Ouch!! Joan Rivers Says First Lady, Michelle Obama Is Transgender

American Comedian and E!News show host, Joan Rivers recently officiated a same-sex wedding and was asked by a photographer if she believed the United States would ever see the first gay or female president. Her response was typical Rivers. “We already have it with Obama, so let’s just calm down,” she said. “You know Michelle (Obama) is a trans.” When asked to further explain Rivers said, “A transgender. We all know it.” A representative for Rivers released the following statement to CNN from the comic about her remarks to the photographer: “I think it’s a compliment. She’s so attractive, tall, with a beautiful body, great face, does great makeup. Take a look and go back to La Cage Au Follies (sic). The most gorgeous women are transgender. Stop it already … and if you want to talk about ‘politically correct,’ I think this is a ‘politically incorrect’ attack on me because I’m old, Jewish, a woman and a ‘hetty’ — a heteosexual … and I plan to sue the reporter who, when he turned off his camera, tried to touch me inappropriately on the a** – luckily he hit my ankle. Read the book … if you think that’s silly, wait to (sic) you see what I say about FDR and Eleanor!” Rivers is no stranger to controversy. In March 2013 she refused to apologize for a joke she made about the dress “Project Runway” host Heidi Klum wore to the Academy Awards. “The last time a German looked this hot was when they were pushing Jews into the ovens,” Rivers said while appearing on the E! channel’s “Fashion Police” show.

A Man Caught With A Little Boy's Head ...see picture

The Ogun state Police command has recovered the head of the 2-year-old boy who was killed on April 16 by suspected ritualist, Mamodu Bashir Ibrahim, Vanguard reports. Mamodu had raped the little boy’s mother at uncompleted building at Ofada town in Obafemi/Owode local government area of Ogun State before killing and beheading the boy. The man was later arrested by men of the Criminal Investigation Department on April 22, he took the police team to where he hid the little boy’s severed head. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Muyiwa Adejobi, who spoke with Vanguard, the head was found inside a bag in Mokola area of Ibadan of Oyo state.

SEVEN OF THE CHIBOK GIRLS PARENT HAVE DIED OF TRAUMA...read below

Eight-one days after the abduction of their children, seven parents of the abducted female pupils of the Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, have died of trauma. The National Chairman of the Chibok community under the Kibaku Area Development Association, Dr. Pogu Bitrus, disclosed this on Friday at a news conference in Abuja. He said the Boko Haram sect had killed 229 people in 15 attacks on the Chibok community. The community asked the Federal Government to negotiate with the terrorist sect for the release of the 219 Chibok school girls abducted by the group. Bitrus said the Federal Government had yet to provide adequate security in Chibok area since the girls’ abduction, even in the face of persistent attacks by the violent group. He also called for the construction of the 40km Mbalala-Chibok-Damboa federal road which he claimed had been abandoned for over 20 years. Bitrus said, “Today (Friday) is 81 days since the abduction and in spite of the firm categorical statements by the Chief of Defence Staff that the location of the girls is known to the government, the appalling situation and agony encompassing the unfortunate abduction saga and detention of the Chibok girls by the Boko Haram insurgents continues and the rescue efforts by the government is yet to yield any result. “So far, Boko Haram has carried out 15 attacks on the Chibok (Kibaku) nation involving 19 villages with over 229 killed and over 100 injured. Some of the victims of the attacks are parents and relations of the abducted girls and thereby adding more pains to the traumatic condition in the Chibok community. “While the situation persists, many distressed parents are dying of heart attack and frustration as their dejection had become unbearable. On record, seven parents have lost their lives due to the trauma of the situation.” The Chibok elder, however, called for the reconstruction of the Government Secondary School, Chibok, and building of another secondary school in the town as a result of large number of students in a class.

I Can Be A Second Wife –Nkiru Silvanus

The award winning actress, producer and the Special Assistant to The Governor of Imo State, Nkiru Syvalnus has finally broken her long silence, as she explained the truth behind the rumour going the rounds over her alleged marriage status and Romance with the Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha. Speaking on Channels Television’s Saturday programme, Sunrise, of the controversy awash in the Media about her marriage, she avers that she is still single and searching. The fair complexioned actress, spoke on her first production Movie, “The Voice” which she described as the combination of Acting and production, pointing out that she wants to take the Movie industry by storm. On her effortless interpretation of roles assigned to her, she commented on her crying mood, stating that she learnt how to cry in the industry. “The concentration comes to you and then the tears follow”, she explained. Responding on the condition of being a second Wife, she responded that it depends on the condition “If the situation and the person is good she would go for it” The controversial Actress rebuffed the accusation of having any romance with the Imo state Governor.

Court Fixes Date on Ban of Hijab in Lagos Schools

The Muslim Student Association of Nigeria recently filed a suit against the Lagos State Government over the use of Hijab in primary and secondary schools. Justice Modupe Onyeabo of a Lagos High Court in Ikeja, has set September 26 to deliver judgment on the case. Two Muslim students of Aturashe Junior High School, Surulere, Lagos, filed the suit through their fathers. They claim the restriction of the use of Hijab at the school violates their fundamental rights, calling it wrongful and unconstitutional. According to Channels TV, the date was fixed after counsel to the students Gani Adetola-Kaseem (SAN) and the Lagos State Solicitor-General Lawal Pedro (SAN) argued and adopted their written submissions. In his arguments in court on Friday, Adetola-Kaseem stated that the essence of wearing Hijab by Muslim females is to prevent them from tempting the opposite sex or being tempted by them. He insisted that it is mandatory for all Muslim girls who have attained puberty to participate fully in the practice of Islam, which includes the dressing mode, worship and fasting. A nd from the Islamic point of view, womanhood is determined not by biological age or marriage but by the time the person attain puberty. Adetola-Kaseem urged to grant the application because the position of the Lagos State Government, violates the religious rights of the applicants and the court’s duty to protect them. The counsel to the government said that wearing of uniforms in public primary and secondary schools is for identification of students from different schools in Lagos, as well as to encourage a sense of unity, discipline, organisation and orderliness amongst the schools.

Rev. Father Charges To Court Over 1,555 P*rnography Images found in His Bedroom

63 yr old Catholic priest, Fr.Stanislaus Hogan, has been charged to court following the alleged 1555 child p*rnography images, (from 3 months to 16 years old) found in his bedroom at St Ignatius College in Adelaide where he worked. According to reports, His main interest was in images of boys in the low-to- mid teens, the very age range of children at the school where he was employed. His lawyer pleaded with the court to forgive him after he was found guilty, stating that he has done a lot of good in his life and shouldn't be send to jail meanwhile the judge said such a sentence would be ‘manifestly inadequate’. Hogan, whose bail was continued, will be sentenced on a later date. Also speaking was a psychologist, who said that Hogan had previously suffered with alcohol problems and depression, which were directly related to his struggle to reconcile his s*xuality with his ethical and religious beliefs.

Terry G shares pic of him smoking weed

Terry G who is in South Africa Shares this pic of him smooking weed on his Instagram Page calls himself "Intellectual Man Mad". Hope he won't get into trouble, because i remember Tonto Dikeh went through serials of troubles with NDLEA the last time she share pic of her self with weed on Instagram

Gulder Ultimate Search Is Here Again, Who will go home with 10 Million Naira Cash Prize +Ford Explorer SUV?

Number one Nigerian adventure programme, Gulder Ultimate Search is here again.This is the 11th season and the deep forest of the ancient Aguleri community in Anambra will be playing host to the 2014 edition of Gulder Ultimate Search. Mr. Edem Vindah, Corporate Media and PR Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc, made this known today, while unveiling this year’s edition tagged ‘The Mission’. Mr Vindah, who stood in for Mr. Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, said after the successful hosting of ninth and tenth editions of the television reality show by the Usaka community in Obot Akara, Akwa Ibom State, some brave and determined young Nigerians will be going into the forest of Aguleri in Anambra for another round of search to retrieve the ‘Cube’. “For 28 days between 19 September to 16 October, we will be entertained to an original Nigerian adventure programme with international class standards. Neither the nervous, faint-hearted or weak contestants will make it through the hurdles.” Mr Vindah noted that this year’s entry is free and the selection process will be rigorous with a national spread. The internet-based application process commencing from 1 July till 31 July, will lead to thousands of people being screened in a rigorous screening process in four geographical zones across the federation. The cities are Lagos, Benin, Port Harcourt and Awka. “There will be a final screening exercise in Lagos to produce the final set of 12 young-adult, strong, intelligent, able-bodied men and women who are determined to go the extra mile to achieve success. And the reward at the end of the search as usual will be fame and fortune,” Vindah said. The ‘Ultimate Man’ will be rewarded with a cash prize of N10 million and a brand new Ford Explorer SUV. Other 11 participants will get various cash prizes ranging from N3 million for the first-runner-up to N1 million for the 12th placed contestant. As usual, there will be an additional cash prize of N1 million for the last girl standing during the search. In addition to the cash prize, the brave lady will also drive home a brand new vehicle.

Most Beautiful Face In Nigeria 2014 Rita Onyemaechi releases new pictures

“I’m not a church goer, why should we be praying for 2-3hrs non-stop?” – Charlyboy on father’s funeral mass

charlyboy angelss Charles Oputa, AKA Charlyboy, recently got everyone talking when he showed up at the memorial service of his father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, with his own ‘throne’ and a pair of funny dressed ladies who stood behind him while the ceremony went on. Speaking to Vanguard, the Maverick entertainer gave his reasons for the actions. “First of all, I am not a church goer. I am a Buddhist, though I was born into the Catholic doctrine. And part of my reason for not going to church is the fact that I have been to a lot of churches. For the first 20 years of my life, I was a mass servant. I was an ‘altar boy’ because my father was a disciplinarian. If you don’t go to morning mass, you are bound to be in trouble. I did all that for 20 years, and that’s the kind of background I was coming from. But things have changed regarding the mode of worship in most churches. They spend more time than necessary. Why should we be praying for two to three hours non-stop? I have other things to do.” He further said “Also, one of my legs was paining me, and that was why, if you were in church that day, you will notice I was sitting down throughout. People didn’t understand why I was sitting down. I couldn’t stand up for too long. ” charlyboy angels On why he cut short some politicians from giving long tributes, he said “We had spent about two to three hours in the church. We couldn’t afford to give all the politicians that attended the funeral rites the opportunity to pay tribute to my late father. I felt the only person who should deliver a speech was Mr. President’s representative. At that point, I was so stressed and tired. All I wanted was to commit my father’s remains to mother earth. So, I insisted, as the eldest son of Justice Oputa on how things were going to be done. At that point, I said please, no more talk, it’s too much, let one person speak so we can go and finish the business. That was what happened but you know people will mis-interpret it. That is their business, not mine.” He quipped.

Meet The Conjoined Twins Who Share Same BOYFRIEND, They Say It Was ‘Love At First Sight’ (PHOTOS)

Meet Ganga and Jamuna Mondal - two conjoined twins who share the same BOYFRIEND. The 45-year-olds, who are known as the Spider Sisters, have been single all their lives and suffered years of rejection because of their unusual appearance. But now they say they are happier than ever – after a chance encounter with kind-hearted school teacher, Jasimuddin Ahmad. “It was love at first sight,” said Ganga, who shares four arms and three legs with her sister.

TROOPS ARREST THREE FEMALE SUSPECTS IN ADAMAWA

Soldiers have arrested three suspected female terrorists who have been secretly recruiting ladies into the female wing of the terrorists group, Boko Haram, the Defence Headquarters said in a statement. The statement, issued in Abuja on Friday, was signed by Col. Onyema Nwachukwu for the Director of Defence Information. It said their arrest was an aftermath of a failed suicide bombing attempt on a military facility by a female terrorist, who blew herself up in Gombe recently. It said the suspects, Hafsat Bako, Zainab Idris and Aisha Abubakar, were intercepted while traveling to Madagali in Adamawa from where “they were to transit to the forest to reunite with their cohorts. “Investigations revealed that the suspects, led by Hafsat, have the mission to recruit members into the female wing of the terrorist group as well as conduct espionage for the group. “Hafsat’s link with the terrorists group had been a subject of investigation since 2012 when security agents on a man-hunt for one Usman Bako, her husband, who was identified as a terrorist, stormed their residence in Jimeta,” it said. The statement said that the man-hunt resulted in the discovery of an AK- 47 rifle and two loaded magazines It added that Bako later died in an encounter with troops in Sokoto where he had relocated to continue his terrorist activities. The statement said that Hafsat continued with the terror group, specialising in surreptitious recruitment of members into their fold. “The three female suspects were luring ladies, especially widows and young girls, by enticing them with male suitors who are mainly members of their terror group for marriage. “Before their arrest, they were on a mission to take additional briefing from the leadership of the terror group. “The trio have been operating together as members of the intelligence team of the group and their arrest has yielded information still being verified by security agencies,” the statement said

Human rights lawyer assassinated in Lagos

‎A human rights lawyer, Barrister Kunle Fadipe, has been assassinated. Fadipe was killed in his Lagos State home at. Harmony Estate, Agege area. Fadipe was killed by his assailant between Thursday night and Friday morning. Available information has it that the assailant, whose name could not be obtained as at the time of filing this report, was apprehended by those around. He was said to have told those who apprehended him that he was sent from Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, to assassinate Fadipe.

Soldiers Attack BRT Buses In Lagos Over Colleague's Death

Over 5 BRT buses were set on fire by alleged Nigerian soldiers along Ikorodu Road in Lagos as one of the buses hit and killed another soldier this morning, July 4. According to witnesses, an unidentified soldier was riding a bicycle to work when the BRT bus knocked him down at the Palmgrove bus stop. However, Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Army, Gen. Olajide Olaleye, stated that it wasn’t Nigerian soldiers who carried out the rampage. "It’s not true that soldier destroyed buses or set any bus on fire," he said. "What happened was that a BRT bus knocked down a soldier and killed him. As usual in Lagos so area boys gathered and a few soldiers stopped at the scene as well. The GOC has dispatched military policemen to the scene to help restore law and order." According to previous reports, soldiers at the Abalti Barrack were alerted immediately after the accident. Thus, the road at Palmgrove was blocked by the soldiers as they began to vandalise every BRT in sight, causing a massive traffic. It was gathered that when the soldiers didn’t the driver, they seized one of the Estate’s security men(pictured below). The man was beaten mercilessly and taken away.

Georgia man charged with murder of son in hot car

A suburban Atlanta man who prosecutors said intentionally left his 22-month-old son strapped inside a hot car to die because he wanted to live a child-free life will remain jailed pending his trial, a judge ruled on Thursday. Magistrate Judge Frank Cox also found probable cause for murder and child cruelty charges against Justin Ross Harris, 33, of Marietta, Georgia, after hearing evidence that he exchanged nude photographs with women other than his wife while he was at work and his son was dying in the car on June 18. The lead investigator in the case testified Harris was having marital and work problems. He had done Internet research on living child-free and how to survive in prison before leaving son Cooper Harris in his sport utility vehicle for seven hours on a hot day, said Cobb County Police Detective Phil Stoddard. "We believe the evidence has shown that this was intentional," Assistant District Attorney Chuck Boring said. Defense attorney Maddox Kilgore accused prosecutors of trying to publicly shame Harris with tawdry testimony. He said there was no proof that his client knowingly left the child in the car on a day when the temperature in Atlanta was in the 90s (30s C). Harris told police he forgot to drop his son off at daycare before heading to work the morning of June 18. "An action doesn't become a crime because the results were catastrophic," Kilgore said. Testimony on Thursday focused largely on Harris' actions and behavior on the day his son died. Harris said he ate breakfast at a restaurant with Cooper, kissed him after strapping him into a rear-facing carseat and then forgot his son was there as he drove less than a mile (1.6 km) to work, according to Stoddard. Stoddard said Harris raised police suspicions by not mentioning he had visited his car to drop something off during his lunch break and by not showing emotion when interviewed later by detectives. Two coworkers said Harris did not appear nervous that day. A man who saw the father after he pulled into a shopping center parking lot and appeared to try to revive his son said he believed Harris' grief at the scene was genuine. "I heard the desperate cries of a father who had just lost his son," said witness Leonard Madden. According to search warrants, Harris and his wife said they had conducted Internet searches about how hot cars needed to be for a child to die inside because they feared it would happen. Harris' wife has not been charged, and police have declined to say whether she is a suspect. When Leanna Harris went to pick up Cooper from daycare on June 18 and learned he was not there, she told the receptionist, "Ross must have left him in the car," Stoddard testified.

Women abduct nine-year-old girl, sell her for N650,000

The Lagos StatePolice Command has arrested four women for allegedly abducting and selling a nine-year-old girl, identified simply as Blessing, for N650,000. The women are Fausat Ogidan, Abibat Oresanya, Bola Obajuruwa and Idiyat Abass. Our correspondent gathered that the women were apprehended on Sunday, June 6, after a tip-off. The state Commissionerof Police, Umar Manko, had directed the command’s Special Anti-RobberySquad, led by SP Abba Kyari, to go after the child sellers’ syndicate. Ogidan, who was with the nine-year-old girl, and collected the sum on behalf of others, was arrested in the Gbagada area of Lagos. Our correspondent gathered that the 51-year-old woman, who is married with four children, had arranged to sell the girl and on that Sunday. Further investigations by our correspondent revealed that the girl was given to Ogidan by Obajuruwa, commonly known as Iya Alaje, who lives in the Suberu Street, Alakuko area of Lagos. Iya Alaje also confessed that she had told Ogidan to sell the girl for N350,000 before she was caught. She said, “I used to sell herbs in the Agege Market. I told Fausat (Ogidan) to sell the girl forN350,000, but Fausat added N300,000 as her own profit. The girl was sold to me by Idiyat (Abass) and her elder sister, Abibat. “I bought her from them for N130,000. They said they were going to give the money to the girl’s mother who wanted to get rid of her because of poverty.” Obajuruwa, when arrested, had led the police to Abass and Oresanya, who got the girl from her parents and connived to sell her.

Our correspondent further learnt that Abass, a 48-year-old woman, who was living in the Salau Dogo Street, Ibafo area of Ogun State, had obtained the girl from her mother, who the police said was still at large. It was gathered that Oresanya claimed that Blessing’s mother had wanted to dispose of her and use the money obtained to take care of her other children. However, during interrogation, Blessing, who said her real name was Yetunde, told the police that she was kidnapped from their residence in Ibadan. When our correspondent visited Obajuruwa’s residence in Alakuko, her octogenarian mother said she had yet to find out what the police arrested her daughter for. She said, “I just heard that policemen from Agege Police Division had come to take her away. I don’t know why she is being detained by them. I have yet to know her offence.” Another relative, who identified herself simply as Funmi, claimed that Obajuruwa gave out Blessing, who was her grandchild, to a customer to assist in home chores. She said,“There are about seven to eight children in this house. They are all Iya Alaje’s grandchildren. So, it happened that when one of her customers put to bed recently. She pleaded with mama to give her someone to assist her. Iya Alaje took Blessing, her seven-year-old granddaughter, to be staying with her. The second day, Blessing ran away from that house, and told the people who saw her that she had been kidnapped by the customer. “That was why the police arrested mama and the customer, saying they kidnapped the girl.” Our correspondent learnt that investigations were ongoing at the SARS on the matter. The LagosState Police spokesperson, Ngozi Braide, promised to get back to our correspondent, but had yet to do so as of the time of going to the press.

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ARMY ARREST FEMALE BOKO HARAM ACCOMPLICE INFORMANT

THE National Information Centre (NIC) has confirmed the arrest of a suspected Boko Haram accomplice and informant, Hafsat Bako. The arrest was confirmed in a post on the Facebook page of the National Orientation Agency (NOA). ADVERTISEMENT Minister of State For Defence, Mr Musiliu Obanikoro, also confirmed the arrest via his Twitter handle @MObanikoro. The arrest came after bombs went off in Kaduna and Maiduguri on Tuesday. Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, also confirmed the arrest of a businessman, Babuji Ya’ari, based in Maiduguri, Borno State, who allegedly helped the insurgents plan several attacks and murders under the cover of a pro-government vigilance group, Civil JTF, fighting Boko Haram.

Comedian Alibaba Tackles Nigerian Pastors who Deceive their Church Members

Comedian Alibaba is a man that will tell you the truth he knows. Whether you would love to hear it or not. This morning he's out on a rant and it's about Nigerian pastors who deceive their church members over their health issues. Tweets continue after the cut

Bridge collapses in Ndi Ebe Abam, Abia State:see Photo

The popular Igwu bridge linking Ndi Ebe Abam to other towns collapsed yesterday July 1st when a 25 tons tipper carrying gravel plied on it. Fortunately no life was lost but now the villagers say they have been cut off from other towns as a result of the collapsed bridge which served as the only motor-able road through which the indigenes used to connect with other towns. They sent me the photo and asked that we appeal to the Arochukwu L.G.A. Chairman and Abia State government to come to their aid, saying people residing in the town have been adversely affected by this mishap. They are appealing to the authorities concerned to help them rebuild the bridge in a modern form that will last longer than the former one which was made with irons and planks and maintained by the indigenes for many years. They also implored the government to help them construct the road which has been neglected for years.

ARMY ARREST FEMALE BOKO HARAM ACCOMPLICE INFORMANT

THE National Information Centre (NIC) has confirmed the arrest of a suspected Boko Haram accomplice and informant, Hafsat Bako. The arrest was confirmed in a post on the Facebook page of the National Orientation Agency (NOA). ADVERTISEMENT Minister of State For Defence, Mr Musiliu Obanikoro, also confirmed the arrest via his Twitter handle @MObanikoro. The arrest came after bombs went off in Kaduna and Maiduguri on Tuesday. Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, also confirmed the arrest of a businessman, Babuji Ya’ari, based in Maiduguri, Borno State, who allegedly helped the insurgents plan several attacks and murders under the cover of a pro-government vigilance group, Civil JTF, fighting Boko Haram.

Blasts in Kaduna, Borno and Osun !

A suicide bomber, suspected to be a member of the terrorist Islamic sect, Boko Haram, early on Tuesday detonated an Impoverished Explosive Device at the popular Maiduguri Monday Market, killing no fewer than 17 persons. Sixty-nine persons were reportedly injured in the attack. Also in Ile-Ife, Osun State, a low-calibre bomb went off in the Onipetu area of the town around 4.00am but nobody was killed. The Osun State police said they deactivated another bomb before it detonated. “They were grenades of low calibre. The first one exploded and the other was defused. It happened in an isolated place, so it did not kill nor injure anybody. We have visited the scene and we are investigating the matter,” Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Mr. Ibrahim Maishanu, told The PUNCH. Also in Kaduna, an explosion occurred around the Asikolaye/Bakin Ruwa area, along the Kaduna western bypass, late on Tuesday. The casualty figure was not available as of the time of this report, witnesses however said many were killed and several injured. The explosion reportedly shattered the glass windows of some of the surrounding buildings.

Woman Sets Home On Fire Trying To Kill Spider With Lighter

Don’t get caught in a web of bad decisions. A woman in Hutchinson, Kansas, is charged with arson after police say she set her home on fire during an attempt to kill a spider, the Hutchinson News reports. Ginny M. Griffith, 34, told officers she used a cigarette lighter to set some towels on fire around 1:30 a.m., Friday. She was hoping to catch the little arachnid with the flaming towels and burn it to death, according to WTSP. It’s unclear if she ever caught the spider, but the fire that resulted did necessitate intervention from the fire department. Five units were summoned and managed to control the fire, which they said had multiple points of origin, within a matter of minutes. Griffith’s aggravated arson charge stems from the fact that the other half of the duplex was occupied when the blaze began. No one, besides potentially the spider, was injured in the fire and the building only suffered light smoke damage.

NOUN graduates to participate in NYSC -... - National Open university

VICE Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Vincent Tenebe, has said that arrangements have reached an advance stage for graduates of the institution that are within the stipulated age to be allowed to participate in the one-year compulsory National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC). Speaking to journalists in Kaduna on Monday, the vice-chancellor said they were mindful of the youths who were coming into NOUN fresh and had reached an agreement with the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) which had made it mandatory for them to pay for every graduate within the age of participating in the scheme so that they could send names to NYSC. “We have just done that, so all our graduates who are below the age of 30 will key into the NYSC system. I will also use this forum to tell the Federal Government that you do not deprive any graduate of Open University who is supposed to go for NYSC, because if you do that, you will be discouraging the youths from coming into the system. If you discourage them from coming to the Open University, you don’t have space for them in the conventional universities. “If you don’t allow them to go to the conventional universities, you are building up a population of illiterates. When you build a population of illiterates, you build up crises in your society and then you have a time bomb,” he said

Chibok kidnap a scam, says Asari Dokubo

LEADER of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, Alhaji Asari Dokubo has described the alleged abduction of female students of Government Girls Secondary school, Chibok, Borno state by Boko Haram as a scam. Asari who spoke yesterday in Port Harcourt at an event to mark Isaac Adaka Boro’s day said the governor of Borno state and some top northern opposition politicians knew the whereabout of the girls. Leading hundreds of I jaw youths on a protest march through major roads in Port Harcourt Asari said no conspiracy would stop President Goodluck Jonathan from running a second term in the country. Continuing, he said the protest was a march towards freedom, stressing that the ex militant leaders were solidly behind President Jonathan. “our enemies are not sleeping; but we will take the battle to the enemies where ever they are.. they have been tempting us; and pushing us;

Balotelli and fans make fun of Suarez biting scandal with his poster...see pictures

A lot of people, including Italian footballer Mario Balotelli, are having fun at the expense of Uruguayan footballer Luis Suarez, who was sent home from the World Cup for biting Italian defender Chiellini during a match. A poster of Suarez with his mouth open was placed at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro and you can't imagine what people were doing. See the photos after the cut...lolz

Ikorodu ritualists’ den: Police nab run-away Pastor

LAGOS— The Police in Lagos have arrested the General Overseer of Holy Family Ministry, a.k.a House of Mercy, located in Ogolonto area of Ikorodu, Lagos, Pastor Ernest Nwankwo, who was alleged to have sent a member of his church to kidnap a boy for ritual purpose last week. Pastor-Ernest-Chukwuemeka-NwankwoHe is currently cooling his heels at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, Lagos. Pastor Ernest Nwankwo, who is 50 years old, is an indigene of Nsugbe, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State. It would be recalled that a ritualist’s den was uncovered in a building owned by the suspect last Wednesday, with at least eight victims said to have been kidnapped from different parts of the country, rescued. The den was uncovered following the apprehension of a mother of four, Mrs Rosemary Chukwu, who hid a seven-year-old boy inside a box. She confessed to have abducted the boy, identified as Emmanuel Emeka, on the instruction of her Pastor (Ernest Nwankwo) for ritual purpose. Although details of how the Pastor was arrested were still sketchy at press time, it was gathered that he was arrested around Ebute Metta area yesterday, following a tip off by operatives of the SCID. Police sources hinted that the Pastor denied that the building on 7, Oshodi Street, where some victims were reportedly rescued, was not used for ritual purpose but was used to keep lunatics. Contacted, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide, simply said: “Yes, the Pastor has been arrested today around Ebutte Meta.”

Breaking! Heavy Bomb Blast Rips Through Popular Maiduguri monday market this morning

A bomb has exploded at the busy Monday Market in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. Eyewitnesses told SaharaReporters that the bomb went off during a busy morning at the vicinity of the market. The number of casualties could not be immediately verified as security agencies arrive the scene to secure the market. A Borno government state government official confirmed the blast saying the causality number is very high but stated that security agencies are working to secure the area and rescue victims. Today's bombing would be the first major bombing by Islamist sect Boko Haram since the beginning of the Ramadan. The "Monday Market" is the biggest open air market in the troubled northeast of Nigeria. Details later...

JUST IN: Nigerian Military Arrests Key Player In Chibok School Abduction (PHOTO, DETAILS)

A terrorists’ intelligence cell headed by a businessman who participated actively in the abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State has been busted by troops. The man, Babuji Ya’ari who is also a member of the youth vigilante group popularly known as Civilian JTF which he uses as cover while remaining an active terrorist, also spearheaded the murder of the Emir of Gwoza. His main role in the group is to spy and gather information for the terrorists group. Babuji has been co-ordinating several deadly attacks in Maiduguri since 2011, including the daring attacks on Customs and military locations as well as the planting of IEDs in several locations in the town. The arrest of the businessman who is known to deal in tricycles has also yielded some vital information and facilitated the arrest of other members of the terrorists’ intelligence cell who are women. One of them, Hafsat Bako had earlier fled to Gombe State to avoid suspicion but was tracked and arrested. Prior to her arrest, Hafsat coordinated the payment of other operatives on the payroll of the group. In her confession, she disclosed that a minimum of N10,000 is paid to each operative depending on the enormity of his task. Another female suspect named Haj Kaka who doubles as an armourer and a spy for the terrorists group has also been arrested. Until their arrest, all the suspects actively operated a terrorists’ intelligence cell in collaboration with others still at large. In another development, troops deployed in Goniri, Yobe State, over the weekend, had an encounter with terrorists, resulting in casualties on both sides after the attack was successfully repelled.

Pistorius had no mental disorder -Report

Oscar Pistorius did not have a mental disorder when he killed his girlfriend, a psychological report said as his murder trial resumed. The report was presented following an evaluation into his mental health. His defence team has argued he was suffering from an anxiety disorder at the time of the shooting. The athlete denies deliberately killing Reeva Steenkamp. He says he shot her accidentally in a state of panic after mistaking her for an intruder. Both prosecution and defence have accepted the results of the report. Pistorius would not have been criminally responsible for the shooting if the report had stated that he was mentally ill, says the BBC’s Milton Nkosi who is in court. The court is hearing from Dr Gerry Versfeld, who amputated Pistorius’ legs when he was just 11 months old. He had been born without the fibulas in both of his legs but went on to become an Olympic athlete. Versfeld is testifying about the impact of the disability on Mr Pistorius, 27, and to what extent he can walk without his prosthetic legs. The defence is expected to finish presenting its evidence in the next few days. Steenkamp, a 29-year-old model and law graduate, was shot through a toilet door at Pistorius’ house in Pretoria on Valentine’s Day last year. The couple had been dating for three months. “Mr Pistorius did not suffer from a mental illness or defect that would have rendered him criminally not responsible for the offence charged,” said state prosecutor Gerrie Nel, reading from the psychologist report. The prosecution requested the evaluation after a defence witness said the double amputee was suffering from Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Pistorius, 27, underwent a month of tests as an outpatient at Weskoppies psychiatric hospital in Pretoria. There are no juries at trials in South Africa, so the athlete’s fate will ultimately be decided by the judge, assisted by two assessors. If found guilty of murder, Pistorius, who went on trial on March 3 this year, could face life imprisonment. If he is acquitted of that charge, the court will consider an alternative charge of culpable homicide, for which he could receive about 15 years in prison.

Mike Adenuga gives Super Eagles $250,000 to defeat France

The Minister for Sports and Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC) Dr. Tammy Danagogo over the weekend revealed that billionaire businessman Otunba Mike Adenuga gave him $250,000 to give to the Super Eagles in Brazil to encourage them to beat France today, promising to do more if they win and advance to the quarter-final stage. According to Danagogo, who has since presented the money to the team, Mike Adenuga, while presenting the money to him said; "This is a token and if the team goes ahead and shock the world, I will join Mr President to shock the team.” did he call $2500 a token? damn!!! i need to join the national team...lol

Boko Haram Locks Worshippers In Church, Kills 56 Near Chibok

Boko Haram militants today invaded Kautikari, Kwada and Nguragila villages near Chibok in Borno State and killed at least 56 people, razing numerous homes. According to SaharaReporters, the militants, dressed in military camouflage, stormed the three villages from 8:45 a.m. when many Christians were at Sunday services. One source said the militants arrived in the villages in a convoy of sports utility vehicles and unleashed terror on villagers for several hours. Their killing spree reportedly lasted till 12:30 p.m. Ibrahim Musa, a resident of Kautikari village, told SR correspondent that the attackers “locked worshipers inside the EYN Church and sprayed bullets on them.” He disclosed that the terrorist group killed nine worshipers and later set the church ablaze. Mr. Musa said the Islamist terrorists killed 38 people in Kwada village and nine in Nguragila village. He added that the attackers set fire to the EYN Church, the Deeper Life Church, and the Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN). In addition, the terrorists burned numerous homes. Manaseh Allen, a Chibok-based youth leader, also confirmed today’s coordinated attacks on the three villages. “There is confusion everywhere in the Chibok area,” he said, adding, “If the attackers could succeed in day time, what if they come in the night?” He urged the federal government to redouble its commitment to combating terrorism. He remarked that the three besieged villages are between 10 and 15 kilometers from Chibok, the location where Boko Haram militants seized more than 300 schoolgirls on April 14. More than 200 of the schoolgirls are yet to be rescued.

Banky W Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction on Stage | Photo

So much for dancing to Yes/No! Our male celebrities don’t suffer wardrobe malfunctions often, but when it happens, we talk about it. Banky W was performing at a recent gig for MTN, while dancing, his pant ripped off at the back. He shared the photo from the happening. Not sure this is the kind of trouser rip the ladies want to see, but half is better than none. Mr. Capable captioned on the ‘gram Halfway thru my set, with all my gra gra my pants ripped!!! But #theShowMustGoOn.. and it did.

I Don’t Want To Be Nigeria’s Maradona—Mikel

Few hours before Nigeria take on France in round of 16 of the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Super Eagles' player, John Obi Mikel, has said that he is not ready to be the African side’s Diego Maradona. Speaking ahead of the match that many Nigerian fans have tagged 'win or come home', the Chelsea midfielder added that the team is all that matters for Stephen Keshi’s men and that none of the players are looking for individual glory. “I only care about the team. Nobody wants to be the Maradona of this team,” Mikel said at a press conference ahead of Nigeria’s round of 16 game against France.

* John Mikel Obi “We don’t want to be talking about individuals. We all want to do our utmost for the team and I will keep giving my all. “It will be a spectacular game and we are very motivated. The match could be decided by details. It will be a close encounter. “I have played against some of the France players before in the Champions League. The coaches have also done their homework on how to approach the game and have given us all the details we need,” Mikel noted. The Nigeria's match versus France is expected to kick off 5pm local time while Argentina's match against Algeria is scheduled for 9pm.

* Nigeria versus Iran match Meanwhile, President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Aminu Maigari, has assured Nigerians that the Eagles would fly over the Les Blues of France tonight. "We are not done yet. I can tell you that the Super Eagles will overcome France on Monday and that will be another glorious record," Maigari said as he flew out of Sao Paulo to Brasilia on Sunday morning. He added: "I have confidence that we will beat France. If you have followed our campaign well, you would notice that we have improved match after match. "We came close to upsetting Argentina in Porto Alegre. We do not fear France."

I dumped D’banj because he’s a womanizer – Jennifer Obayuwana

Its no news that D’banj dated the beautiful Jennifer Obayuwana, daughter of the Founder and Managing Director of Polo Luxury – John Obayuwana – few years back and its definitely no news that the couple’s relationship mysteriously went sideways. Well here is why, though not entirely surprising… Ms. Obayuwana opened up about her relationship with D’banj, while stating that she and D’banj are no longer a couple, Obayuwana added that she left D’banj because he was a womanizer. “For the record, I am no longer dating D’Banj. It’s true we dated about four years ago and we have since called it quit.”“I left him (D’Banj) because he is a womanizer, you know now.” She said