Obasanjo, an overgrown child of circumstance – Soyinka

The Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an overgrown child of circumstance.
Soyinka sharply criticised Obasanjo in his (Nobel laureate’s) new book, titled InterInventions: Between Defective Memory and the Public Lie – A Personal Odyssey in the Republic of Liars, presented in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Saturday.

I’ll complete my tenure, Wike boasts

The embattled Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has said that despite the ruling of the State Election Petitions Tribunal, he will complete his four-year tenure as the chief executive of the state.
Wike also expressed optimism that he would eventually emerge victorious at the end and would continue to retain his position as the governor of the state.he governor, who was speaking to a crowd that gathered for a thanksgiving service at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt on Sunday, said the thanksgiving service was significant, adding that he would not have become a governor if the enemies’ plans had worked

Chelsea sack reports leave Mourinho exposed

Embattled Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho faces the greatest crisis of his stellar career, with British media reports claiming that he could be days away from losing his job.
With the defending champions 15th and floundering in the Premier League, fresh misery arrived on Tuesday when they had their League Cup crown prised from their fingers in a penalty shootout defeat at Stoke City.
It prompted the latest in a flood of damning headlines, with Wednesday’s edition of The Sun splashing that Mourinho was “clinging to his job by a thread”, his two-year tenure “all but over

BABCOCK VARSITY STUDENT IS MISS OLOKUN 2015

IT was a night to remember for fashion and entertainment enthusiasts at the 2015 edition of Olokun Beauty pageant as Babcock University undergraduate, Onayemi Olamide emerged winner of the pageant.
The event which held at the R &A Hotel, Allen Avenue, had its panel of judges comprising two men and three women, including beautiful actresses, Kemi Afolabi and Pink Lady.

HOW 7UP THRILLED GUESTS AT FELABRATION 2015

AS Nigerians gathered to celebrate the life and times of music icon and Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti at the annual Felabration, soft drink brand, 7Up decided to throw its weight behind this year’s festivities.

Fayose faults Buhari’s choice of Yakubu as new INEC chairman

Fayose, governor of Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the appointment of yet another northerner, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a vindication of his position that President Muhammadu Buhari is a sectional leader.
The governor said the president still sees himself mainly as leader of the Hausa/Fulani, and not that of the entire people of Nigeria.

Yola, Maiduguri Blasts Kill Scores, Injure Many

SCORES of people were yesterday killed in Jambutu mosque in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, following an explosion that occurred as worshippers were observing the weekly Jumaat service.
Also in Borno State, two suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers attacked the Central Mosque of Polo Ward in Maiduguri metropolis by detonating their “hidden strapped” Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) while worshipers were performing early morning prayers yesterday

Oliseh to miss Nigeria’s CHAN qualifier

Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh will miss this weekend’s African Nations Championship qualifier in Burkina Faso after he was forced to undergo treatment for an unspecified illness.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced Oliseh, 46, has flown back to Belgium, where he lives, to see doctors after his illness worsened on Thursday.

Curiosity as PDP senators ‘protest’ Amaechi’s screening

THE polarisation in the Senate over former Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi deepened yesterday as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members of the Upper Chamber protested the decision to go ahead with his screening.

Not less Than 300 Students Land In Hospital As Strange Illness Besiege Ekiti

Many had thought it was an outbreak of Cholera when on October 10, some of the students were vomiting and stooling, and the state’s commissioner for health, Dr Olurotimi Ojo, has since dismissed the disease as “diarrhoea” as investigation into the cause has begun.

Why Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Project Is Stalled

 

Nelson Olubakinde, a representative of the Federal Ministry of Works on Section II of the expressway explained that the construction company, Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) is facing challenges of finance, weather, especially rain, and impatience on the part of road users often resulting in accidents within work location.

nigerian first lady visits the Awolowos

 

Wife of the president Mrs Aisha Buhari paid a condolence visit to the Awolowo family in Ikenne, Ogun State, today to commiserate with them on the demise of Chief Mrs HID Awolowo, wife of late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who died at the age of 99. Mrs Buhari was received warmly by chief Mrs Oyediran, Mama's daughter and Mrs Oludolapo Osinbajo her grand daughter and other members of the family. more photo below...

9ice Finally Opens Up On Fight With Ruggedman

 

9ice

In 2010, the rumour mill was agog with the story that Ruggedman had affair with 9ice’s ex-wife, Toni Payne.
As if to confirm the rumour, 9ice released a controversial single titled Once Bitten and tongues wagged and the rumour mill claimed 9ice sang about his marriage in the song. Many were quick to say 9ice was referring to Ruggedman as the man he said he caught sleeping with his lover.

Glo takes music concert to Surulere

BUBBLY suburb situated in the heart of Lagos, Surulere got a kick last Saturday as telecom outfit, Globacom stormed the community with its spectacular concert, Glo Slide ‘n’ Bounce.

WHY I WENT BACK TO SCHOOL–MUYIWA ADEMOLA

With over twenty-four years in the make-believe world, Muyiwa Ademola, better known as Authentic in the Nigerian movie industry, speaks with ADENIYI ADEWOYIN about his journey into acting, why movies are not making money, among other diverse issues.

HOW has it been since you started acting?

Ayade fetes Mother and Daughter Pageant contestants

               • Angela and Gift Nwangwa, winners of MDPN
The Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, last weekend doled out the sum of one million naira on each of the 11 families that contested at the maiden edition of Silverbird’s Mother and Daughter Pageant.

Ex-minister Olaiya Oni is dead

                                The late Oni
Former Minister of Education and pioneer Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) Dr. Olaiya Oni is dead. He was 74.
Oni, a seasoned technocrat and former Secretary to the old Ondo State Government (SSG) died yesterday at an hospital in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Family sources told The Nation that the former Head of Service (HoS) has been having health challenges since 2012, which was why he relocated from Akure to his home town, Ise-Akoko, in Akoko North East Local Government Area.

Ekiti APC accuses Fayose of mismanagement

The Ekiti State All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ayo Fayose of mismanaging the bailout funds received from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The opposition insisted that Fayose should explain how the bailout funds had been spent.
But the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accused the APC of running what it called a “wasteful government”.

India protests as NNPC holds N5.2b oil block cash for 9 years

There is the N5.2billion ($25m)  cash paid by an Indian firm for an oil block nine years ago? This is the puzzle security and anti-graft agencies have been trying to unravel since the Indian High Commission’s alleged failure to get back the money.
Three former Group Managing Directors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and  three directors of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) are likely to be quizzed over the matter.

‘Buhari Needs To Strengthen Office Of First Lady’

Abubakar

In view of ongoing discussions about how the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to come to terms on gender balance in his ministerial list, the Director of Public Awareness, Arc Development Initiative (ADI) and a representative of the Voices of Women in Nigeria (VOWIN), Hajiya Suffiya Abubakar spoke to LAOLU ADEYEMI on the need for the President to strengthen the Office of the First Lady

Bomb Blasts Kill 18, Injure 37 In Borno

BORNO State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Aderemi Opadokun, yesterday confirmed the killing of 14 people in Gumsuri village on the outskirts of Maiduguri metropolis, after two suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers detonated their strapped Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at a mosque while the moslem faithful were conducting their Thursday prayers at 6.35pm.

Ambode tasks university graduates to be self employee

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwumi Ambode, on Saturday advised university graduates to be self-employed to reduce unemployment rate in the country.
Ambode made the plea in a message to the 5th convocation ceremony of the Caleb University held in the school premises in Ikorodu, Lagos.

Nigeria, Burkina Faso CHAN qualifier now holds on Saturday

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yesterday disclosed that the home-based Super Eagles’ 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN) final round, first leg qualifier against the Etalons of Burkina Faso will now take place on Saturday.

‘Nigeria must decide on state police, subsidy’

AS the Senate yesterday continued the screening of the ministerial nominees submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari, two of the 18 candidates, screened and confirmed, immediate past governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola and Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu (Delta) may have emerged ‘the stars to watch.

Why we adopted zero budget system, by Buhari

President Mohammed Buhari has said that the need to harmonise figures and statistics to generate concrete results for Nigerians is the key reason that his administration opted for the zero budget policy.
Buhari, at the 21st Nigerian Economic Summit with the theme: “Tough Choices: Achieving Competiveness, Inclusive Growth and Sustainability,” explained that audit of past dealings by government agencies showed wide discrepancies in amount of revenue and expenditure, making it difficult to track transactions by government.

Drama as Oliseh, Enyeama clash in Eagles camp

There was drama inside the Super Eagles camp late on Tuesday, when coach Sunday Oliseh ordered captain Vincent Enyeama out of camp in Belgium but the France-based goalkeeper was persuaded to remain with the team by the Nigeria Football Federation officials.

Enyeama joined his national teammates in Belgium ahead of the two friendly games against Congo and Cameroon on Thursday and Sunday respectively but Oliseh was angry over the keeper’s late arrival to camp.

Ministerial list splits Senate

A CRACK seems to have appeared among Senators over confirmation of ministerial nominees following yesterday’s unveiling of the list transmitted to the upper chamber by President Muhammadu Buhari last week.

Chelsea say Mourinho retains ‘full support’

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho continues to enjoy the club’s “full support” despite a disappointing start to the season, the Premier League champions declared on Monday.

It’s nobody’s business if I don’t live with my husband –Ronke Oshodi-Oke

Busty actress, Ronke Oshodi-Oke, has had her fair share of controversies in the Nigerian movie industry. Among the many stories that have been peddled about her is the issue of her marriage because the fair skinned actress does not live with her husband.

Bomb blast: Pieces of human flesh litter Abuja suburb

Pieces of human flesh were seen on Saturday morning littering the roadside in a suburb of Abuja, Nyanya, where an explosive went off late on Friday.

The explosive was said to have been detonated at the Jikwoyi Park, Nyanya, on the popular Abuja-Keffi Expressway, claiming yet-to-be ascertained number of lives.

Ferguson to manage David Beckham Again

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will manage a Great Britain and Ireland XI captained by David Beckham in a charity match next month

Barca Bank On Suarez, As Iniesta Bows To Injury

                                           suarez
Barcelona will have to overcome the loss of yet another key player to injury when they visit Sevilla in Spain’s Primera Division.
Blaugrana captain Andres Iniesta is the latest star to hit the sidelines after hurting his hamstring during the club’s 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday.

It Takes Three To Tango

 
Though one may be overpowered by another…a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NKJV)
One thing we do well as Nigerians is hold on tightly to our God. We wake up, spend an hour (or more) with Him, ask for His guidance throughout the day, chant our declarations and give a testimony when any of our prayers have been answered. When we want that promotion, we ask Him. When a loved one is ill, we claim His promises for healing. When we are travelling, we call upon His angels. We include God in everything, in all areas of our life 

Testimonial Of A Passionate Teacher

GLOWING tributes characterised the retirement ceremony of former Director, Quality Assurance, Education District III, Mrs. Patricia Aziakpono Enase, for her commendable contribution into the Lagos State Teaching Service.

Bomb blast in Abuja, kills 2, injures 19‏

A bomb blast on Friday evening in Nyanya, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) has killed two persons and injured 19.

Mourinho: This Is ‘Worst Period’ Of My Managerial Career

 What is happening to our club? These Chelsea players
 seem to ask. The Blues will face Southampton at 
Stamford Bridge today

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he is experiencing the “worst period and results” in his managerial career.
The Premier League champions have won two and lost three of seven top flight games this season and are 14th.“I get it as a fantastic experience – an experience that I don’t want to repeat,” he said before today’s home game against Southampton.

British Crime Agency Arrests Diezani Alison-Madueke

• Granted Bail • EFCC Raids Her Abuja Home
FORMER minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, who was arrested in London yesterday by the United Kingdom (UK) National Crime Agency (NCA), was last night granted bail by a magistrate Court in London.

What Buhari is bringing to the table as Oil minister- Femi Adesina

Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina was a guest on AIT’s programme Kakaaki yesterday October 1st where he spoke about Pres. Buhari’s recent announcement that he will be overseeing the Ministry of Petroleum resources. According to Femi Adesina, Buhari will be bringing his track record of integrity and transparency while he served as Minister of Petroleum during Obasanjo’s military administration in the 70s. Excerpts from the interview after the cut

Jose Mourinho Allegedly Spotted at Mountain of Fire Ministries Lagos For Deliverance

According to the MBite who sent this in, He claims that Jose mourinho the special one and head coach of Chelsea football club is currently at Mountain of fire Ministries trying to seek Gods help in saving his club.
I honestly do not believe this but see the photo after the cut:

Corruption must be kicked out of Nigeria - Obasanjo

 

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on all Nigerians to work towards kicking out corruption in the country. He made the call while speaking with journalist at his home in Abeokuta, Ogun state to mark Nigeria's 55th independence celebration yesterday October1st. According to him;

Workers, students, others protest in Ekiti, Ondo, Osun

                                 NLC President, Wabba
NLC chief, others fault Buhari’s headship of oil ministry,police reform,economy
AS Nigerians marked the 55th anniversary of the country’s independence yesterday, protesters deplored the plight of students, workers and other suffering people in Ekiti, Osun and Ondo states.
At the federal level, reactions, mostly critical, have trailed President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence anniversary speech with Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) frowning at his silence on agitation for the reform of the Nigeria Police Force.

Mourinho stuck in “worst period” of his career

Jose Mourinho has described Chelsea’s stuttering start to the season as the “worst period of my career.”
The current Premier League champions are 14th after seven games where they have collected just two league victories.

Nigeria @ 55: Buhari, Saraki, having a great time

President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President, Bukola Saraki, were captured earlier today, laughing and having a great time at a ceremony in Abuja on the occasion of Nigeria’s 55th Independence Day Anniversary.
Buhari has released the 55th anniversary pigeons and has cut the anniversary cake at the ongoing ceremony
more photo after this cut...........

photos from the Independence Day Celebration in Abuja

President Buhari letting the white pigeon go as Vice President Yemi Osinajo and others look on at the Independence Day celebration in Abuja today. More photos after the cut...

Gov Fayose visit palace market Ado Ekiti

The coming of the action governor of Ekiti State Ayo Fayose to the palace market Ado ekiti now is synonimous to the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem upturning the materials and wares of those selling and buying in the temple.The governor single handedly carrying baskets of tomatoes,pepper into the waiting van because the traders displayed their wares on the road.happening right now.

Senate gets first list of 21 ministerial nominees

Senate President Bukola Saraki (left); Chief of Staff to the
 President, Abba Kyari and Senior Special Assistant to the 
President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Ita Enang,
 during the submission of the nominees’ list… yesterday.

 THE much-awaited list of ministerial nominees from President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday arrived the Senate.
The President, in his Independence Day speech , said he had sent the first batch of nominees to the Senate
However, The Guardian gathered authoritatively last night that prominent on the list are: former Abia State governor, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, former Anambra State governor, Dr. Chris Ngige, immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, his Lagos State counterpart, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State Sen. Aisha Alhassan, Senator Hadi Sirka, Suleiman Adamu, Sen. Udo Udoma and Hajia Amina Ibrahim.

President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech on Nigeria’s 55th Independence anniversary

Being text of speech by President Muhammadu Buhari to mark Nigeria’s 55th Independence anniversary.
OCTOBER 1 is a day for joy and celebrations for us Nigerians whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in because it is the day, 55 years ago; we liberated ourselves from the shackles of colonialism and began our long march to nationhood and to greatness.