goodbye for ANC members ahead of state funeral

 Members of the African National Congress have paid final tributes to Nelson Mandela at a ceremony ahead of Sunday's funeral.

President Jacob Zuma and other ANC leaders attended the event, which included a multi-faith service and a musical tribute.

Afterwards, Mr Mandela's coffin began the journey by air and road to his ancestral home at Qunu.

It is being accompanied by family members and officials.

Mandela's remains transferred to air base

Photo: AP A child draped in the South African national flag gestures while taking a photo of the procession as the body of former president, Nelson Mandela arrives at the Waterkloof Air force base in Pretoria Saturday Dec. 14, 2013 from where it will be transported to Qunu for a state funeral on Sunday.

 

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The remains of Nelson Mandela were transferred amid pomp and ceremony early Saturday to an air base for a farewell from the African National Congress before being flown to his home village for burial the next day.

The military handed over Mandela's flag-draped coffin to the

U.S. sanctions move angers Iran, Russia sees threat to nuclear deal

A breakthrough agreement to end the standoff over Iran's nuclear program appeared to face its first major difficulty on Friday with Russia warning that expanding a U.S. sanctions blacklist could seriously complicate the deal's implementation.

Russia, which, along with the United States, is among the six world powers that negotiated the November 24 interim accord with Tehran, echoed Iranian criticism that it violated the spirit of the deal and could "block things"

Life After De*th : Nigerian Woman With Ghost Husband And Father Narrates Ordeal

Gathered by Saturday's Tribune, what you are about to read is a true life tale which many my find unbelievable, but it's true and still happens in some part of the country now. Read story below.

 The 25-minute journey on a motorcycle from Akoda junction to Odeomu to Gaga to Odansidi to Omodeere to Olodan to Abese to Ayetoro and finally to Tonkere village, all in Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State was uneventful. Members of the sleepy and rustic communities, from their homestead, waved at Saturday Tribune’s TAIWO OLANREWAJU and OLUWOLE IGE while some who met them on the way greeted them expectantly and some currency exchanged hands. They were on the trail of a woman found to have been sired by a ghost and married to a ghost.

Before now,

Nollywood Actress, Halima Abubakar Discharged From The Hospital, With Much Weight Lost

 We thank God for her health and quick recovery. Some days back, Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar was slightly indisposed. The actress became so severely sick that she was rushed to the hospital unconsciously. Shortly after she was a bit conscious, She stated on her Instagram page with picture that;

Suspected Cult Members Arrested In Akure For Gang Raping 16 Year Old Girl

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested two members of a gang of suspected serial rapists.  The two men are allegedly to have raped a young girl. 



At the NSCDC headquarters in Akure, the Command's Public Relations Officer, Kayode Balogun said the rape happened in Oluwatuyi quarters in Akure and told reporters, "We got a tip off and the two guys were arrested while the remaining four are still at large. They gave us a confessional statement on how the young lady was raped, and they threatened her not to tell anyone what transpired. Because of that fear she did not tell anyone."

'Why Mandela was angry with Nigeria'

'IT is better to help a friend pay his fine, than tell a lie to help him cover a crime.'  – Nigerian proverb.

It was literally a life-long ambition, and I used every opportunity to meet the old man in person. I was finally in a position to press buttons and call old friends to render favors, and in early 2007 I succeeded. I was told I could see Mandela for only 30 minutes at his home, but I needed to get there one hour earlier.

Colleagues I had leaned on were skeptical that I would see him despite the appointment, particularly since I will not say it was official. An old South African friend and course mate from South Africa, who helped, suggested I asked questions or matters I wanted to discuss with him and send them in advance. I did not think that was the type of meeting I wanted, so I did not.

Lagos Governor employs two physically-challenged persons as traffic wardens

The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, has offered employment to three persons, including two physically challenged persons as traffic wardens in the state.

The physically-challenged persons, Anthony Edewor and Salisu Adamu were until Tuesday, voluntarily controlling traffic in Marina axis of the state without pay.

Another voluntary traffic warden, Salisu Audu who directs traffic at the National Stadium Surulere axis was also rewarded with an opportunity to earn salary for their efforts as well as other benefits.

Fashola made the offer at the official launching of the Lagos State Law Enforcement Training Institute and Graduation Ceremony of 3, 311 officers of LASTMA and KAI held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere.

Okorocha elected Progresive Govs chairman

 

Sixteen opposition governors under the aegis of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), have unanimously elected the Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, as their chairman.

The 16 state governors who are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), picked Okorocha to pilot the affairs of the forum at a recent meeting.

A statement by the Director General of the PGF, Salihu Lukman, said Okorocha's election was in furtherance of the commitment of the 16 Progressive Governors to strengthen democratic governance structures in the country with the overriding goal of rescuing Nigeria and facilitating the emergence of accountable leadership at all levels led by APC.

Owelle Rochas Okorocha OON addressing members of the Imo House of Assembly and cross sections of the public

'Okorocha will provide leadership to PGF to realise the collective vision of the Progressive Governors to engender expeditiously exemplary human development Programmes and policies in all APC states.

'Considering how consistently the PDP has attacked the foundations of our democracy, and the subsequent erosion of Nigerians' hard-won freedoms, the PGF under HE Okorocha's leadership pledges to mobilize citizens towards expanding and deepening democratic structures.

'This, Owelle will do by focusing on initiatives to guarantee the development of participatory governance structures as well as the guarantee of transparent, credibthee elections and the results reflect the votes of Nigerian people, Lukman explained in the document made available to Vanguard on Friday.

The forum urged Nigerians to support the initiatives of the Progressive Governors under the leadership of  Okorocha to make  Nigeria great again

Pop Meets Literature!!! Beyonce features author Chimamanda Adichie in her new album

In the new album, Beyonce collaborated with Jay Z, Drake, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Rowland....and featured our very Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on a track titled Flawless. Beyonce put a portion of the award winning author's speech about feminism and roles women play in the society in the song. Queen Bey surprised her fans by secretly dropping a new album on iTunes last night December 12th. The self titled album is Beyonce's 5th solo album and features 31 tracks, 14 of which are new songs.Pop meets Literature! Amazing stuff.

Meanwhile Beyonce has filmed 17 new music videos, one of which she released on Facebook last night. You have to be really big to release an album without any promos or prior warning to fans.

What a Season!!! Over 200 Bankers lose Job..

Over 200 staff of Enterprise Bank and Keystone Bank have lost their jobs due to the rationalization exercise that was recently carried out by both banks. On the 2nd of December Enterprise bank rolled out a list comprising of a 150 staff members that were affected by the rationalization excersie which according to the bank's management was done in order to achieve effective service.



Worst hit by the retrenchment exercise are the Lagos Island branches of the bank. Spokesman for the bank, Olusola Longe-Okenimkpe says the rationalization exercise was carried out to identify resource optimization.

Keystone bank in November also carried out their own rationalization excercise which saw 52 Senior staff members losing their jobs.

PHOTO: Check Out Chinedu Ikedieze, aka Aki's Arsenal Birthday Cake

One of Nollywood's finest, Chinedu Ikedieze aka Aki was a year older yesterday.
The actor clocked 36 years.
He celebrated the birthday in Malawi.
See his birthday cake below:




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Six anti-Amaechi members of the Rivers state House of Assembly are planning to hold a plenary today to commence impeachment proceedings against the governor

The faction, which enjoys the backing of President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience, is currently developing a strategy aimed at accessing the sealed Assembly complex to hold its sitting, the Premium Times source said.

Nigeria's Oldest Preacher At 107 Find's Love Again, Set To Wed 30-year-old Lover

HAHA : Selena Gomez Blasts Justin Bieber, ''He Has A Very Tiny Little P***s''

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COOL PHOTO: Wizkid and Peter Of Psquare Looking Good

This photo is just too cool, the bests in industry chilling.....nice