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Sunday, 28 February 2016
Nigerian Mum shares photos of her set of twins with different skin colour
The LIB mum sent in the photos and wrote;
"I Just came across your posts on the identical-unidentical twins and I wish to share my experience. I had a set of twins last year March. When my son was brought out, he was so dark, and then came the twin girl looking really fair. The boy looks exactly like his dad, while the girl looks like me.
Graphic photos: Armed Fulani herdsmen attack Agatu LGA, Benue State, scores killed, village set ablaze
Several people were killed and many houses razed to the ground when suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked Okoloko in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday.
According to reports, the heavily armed men who came in large numbers on life boats through the Benue river from Nasarawa and raided Akwu, Aila, Okoloko and other villages of Agatu.
Chris Brown seen with Rita Ora at the Milan Fashion Week afterparty
Chris Brown who is currently in Milan had previously said he had stopped smoking when his baby mama accused him of smoking around their daughter Royalty, and causing her to be asthmatic. Well Chris was seen smoking and chilling with Rita Ora after partying for Milan Fashion Week
Saturday, 27 February 2016
Buhari ends lesser hajj, heads to Qatar
President Buhari ended his participation at the Lesser hajj today February 27th and has departed Saudi Arabia for Qatar where he and his delegation will be attending the meeting of Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). He is expected back to Nigeria on Monday February 29th.
Female student bites off fellow student's nose in FUTO (photo)
This allegedly happened on Feb. 24th in Hostel C of Federal University of Technology, Owerri. According to an eye witness, a female student from SAAT (School of Agric and Agricultural Technology) bit off the nose of another student during a fight in the hostel.
It's not clear what happened, but someone claimed the fight was over fetching of water. The girls began insulting each and it degenerated into a fight and the lady on the left allegedly bit off the nose of the lady on the right...part of the nose actually fell off...
"After the fight, the victim was rushed to the school clinic but unfortunately, she was rejected and was referred to the Federal Medical Centre Owerri for proper and effective treatment and surgery. For bleeding to stop, the medical team at FMC had to cut some flesh from her laps." a student told LIB
As at now, the matter is still under investigation to know the real cause of the fight.
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic student allegedly flogged by security at the school (photos)
According to a student who sent in the pics to LIB, this happened on Wednesday 24th February at about3:57pm at the bus shed of the school premises of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. The student said one of his friends who is a student of Mass Communication Hnd2 was mercilessly whipped by security in the school for reasons they didn't divulge. The student said the matter was reported to school management but the security men have not been brought to book. See more pics after the cut..
Family of cancer patient Paul Arisa deny that Abia State Govt is flying him abroad for treatment
The family of cancer patient Paul Arisa have denied reports sent out yesterday that the Abia state governor have pledged to take up his medical treatment and fly him abroad for surgery.
They say the governor only donated N1million to Paul and nothing more..and that only N400k out of the promised N1m was given to them. The family is still seeking help from well meaning Nigerians. They are currently working on Paul's papers to fly him to India for surgery.
They say the governor only donated N1million to Paul and nothing more..and that only N400k out of the promised N1m was given to them. The family is still seeking help from well meaning Nigerians. They are currently working on Paul's papers to fly him to India for surgery.
Nigerian pilot set to be the first African to fly around the world alone
A Nigerian pilot named Ademilola Odujinrin is set to make history as the first African to fly around the world alone. This historical journey will happen in April according to Demilola who said he's put everything in place to ensure a hitch-free journey. He said his solo expedition will begin in Lagos and take him round the 7 continents of the world. It will take 6 weeks to complete and he will end his journey in Lagos sometime in May.
“The project aims to inspire Nigeria’s teeming population to begin to conceive a world without borders with unbridled dreams to transform the Nigerian narrative while shattering all stereotypes. The planned solo expedition will be achieved flying the aircraft, Cirrus SR22. It has a total payload of about 439kg. This particular aircraft with registration number N313CD has been specifically modified for this journey with additional long-range tanks and a HF radio installed for longer stretches of the journey,’’ he said.
Demilola said he's currently undergoing physical and psychological training to prepare him for the challenges of operating a flight without any assistance for six weeks. The operation will cost about a million dollars according to Transcend project, who are supporting the project.
“The project aims to inspire Nigeria’s teeming population to begin to conceive a world without borders with unbridled dreams to transform the Nigerian narrative while shattering all stereotypes. The planned solo expedition will be achieved flying the aircraft, Cirrus SR22. It has a total payload of about 439kg. This particular aircraft with registration number N313CD has been specifically modified for this journey with additional long-range tanks and a HF radio installed for longer stretches of the journey,’’ he said.
Demilola said he's currently undergoing physical and psychological training to prepare him for the challenges of operating a flight without any assistance for six weeks. The operation will cost about a million dollars according to Transcend project, who are supporting the project.
Family of cancer patient Paul Arisa deny that Abia State Govt is flying him abroad for treatment
The family of cancer patient Paul Arisa have denied reports sent out yesterday that the Abia state governor have pledged to take up his medical treatment and fly him abroad for surgery.
They say the governor only donated N1million to Paul and nothing more..and that only N400k out of the promised N1m was given to them. The family is still seeking help from well meaning Nigerians. They are currently working on Paul's papers to fly him to India for surgery.
They say the governor only donated N1million to Paul and nothing more..and that only N400k out of the promised N1m was given to them. The family is still seeking help from well meaning Nigerians. They are currently working on Paul's papers to fly him to India for surgery.
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Photos: Toyin Saraki and her son, Oluwaseni join The Obamas, Usher, others at White House tribute to Ray Charles
Mrs. Toyin Saraki, wife of the Nigerian Senate President and Founder of the leading maternal and child health NGO - the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, attended the final music concert of the Obama administration, "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House," on the 24th of February at the kind invitation of President Barack Obama and his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama.
Mrs. Toyin Saraki, accompanied by her son, Oluwaseni joined President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, performing artists Usher, Demi Lovato and Grammy Award Winner Brittany Howard, to pay tribute to the enduring legacy of Ray Charles. During the White House tribute to international music legend, Ray Charles. Mrs. Saraki expressed appreciation to United States of America First Couple for the warm and welcoming reception and stated,
"I am delighted, that during Black History Month, the superlatively inspirational musical tradition of late Ray Charles Robinson, is being honoured so singularly, by current musical greats."
Mrs. Toyin Saraki, accompanied by her son, Oluwaseni joined President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, performing artists Usher, Demi Lovato and Grammy Award Winner Brittany Howard, to pay tribute to the enduring legacy of Ray Charles. During the White House tribute to international music legend, Ray Charles. Mrs. Saraki expressed appreciation to United States of America First Couple for the warm and welcoming reception and stated,
"I am delighted, that during Black History Month, the superlatively inspirational musical tradition of late Ray Charles Robinson, is being honoured so singularly, by current musical greats."
Photos: 21-year-old Nigerian, two others sentenced to a total of 30 years in prison after being found with loaded gun
A Nigerian man, a teenage boy and one other man were jailed for a total of 30 years on Friday, Feb. 26, at Wood Green Crown Court after a loaded gun was found in their possession.
Olatunji Ladejobi, 21 (left) of Araglen Avenue, South Ockendon, Essex, was jailed for 11 years after he was found guilty of possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.
The teen from Upper Edmonton, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced to eight years' after he pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of an offensive weapon, and was found guilty of possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.
Elvis Kisikidi, 20,(right) of Gurney Close, Barking, was sentenced to 11 years in prison after he was found guilty of possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.
The three were arrested after detectives from the Trident and Area Crime Command found a loaded shotgun and a knife in a car in Islington during a pre-planned operation on August 2015 in city Road. The 16-year-old boy was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon.
"Today's sentencing should send out a clear message to those affiliated with gangs; tackling gang-related violence remains a key priority for us and we will continue to target and convict those who are involved in this lifestyle," Detective Constable Tom Wiles, of the Met’s Trident and Area Crime Command, said.
I was not paid N20million before resignation, Oliseh threatens to sue NFF (audio)
Former Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh has threatened to sue his former employers, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over defamation surrounding the controversial ₦20 million for salaries and rent for his time as the national team head Coach.
Oliseh who confirmed his resignation was officially communicated 11:01pm on Thursday stressed that neither him nor his Assistant; Jean Francois Losciuto, had received any payments.
Speaking with footballlive.ng, the former Super Eagles captain berated the manner the NFF handled the news suggesting to the public that he resigned upon receiving ‘his pay for job done.’
Oliseh who confirmed his resignation was officially communicated 11:01pm on Thursday stressed that neither him nor his Assistant; Jean Francois Losciuto, had received any payments.
Speaking with footballlive.ng, the former Super Eagles captain berated the manner the NFF handled the news suggesting to the public that he resigned upon receiving ‘his pay for job done.’
Listen here.
Friday, 26 February 2016
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Genesis Restaurant's Eat Win N Ride Promo winners emerge..
Genesis Restaurant just rounded off one of the biggest promotions in Port Harcourt, the Eat Win N Ride, on February 13th 2016 with a draw which saw customers smile home with fantastic prizes including a brand new KIA Soul and other prizes. Amazing! Mr. Kingsley Izuogucruised home in a brand new KIA Soul from Genesis, as the star prize winner in the Eat Win N Ride promo.
That’s not all, as other fantastic prizes were also won. These include an LED 55”TV won by Mr. IkechukwuOnukoga, All Expense Paid Trip to Genesis Sojourner Hotel Lagos won by Mr. Chidi Dike, an LG Washing machine won by Okechukwu Jeremiah and loads of fantastic consolation prizes.
2nd Prize winnerof a 55” LED TV, MrIkechukwuOnukoga, receiving his prize
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3rd Prize Winner, Mr Chidi Dike, of an All-Expense Paid trip to Genesis Sojouner Hotel Lagos being congratulated
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4th Prize winner of an LG washing machine, Mr. Okechukwu Jerimiah, receiving his prize
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The promo was filled with various exciting moments and instant prizes such as Android phones, Pizzas, Cinema Tickets, Toasters,Blenders and so on.
You can also visit any of the Genesis Restaurant to keep enjoying sumptuous and tasty Nigeria & International cuisines. This promo was endorsed by the Consumer Protection Council and the National Lottery Regulatory Commission
Remember, at Genesis, excellence is a habit……
Photos: Man allegedly killed by his lawyer wife in Ibadan laid to rest
Meagan covers up a little after being bashed for not dressing like a pastor's wife
Fred Amata emerges new president of Director's Guild of Nigeria
Actor and movie producer, Fred Amata was this afternoon elected in Asaba, Delta state as the new president of Director's Guild of Nigeria...
Check out photo of Angela Bassett as a teenager
APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun takes 10-day break from politics to rest
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on Fridaydisclosed that he will take a 10-day break starting Monday 29th February, 2016 to enable him rest. In a chat with APC correspondents, he stated that in his absence, the party's Deputy National Chairman (South), Engr. Segun Oni will cover his beat.
He dispelled a media report suggesting an "internal strife" in the party and a move to "ease" him out of office. Below is the excerpts from the media chat:
Odigie-Oyegun's opening remarks -
I have been APC National Chairman for how long now? Going to two years, and it has been a very intense period building the party and a very intense period putting government together up to this point. All that has happened is that I think I deserve a bit of a break and that will start effective Monday.
In my absence, the party's Deputy National Chairman (South), Engr. Segun Oni will cover my beat. It is that simple, it is that straightforward. Any speculation about not being in the office is of no consequence.
On Tuesday I was down with malaria, I managed on Wednesday to attend that crucial meeting at the presidency, yesterday (Thursday) I had to go to the hospital just to be sure and today I am at work, full stop. So please, please, please I know the press is supposed to be imaginative and steer the news but not when there is really nothing to steer. It is that simple.
How long is the break?
Ten working days (two weeks). So if you start counting from Monday, you should know when I'll be back. The meeting on Wednesday bothered on such important national issues, chairman or no chairman position has nothing to do with such serious national issues of national importance, which a very serious and select group like that was put together to address so nothing as mundane as whether the future of the chairman is in doubt or not.
On reported apologies by a party leader at Wednesday's meeting at the presidency
As a matter of fact it was most funny that whilst the meeting was on, the social media was already agog with exactly what you just mentioned and somebody read it to us right at the meeting and everyone had a good laugh and that was the end of the matter. Like I said there are serious issues of national importance and that group is one of the most select in the party. It is a group that brings all aspects of government and party at the highest level together so you can infact guess the kind of things that they will be addressing not things as mundane as who is apologizing to who. When eventually some of the issues reach the stage that we have answers, we do not want to call the press and say look, we have these questions and we are trying to work out answers. We'll work on the answers and at the proper time the appropriate person will brief the press.
When will the APC Board of Trustees be constituted?
The Board of Trustees will be meeting on the 22nd of March the day before the National Caucus will be meeting and the NEC of the party will be meeting on the 24th.
Will there be replacement of officers at NEC?
The constitution provides the methodology for that and we have to have congresses all over in the interim to fill these vacancies. And the issue that was raised about filling the vacancy left by the exit of Lai Mohammed. You can understand the problem of replacing a man of the performance level of Lai Mohammed so we are still looking. If any of you are very interested you let us know so long as you can match the performance of Lai Mohammed.
It's been almost 9 months since the APC took over government at the federal level, when are Nigerians seeing results?
I do not see how anybody can give you a date but very very soon. I have no doubts at all. The president knows what our national issues are, he knows that a lot of it has international connotations. A group of the World is fighting to be the most highly industrialized. China wants cheap oil because it's a manufacturing hub, India wants cheap oil and a lot of other countries want cheap oil which of course is contrary to our own interest because we want good prices for oil so that we can carry on with our own national development plans. So that is only the tip of the iceberg of what Mr president is doing, trying to talk to those who have an impact in rearranging the international economic realities to change some of the current dynamics that is making oil collapse in such a precipitate manner.
On the president's trips abroad
We want to plead with the press we cannot totally on our own solve our problems, the world is a global village, everybody now knows that, everybody trumpets it and since we are in a bit of a bind now, thanks to forces not totally within our control, we must talk to others, who would have a role to play in helping you out of your present issues and problems. So that is where we are we need a lot of investment, we need a lot of infrastructural upgrading and you would be surprised that very soon, particularly in the field of infrastructure some of what Mr. President has been travelling about putting together, would become manifest, because these projects would start the process of implementation and they would bring smiles to the faces of Nigerians.
Some of the last trips especially the ones to the Middle East countries have had to do with oil and you read some of it in papers that we have to do something to shore up the prices of crude worldwide, because the minutes we allow things to drop to the point that what you get paid become less than what you invest in, producing it, then we have real serious issues. So Mr. President. is doing a fanstatic job. It is not building an estate or things you can see visually and physically, but it is building and rebuilding the cracked foundation of our nation Nigeria. Please let's understand that that is what is going on. Let's understand because he (Buhari) is the best salesman internationally for this nation.
On claims by the PDP of a plot to gag the opposition.
Well, from whom did the PDP Chairman, Uche Secondus collect the gift? Was it from a corporate entity or from an individual? If it's from the government coffers, if its, its public funds. If a corporate entity decided to support a party or an individual that is corporate, that is private that is totally the individual's decisions subject of course to the limit in the constitution and what the electoral Act provide. I think is that straight forward. Look, I don't know how often we will repeat this, we have a major. problem with corruption, it is what has crippled this nation and if you are cutting down a tree where. Ever its falls so be it. If he happens to be a participant so be it, the colour, the party, ethnic group or whatever as. you can see just does not matter anymore. So, I don't know how else to explain that. In sixteen years, this is the first progressive,actively anti-corruption government that this nation has had so if the results are the way they are, I mean, did you expect anything different, I don't know unless somebody is wiser here and we will like to share from your wisdom because it could improved the way that we do things, if we are investigating corruption, where else except those who have participated in government and in the process, eh I don't know, please enlighten me if there is other way to look at it and then we will go and give it a thought
On APC efforts to ensure that state governments domesticate the party's election promises, especially on social development programmes.
All I can tell you is that, they are going to be Federal Programme, they have been actively worked upon, but they are going to be implemented without doubt with the active participation with the state governments who would also have to put in something in the process in terms of resources. These programmes are real and not only real, we have the support of UN and various agencies like the Bill Gate Foundation are all going to participate, so it's all the matter of time, we are talking of months not years when these programmes would swing into action more than that, I cannot say now because I don't want to still ponder on the other relevant agencies be the ones to unveil their action plans, their implementation plan at the appropriate time, but I can assure you that they have been actively worked upon with very intense international participation.
He dispelled a media report suggesting an "internal strife" in the party and a move to "ease" him out of office. Below is the excerpts from the media chat:
Odigie-Oyegun's opening remarks -
I have been APC National Chairman for how long now? Going to two years, and it has been a very intense period building the party and a very intense period putting government together up to this point. All that has happened is that I think I deserve a bit of a break and that will start effective Monday.
In my absence, the party's Deputy National Chairman (South), Engr. Segun Oni will cover my beat. It is that simple, it is that straightforward. Any speculation about not being in the office is of no consequence.
On Tuesday I was down with malaria, I managed on Wednesday to attend that crucial meeting at the presidency, yesterday (Thursday) I had to go to the hospital just to be sure and today I am at work, full stop. So please, please, please I know the press is supposed to be imaginative and steer the news but not when there is really nothing to steer. It is that simple.
How long is the break?
Ten working days (two weeks). So if you start counting from Monday, you should know when I'll be back. The meeting on Wednesday bothered on such important national issues, chairman or no chairman position has nothing to do with such serious national issues of national importance, which a very serious and select group like that was put together to address so nothing as mundane as whether the future of the chairman is in doubt or not.
On reported apologies by a party leader at Wednesday's meeting at the presidency
As a matter of fact it was most funny that whilst the meeting was on, the social media was already agog with exactly what you just mentioned and somebody read it to us right at the meeting and everyone had a good laugh and that was the end of the matter. Like I said there are serious issues of national importance and that group is one of the most select in the party. It is a group that brings all aspects of government and party at the highest level together so you can infact guess the kind of things that they will be addressing not things as mundane as who is apologizing to who. When eventually some of the issues reach the stage that we have answers, we do not want to call the press and say look, we have these questions and we are trying to work out answers. We'll work on the answers and at the proper time the appropriate person will brief the press.
When will the APC Board of Trustees be constituted?
The Board of Trustees will be meeting on the 22nd of March the day before the National Caucus will be meeting and the NEC of the party will be meeting on the 24th.
Will there be replacement of officers at NEC?
The constitution provides the methodology for that and we have to have congresses all over in the interim to fill these vacancies. And the issue that was raised about filling the vacancy left by the exit of Lai Mohammed. You can understand the problem of replacing a man of the performance level of Lai Mohammed so we are still looking. If any of you are very interested you let us know so long as you can match the performance of Lai Mohammed.
It's been almost 9 months since the APC took over government at the federal level, when are Nigerians seeing results?
I do not see how anybody can give you a date but very very soon. I have no doubts at all. The president knows what our national issues are, he knows that a lot of it has international connotations. A group of the World is fighting to be the most highly industrialized. China wants cheap oil because it's a manufacturing hub, India wants cheap oil and a lot of other countries want cheap oil which of course is contrary to our own interest because we want good prices for oil so that we can carry on with our own national development plans. So that is only the tip of the iceberg of what Mr president is doing, trying to talk to those who have an impact in rearranging the international economic realities to change some of the current dynamics that is making oil collapse in such a precipitate manner.
On the president's trips abroad
We want to plead with the press we cannot totally on our own solve our problems, the world is a global village, everybody now knows that, everybody trumpets it and since we are in a bit of a bind now, thanks to forces not totally within our control, we must talk to others, who would have a role to play in helping you out of your present issues and problems. So that is where we are we need a lot of investment, we need a lot of infrastructural upgrading and you would be surprised that very soon, particularly in the field of infrastructure some of what Mr. President has been travelling about putting together, would become manifest, because these projects would start the process of implementation and they would bring smiles to the faces of Nigerians.
Some of the last trips especially the ones to the Middle East countries have had to do with oil and you read some of it in papers that we have to do something to shore up the prices of crude worldwide, because the minutes we allow things to drop to the point that what you get paid become less than what you invest in, producing it, then we have real serious issues. So Mr. President. is doing a fanstatic job. It is not building an estate or things you can see visually and physically, but it is building and rebuilding the cracked foundation of our nation Nigeria. Please let's understand that that is what is going on. Let's understand because he (Buhari) is the best salesman internationally for this nation.
On claims by the PDP of a plot to gag the opposition.
Well, from whom did the PDP Chairman, Uche Secondus collect the gift? Was it from a corporate entity or from an individual? If it's from the government coffers, if its, its public funds. If a corporate entity decided to support a party or an individual that is corporate, that is private that is totally the individual's decisions subject of course to the limit in the constitution and what the electoral Act provide. I think is that straight forward. Look, I don't know how often we will repeat this, we have a major. problem with corruption, it is what has crippled this nation and if you are cutting down a tree where. Ever its falls so be it. If he happens to be a participant so be it, the colour, the party, ethnic group or whatever as. you can see just does not matter anymore. So, I don't know how else to explain that. In sixteen years, this is the first progressive,actively anti-corruption government that this nation has had so if the results are the way they are, I mean, did you expect anything different, I don't know unless somebody is wiser here and we will like to share from your wisdom because it could improved the way that we do things, if we are investigating corruption, where else except those who have participated in government and in the process, eh I don't know, please enlighten me if there is other way to look at it and then we will go and give it a thought
On APC efforts to ensure that state governments domesticate the party's election promises, especially on social development programmes.
All I can tell you is that, they are going to be Federal Programme, they have been actively worked upon, but they are going to be implemented without doubt with the active participation with the state governments who would also have to put in something in the process in terms of resources. These programmes are real and not only real, we have the support of UN and various agencies like the Bill Gate Foundation are all going to participate, so it's all the matter of time, we are talking of months not years when these programmes would swing into action more than that, I cannot say now because I don't want to still ponder on the other relevant agencies be the ones to unveil their action plans, their implementation plan at the appropriate time, but I can assure you that they have been actively worked upon with very intense international participation.
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