Boy saved from ritual just when he was about to be slaughtered

It seems when God still needs you, no one can kill you. A young boy (pictured left) was recused from a house in Ota, Ogun state just as he was about to be killed for ritual. Below is the full story from Punch

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Sanusi begins three day Solitary Rituals

The new Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, yesterday began a three-day solitary ritual in fulfillment of tradition.

A competent palace source revealed that the process would see the emir locked up in the room known as Dakin Duhu (dark room) without access to anyone.

GEJ's delegation to Brazil: Much lager than Obama's, Others

The Super Eagles of Nigeria and President Goodluck Jonathan

Nigeria, again, will spend a fortune on officials traveling abroad with President Goodluck Jonathan’s typically oversize presidential delegation to the World Cup in Brazil announced this week.
If the mega-size team had any chance escaping public attention, a similar presidential delegation announced by United States President Barack Obama, sealed it

Makoko Under Siege

Makoko community 

The recent onslaught by police personnel on Makoko, a Lagos community, Makoko has attracted the harsh criticism of two non-governmental organizations (ngos).
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and the Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE), described the recent incidences involving the shooting of residents of the impoverished fishing community by the police allegedly on the orders of the Lagos State Government and a powerful police officer in which three people are reported to have been critically injured, as barbaric.

Video: Kokoroko by Kefee

The multiple award winner, Kefee went into a coma, after collapsing on a 14-hour flight on her way to Chicago for an event about a two weeks ago.

Kefee was famous for her gospel songs ‘Branama’ and ‘Kokoroko’. She won several awards including the best collaboration Headies Award in 2010.

Until her death, she resided happily with her husband in the US and managed her restaurant, Branama Kitchen, in Lagos.

Watch video of her hit single, Kokoroko below 

 

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Sanusi enters the Palace

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the new Emir of Kano inside the official limoof gthe Kano Emirate

The new Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has finally entered into the Emir palace to begin his ascension to the throne as the Emir of Kano.
Sanusi arrived the palace lateafternoon on Friday from the Kano government house that had served as his abode.

Upon arrival at the palace, the new emir conducted the late afternoon Asr prayer inside the palace mosque and was received by hundreds of joyous subjects in the palace.
Sanusi departed the Governor’s lodge in Kano around 3.30pm after conducting the Friday Jummaa't prayers and the 7th day Fidau prayer for the late Emir, Ado Bayero.
A continent of curiously a contingent of policemen accompanied Mr. Sanusi well wishers, supporters and palace guards.

Sanusi, who was driven into the palace in the official vehicles of the emirate successfully entered into the palace through brand new gate, specifically erected for his entry as part of an age-old tradition.
The palace guard then unleashed a series of gunshots  to mark his entry into the palace.
  The Emir has since returned to the Government House.

Is RMD sick?

There are words going round that RMD is sick. Well, I'm no doctor so I can't tell. However, going by the way he is losing weigh rapidly, I am sure his fans would like to know what is going on. As a well loved man, there will always be rumors around him. I only sincerely pray he is as fit as he has said.

Anyway, RMD has reacted to the rumours, saying he's better than ever.

"What else do you need? You saw me on stage, did I look sick? People are probably so disappointed to see me looking so much better they want the news to be true. Unfortunately for them, I am in the best shape of my life. 

"Have you not taken photos of me. It amazes me how people cling to bad news. I am a public servant in Delta State, I go to work every day. I am not sick. I changed my lifestyle and lost weight and I am looking better than I have ever looked in my adult life. For the records, I am not on Facebook and my colleagues that they used their names as those who posted the stories have all denied it.”RMD told Weekend Groove

Left is RMD at Amaka Igwe's Tribute night on Monday and right is RMD at the Delta Entertainment Awards in Asaba two days ago.

Does he look sick? 

Kefee Passes on

Find it below the official statement...

On behalf of the family….It is with a great sadness but grateful hearts that we announce the passing to glory due to lungs failure this morning of our God’s mouth piece, chorus leader, daughter, wife, sister, friend Kefee Branama Queen … May her beautiful, gentle and precious soul rest in perfect peace. Amen!!

PS: In contrast to all earlier rumors and stories in circulation, I do state that Kefee wasn’t 6 months pregnant and neither did she have pre-eclampsia.

For the family
Adeline Adelicious Adebayo, (Kefee’s UK Manager)

More attacks on Oby Ezekwesili from Doyin Okupe

The Senior Special Assistant to President Jonathan on Public Affairs, Dr Doyin Okupe is not relenting on attacks directed at Oby Ezekwesili. I don't know what you think but will this bring back the girls? See more tweets after the cut....

Boy Kills Father Over Land In Lagos

An Ebute‑Meta Chief magistrate’s court in Lagos, yesterday , remanded a man, Yusuf Akinbiyi, 41, at the Ikoyi Prisons for allegedly killing his father, Agboola Akinbiyi, 86.


The accused, who resides at Madon village, Ijede Ikorodu, Lagos, is facing a one‑count charge of murder.

Pictures: The splendor in Brazil

Thousands of fans turned out to the Arena de Sao Paulo in Brazil yesterday evening as the opening ceremony of the World Cup took place.

Entertainers performed to the jubilant crowd as superstar Jennifer Lopez joined by Pitbull and Brazilian pop star, Claudia Leitte took to the stage to kick off the world’s biggest football tournament.

The ceremony cost around £4.5million.

More pictures below...

Two teenagers fell and died while making love

Pictured: Son of Mexican politician who plunged to his death 'while having sex with wealthy Russian student' on sixth-floor balcony of London apartment block

• Anastasia Tutik, 19, and Miguel Ramos, 18, died in Deptford, south London
• Her distraught parents are believed to be flying in from their native Russia
• Police called to apartment block on banks of River Thames after midnight
• Scotland Yard said deaths were 'tragic accident' and are seeking witnesses
• Samson Oguntayo, 32, lives opposite the apartment block 
• He said the couple were having sex on the balcony seconds before fall
• After hearing screams he ran downstairs and found bodies in pool of blood
• Family of Miguel Ramos, including his politician father, visit scene of tragedy

Police ordered to arrest the new Emir of Kano

We should prepare for an ending war between the president and the new Emir? According to a report by Sahara Reporters, police have been ordered to arrest the new Emir of Kano for 'Fraud'. Below is how SR is reporting it...

Pictures: Stella Odua made a chief

An ex Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah-Ogiemwonyi, was decorated with a Chieftaincy title in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State on June 7, 2014.

It would be noted that Stella Oduah was removed from her post by President Goodluck Jonathan on February 12, 2014, due to armoured cars scandal. The ex minister was also suspected in submitting forged academic qualifications.

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Asari Dokubo calls the new Emir a dog

Ex- Niger Delta militant and leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF) Mujahid Asari Dokubo has described the new Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as a dog

Emir of Kano: Aliko Dangote pays homage

The richest man in Africa paying homage to the new Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
We still await the homage of the president. 

Omobaba No 1 – There Is God o ft. Patience Jonathan

“Riverside Entertainments presents The Official Video for Omobaba No 1 featuring Dame Patience Jonathan.

Few weeks after the release of his smash-hit single – “There is God o”, which features the emotional cry of the first lady of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria, her excellency, Dame Patience Jonathan, Omobaba no 1 hits us with the video of his heart melting single in protest against the continuous inhumane killings while also emphasizing on the need for peace, love and unity in the country. Video after cut..

Dora Akunyili Died Of Uterine Cancer — Family Sources

Family sources have told SaharaReporters that Dora Akunyili, a former professor of pharmacy, former director general of the National Agency for Foods and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and one-time Minister of Information, died of complications arising from uterine cancer

Police arrest man with fresh human head in Lagos

The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested a 38-year-old man for allegedly being in possession of a fresh human head.

The Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Ngozi Braide, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos.

Diezani Alison- Madueke rejected by OPEC due to corruption

Diezani Alison-Madueke President Jonathan's OPEC Nominee

Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been nominated by President Goodluck Jonathan to become Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), when the tenure of incumbent Abdullah al-Badri of Iraq expires in December 2014.

Pics of BH men killed and weapons recovered after battle with military

The Nigerian military released a statement saying they foiled an attack by Boko Haram men in Adamawa and Borno state on Saturday which resulted in the death of about 50 of the sect men.

Presidential Spokesman Reuben Abati posted some pics of weapons recovered after the battle on his instagram page. He also shared a pic of some of the Boko Haram members killed.

Among the weapons recovered are 3,500 rounds of ammunition, 6 smoke grenade canisters, locally fabricated guns, 30 rifles, 36 hand grenades, 7 machine guns and 11 rocket propelled grenade tubes. See more photos after the cut...graphic pictures include...

Soldiers Desert Biita As Boko Haram Makes Strong Comeback

Boko Haram fighters on Monday launched a daring reprisal attack in Biita where nearly 100 of their members were killed by Nigerian troops between Saturday and Sunday.

Locals said the insurgents are now in control of Biita after troops withdrew from the area.

Water teraphy to reduce pot belly

Pot Belly

Mrs Gbemisola Adeyefa, a public health nurse and weight management expert at the University College Hospital, (UCH), Ibadan, says a special water diet can prevent or reduce pot belly.

Adeyefa said in Ibadan on Tuesday that an average person needs up to eight glasses of water a day.

She said drinking water and eating watery foods like water melon and greens as well as vegetables have enormous health benefits

New Trains kick off in Lagos

The Federal Government on Monday in Lagos reiterated its commitment to boost rail transportation with a promise to provide more infrastructure.


President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed this during the official inauguration of two Diesel Multiple Units train sets and six air-conditioned passenger coaches at the Nigerian Railway Corporation Terminus.

I’ll carry everybody along – new Emir of Kano

The new Emir of Kano, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on Monday promised to carry everybody along while running the affairs of the ancient city.

He also condoled with the family of the late Ado Abdullahi Bayero, the former Emir, who died on Friday, promising to continue with his legacies.

How Rotimi Amaechi forced his way out of Kano Airport after being locked up illegally

The troubled times of Rotimi Amaechi seems to be back even bigger. The Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi was locked inside the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Sunday for an undisclosed number of minutes before the gate was forced open.

President Jonathan Reluctant To Offer Congratulations, But Buhari Says God Made Sanusi Emir

The whole country is waiting to read the congratulatory message from Mr President. President Goodluck Jonathan seems to be having problems finding the words with which to congratulate the new Emir of Kano, but General Muhammadu Buhari says it was God that elevated Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to the throne, and has advised him to rule with divine fear. 

Villagers bury their dead nearly a week after Boko Haram attack

More than 100 bodies have been buried almost a week after a Boko Haram attack in northeast Nigeria, local leaders said Monday, but added that many more victims of the attacks had yet to be found.

Lawan Abba Kaka and John Gulla, from Attagara in Borno state, said nearly 110 people had now been interred after Islamist militant fighters stormed the village and at least three others nearby on Tuesday and Wednesday last week

Pictures: installation of the new Emir

The new Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, CON was today (Monday) officially presented with a letter, confirming his appointment, by the governor of Kano state, Gov. Rabi’u Kwankwaso at the Government House in Kano.

Gov. Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso of Kano state formally presenting letter of appointment to the new Emir of Kano, His Highness Sanusi. More pictures after the cut...

Chibok: Nigeria Gunmen Seize 20 Women Near Site of Schoolgirl Kidnap

Suspected Islamist gunmen abducted about 20 women from a nomadic settlement, near the northeastern Nigerian town of Chibok, where more than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped two months ago, a local official said.

New Emir of Kano: El-Rufai takes a swipe at Jonathan

A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasir El-Rufai, on Sunday jeered at associates of President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party over the appointment of a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Lamido Sanusi, as the new emir of the powerful Kano emirate.

Female Suicide Bombers Attack in Gombe

A Female suicide bomber on Sunday, June 8, detonated a bomb near Military Quarter Guard along Biu Road in Gombe State.

According to a source, the "explosion occurred at about 11am along Military Quarter Guard along Biu Road in Gombe."

Cameroon kills 102 Boko Haram fighters in one week

Reuters reported on Sunday that Cameroonian troops killed two members of the sect on Saturday.

The number of the sect members killed barely within one week in Cameroon has increased to 102.


Cameroon had deployed 1,000 troops along its border with Nigeria after more than 200 girls were kidnapped by the sect at Chibok Borno State.

Fed Govt continues clampdown on the Media: newspapers seized again

The Federal Government continued its clampdown on the media on Saturday by disallowing circulation of newspapers in the Federal Capital Territory and many parts of the country.

As early as 2am, armed soldiers stormed the newspaper distribution centre at Gariki, 'Area One', Abuja, marching out marketers of media houses, distributors and vendors.

Pictures: Jonathan campaigns for Fayose in Ekiti