Read Full 54th Independence Speech By President Jonathan

Wednesday 1st October, 2014

Fellow Nigerians:

1. Today marks the 54th anniversary of our country’s independence as a sovereign nation. This is also the tenth month of our journey into a new century, having marked the centenary of our nation in January this year. 2. The first one hundred years were marked by triumphs and tribulations, benefits and burdens, opportunities and challenges. We made some far reaching advances in building a strong, united and prosperous nation. We also overcame the forces of disunity that culminated in a debilitating civil war. We have also renewed our faith in one another, and in our country. We have proven that we are truly a resilient nation.Continue...

See Liberian Who Exports Ebola Disease To US



The identity of the man diagnosed with the first case of Ebola virus disease in America on Tuesday September 30th has been revealed. He is 42 year old Eric Duncan, pictured above. According to reports, this was Eric's first trip to the US and he went there to visit some family members. He is believed to have contracted the deadly virus from an infected pregnant woman in Liberia.

I saw the Synagogue Tragedy Coming – TB Joshua



The founder of the Synagogue Church of all Nations, Prophet Temitope Joshua, has claimed that he saw a vision of the incident that killed at least 115 persons in the church guesthouse. The victims, mainly South Africans, died when a six-storey guesthouse belonging to the church caved in on September 12.

Former NAN Director General, Oluremi Oyo Dies At 62

The Family of the Former Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria and First Woman to occupy the president spokes person, Mrs Oluremi Oyo, is died at the age of sixty two.

Igbo Women Drum Support For President Jonathan 2015 Election

Anambra state Coordinator of Njiko-Umunwanyi Igbo (Igbo Women Assembly) , Mrs Ngozi Okafor  08034106658 second left flanked left by the Treasurer, Mrs Ngozi Anichukwu 08068282244, the Financial Secretary, Mrs Juliana Okafor 07036279332 followed by the Nnewi North coordinator , Mrs Uche Okoye and extreme the state Secretary Mrs Ijeoma Ekenyelu 07032377265  in a pose after the prayer session.

Ini Edo Denies Infideity Allegation By Hubby



Contrary to the reports that went  viral which claims that Ini Edo’s husband divorced her over marital infidelity, the Actress says the divorce revolves around irreconcilable differences.
Speaking out her mind via her twitter handle some minutes ago, she said “I asked for a divorce from my ex-husband because of lots of irreconcilable differences. I never cheated on my husband. There is a conscious and malicious attempt at tarnishing my image. This whole saga is familiar, let’s not forget the past. Thanks and God bless.”Continue...

VIDEO: Boko Haram Sect Leader Shakau, Appears From Hiden Place, Debunks Nigerian Army Death Claims

The earlier reportage had it that the Boko Haram Leader released a new video which the military debunked saying he was dead, This clip below shows that the  leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau (or his clone), who is said to have been killed by Nigerian (or Cameroonian) troops last month is alive. Watch the video below after this cut…

Stop denying your wife, Adokiye tells Kcee

Seductively beautiful singer, Adokiye Kyrian who has just released the video of her single ‘Back Up’ never steered too far away from the news not because she loves reading about herself in the papers but because she is very opinionated and could not turn her back on things she considers disgusting to her person and principles as a person.
The 23-year old singer has said she is not happy with the way the ‘Limpopo’ crooner, Kcee has been making a mess of his wife in the pages of newspapers and on social media. “

Davido, Wizkid take rivalry to Headies

Davido and Wizkid have been going at each other for months now over the social media. Now it seems the duo have a real change to slug it out physically and musically as they have both been nominated for the Artiste of the Year prize at this year’s Headies award holding this October.In the nominees list made available on Tuesday, Davido tops the list of nominees for the coveted Artiste of the Year prize followed by Wizkid. Others in the category are Kcee, Tiwa Savage, Olamide, Phyno and Flavour.Davido and WizkidFor the Song of the Year, Davido also top the list with his Aye. Others include Pull Over by Kcee, Double Wahala by Oritsefemi, Surulere by Dr. Sid, Dorobucci by

Omotola Speaks On Her National Award And Nigeria 54th Independence

Nollywood diva, Omotola Jolade Ekeinde, one of the Nigerians honoured by President Goodluck Jonathan at the 2013/2014 National Honours Award, has hailed the as she celebrates 54 years  of independence.  Read her thought below:
OmosexyAwardsHappy #54th #Independence #Nigeria.
Many of you by now must have heard about my National award.

Pastor Oritsejafor Finally Speak on Alleged $9.3m arms deal

 President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor yesterday ‎broke his silence on the controversy surrounding the confiscated $9.3 million by South Africa, involving his private jet, saying he had no hand in the alleged money laundering deal.Oritsejafor, who spoke during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of CAN at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, regretted that there had been attempts in the media to link him with the incident by mischievous elements, adding that he had kept quiet all the while because he needed to explain his position to the church, which was his primary constituency.

See Pastor Oyedepo's Children Running Their Father's Empire

In 1982, Pastor David Oyedepo married his wife, Florence Abiola Akano. They have four children together (David Jr, Isaac, Love and Joyce). Born into the beautiful family of the Oyedepos from Omu Aran in Ilorin, Kwara State, the 4 children of Bishop David Oyedepo have made ( and are still making) their parents proud in all ramifications, see more photos after the break...

After Jonathan Is Ndi-Igbo's Turn----Ohaneze

                 
Apex Igbo organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo yesterday vowed that the South East would produce the next leader of the country after President Gooodluck Jonathan’s second term.Ohanaeze’s position came just as governors of the South-East geo-political zone and other prominent sons and daughters of Igbo land both in government and private business shunned the Igbo Day 2014 celebration in Awka, Anambra State.President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Gary Enwo-Igariwey, who made the pronouncement at the Igbo Day 2014 celebration held at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, said an Igbo succeeding Jonathan was the only way to ensure equity and justice in the country.

Open Letter To Governor Willie Obiano

 By Ohagi Elochukwu Primus
Yes I know, Today 1st Octorber is the 54th anniversary of our independence. And the celebration is also on going in Anambra State. Yes I know! But the question one may ask is, are we in Anambra celebrating this anniversary happily? Your answer is as good as mind.

Peter Okoye Of P Square Injured While Dancing

The music duo, P-square who is currently out of the country for their album promotion, and their performance  last night turned sore, when Peter fell of the stage while performing. There are lots of  challenges that come with trying to please your fans when performing on a stage and that is if your clothes get torn or you miss your lines. But this is not the case for Peter Okoye of  P-square. Continue...

Peter Okoye Of P Square Injured While Dancing

The music duo, P-square who is currently out of the country for their album promotion, and their performance  last night turned sore, when Peter fell of the stage while performing. There are lots of  challenges that come with trying to please your fans when performing on a stage and that is if your clothes get torn or you miss your lines. But this is not the case for Peter Okoye of  P-square. Continue...

Obasanjo returns to school at 77, eyes PhD in Christian Theology

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo will today formally enrol as a graduate student at the headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria in Lagos. He is returning to the classroom for a higher degree in Christian Theology. Having obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in 2009, the Owu-born high chief will now be working towards a doctorate degree, beginning first with a Masters degree. Obasanjo told news site, Premium Times that he was going back to school because it was

2015: Politics Is All About Agreeing To Disagree – APGA Chairman, Mike Kwento

Recently, the Anambra State Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance {APGA},Chief Mike Kwento, spoke with our correspondent ,ABUCHI IFESINACHI,AWKA , at Otuocha during a political rally on some contemporary issues affecting the party.
ExcerptsAs the party is preparing for next year’s general elections, what are you doing to reconcile aggrieved members of the party?

54th Independence Anniversary: Obiano Grants Amnesty to 25 Prisoners



Princess Chinwe Nwaebili, Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Dr. Nkem Okeke, Deputy Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State and his wife, Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano during the activities marking the 54th Independence Anniversary in Awka…Wednesday

By Abuchi Onwumelu

As part of the celebration of the country’s 54th Independence Anniversary, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has granted amnesty to a total of 25 prisoners in the state.
The governor who stated this yesterday at Dr. Alex Ekwueme square, Awka, during the ceremony to mark the independence celebration said he took the action after consulting the state Chief Judge, Justice Peter Umeadi saying that those granted amnesty were from the various prisons in the state.

Nigerian Army Arrests Boko Haram ICT' Expert

It was revealed that Boko Haram launched another attack on Konduga in a bid to reclaim the dead body of the impostor of Abubakar Shekau, (Mohammed Bashir), the military has arrested a foreign computer expert who is said to be behind the several video shots sent to online media organization and foreign media houses.

Photos: Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria 2014 queen releases hot new pics

The 2014 Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria queen, Rita Ijeoma Onyemaechi released new hot photos in celebration of Nigeria's Independence. See more photos below...

Three Boko Haram members jailed 25 years each for terrorism





A Federal High Court in Lagos, yesterday, sentenced three alleged Boko Haram members, to 25 years imprisonment each, for acts of terrorism.
 The convicts were among 17 accused, who were earlier charged before the court on November 27, 2013.
The 17 accused were: Ali Mohammed, Adamu Karumi, Ibrahim Usman, Bala Haruna, Idris Ali, Mohammed Murtala, Kadiri Mohammed, Mustapha Daura, Abba Duguri, Sanni Adamu, Danjuma Yahaya, Musa Audu, Mati Daura, Farouk Haruna, Abdullahi Azeez, Ibrahim Bukar and Zula Diani.
The Lagos State Government had arraigned the accused on an eight-count charge of acts of terrorism and possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition.

Meet Successful Nigerians Who Never Aquire Universoty Degree

Education is considered by many Nigerians to be the gateway to success and the passport to a better life. Debunking this myth that one cannot be successful without a formal education are these successful Nigerians who have been able to survive life’s challenges and cross the hurdle of a formal education to become who they are today. Take a look at some of Nigeria’s mist successful individuals who didn’t have formal education or complete schooling experiences.

PDP Alleges APC Ploy to stop Fayose’s inauguration

Fayemi and Fayose


The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has vowed to see to the inauguration of Chief Ayo Fayose as the next governor of Ekiti State later this month, saying the party would not be deterred by what it described as the antics of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Why Imo Govt Wants To shut Some Hotels Down

Following the number of wholesome hotels in Imo State, the state government has announced plans to shut down hotels established without official approval and operating below standards without relevant security devices and medical aids. The state commissioner for Transport and Tourism, Chief Ken Anaeme disclosed this while briefing newsmen on programmes slated for the “2014 World Tourism Day” celebration in the state with the theme: “Tourism and Community Development”. He said that the measure is part of government’s efforts to sanitize, strengthen and boost tourism in the state.

UNBELIEVABLE: Son Impregnates Mother In Delta

A 19-year-old Abel (surname withheld) recently promoted to SS 3 in one of the secondary schools in Asaba, Delta State has allegedly put his mother in the family way after he had a carnal knowledge with her few months ago.