Ebonyi council chairman dies in road accident

The Chairman of Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Chief Obasi Nwode, has died in a fatal road
accident along Abakaliki-Afikpo expressway in the state, while four others sustained various degrees of injuries.

We learnt that he died on Sunday evening, while returning from inspection of some of his projects scheduled to be commissioned by Governor Martin Elechi

Our merger is real – Buhari

Former Head of State, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), says the merger of the Action Congress of Nigeria, the Congress for Progressive Change and the All Nigeria Peoples Party is going to be real.
Buhari, CPC candidate in 2011 presidential election, said this in Lagos on Monday during the presentation of a book, ‘Witness to History’, written by ACN’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Lai Mohammed.
Present at the presentation were National Leader

The dilemma called Boko Haram amnesty

Members of the boko haram sect

The Federal Government’s effort to finding a lasting solution to the Boko Haram menace hit a brick wall with the rejection of a pre-amnesty offer by the Abubakar Shekau-led faction of Boko Haram. It stands every reasoning on its head, that the gravy train of amnesty was contemplated for a radical and remorseless sect that has murdered over 4, 000 people since it began an offensive against the Nigerian state in 2009. Pardon with its financial rewards as it is done in the country,

Late Goldie willed properties to charity

Family of late pop singer, Goldie Harvey has indicated their willingness to fulfill the wishes of the songstress who they revealed willed her properties to charity.


Late Goldie

Before her death, Goldie was said to have been an ambassador of ‘Project Alert on Violence Against Women’, and had supported them in several ways. Her properties will be auctioned to the public on the 1st of May, 2013, and the proceeds from the sale will go to charity.

Fire engulfs ICT building at INEC

Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported a fire incident at its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) building in Abuja on Monday.
A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Kayode Idowu, said that the incident occurred in the office of the former Director, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), located in the ICT Building.

Kayode said that men of the Fire Service attached to

Today, Monday April 22, 2013 marks three whole years since Olaitan Oladapo Olaonipekun better known as Dagrin passed away.

How he died: Dagrin died at 6:00PM on Thursday, April 22 - exactly eight days after he was involved in a ghastly accident in front of Alakara Police station, off Agege motor road, Mushin, Lagos.
The late rapper’s car, a Nissan Maxima 2008 model ran into a parked lorry in front of Alakara Police station, Mushin. He was initially admitted at Tai Solarin Hospital, Mushin before he was transferred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Idi Araba where
Doctors made serious efforts to save his life. He was admitted at the Intensive Care Unit and operated upon, and later moved to the private wing of the hospital where he died! Doctors at the Lagos State Teaching Hospital LUTH said he survived nine attacks

Court remands Ladipo market leader in prison for alleged N52m fraud

An Ikeja High Court on Monday remanded Jonathan Okoli, President of Aguiyi Ironsi Market– popularly known as Ladipo Market– in prison over an alleged N52 million fraud.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okoli was remanded in Ikoyi Prison, after his arraignment before Justice Olabisi Akinlade.

Okoli, who resides at No. 2, Akinwunmi St., Ladipo, Lagos was charged to the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The 51-year old auto spare-parts dealer is facing a three-count charge of obtaining money by false pretences and stealing.

Taraba Speaker, deputy impeached

Reports from Taraba State, indicate that the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Istifanus Gbana, and his deputy have been impeached.
The former speaker and his deputy were removed by 17 out of the 24 members of the Assembly. Both men did not attend Monday’s sitting.

Boston Marathon bombing suspect awake, responding in writing

The 19-year-old suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings, who was seriously wounded and unable to speak, is awake and responding in writing to questions from authorities, according to Tweets by ABC and NBC news networks.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who is in the intensive care unit of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre, is responding sporadically, the ABC news network reported on its Twitter fe

Lagos council boss, Bamigbetan recounts ordeal

LAGOS — It was indeed an emotional moment as the abducted Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, LCDA, of Lagos, Mr Kehinde Bamigbetan, who was set free by his abductors late Saturday night, after six days in captivity, could not hold back tears while narrating his ordeal to Vanguard. He spoke in the presence of a large crowd that thronged his residence to rejoice with him and his family on his safe arrival.

The council chairman, who was abducted by three gunmen at his Ona Iwa Mimo street residence, in Ejigbo, on Monday, April 15, 2013, at about 11.00p.m, returned to his house at about 10.45p.m, some hours after he was released by his abductors. His return ended six

Personal development tips you should consider

                                                 Personal development tips you should consider

Human resource managers say it is important for individuals to continuously work towards self-improvement. ways that can be achieved


No matter how good or effective you are at work or in life generally, experts say it is important that you strive to improve yourself.

According to them, this will make you more productive and successful – that is if you are already productive. If you are not, then self-improvement will increase your

Telecoms subscribers excited as number portability begins today

                                                  Telecoms

The commencement of Mobile Number Portability in Nigeria comes as a relief to telecoms subscribers, who have been complaining about the poor quality of services being rendered by the service providers

Telecoms subscribers in the country have expressed excitement at the dawn of a new era as Mobile Number Portability commences today.

MNP allows mobile subscribers to move from one network to another without changing their numbers.

Having patiently waited for it for years, some of the

Only Sango, Ogun deities can stop politicians from being corrupt – Alex Akinyele

Chief Alexander Opeyemi Akinyele was Minister of Information and Culture; Chairman, National Sports Commission NSC, and Chairman, National Reconciliation Committee. He is recognized not only for his sharp sense of humour, but also for flashiness in his outfits. Akinyele, who is the Lobosin of Ondo Kingdom, is a Public Relations icon, spoke with Saturday Vanguard on his life at 75, Nigeria, the Newswatch saga among other issues.

At 75, you still have a wonderful sense of humour, is that the secret of your ageless look?

Yes, it is one of those elements that keeps me going.

Row over new Balogun market leaves traders stranded

                                                  The controversial market
 Traders at the New Balogun Ultra Modern Market are left stranded following an eviction order by a new ‘landlord’
Like the proverbial grass that suffers when two elephants wrestle, traders at the New Balogun Ultra Modern Complex in Lagos Island are currently groaning under a forced eviction from a place where they earn their living.

Tenants at the three-storey building with 220

Aregbesola is destroying our legacies – Wole Oke

Hon Busayo Oluwole Oke, represented Ijesha North federal constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2011 and was for most of that period, chairman of the house committee on defence.

Oke is now one of a handful of aspirants in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP aspiring for the party’s ticket ahead of the 2014 gubernatorial election in Osun State. In this interview he asserts his credentials for the job and what makes him better qualified

Knocks, kudos as 2Face auctions wedding outfits

                                           2Face

That newly-wed African super star and multiple award winning entertainer, 2face Idibia, has decided to auction his customised traditional wedding outfits for charity is no longer news. What is news, however, is the hot debate his action is generating on social media networks.

While some describe his action, aimed at raising money for orphans and the less privileged children in Lagos as unAfrican, others advised the star entertainer to rather auction all the gifts he received during his wedding if he truly loves the orphans. However, some others still believe that his action is well thought out. Some even urge him to stop the initiative as some of his haters

These Eaglets are human after all

It came like a bolt from the blue. After 28 matches without defeat, capped with a 6-1 demolition of arch rivals Ghana, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria were brought down to mother earth with a thud.

It was a defeat that shocked every Nigerian especially those of us that have not failed to sing the praises of the Garba Manu tutored side.

Suddenly I thread philosophy path. That the defeat was needed and the timing could not have been better. Were our players playing god? Did they suddenly believe the cup was theirs even without kicking a ball?

I was positive they would bounce back if only their handlers

Lose weight by eating

The world over, those who should know agree that being overweight poses unnecessary health risks to individuals. Beyond what we eat — which is really a big issue in weight problems — the sedentary lifestyle that most people lead, coupled with job stress and squeezed schedules, are some of the things that lead to being overweight or obese.

Worse still, physicians note that it is not only the adult population that is accumulating more flesh around the waist; the younger generation is catching up quickly, with obese children fast becoming the norm rather than the exception.

Yet, mortality experts project that today’s chubby children will live shorter lives than their parents as a result of the risks associated with fatness.

8 gang rape sex worker

Lagos — Four young men were, weekend, docked before Mrs. Demi Ajayi of Ikeja Magistrate Court for allegedly raping Jennifer Uche.

The suspects, Solomon Obamiro 28, Adebayo Fagbemi, 25, Soliu Obalowu, 27 and Oluwatosin Akomolafe 22, and others now at large, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and sexual assault.

The police prosecutor superintendent, Barth Nwaokoye, informed the court that the defendants committed the crime in the early hours of April 13, 2013, at

First Top Ten Emerges in Sexiest in Nollywood

After five weeks of nomination process the first ten contestants of the eventual 25 to run in this year’s Sexiest in Nollywood quest has emerged. The ten emerged over the last five weeks of voting after polling the highest votes so far.

For the ‘Sexiest Man’ the first ten nominees include Ramsey Nouah, Junior Pope Odowondo, Ali Nuhu, Benson Okonkwo, Yul Edochie, Kenneth Okolie,

Abuja airport to begin digital tolling

                                      Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja

As a means of addressing security threats to air travellers, the Federal Government has concluded plans to use digital toll gates at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Our correspondent gathered on Sunday that the digital toll gate service would come on stream by the end of May.

It was also learnt that the digital gates, which will be managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, in partnership with First Bank Nigeria Plc and private firm, would ensure efficiency and accountability at the airport.

The spokesperson, FAAN, Abuja airport, Mrs.

The man, JIM IYKE & his many undoings

…Speaks on why he’s a rebel!
Love him or loathe him, Jim Iyke is one of the very few Nollywood stars who have a knack for gaining attention. From his bad boy/lover boy movie persona to his more than fair share of media outbursts, not to mention the whole AMVCA fiasco, Jim Iyke has lived his life in the pages of newspapers. His controversial lifestyle has become a way of life for him, yet he’s the most sought after in the industry.

In an attempt to give a new meaning to his life, Jim during the week debuted with his reality TV show on DStv called, Jim Iyke Unscripted, where he decides to

CBN to change polymer naira notes to paper

The Central Bank of Nigeria has stopped the printing of small denomination naira notes in polymer because they fade quickly.

The Deputy Governor, CBN, Mr. Tunde Lemo, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Washington on the sidelines of the ongoing Spring Meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

He said, “By the middle of the year, we will start to produce the second generation of lower denomination notes, now in paper and not in polymer.”

“My plea is that Nigerians should exercise patience; it wasn’t the fault of the CBN; it was just because we had to go back to the drawing board to rethink the ‘Project Cure’ in the light of the wish of the public that we should not go ahead with the

AMAA 2013: Who becomes African queen of the screen?

                                                    Yvonne Okoro
The stage is set again, and Africans are full of expectations. With celebrities from all walks of life storming Yenagoa, the capital city of Bayelsa State, this evening, for this year’s edition of the prestigious Africa Movie Academy Awards, the question on the lips of everybody is

Is Room 027 Porn?

Room 027 is undoubtedly the most controversial film on the Nollywood scene till date, and it hasn’t even been released yet! The trailer of the movie features Collins Onochei and actress Chinelo Ememchukwu in steamy scenes that many say will put Tonto Dike’s Dirty Little Secrets to shame.

However, Onochei argues that Room 027 is not soft porn. While talking to newsmen recently, he said: “And I’m going to say this with all sense of responsibility that the average Nigerian viewer is a hypocrite. Why? Because you will sit down in the comfort of your

Indian doctors in Nigeria to offer free health screening

A team of medical experts from India are in the country for a three – day free screening on heart, cancer and orthopaedic cases.

The screening being facilitated by Kanu Heart Foundation, KHF in partnership with Fortis Group of Hospitals, India, and Ago Medical Centre Lagos will also offer free consultations for patients.

The exercise, billed to begin today, April 22 through April 24, 2013 will hosts cardiologists, oncologists and orthopaedic experts from India and Nigeria.

According to the Coordinator of KHF, Mr. Onyebuchi Abia, the free screening will hold 9: AM to 5: PM daily at Ago Medical Centre, Isolo area of Lagos.

Abia noted that congenital heart disease was escalating in Nigeria because of lifestyles of mothers during pregnancy.

He however, said participants are expected to register for the exercise with the sum of N1, 000 adding that the Foundation would sponsor treatment of those with heart disease

Fraudsters bombard Facebook with answers to WAEC questions

Fraudsters bombard Facebook with answers to WAEC questions

Few days into the ongoing West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, some people have posted purported answers to examination questions on Facebook and asked intending candidates to get in touch with them for WAEC question papers

These fraudsters indicated phone numbers by which they could be contacted.

Our correspondent visited the Facebook page, and saw answers to some of the papers that had already been written.

But it was not clear if the Facebook

Daddy Showkey staging a comeback?

Well, somebody must be calling his name. 1990s music icon, Daddy Showkey is said to be planning a comeback into the music industry after more than a decade of being away from the spotlight.


*Showkey

Even though Showkey released his last album in 2007, it was nothing compered to hit songs such as ‘Welcome Daddy Showkey’, ‘Ghetto Soldier’ and ‘Dyna’ that shot this star from Ajegunle into the spotlight in the 1990s.

Daddy Showkey told online sources: ‘I have been busy with a lot of projects but by the grace of God, I’m now back to my music and I will be releasing the first single from the project very soon. After the single, the album will follow immediately.’

Well, there’s another screen appearance of this musician that may not be as monumental but is also quite memorable. Remember the Transcorp adverts of 2007/2008, before shares became the elephant in the room for most Nigerians? Daddy Showkey was the brand ambassador.

Graduate stabs self to death in Lagos

Residents of Wole Madariola Street, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos have been asking questions about what pushed Chidike Oyeka, a graduate of Madonna University, Anambra, to stab himself repeatedly thereby taking his own life.

We learnt that the Chidike on April 19, 2013, took a kitchen knife and stabbed himself repeatedly until his intestines were disembowelled.

Our correspondent, who visited his parents’ home where the incident occurred, learnt that the victim recently concluded his National Youth Service Corps programme.

A relative, who wished to remain anonymous, said the 25-year-old had been depressed for some time.

She said, “He did his NYSC

Nollywood Actress Funke Adesiyan Romances Big Spender Sati Rahmon

Pretty Big and blessed Yoruba Actress Funke Adesiyan is in a relationship with Rahmon Salawe and if things go well, they will soon sign the dotted lines. Their relationship has been on for about a year and going on strong without distractions.

Rahmon popularly known as Sati Rahmon used to be married to a Jamaican named Monica but both are rumoured to have happily parted ways.

Funke Adesiyan is Actor Saheed Balogun’s ex while Rahmon was the apple of Actor Bisi Ibidapo-Obe’s eyes. He dated Bisi for many years and was her biggest spender till they parted ways….Happily.

Their picture says it all. Wish them well in their love wantintin—Hopefully there will be no story this time

Rita Dominic Tells Young Women "Don't Let Your Boyfriend Take Unclad Photos Of You"

The rate at which sex tapes and unclad pictures of young ladies have been floating online is alarming. It is against this back drop that some celebrities have taken time off to advice young ladies on how to conduct themselves in relationships.

Award-winning actress, Dominic who won the award for Best Actress in a leading role in the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in a Kenyan film ‘Shattered”, took to social networking site, Twitter to sound this warning note, “@ritadominic Dear young women of the world, no matter how in love you are. Please don’t let your boyfriend take unclad photos of you. With wisdom”

Rita Dominic has been nominated again in the Best Actress category this year for her role in her movie, “The Meeting” .She was pitched against Yvonne Okoro nominated for role in The Contract, Florence Masebe in Elelwani, Mariam Ouedraogo in Moi Zaphira, Mbutung Seikeh in Ninah’s Diary and Malawian Flora Suya who was nominated for her role in Shem Joya’s ‘Last Fishing Boat.

Students Protest N3million School Fees At BABCOCK University

This issue of exorbitant school fees is really getting out of hand and it's time the Federal Government call our Christian Private Universities to order.

How much does an average graduate earn in the workplace in Nigeria today that you will ask parents to pay as high as N3million per session for their children to get a degree?

And how much will he or she earn after spending so much on a first degree?

Onlinenigeria gathered that some of the students are scared of protesting in school, because of the fear of getting expelled, so they took to the social media, Facebook, Twitter to vent.

A 200lvl student of Mass Communication (names withheld) had this to say, 'I am a student of babcock university(mass communication) I am going to 200lvl next semester and my school fees amounts to #747,300 as opposed to #584,000. Babcock university is not a university, it is a family business.We have the VC,VCs wife is director of ventures,VCs brother is director of transport...so what are we saying? Last semester 10 tear rubber prado jeeps were bought for some of the staffs. With whose money?' She asked rhetorically

See details of the new fees from Babcock University below:

From next session students who want to continue their education with Babcock will pay the following:

(1) Medicine - N3million



(2) Law - N2million



(3) Accounting - N1.5million



(4) Nursing - N1million



(5) Others - N860,000

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