Soldiers attack motor park, vandalize cars in Ogun

 

Soldiers invaded the Lagos Garage, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State this morning, injuring several people and vandalizing about 20 vehicles.

They allegedly shot sporadically into the air, assaulting passengers and transport officials in the motor park with machete.

Speaking with Punch newspaper, one of the transport union officials in the park, Rotimi Okunowo, who witnessed the incident said it was refusal of a soldier to pay his transport fare that led to the fracas.

A soldier who was said to be in mufti was asked by the bus conductor, Ademola Dosunmu, to produce his identity but he refused. Read more after the cut....

Riot trails announcement of Sanusi Lamido as new Emir of Kano

Rioting occurred on Sunday around the palace of the Emir of Kano as the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, was announced the new Emir of Kano.
The rioting started at the Kofar Kudu area, near the Emir’s palace, shortly after the Kano State Government announced Sanusi as the successor to late Alhaji Ado Bayero.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who witnessed the rioting reports that soon after the announcement of Sanisu, residents of the neighbouring streets trooped out to the palace area in opposition to the choice.

The angry mob set tyres on fire and mounted road blocks as they shouted, “Ba muso, ba muso’’, meaning, “we don’t want, we don’t want’’ in apparent reference to the choice of Sanusi by the state government.

The mob threw stones at passing vehicles, a situation which was brought under control with the quick arrival of a detachment of policemen, civil defence personnel and the state Hisbah. (NAN)

No Nigerian airline flew to the US before GEJ's administration

Reno Omokri says no Nigerian airline flew to the US before GEJ's administration

Female suicide bomber attacks military facility in Gombe State

 

 

According to unconfirmed reports coming from Gombe state, a woman suicide bomber detonated a bomb this morning along Military Quarter Guard in Biu Road in Gombe State, killing herself. The bomb, which the woman was reportedly carrying in her purse, went off before she got to the Quarter Guard believed to be her target. Eye-witnesses believe that the bomb went off prematurely. There are reports that one soldier died in the explosion but there have so far been no official confirmation.

More details later

BREAKING: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi emerges new Emir of Kano

The ousted Governor of the Central Bank, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has emerged as the new Emir of Kano.
Sanusi was installed by the Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso and four other kingmakers from the Kano Emirate today.

Baby allegedly dies in church after dedication

 

according to lindaikeji she wrote "A witness to the sad incident sent me the story...but I am going to leave out the name of the church and the pastor who dedicated the baby, because I haven't been able to verify the authenticity of the story, but the person who sent it to me swears this happened. Her story below...

Full List of Winners at the MTV Africa Music awards 2014 (MAMA Awards 2014)

Nigeria reigned supreme at the MTV Africa Music awards 2014 tonight with Davido, Tiwa, Flavour, Clarence Peters winning in their various categories..
The wtf moment of the night was when Host Marlon Wyanas called Dr Sid’s Agbada outfit a ‘trash bag’..Many Nigerians didn’t find it funny…

Find below the List of Winners at the MTV Africa Music awards 2014
 

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.