JUST IN: South African President Jacob Zuma hospitalized

South African President Jacob Zuma

 

South African President Jacob Zuma has been admitted to the hospital for tests, his spokesman Mac Maharaj said in a statement today being Saturday.

"Yesterday President Zuma was advised to rest following a demanding election and transition programme to the new administration," Maharaj said.

"Doctors are satisfied with his condition," the statement read.

Zuma was re-elected to a second term last month despite economic woes, deadly mining protests and corruption allegations.

His party, the African National Congress, won the general election with 62% of the vote, which was lower than the previous election.

After a turbulent first term, Zuma said during his inaugural address that his government will perform better this time around and take responsibility for any shortcomings.

"We will ... ensure much tighter accountability, with firm consequences where there is a failure to deliver services to our people," he promised.

 

JUST IN: MTN Nigeria launches BBM data plans for iPhone, Android, others.

 

MTN Nigeria has launched its BBM plans for iOS, Android, the Nokia X series and the BlackBerry 10,
seven months after Airtel Nigeria introduced same services.

The new BBM plan includes

BBM Daily for N25.00 with 5MB and 1 day validity,

BBM Weekly for N100.0 with 25MB and 7 days validity, and

BBM Monthly for N350.00 with 100MB and 30 days validity.

MTN Nigeria already offers unlimited BBM access on BlackBerry 10 plans and other regular Blackberry plans. This plan is mainly for those who want to use the BlackBerry Messenger only.

Military vs Nigerian Newspapers: More publications confiscated as siege enters Day 2

 

The clampdown by the Nigerian Military on Nigerian Newspapers has entered a second day, with more media houses falling under the sledge of the military’s hammer.

The development, which started yesterday, has affected no fewer than half a dozen national journals, including The Nation, Vanguard, Punch, Leadership Business Day, National Mirror, Newswatch and Complete Sports.

However, the Defence Headquarters yesterday denied any form of onslaught, saying its action followed “intelligence report(s) indicating movement of materials with grave security implications across the country, using the channel of newsprint-related consignments.”

On Saturday, soldiers on highways in Bayelsa, Oyo, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Niger, Kogi, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Sokoto, Benue, Bauchi, Nasarawa states as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), blocked circulation van drivers in route to deliver newspapers to agents and vendors.

Standard Chartered invests $10.7bn in Africa

 

Standard Chartered Bank Plc says it has invested $10 in the sub-Saharan Africa, which is about to 1.2 per cent of region’s Gross Domestic Product.
The bank, which stated this in its 2014 African report, also said its support for sub-Saharan trade was worth $7.2bn.

It noted a new “confident African middle class is emerging, and trade is expanding rapidly, notably with Asia.”
The report stated, “Africa is leapfrogging old technologies and embracing the digital revolution, leading the world in innovation such as mobile payments.”
The independent report, which was commissioned by the bank, was put together by Professor Ethan Kapstein of Georgetown University, United States.

8 kinds of guys you lose your virginity to

 

He’s probably been in love with you for years, admit it. You avoid each other’s eyes for the rest of the year. All your friends think you’re going to end up together, à la Dawson and Joey and/or Harry and Sally, but … no, thank you.

 

1. The Slightly Older Rebel: 
Whether we’re talking “was in standard classes to your AP classes” or “suspended for smoking weed up against the NO SMOKING IN SCHOOL ZONE sign” depends on you. Regardless, your parents did not care for him. He probably introduced you to at least one significant cultural thing you now love, like Freaks and Geeks or an obscure ’70s band. You mostly did it because your parents did not care for him, though.

2. The Senior Prom Date: 
Your high school boyfriend who wore a puka shell necklace. You made him wait for “full sex” until that weekend at the beach house after prom. He was either the same height as or shorter than you. It was over in two seconds. H.A.G.S.!

Fan Pens An Open Letter To Tiwa Savage

 

Dear Tiwa,

I am a major fan of yours and I have always loved your music right from the very start. I know how bad you must have felt seeing the way your fans reacted to your recently released video ‘Wanted’. I have decided to take time out to explain things to you and make you understand why we reacted the way we did.

Tiwa, from inception, you have been perceived to be an Ambassador of the Youth. You represented the quintessential sexy female role-model, especially in the entertainment world. When we listen to your songs, it sends a message across to the youth.

There is always something to ‘take home’ in your songs: for the young female, how to be simple and sexy without being trashy; for the young aspiring person, how hardwork pays; for the up and coming musician, how to sing songs that not only inspire the youths but motivates them in focusing on their dreams. My point exactly…we just loved you and your music (oh! the freshness of your songs). continue......

Sad news! Prof. Dora Akunyili has passed on

 

We've heard rumours of her death a few times before but unfortunately this time it's for real. Former Director General of NAFDAC and former Minister of Information Prof. Dora Akunyili has died. She died in the Indian hospital where she was taken to on May 11 to receive medical treatment after her health deteriorated.

Various reliable sources have confirmed her passing. She was only 59. So sad! May her soul rest in peace, Amen.

source :lindaikeji

Pakistan MQM leader Altaf Hussain released

 

Pakistan MQM leader Altaf Hussain

Altaf Hussain, the exiled leader of Pakistan’s powerful MQM party, has been released on bail by police in London after being arrested on suspicion of money laundering.
The 60-year-old was questioned for seven hours on Friday evening.
He had been transferred to hospital for check-ups after being arrested on Tuesday.
Investigations are continuing into the case, and Mr Hussain is due to report to police again in July.

Military defends action

Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Chris Olukolade

The Defence Headquarters has defended its actions which disrupted the operations of some media houses across the country on Friday.

The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, in an electronic mail told our correspondent that the military was merely conducting security searches.

He said troops embarked on a search of vehicles conveying newspapers and newsprint because of an intelligence report which indicated that dangerous materials were being moved through such vans.

He said, “Troops embarked on thorough search of vehicles conveying newspapers and newsprints across board.

“This followed intelligence report indicating movement of materials with grave security implications across the country using the channel of newsprint related consignments.

“The general public and the affected media organisations in particular are assured that the exercise was a routine security action and should not be misconstrued for any other motive.”

Olukolade said the exercise had nothing to do with the content, operations and personnel of media organisations.

He also explained that newspaper parcels collected during the operations would be returned to the owners after a thorough search

Soldiers confiscate today's edition of The Nation and Leadership newspapers

Going by tweets on the timeline of the Nation newspapers and a report on their site, military men this morning stormed the office of the Nation newspapers in Benin City and Warri and confiscated their publication for today. The soldiers from the 3 Battalion of the Nigerian Army at Okwuokoko, Delta State seized a van conveying the day’s newspapers to Warri and Benin City.

 

According to the newspaper, a source close to the soldiers said they are acting on orders from above.  Continue...

Trey Songz, Marlon Wayans, Miguel, Don Jazzy others arrive SA for MAMAs

Superstar artistes and nominees landed in Durban, South Africa this morning to be a part of the fourth edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards. 

International artistes and MAMA performers, Miguel, Trey Songz, French Montana and beau, Khloe Kardashian and Marlon Wayans were also spotted at the airport.

Nigerian nominees including Don Jazzy, Davido, Flavour, Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, Phyno, Clarence Peters also arrived in the early hours of today.

The talents were welcomed by traditional dancers from Kwazulu Natal Province and later attended the MAMA press conference which held this evening. MAMA 2014 will hold tomorrow, June 7, 2014 at the ICC Centre in Durban, SA. Trey Songz pictured above. Continue to see more photos...

Ukraine's new president Petro Poroshenko is sworn in

 

Ukraine's new president, Petro Poroshenko, is being sworn in at a ceremony in the capital, Kiev.

Mr Poroshenko won an election held last month, and wants to enhance relations with the European Union.
He has promised to end the fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists in the east of the country.

10 things you need to know this Saturday morning : (Nigerian Newspapers)

 

 Good morning! Here are 10 things you need to know this morning:

1. The death of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero has attracted glowing tributes from prominent Nigerians, Among those who paid tributes to the late Emir were President Goodluck Jonathan, the Vice President, Namadi Sambo, governors Sullivan Chime of Enugu, Emmanuel Uduaghan, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, (Ogun), Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, (Kaduna) as well as the Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal. The late Emir passed on Friday morning in Kano and has since been buried according to Islamic rites.

2. Although the army has not given any specific reason for its action against some Nigerian newspapers including Leadership, Nation and Vanguard that were yesterday seized at different roadblocks mounted by the military, guild of editors and other well-meaning Nigerians have said that the action of the military was highly illegal. It was reported that the said papers could not reach some states as distributions were frustrated by some Nigerian armies acting on orders from above.

3. The Chairman of Governing councils, colleges of Education, Emmanuel Nosike, said the on-going strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP and Colleges of Education would be called off in a matter of days. Anosike said this during a meeting Heads of Federal Tertiary Institutions had with the Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike to discuss challenges facing Public higher institutions in Nigeria.

Afghan presidential candidate survives blast

 

A suicide bomber and a roadside bomb have struck the convoy of Afghanistan’s presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah as it left a campaign event in the capital Kabul, the Interior Ministry said.

Friday’s explosions killed four civilians but left the candidate himself unharmed.

In a televised statement shortly after the attack, Abdullah said that several of his security guards had been wounded in the attack.

The interior ministry spokesman said the number of dead was likely to rise, the Associated Press news agency reported.

Egypt criminalizes sexual harassment

 

The decree issued by Interim President Adly Mansour is Egypt's first law to mention "sexual harassment," according to a statement from his office.

Egypt's outgoing interim president issued a decree criminalizing sexual harassment to combat the widespread abuse of women in the country, a spokesman said Friday.

President Adly Mansour issued the country's first law that explicitly uses the term "sexual harassment," a statement from his office reads. The law makes the offense punishable by up to five years in prison and a maximum fine of 50,000 Egyptian pounds.

The decree starts with a baseline prohibition, making it illegal to accost people by "implying sexual or obscene gestures" in any manner, "including modern means of communication." Absent any aggravating factor, the crime is punishable by at least six months of detention.

If the harassment is made with "the intent of receiving sexual gratification from the victim," the minimum detention rises to one year.

9 Sex Positions Every Lady Loves (MUST SEE)

 

Most guys have been looking for ways to satisfy their partner in bed. but reading this few tips and 9 steps will help elevate you.

here are the 9 steps below

1. Missionary
According to sex experts, women get the most pleasure out of basic missionary sex. “Interestingly, when we surveyed women, good old-fashioned missionary position was the overall favorite. There's nothing fancy about it, but women said they loved the closeness and the intimacy of having their partner's weight on them,” says Solot. 

But in order for position to be most effective, Los Angeles-based sex expert and radio host Lora Somoza says to make sure you’re entering her at the correct angle. “By going in diagonally—rather than straight in and out—there’s more friction for clitorial stimulation, which is best, since that’s how most women achieve orgasm.” 
read more after the cut...........

Biafra Group Strikes Again In Enugu, Attempt To Seize TV Station (Photos)

Members of Biafra Zionist Movement, BZM a Pro-Biafra group, led by Barrister Benjamin Onwuka have launched another attack in Enugu.

 

Onwuka and members of his group

No fewer than 20 members of the group on Thursday, June 5 at about 6a.m launched an attack on the Enugu State Broadcasting Service, ESBS, attempting to make a live broadcast but they were stopped by a four-man police patrol team who stormed the scene.

A gun battle was said to have ensued between the Pro Biafra group and the security operatives and in the process, a police sergeant and a member of the group lost their lives while a police inspector was injured.

Heavily armed mobile policemen drafted to the place reportedly arrived after the BZM members escaped the scene.

Chika Ike celebrates her 3rd year anniversary as a business woman

 

The beautiful actress is celebrating the 3rd year anniversary as a business woman, I had a private celebration organized by my team today. I have the best team ever, young,focused and hard working. I’m blessed to have them.
It’s amazing how time flies,I can’t believe that it’s been over three years since I opened FANCY NANCY. Owning a business has taught me a lot about patience,tolerance,staying focused and never giving up..thanks to my loyal clients for their support through out the years and making FANCY NANCY a success. I love you #FancyNancy #TGIF

Aviation: Nigeria to launch National carrier soon

 

The Supervising Minister of Aviation, Dr Samuel Ortom, said on Friday that the country would soon launch a national carrier.

He said that necessary contacts and plans had been concluded to ensure the quick realisation of the goal.

Ortom spoke during ceremonies to mark Kenya Airways inaugural flight operation to Abuja.

He said the commencement of Kenya Airways direct flight operations to Abuja was a landmark achievement for the airline in its network expansion programme and the effort of the ministry for providing the travelling public more travel options.

Second Son Succeeds The Late Emir Of Gombe

 

Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar  

The Gombe State Government on Friday approved the appointment of Alhaji Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar as the new Emir of Gombe.
He succeeds his late father, Alhaji Shehu Abubakar, who died in a London hospital on May 27, 2014.
Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Bage, presented the letter of appointment to the new emir at the Gombe Central Mosque on Friday.
Shehu-Abubakar, who will be enthroned as the 11th Emir of Gombe, is the second son of the late emir. Until his appointment, he was the Santurakin Gombe.
Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo reconstituted the council of kingmakers of the emirate after the death of his father; and out of 10 applicants for the throne; they submitted the names of three candidates to the government.

Three Soldiers, Teen, Killed In Suicide-Bombing Attack On Gombe Governor’s Residence

 

 Governor Ibrahim Dankwanbo

Thursday’s explosion at the home of Governor Ibrahim Dankwanbo of Gombe State was a suicide bomb attack, SaharaReporters has learned, and five persons, including three soldiers, a teenage boy and the assailant were killed.
This is contrary to a Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) which described the incident as an “accidental discharge” from an Armored Personnel Carrier guarding the governor’s residence. Read more after the cut...

17yr old Boy Shares Texts Between Himself & His Cheating Girlfriend. Hilarious! (A MUST SEE)

Y'all need to read this. It's the funniest thing I've read in a while. 17 year old Kane Zipperman from Georgia (pictured above) posted a hilarious text exchange between himself and his ex-girlfriend on Twitter. The girl cheated on him with his best friend and Kane decided to get back at her by sharing the hilarious texts that included witty insults and internet memes. It is too funny! See it after the cut..

Photos: Leaked Photos of President Barack Obama Pumping Iron at a Gym

 

President Barack Obama is at the center of a security breach after it emerged pictures and video of him pumping iron in a private gym had been leaked.

Mr. Obama who was in Warsaw on his current tour of Europe is seen in the video lifting weights and doing lunges in the 5-star Marriott hotel gym. Turns out a fellow gym user, Jean Ekwa had snapped the few covert shots and video — evidently without being seen by the president’s security team — and posted them on his Facebook page. This was in turn distributed by a Polish news agency.

see more pics after the cut

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Friday morning

Good morning! Here are 10 things you need to know this morning:

1. Fresh tragedy was said to have occurred in Borno on Wednesday when gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists stormed Belgeri village in Konduga council of the state in over 12 Toyota Hilux vehicles and motorcycles laden with Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). Report says over 45 people were shot dead and several houses destroyed.

2. There was an online report on Thursday evening that the government house in Gombe state was bombed. The report says the incident happened late afternoon. It was further reported that security operatives, fire-fighters and other emergency workers were seen in the scene of the incident trying to bring situation under control. It was gathered that at least, two soldiers were killed in the blast, while six others got injured.

3. Members of the Pro-Biafra group, Biafra Zionists Federation, BZF, under the leadership of Benjamin Onwuka were at the state radio house on Thursday, in an attempt to take over the Enugu State radio station. However, their plot failed as the police intervened and got them arrested. One Police officer and a member of the group were killed during shootout. Report also says a Police Inspector was equally injured.

4. Having gotten wind of plans by the United Nations to cede 8 more local governments to Cameroun, youths from Boki Local Government Area are set to engage the Nigerian soldiers, who are guiding the UN team on ground for the exercise. They said they are not ready to give up even a local government, let alone 8 more.

5. President Goodluck Jonathan said, yesterday, that the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, was not bothered over the defection of some aggrieved Governors from the Party, saying that the party was making progress and its governors were performing. While speaking at the National Secretariat of the PDP at the 65th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting, Jonathan said some of the defected Governors cannot win elections even in their wards.

Nigerian women now sell their wombs, breast, private parts for money - Catholic Bishop

 

While delivering his paper yesterday June 5 at the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria in Abuja, President of Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria and Archbishop of Jos, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama said that the global Bio-tech market where people sell their body parts; vagina, womb, ovaries in exchange for money, has penetrated into Nigeria and that some Nigerian women are now targets of those behind this business.

 

According to him, this market is being handled by businessmen in partnership with some members of the National Assembly.

"Some scientists and dubious businessmen use members of the National Assembly to gain legal access to the wombs and ovaries of women and young girls. It is becoming increasingly clear to us that even in Nigeria, our women have become the targets of all manners of intrigues, especially as their fertility is concerned. Personal private parts of women, ranging from wombs, ovaries and human eggs risk being put up as commodities for sale at the global biotechnology market-places.” he said

Days after signing deal with Apple, Dr Dre buys new house for $40m

 

Dr Dre is reported to have dropped a whooping $40million to buy the mega mansion of supermodel Gisele Bundchen and her quarterback husband, Tom Brady in Brentwood, California.

 

Dre, who recently signed a $3billion deal with Apple for his Beats Electronic company was the highest bidder for the house which has been on the market for about three months now.

The mansion, which is Eco-friendly, is made of two estates that collectively has 8 bedrooms, six garages and a moat. The main house alone is on almost 14,000 square feet with six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. It also has a professional grade home gym, an infinity pool, a waterfall and a motor court. See more photos after the cut...

Predict the Nigeria vs USA and win

Predict the Nigeria vs USA friendly game with the hashtag #EdailyfeedFootballGame and stand a chance of winning airtime of your choice

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has made a statement over the death of Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero on Friday, 6 June, 2014.

The President in a statement signed by Reuben Abati, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) said he received with immense sadness and a deep feeling of great national loss the news of the passing away of the highly revered Emir.

Jonathan also stated that Alhaji Ado Bayero will always be remembered and honoured by the people of Kano and all Nigerians for his immense wisdom and competence as a traditional ruler. Read full statement after the cut

UNILAG shut over students’ unrest

 

The management of the University of Lagos has shut down the school following protest by students over tuition hike.

The Students blocked entrances to the school this morning, preventing vehicular movements in or outside of the campus in protest against the hike.

The students are protesting against the  imposition of late course registration fee.

The protesting students claimed the management is demanding N25, 000 for late registration of courses.

The management of the University of Lagos has shut down the school following protest by students over tuition hike.
The Students blocked entrances to the school this morning, preventing vehicular movements in or outside of the campus in protest against the hike.
The students are protesting against the  imposition of late course registration fee.
The protesting students claimed the management is demanding N25, 000 for late registration of courses.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/06/unilag-shut-students-unrest/#sthash.ScIvcvx4.dpuf

The management of the University of Lagos has shut down the school following protest by students over tuition hike.
The Students blocked entrances to the school this morning, preventing vehicular movements in or outside of the campus in protest against the hike.
The students are protesting against the  imposition of late course registration fee.
The protesting students claimed the management is demanding N25, 000 for late registration of courses.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/06/unilag-shut-students-unrest/#sthash.ScIvcvx4.dpuf

BOKO HARAM: Nigerian Army arrest 13-year-old girl for spying, possession of AK-47 rifle

 

A 13-year-old girl has been arrested by Special Forces of the Nigerian Army Unit in Gwoza, Borno State for allegedly spying on military formation for members of the Boko Haram. A security source revealed that the soldiers who picked her up found an AK 47 assault rifle in her residence.

According to reports from Nigerian Eye, the girl led the soldiers to three 

others girls who were also said to have been recruited by Boko Haram to spy on military formations. The source added that the military was also concerned that some of the abducted girls of Government Secondary School, Chibok, who have been in custody of the insurgents since April could be indoctrinated for such dangerous assignments. The source said, “Do you know what is happening now in Gwoza? There are signs now that the insurgents may be using young girls to spy on military formations in the area. “This week,

Photos: Chris Brown celebrates release from jail with a party

 

 He added weight in jail...good for him. After spending nearly four months in jail for violating his probation, Chris Brown was released early this week, June 2nd. His girlfriend Karrueche and some of his friends threw him a surprise welcome home/belated birthday party yesterday June 5th in LA. Rappers Big Sean, T.Pain, Tyga, his mum and close family and friends were all there. See more pics after the cut...

Protesting LASU students take over Lagos Govt House, cook meal there (Photos)

 

Students of the Lagos State University (LASU) yesterday Thursday June 5th took their protest to the Lagos State Government House in Alausa ,Ikeja, where they barricaded the main entrance with their buses and remained there for hours. When they got hungry, they turned brought out their big pots, ingredients, firewood, made a fire and prepared a meal right there in front of the Government House gate. No time! Lol. The students prepared beans and eat it with bread.

The students are protesting the recent hike in their school fees, and asking Lagos State governor to intervene on their behalf. They vowed to remain at the scene until they got a positive response from the governor. They were eventually forced to leave when no official spoke with them but vowed to return until their demands are met. See more photos after the cut...

NPP presidential aspirants to pay GH¢85,000 - Ghana

 

Persons nursing presidential ambition in the opposition New Patriotic Party are likely to pay a total GH¢85,000 each to contest the party’s primaries.

The National Executive Committee of the party after a crunch meeting on Thursday proposed GH¢75,000 as the filing fees. They also recommended GH¢10,000 for nomination forms.

NPP’s National Organiser John Boadu told Joy News NEC is expected to meet again tomorrow because “we did not finally agree on a lot of the issues”. Tomorrow's meeting is expected to come to a consensus on rules, regulations and modalities for electing the presidential candidate of the party, he said.

Kidnappers of Bayelsa Speaker’s inlaw demand N40m

 

The kidnappers of Mrs. Ogbona Orumo, the 90-year-old mother-in-law of the Speaker, Bayelsa House of Assembly, Mr. Kombowei Benson, has demanded N40m ransom before the nonagenarian could be freed.

Orumo was kidnapped last Friday by unknown gunmen from her Seibiri home in Korokorosei community of Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa State.
The elderly woman was taken through the creeks of the community to an unknown destination.

Russian President Vladimir Putin was excluded from what was originally to be a G8 summit

 

U.S. President Barack Obama had stern words for his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over Russia's actions in Ukraine, following a meeting Thursday of G7 leaders in Brussels, Belgium, from which Russia was excluded.

Putin "has a chance to get back into a lane of international law," Obama said.

But for this to happen, he said, Putin must take steps over the coming weeks that include recognizing Ukraine's new President-elect Petro Poroshenko, stopping the flow of weapons over the border into Ukraine, and ceasing Russian support for pro-Russia separatists in Ukraine.

BREAKING NEWS: Massive Explosion Rocks Gombe Government House – Reports

 

A massive explosion rocked the Government House in Gombe State on Thursday afternoon, June 5, 2014.
According to reports, the explosion was that of a bomb blast which was heard all over the city.
The military, police and fire department have arrived the scene to handle the chaos and impact of the blast.
There has been no reports of casualties.
More details to come.

Check out Lupita Nyong'o's amazing bikini body (Photos)

The Oscar-winning actress showed off her amazing body in a white bikini and belly chain on the beach in Maui, Hawaii yesterday. She's in Hawaii to participate in the Maui Film Festival. Black is beautiful! See more photos after the cut...

Photos: Meet the 9 most important people in the world

 

The eight men and one woman you see above are some of the most important people in the world. Seven of them are the leaders of the most powerful countries in the world, while two are leaders of the European Council and Commission. The G7 leaders are currently gathered in Brussels to discuss the situation in Ukraine, foreign policy issues, global economy and more.

From left to right: Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harperm, US President Barack Obama, President of the European Council Herman van Rompuy, Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron, Head of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, France's President Francois Hollande and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Russian president Vladimir Putin wasn't invited to the summit. See more pics after the cut
 

Auto dealer excretes 52 wraps of cocaine

36 year old Imo-state born Anabaronye Ken, an auto parts dealer based in Lagos has been arrested by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officials after he excreted 52 wraps of cocaine at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. He was arrested as he was about to board a flight to France en route Milan, Italy. It took Ken four days to excrete all the drugs from his system, Punch reports

 

When interrogated, Ken said he went into the business to better the life of his family and prayed that he be released on time so he can witness the birth of his unborn child as his pregnant wife is due to give birth soon. Continue...

Boko Haram dress in military uniform, attack 4 villages, kills over 100 in Borno

 

Over 100 people were killed on Tuesday night after Boko Haram men attacked 4 villages; Attagara, Agapalawa, Ngoshe and Aganjara in the Gwoza local government area of Borno State.
News of the attack is just being heard because the men destroyed the telecommunications mast in the villages during the attacks.