Mandela on life support, says official

 Culled from Punch

FORMER South African President Nelson Mandela was placed on life support in a Pretoria hospital late on Wednesday, an official who had been briefed of his condition, said. Considered the founding father of South Africa’s democracy, Mandela, 94, has been hospitalised since June 8 for a recurring lung infection. Authorities have described his condition as “critical” since Sunday, and President Jacob Zuma earlier Wednesday said Mandela’s condition remained unchanged, South Africa’s national news agency reported.

NNPC Pipeline On Fire In Ijegun

 

Pipe line vandals have destroyed a pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) which has resulted in an inferno at Ilado, a marshy area near Ijegun in Lagos state.  The vandals were said to have invaded the area in boats allegedly from Cotonou.

Our correspondent, Olu Philips who is at the scene reports that firemen have put out the blaze and NNPC engineers are fixing the pipeline.

How I was kidnapped, raped for rejecting love advances – UNILAG student

Culled from Vanguard
Policemen attached to Adeniji Adele division have arrested a 22-year-old man who alleged kidnapped and raped a student of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Akoka, for turning down his advances.  LAGOS — Policemen attached to Adeniji Adele division have arrested a 22-year-old man who alleged kidnapped and raped a student of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Akoka, for turning down his advances.

I didn’t attempt to flush my baby – OAU student

When news spread that Oyinlola Diana Rotimi, a 400 level student at the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, allegedly attempted to flush her child down the toilet, there were criticisms and counter-criticisms. This prompted this reporter to unravel the circumstances that led to the incident.

UK envoy: No final decision on visa bond for Nigerians

Culled from PM NEWS
The British High Commissioner in Nigeria has thrown more light on the controversial 3000 pounds bond being proposed as a condition for the granting of visitor visas to Nigerians, saying no final decision has been taken yet on the issue. High Commissioner Andrew Pocock, in a statement after a meeting in Abuja today with Nigeria’s foreign minister, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru said “the details of a pilot scheme are still being worked out. No final decision has been made”.

4 convicts hanged in Benin

Culled from PM NEWS
Four convicts who had been on the death row were Monday executed by hanging in Benin City, capital of Edo State, south-south Nigeria. The execution which took place in the premises of the Benin City Central Prisons, has however elicited condemnation from Amnesty International.  In a statement, the international human rights group, called on Nigerian government for restraint in carrying out the execution which it said was confirmed by a court yesterday in Benin City. Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for justice, Henry Idahagbon, who confirmed the executions, said the convictions were got many years ago as far as the Supreme Court.

Army Captures Boko-Haram Leaders, Recovers Weapons In Borno, Yobe

 Culled from ChannelsTV
The Federal Government troops deployed to Yobe and Borno have captured some notorious leaders of the terrorist group, Boko Haram, and recovered various weapons. The Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Chris Olukolade disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday. In the statement, Mr Olukolade gave the report of a nine-member Defence Headquarters Operational Assessment Team, sent by the Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ola Ibrahim, to the two states. He said the team visited troop locations in various parts of Borno and Yobe.
“The commanding officer narrated the conduct of the operation to rid the (Sambisa) forest of the insurgents who had made the location their sanctuary,” he said.

My baby has turned me into a celebrity – Undergraduate mother

Culled from Punch
SEGUN OLUGBILE and SODIQ OYELEKE narrate the dramatic story of a 22-year-old student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State,  who  just gave birth to a baby inside one of the toilets in her hostel - When the news first broke, a lot of people vilified her. It was reported that she wanted to get rid of what many would describe as a bundle of joy. People thus wondered why a 22-year-old undergraduate would try to flush away her baby in one of the toilets in Moremi Hall, her hall of residence at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. Without clarifying the circumstances that led to the delivery in the toilet, they went on to social media networks,  putting on trial Miss Oyinlola Rotimi, the 400-Level student of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology at OAU, who delivered a baby boy on Wednesday.

South Africa Is Sombre As Mandela Remains Critically ILL

Culled from ChannelsTV
Former South African President Nelson Mandela is still in critical condition and President Jacob Zuma said doctors are doing everything possible to get his condition to improve. It is the third time this year that the 94 year old South Africa’s first black President, was taken to the hospital Mr Zuma – who was joined at the hospital by the deputy leader of his ruling African National Congress (ANC) Cyril Ramaphosa – appealed for prayers for Mr Mandela and his medical team. Family and government officials visited Nelson Mandela in hospital on Monday.

Timilehin, boy slain by police, buried amid tears

 

Culled from Punch

Tears flowed freely at Ijede Cemetery, Ikorodu, Lagos as family members and sympathisers gathered to bury the remains of Timilehin Ebun, a nine-year-old boy killed by a police bullet. PUNCH Metro had reported that the boy and members of his immediate family were on their way to their Ikorodu home when a stray bullet pierced through his father’s vehicle and killed him. Our correspondent, who was present at the funeral, observed that the deceased’s siblings were not at the cemetery. However, cousins and friends of his parents were present. Earlier, the relatives had collected Timilehin’s corpse at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, where an autopsy was performed on it. Symapthisers at the funeral, which started around 3pm burst into tears when the deceased’s coffin was opened for them to see. The corpse was clothed in a white and blue shirt and a pair of jeans.

Nigeria head home, but win many admirers following Spain Defeat

 

 Culled from Vanguard

So, as I suggested last night during Twitter commentary of the contest between Nigeria and Spain, “The dream is over, what can I say?”
The line comes from a 1970 song written and performed by John Lennon, a personal hero of mine, and his Plastic Ono Band. In the track, Lennon charts all of the things he no longer believes in, the Kennedys, Gita, kings, Elvis, Dylan and the rest, before finally, emphatically, stating that his faith lies only in himself and Yoko Ono—the individual and the lover.
In the song’s final, desperate stanza, Lennon claims that while the dream of the Beatles, and the lyrical voyages they forged together, are over and resigned to the past, the future, and a focus on the positives of the self, prompt his nihilistic optimism.

Nigeria spends N600bn on vehicles importation annually – NAC

Culled from Vanguard
The Director-General, National Automotive Council (NAC), Mr Aminu Jalal, has disclosed that Nigerians spend about N600 billion annually on import of vehicles. Jalal told newsmen in Abuja that about 50,000 new and 150,000 used vehicles were imported into the country yearly.
“Nigerians spend an average of N400 billion on importing passenger cars and by the time you add trucks and other vehicles, the amount Nigerians spend on imported vehicles will be running to N600 billion annually. The market is there. With this market, automotive companies will be willing to invest in the country, but the constraint is the inauspicious import duty which made the vehicles to be cheap.

Kate Henshaw in new romance?

 

 Culled from PM NEWS
Nollywood icon, Kate Henshaw appears to have put behind her memories of her 2011 separation from her former husband, British born Roderick James Nuttal. The 42 year old mother of one daughter, Ella, stepped out recently at the Ikeja Mall with a new man, setting tongues wagging whether she has begun a new romance.

Toddler Dies In Uncovered Soakaway Pit

There was confusion at 36, Damilola Morounfolu Street, Orisumbare, Akowonjo area of Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, at about 5.30pm Sunday, when a year old baby fell into an uncovered sewage pit and died.  The victim, little Alimat Adetunji, was said to have been playing near her mother while Mrs. Bilikisu Adetunji, her mother, was washing clothes. Speaking with P.M.NEWS reporters, the father of the deceased, Mr. Adetunji Obakayeja, said: “I was away when I was called and informed that our daughter was missing.

Nigerian Girls Scattered Abroad As Sex Slaves

Funding, weak legislation and poor law enforcement are some of the issues hindering the fight against human trafficking in Nigeria. A new report by the United States Department of State revealed that while the Nigerian government has made efforts in eliminating trafficking in persons, there were a number of standards yet to be complied with. The report says "In 2012, a total number of 60 girls aged 16-25 were rescued from slave masters in Ghana and Ivory Coast.

Asians and Africans must pay £3,000 to enter Britain

VISITORS from India, Pakistan, Nigeria and other “high risk” countries in Asia and Africa will be forced to pay a £3,000 cash bond before they can enter Britain. From November, a pilot scheme will target visitors from seven countries who will have to pay the government a form of cash guarantee or deposit to deter immigration abuse.

Join HP at the Touch Anywhere Create Anything Music Competition with Windows 8 Go to article

H ewlett Packard Nigeria launched its new Windows 8 touch enabled PCs – HP Envy x2 | 100% tablet 100 notebook, HP Envy 4 Touchsmart Ultrabook | a thin, light and ultra-responsive laptop as well as the HP Envy 23 All in One | a 23inch touch enabled PC all coming with beats audio in the Touch Anywhere Create Anything Campaign a few weeks ago with a series of exciting activities across Lagos and Enugu States.

Customs Man’s Bullet Kills Trader

 Culled from PM NEWS
A stray bullet fired  by  a Customs officer identified as Ade, has killed a middle aged woman in a commuter bus. The tragedy occurred when the Customs officer tried to intercept a suspected  smuggler around Ilashe area of Ipokia Local Government  Area of Ogun State, southwest Nigeria.
The victim, a mother of five children  identified as Fausat Bankole, sold fruits and vegetables and was on her way to Ihunbo market  when she was killed.

PDP makes U-Turn on Amaechi, to settle out of Court

 Culled from Vanguard
STRONG indications emerged yesterday that the lingering political problem between the Governor of Rivers State and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP would soon be resolved. This was even as Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State said yesterday that the lingering problems in the party between some governors and the ruling party would soon be over.

Passengers Escape Death As Power Cut Stops Arik Plane From Landing In Uyo

 

 What could have amounted to another major air disaster in the country was averted on Friday evening when an Arik aircraft aborted landing at Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital barely about 500 meters from the tarmac due to power cut at the airport. The sudden power outage forced the pilot to hurriedly terminate his landing plan and fly back to the sky where it hovered for about 30 minutes before flying back to Abuja because the person to turn on the alternative power source was not available. The passengers on Arik Flight W3 533, including the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi odinkalu, and some unnamed federal lawmakers, said to be heading to Uyo for a retreat.

PDP’s Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh Resigns

 

Culled from ChannelsTV

Barely a day after appearing on national television to dismiss report of his resignation, the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh has resigned as the spokesman of the party.  Mr. Metuh had on Tuesday alongside the PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, dispelled a newspaper report that he would resign on Thursday. His resignation takes effect from Thursday, June 20.

32 Killed As Gunmen Invade Zamfara Village

Culled from ChannelsTV
While federal forces have secured the north eastern parts of the country from insurgents, armed attacks are popping up in the North West.More than 32 persons have been reported killed after heavily armed gunmen attacked a village in Zamfara State in the early hours of Tuesday. Reports say the gunmen numbering over 100 on motorcycles hit Kizara village in Tsafe Local Government Area. According to an eyewitness, the gunmen first opened fire from a hill overlooking the village before setting several houses and shops on fire.

My bump looks fake!' Heavily pregnant Busy Philipps looks ready to pop in a very tight maxi dress

Culled from Dailymail
The closer she comes to her due date, the bigger her bump looks. And Busy Phillips is certainly aware of that fact. 'When I was on the Terminator TV show, one of the actors thought my belly was fake- this bump may look even crazier...' the pregnant star tweeted on Tuesday along with a recent snapshot of her growing baby belly.

Baby Born With Quran In Lagos

Culled from PM NEWS
Residents from various parts of Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, have been coming to catch a glimpse of a baby allegedly born with a miniature Quran at 9, Oguntade Street, Shasha area of the state.
Incidents like these are scientifically impossible, but residents of the area say it is true even though some of them confessed that they did not see the baby clutching the miniature Quran, the holy book of the Muslims.

Charly Boy’s Parents and Wife Celebrate Him at 62 Birthday

“Areafada” Charly Boy whose real name is Charles Oputa turns 62 today, June 19th.
Charly Boy’s parents Justice & Mrs C A and his wife, Lady B have started the celebration as they pen down words as tribute to the “Areafada” at 62. Charly Boy’s father,  Chukwudifu Oputa is a former Supreme Court judge

OAU student gives birth & attempts to flush new born baby down the toilet in school hostel

Information reaching OYA MAG this morning has it that an Obafemi Awolowo University student who gave birth to a baby inside her hostel toilet attempted to flush the innocent new born.
The alleged culprit we gathered is one Oyin, a 400 level student of the Department of Electrical Electronics who resides in the school’s “Big Girls” hostel, Moremi Hall Block B, Room 103.
The ugly incident happened early this morning when she was caught by a cleaner who heard the baby’s cries.

I Will Not Resign On Thursday - Tukur

Culled from ChannelsTV
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, on Tuesday said he would not resign on Thursday as published by a local newspaper.Addressing journalists after a meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Mr Tukur said elections would be held for the positions, not contested for, during the last national executive council meeting.

AIDS foundation to place baskets of free condoms in hotels, brothels

The Aids Healthcare Foundation, a Los Angeles-based global organisation that provides medicine and advocacy in 28 countries on Monday declared its commitment towards reducing HIV transmission in Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Advocacy Manager, AHF, Oluwakemi Gbadamosi, the organization, in line with its preventive advocacy measures, has set up various strategies to bring down barriers in accessing the use of condom as noted as core evidence based HIV prevention strategy.

Immigration officer arrested for burning girl with iron

 

Culled from Punch

An official of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kwara State Command, Mr. Yemi Afolayan, has been arrested for allegedly inflicting injuries  on a 12-year-old girl, Favour Emmanuel.

Afolayan was also said to have allegedly tied and beaten up Emmanuel before inflicting the injuries on her neck and foot.

Nigeria's First Locally Produced Motorcycle

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has unveiled the first motorcycle produced in Nigeria, designed and manufactured by the National Engineering Design and Development Institute (Nnewi), a subsidiary of NASENI. The 80C engine motorcycle was launched in Anambra state today. The agency is now asking the government to ban the importation of motorcycles,

Chinedu Ikedieze, Aki, Set to bury late father

Chinedu’s father passed away on May 18.
Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly called Aki, will on Saturday June 22, bury his late father. Chinedu’s father, Michael Ogbonnaya Ikedieze, passed away on May 18, 2013.
He will be buried at his hometown, Uzuakoli, in Abia State

CBN reiterates plan to phase out polymer notes

Culled from Vanguard
Lagos – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday reiterated its decision to change some naira notes from polymer to paper. Mr Ugochukwu Okoroafor, Head of Corporate Communications Department of CBN, however, in Lagos said that the change would be gradual. The Deputy Governor of CBN, Mr Tunde Lemo, on April 2013, in Washington, said there were plans to withdraw the polymer notes. Okoroafor said that there was no fixed date for the change, but the apex bank would complete the phase-out before December 2013.

Politicians Are Responsible For Cultism In Nigeria- Expert

The Director, Citizens Network For Peace And Development, Mr. Paul Abbey has attributed the recurrence of cultist activities in amongst youths in Nigerian universities and society to the fact that “past leadership have miscounted their usefulness”. Abbey, who spoke as a guest on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, also said that “the youths in Nigeria are mostly misguided”.

Gunmen kill 7 students, 2 teachers in Damaturu

Gunmen, suspected to be Boko Haram members, Sunday night, killed seven students and two teachers of Government Day Secondary School, Damaturu. The school authorities confirmed the attack and deaths of the nine persons. The sect members were also reported to have attacked a military check point around the pilgrims area.

Nigeria beat Tahiti 6 goals to 1

Culled from Punch

The Super Eagles shook off fatigue from their long journey from South Africa to steamroll Tahiti in their first group game of the 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil. The beat the Pacific Islanders 6-1 on Monday. In a match that saw Nigeria missing several begging chances, defender Elderson Echiejile got two goals, while Italy-based Nnamdi Oduamadi registered the first hat trick of the competition.

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Lagos stands still as Tinubu’s mother, Abibatu Mogaji is buried

By Olasunkanmi Akoni & Monsur   Olowoopejo
Lagos literally stood still, yesterday, as the President-General, Association of Nigerian Market Women and Men, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, who died last Saturday aged 96, was buried at the Vaults and Garden Cemetery, Ikoyi, amidst eulogies. Late Alhaja Mogaji was the mother of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former Lagos State governor and national leader of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN.
Tinubu, who recalled his mother’s last moments, said: “On Saturday afternoon, she had her lunch. After that, she took her drugs and rested.

Joanna Krupa and Romain Zago tie the knot in million dollar princess wedding

Joanna Krupa and her nightclub owner boyfriend Romain Zago got married on June 13 at Carlsbad, California’s Park Hyatt Aviara Resort alongside 150 of their closest friends, family, and of course, Joanna’s Real Housewives of Miami co-stars. It was a lavish affair and Us Weekly has all of the details from what is being called Joanna’s “Million Dollar Princess Wedding.”

Fuel Subsidy Protest: Court Awards N4million Compensation To Victims Of Police Shooting

Culled from Channels TV

Lagos High Court on Friday awarded the sum N1 million each as compensation to four protester who were shot by a police officer during the protest against fuel subsidy removal in January 2012 in Lagos.

Agony of a 21-month old baby losing both eyes

Culled from Vanguard
When baby Favour Adam-Umoh was born 21 months ago into the Family of Mr. and Mrs. Blessing Adams, Favour appeared normal as a growing baby and there was nothing unpleasant about her health, particularly her eyes to raise any suspicion that something was remarkably wrong with her sight. But six months later, the signs began to manifest. The state of her health then may have spured her parents to name her Favour – a gift bestowed as a token of goodwill, kind regard, love by God.

Arab Sheikhs Are Going Crazy for This $3 Million Motor Home

The world's most expensive mobile home has gone on sale in Dubai for £2 million, or $3.1 million at today's conversion rates, The Daily Mail reports. The humongous, 40-foot-long eleMMent Palazzo from Austrian company Marchi Mobile is covered with gold and comes with a ton of luxury features, including a 40-inch flat screen, a pop-up cocktail lounge, a fireplace, a master bedroom, and underfloor heating.

Super Eagles Miss Flight To Brazil Over $5,000 Unpaid Bonus

 

 They were expected to be on their way to Brazil but the African champions failed to fly to South Africa from Namibia on Tuesday due to a row over win bonus for a World Cup qualifierThe Super Eagles were to have flown out of Windhoek to Johannesburg, Thursday afternoon and head to Sao Paulo, Brazil, minutes before 6pm South African time.

Messi And Father Held For Tax Fraud In Spain

 

 Culled from ChannelsTV
Barcelona’s Argentina forward Lionel Messi and his father have been accused by Spanish tax authorities of defrauding the state of more than 4 million euros ($5.3 million). The World Player of the Year and his father Jorge allegedly filed fraudulent tax returns for the years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, according to a spokesman for the prosecutor’s office for tax crimes in Catalonia, an allegation the Barcelona star denied.

Alleged plane crash in Lagos, a hoax – NAMA

Culled fro Vanguard
Pandemonium broke out Thursday as residents of Igando, Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Lagos over report of a plane crash in the area, even as the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has dismissed the report describing it as a hoax.Vanguard visited the  scene, at Dapsey Oil, sited along Lasu-Isheri road, it was discovered that the said plane did not crash but was abandoned at the fuel station by some unidentified persons.
The private jet N972TF with ‘Gabriel Oduyemi World Outreach,’ inscribed on it  caused panic among residents who wondered how the said jet got into a residential area.
Vanguard also gathered that the said plane was owned by the late President of Bethel Ministries Inc., Pastor Gabriel Oduyemi.

Why we prefer live human beings – Suspected parts dealer

 

Culled from Vanguard
LAGOS — Operatives of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, Ikeja have arrested three fleeing members of a syndicate who allegedly specialized in selling live  humans and decomposing human parts for money rituals. Their arrest came barely three weeks after some of their  members were paraded at the Lagos State Police Command, where they confessed to have sold live human beings for N40,000, hands—N4,000 and head—N8,000. Those recently arrested are Gazali Akewadola (60), the native doctor  who allegedly offered N40,000 for a live human being, Alfa Taofeek Akinola  (35) and Kazeem Sanni (25).

Oloreo institute has a penchant for training male and female who is desirous of a career in the beauty arts field

 

Oloreo institute has a penchant for training male and female who is desirous of a career in the beauty arts field. Oloreo institute has gained reputation by preparing students for careers in nearly every aspect of the beauty industry,be it an avenue to own or work in a salon,as a beauty stylist for movie or TV, or as a representative for a professional product line.

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2,500-Year-Old Mummy To Undergo Restoration At Mass. General Hospital

Culled from Yahoo News
A 2,500-year-old Egyptian mummy came out of his coffin Friday to undergo cleaning and restoration at Massachusetts General Hospital. (June 7)

Channels TV CEO Wins LBS Alumni Award

The Lagos Business School of the Pan Atlantic University at the weekend held its presidents awards in Lagos, Nigeria. The award which was in three categories had the Chairman/CEO of Channels TV; Mr John Momoh going home with the most coveted distinguished alumni award for his contribution to society by promoting ethical and professional values.

Mourinho Approves Omeruo’s Chelsea Signing

 

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has moved closer to joining Chelsea following a seal of approval by returning boss Jose Mourinho. Reports say the defender is now 95% certain of finally joining Chelsea in the coming season as Mourinho wants to work with Kenneth after watching him at the recent Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.

Omeruo’s inclusion in the Super Eagles final squad for this month’s FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil has enhanced his chances of joining the London club.
The young Eagles defender, who has represented Nigeria at U17 and U20 levels, played a total of 26 matches and scored two goals in his time at Ado Den Haag.

Swedish Princess Madeleine weds New York banker

Culled from Yahoo News

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish Princess Madeleine fell in love in the Big Apple. Now she has said "yes" to New York banker Christopher O'Neill in a lavish and emotional wedding ceremony in Stockholm. Madeleine, 30, was wearing a stunning silk organza dress with a lace top and four-meter (13-foot) trail, designed by Valentino Garavani, when she tied the knot with British-American O'Neill on Saturday. Around 470 European royals, top New York socialites and celebrities were in attendance.

The 38-year-old O'Neill fought back tears as the princess walked down the aisle with her father, King Carl XVI Gustaf, to a traditional Swedish wedding march performed by a children's choir. The bride and groom were visibly moved as the ceremony proceeded with hymns in both Swedish and English, and performances by Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson and Broadway's "Phantom of the Opera" star Peter Joback.

Mandela Is Back In Hospital With Lung Infection, Condition is “Serious This Time” Says Govt

 

Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s medical condition was “serious this time”, a government spokesman told local television on Saturday. The 94-year-old anti-apartheid hero and the country’s first black president was taken to hospital early on Saturday for a recurring lung infection.
“The situation is serious this time but doctors have assured us he is comfortable,” presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj told television station eNCA.