Family Members & Igbo Leaders Distance Selves From Sept. 12th Azikiwe Jr Burial Date Fix By Governor Obiano & Obi of Onitsha

Effort by President Muhammadu Buhari to give Owelle Chukwuma Azikiwe, first son of Nigeria’s first President, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe a befitting burial had run into stormy waters as the trio of Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, HRH Alfred Achebe, Obi of Onitsha and Ambassador Emeka Azikiwe (Owelle’s sibling) had fixed an impromptu burial, apparently aimed at ensuring that Buhari’s presence is frustrated.

The stance of the trio had caused great tension within the Azikiwe family and Onitsha leaders that some groups had vowed to boycott the burial slated for Saturday, 12th of September, 2015, if efforts to get Buhari in physical attendance is deliberately frustrated.

What I Benefited From Jonathan – Pastor Bakare

 Nigerian Pastor, Tunde Bakare, has disclosed details of his meetings with former President Goodluck Jonathan, and what he benefitted from the former leader while he was in office.

Mr. Bakare, a former running-mate of President Muhammadu Buhari on the platform of defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) in 2011, said he wrote four -point letter to Mr. Jonathan, calling his attention to the level of impunity in his administration.

Dami Duro” Crooner a.k.a Davido Set To join November batch of NYSC

The Chief Executive of HKN and “dami duro” crooner Adeleke David popularly known as Davido set to join his colleagues for the compulsory National Youths Service  Corps 2015 Batch C set.

Most of his fans had commented on the social media that he might opt out from the national youth service scheme, being a busy person loaded with turns of shows within and around the globe.

Why Would Professor Wole Soyinka Transfer Feud Between Him And Obasanjo To Me – Oyinlola

  The Immediate past Governor of Osun state Colonel Olagunsoye Oyinlola of  has described the recent attack on him by the Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, over the chairmanship of the Board of Trustees of the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding, Osogbo, was borne out of an alleged friction between him ( Soyinka) and former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

World Stood Still To Commemorate September 11 Twin Towers Bombing In New York City

Its been 14-year when the unfortunate September 11 Twin Towers In New York City Was bombed by suspected terrorists, which many say it could be recalled as the genesis of terrorism in the global sphere.

14-year gone and many Americans and the world at large are still counting their loses to insurgency actitivies which has sacked many people from their homes in Syria, Irag, Lebanon and many Africa and Middle East countries of the world.

One wounders what could have resulted into these senseless killing while other attributed it to the act  of who get dminace in the internation arena that now used religion and the medium  of gaining international regonizion and discipleship to their leaders advantage.

20 Questions in 10 minutes as 200 students of Unizik slumped during post UTME

It was true prospective students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra state wrote their post UTME aptitude tests in a hurry as they had 20 questions to provide answers in 10 minutes.
That was strange as complaints have trailed the exams but the management has dismissed the allegation that over 200 students of the University (UNIZIK) slumped while writing the post-UTME examination on Monday.
UNIZIK management also said nobody died but admitted they bite more than they could chew.
According to the Director of Information and Public Relations, Emmanuel Ojukwu who debunked the allegations, only three students slumped and they were resuscitated at the school’s clinic.

Breaking News Obiano Wants to Kill Me, Emeakayi Cries Out

The Anambra State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ken Emeakayi, has raised the alarm over threat to his life.

He alleged that the threat to his life was as a result of his opposition to the All Progressive Grand Alliance in Anambra State.

Anambra State NLC Joins Counterparts Nationwide on Anti-corruption Rally

By Abuchi Onwumelu, Awka

Nigeria Labour Council, (NLC) Anambra State Council, and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria have joined their counterparts nationwide to stage a peaceful rally to draw attention of political authorities to the state of the country and damages corruption has caused its development in totality.

Delivering the address signed by the National Presidents of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and TUC, Comrades Ayuba Wabba, mni and Bobboi Kaigama, the Anambra State Chairman of NLC, Comrade Jerry Nnubia said the rally was a national discourse to drastically reduce the cost of governance at all level against the background of the fall in the price of crude oil and foreign revenue.

They called on Governor Willie Obiano to fashion out modalities that would help his government to reduce the cost of governance from the state to local government area level as President Muhammadu Buhari, who upon assumption of office mandated Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), to do a comprehensive downward review of salaries and allowances of elected and appointed public officers.

PHOTO: Playboy Slaps MediaTakeOut With Lawsuit Over Azealia Banks Nude

MediaTakeOut has just learned the naked truth about the lengths Playboy will go to protect its photos.

The popular urban news website has been slapped with a lawsuit by Playboy Enterprises for allegedly publishing Playboy's nude photos of controversial rapper Azealia Banks.

REVEALED: Discovered Bones In South African Cave Reveal New Human Relative

 Scientists say they've discovered a new member of the human family tree, revealed by a huge trove of bones in a barely accessible, pitch-dark chamber of a cave in South Africa.

The creature shows a surprising mix of human-like and more primitive characteristics — some experts called it "bizarre" and "weird."

And the discovery presents some key mysteries: How old are the bones? And how did they get into that chamber, reachable only by a complicated pathway that includes squeezing through passages as narrow as about 7½ inches (17.8 centimeters).

BAYELSA ELECTION UPDATE: APC Can Never Rule Bayelsa State-----Asari Dokubo

Social activist and  acclaimed Leader of Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, Alhaji Mujahideen Dokubo-Asari, has vowed that the Ijaw nation will not allow Governor Henry Seriake Dickson and former President Goodluck Jonathan to be disgraced by losing the December 5 gubernatorial election to the main opposition party in the state, All Progressives Congress, APC.

Dokubo spoke on Tuesday when Governor Dickson formally declared his intention to seek re-election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

My Wife And Ijaw Community Will Blame Me If Dickson Loses This Election ---Jonathan

 Former Nigerian president,  Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has throne his weight behind the candidature of the Governor of Bayela State, Mr. Seriiki Dicson reelection bid for December governorship poll. 

 Jonathan begged his people to vote the governorship candidate of the party, Seriaki Dickson to save his name and that of his wife from being mocked by the opposition party.

 He urged the electorates in his home state, Bayelsa to save his reputation from being ridiculed in the forthcoming guber election in the state.

President Buhari in Close Door Meeting With Tinubu And Akande To Perfect Ministeial Appoinmentn

Efforts to perfect the ministerial list was finally sealed Wednesday when President Muhammadu Buahri had a three hour closed door meeting with the APC National leader, Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former APC Acting Naional Chairman, Chief Bisis Akande.

Tinubu and Akande arrived the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja at about 3.15pm.
The meeting is taking place inside the president's office.
President Buhari is expected to name his ministers any time this month.

Former President Obasanjo Holds Another Secret Meeting With President Buhari

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday held another secret meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Such meeting was first held at official residence of the president earlier last month.

The meeting which lasted for over an hour was also held behind closed doors in the President’s office for over an hour.

Obasanjo who wore a flowing white gown ( Agbada ) refused to speak with State House Correspondents on his mission to the presidential villa despite all entreaties.

Donu Will Soon Regains Her Freedom – Rivers CP

Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mr Musa Kimo, yesterday, said that he was anxious to see the release of kidnapped Vanguard columnist, Donu Kogbara.
Speaking at the state Police headquarters, he said that he did not want to disclose details of efforts so far made by his command on the issue, expressing strong hope that she would soon regain her freedom.

THE ENTREPRENEURS' CLUB EMPOWERS 200 SMES TO ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY

Online shopping community Kaymu.com.ng has identified the need for the development of the SME sector in Nigeria. This was disclosed at the Entrepreneurs’ Club, a quarterly  seminar for entrepreneurs organised by the company in partnership with the Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Friday September 4th 2015.

JONATHAN ENDORSES DICKSON FOR SECOND TERM

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has endorsed the Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson for a second term citing his excellent track record of regular payment of workers salaries, reduction of the state’s huge debt profile and infrastructural development.

The former President who spoke while receiving Governor Dickson at his country home, Otuoke in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state, said his decision was based on the developmental strides of the governor in the last three and half years in the state.

He said: “iIf Bayelsa is compared to other states in the country in terms of the level of physical infrastructure coupled with the degree of indebtedness in terms of bank loans and capital market, Dickson deserved to be praised.”

Anambra Judiciary Again Embark On Indefinite Strike

The Anambra State Judiciary Staff Union (JUSUN) has embarked on indefinite strike owing to the negligence of the state government to implement the consolidate judicial workers salary structure .

This was disclosed in an interview with the state chairman Mr.Mark Ifezue, who expressed disappointment on the part of the state governor not to have fully complied with the national judicial salary structure demand.

Read What Rev. Jesse Jackson's Mother, Helen Burns Jackson, Said Before She Died

American Leading Civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson's mother, Helen Burns Jackson, died in a Greenville, South Carolina, hospital on Monday, according to Jackson and a family friend. She was 91.
"My loving mother ... has made her transition to be with God," Jackson wrote on Twitter along with a picture of the two of them in their Sunday best.

NDIGBO HAVE GOTTEN BEST APPOINTMENT YOU CAN THINK OF UNDER PRESIDENT BUHARI – KEYAMO

In this interview with Newsmen, human rights lawyer, Mr. Festus Keyamo, speaks about President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointments

You are from the South-South. Why have you come out to defend President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointments which are largely in favour of the North?

I am not a tribalist. If I was, I wouldn’t have campaigned for Buhari. I just wanted the best for Nigeria. I agree that some of the best brains are from the South while some of the best are from the North. We have brains everywhere. However, why people are clamouring for these positions that have just been filled is that people see them as juicy positions and this is my problem. About 95 per cent of the positions are yet to be filled. Buhari has filled just about five per cent of positions. For me, no government position is different from the other and that is the ideal

Anambra State Government Immortalised NAFDAC Former D.G, Prof. Dora Akunyili

As part of the resolution passed by the Anambra State house of Assembly to Immortalise the former Minister of Information and National Orientation. Professor Dora Nkem Akunyili, the Governor  of the State has named the Women's Development Centre Awka facility after  the late Icon.

Addressing the mammoth crowd that came to grace the unveiling of the edifice, Governor Willie Obiano said it would be a symbol to immortalising her in recognition of her outstanding historic services to the nation.