Tonto Dikeh: 'Growing up wasn't easy for me,' controversial actress opens up

Taking to her Instagram account recently, the singer cum actress reeled out her grass to grace story while thanking her stepmother and her doggedness as well as God for her success in life.

Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has revealed how she had to struggle as an independent lady to get through life.
Taking to her Instagram account recently, the singer cum actress reeled out her grass to grace story while thanking her stepmother and her doggedness as well as God for her success in life.
“Growing up life was not easy, not after I lost my mom at the age of three. Though I thank my step mom for keeping up with my rudeness and stubbornness. Sometimes, I felt like killing myself but God saw me through that stage in my life and sometimes I sit and ask God why me?" she began.
Writing further, 'At the age of twenty, I said to myself `I wouldn’t ask my dad for money- I wanted to be independent. I tried traveling to UK but I got refused at Nigerian Embassy, not because my documents were not complete but because I didn’t have the connection to pass through.
'University life was so hard for me, handouts I could not afford, I begged from hand to mouth just to eat! Sometimes, I considered going back to my dad but ego and pride wouldn’t let me. Then, all my jeans were Alaba bend-down-select. If the jeans was longer than me I would cut it to my size to make it look rugged! If I asked friends for a favour, before they helped they would ask me to do something for them in return, like cleaning their rooms, or helping  with course work,' she concluded

Muhammadu Buhari: 'Immunity or not, you'll face the law' - President speaks on corrupt leaders

Buhari acknowledged that the ‘change’ Nigerians yearning for will happen, but will be gradual given the level of damage in the past 16 years.

President Muhammadu Buhari has reinforced his government’s commitment to fight corruption and to ensure offenders face the full wrath of the law.

In a Vanguard compilation of comments and thoughts of Buhari, 48 hours before his inauguration as the new Nigeria leader, he reiterated the top issues his administration will tackle after assuming office – security, unemployment, fighting corruption, infrastructure amongst others.

He said the Goodluck Jonathan administration has grounded the Nigerian system, as he acknowledged the challenges he must face to bring about the ‘change’ Nigerians are yearning for.

He said, “the biggest message is to try and persuade the people that it is not possible to change the state of affairs now. It took 16 years to get to that state of affairs. Nigeria earned more revenue during that period than what it earned from 1914 to 1999.

“We used to have Nigeria Airways, Nigerian National Shipping Line, Nigeria Railway. Where are they now? Where is the infrastructure that is commensurate with what we earned in-between, what is on ground? That is how efficiently the PDP managed Nigeria in the last 16 years."

Buhari assured that no stone will be left unturned in the fight against corruption, noting that not even immunity clause will aid the escape of anyone who is fingered and found guilty by the law.

He stated, “we will make sure that we get cooperation from the judiciary so that people who worked against the law are prosecuted, especially those who have lost their immunity, even those who think they have immunity because this is the best way to stabilize the system.

“People must not benefit from being lawless. You can’t be in a position by virtue of the Constitution, subvert the Constitution and continue to enjoy the privileges offered by the Constitution. I don’t think that will be acceptable by the APC.

“So, whether you are in the opposition or the government, you have to behave. I think that is the way we can make progress.”

D'Prince, Timaya, Sean Tizzle: Artistes, 3 others cut from MTN endorsement deal

According to some reports Difference Entertainment act Sean Tizzle was never truly signed as an ambassador of MTN. 

Nigerian artistes D'Prince, Timaya and Sean Tizzle have not had their MTN endorsement deals extended.

On Wednesday, May 27, 2015, MTN unveiled its latest set of ambassadors which featured majority of the celebs who signed endorsement deals with the telecommunication company in 2014.

Conspicuously missing were D'Prince of The Mavin Crew, Timaya and Headies Next Rated act of 2013 Sean Tizzle.

Others who didn't have their deals renewed were iMike (the second winner of MTN Project Fame), Afrojuju legend Sir Shina Peters, and on-air-personality Yaw.

No reasons were given by MTN for these celebrities being dropped.

According to some reports Difference Entertainment act Sean Tizzle was never truly signed as an ambassador of MTN.

The new ambassadors are Iyanya, Praiz, Chidinma; The Mavin Crew –  Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid and Don Jazzy, Banky W, Comedian Hafiz Oyetoro (Saka) as well as OAP/Comedian Nedu of Waziobia FM Lagos, KCee, Harrysong, Sound Sultan and KCee.

Pop giants Wizkid and Davido are yet to renew their deals. There are no indications that MTN will not renew the pop rivals' deals

Muhammadu Buhari: 10 important things Nigeria’s new President said in his inaugural speech

Buhari in his inaugural speech, given at the Eagle Square in Abuja, stated that he belonged to everybody and to nobody.

 Mohammadu Buhari was today, May 29, 2015, sworn in as Nigeria’s new President.

Buhari in his inaugural speech, given at the Eagle Square in Abuja, stated that he belonged to everybody and to nobody.

Here are 10 important things he said in the speech:

1. I would like to thank President Goodluck Jonathan for his display of statesmanship in setting a precedent for us that has now made our people proud to be Nigerians wherever they are.
2. I would like to thank the millions of our supporters who believed in us even when the cause seemed hopeless.
3. I salute their resolve in waiting long hours in rain and hot sunshine to register and cast their votes and stay all night if necessary to protect and ensure their votes count and were counted. I thank those who tirelessly carried the campaign on the social media.
4. Having just a few minutes ago sworn on the Holy Book, I intend :to keep my oath and serve as President to all Nigerians.
5. I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody.
6. A few people have privately voiced fears that on coming back to office I shall go after them. These fears are groundless. There will be no paying off old scores. The past is prologue.
7. Nigerians will not regret that they have entrusted national responsibility to us. We must not succumb to hopelessness and defeatism. We can fix our problems.
8. We cannot claim to have defeated Boko Haram without rescuing the Chibok girls and all other innocent persons held hostage by insurgents.
9. Boko Haram is a typical example of small fires causing large fires. Boko Haram is a mindless, godless group who are as far away from Islam as one can think of.
10. My fellow Nigerians I cannot recall when Nigeria enjoyed so much goodwill abroad as now. Nigeria therefore has a window of opportunity to fulfill our long – standing potential of pulling ourselves together and realizing our mission as a great nation

BE WARNED!! DON'T FALL A VICTIM!!!

She died on Monday. Apparently, her light was out so she was using the power bank to charge her phone when she fell asleep. The power bank got too heated, got stuck to her body and electrocuted her. Her parents found her in the morning like this. if you have some one that has a power bank please let the person know about this. Always try to avoid placing Laptop,Phones,etc on your body. It's very Dangerous. Save a Soul today.

Breaking News: Muhammadu Buhari sworn in as Nigeria's President!

President Buhari was sworn in at exactly 10.51am (Nigerian local time) after taking the oath of office.

Muhammadu Buhari has been sworn in as the 15th president of Nigeria.

President Buhari was sworn in at exactly 10.51am (Nigerian local time) after taking the oath of office with his wife by his side.

Moments before, Yemi Osinbajo was also sworn in with his wife by his side.

Administering the oath of office for both men was the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmoud Mohammed.

President Buhari, who had previously ruled the country in a military regime from 1983 - 1985 takes over the mantle of power from now former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Meanwhile, a 21-gun salute has been performed in honour of the swearing in and President Buhari has performed his first role as president, by inspecting the parade.

This is in the history of Nigeria, its first democratic transfer of power from one political party to another

Inauguration Day: Nigerians jubilate as new Nigerian President is sworn in

Shouts of “Sai Baba, Sai Buhari” rent the air as Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmoud Mohammed administered the oath and declared the 72-year-old as Nigeria’s new leader.

Muhammadu Buhari has been sworn in as Nigeria’s fourth democratically elected President.

Today, May 29, 2015, at the Eagle Square in Abuja, Buhari promised to uphold Nigeria’s constitution without fear or favour; and Nigerians believed him.

Shouts of “Sai Baba, Sai Buhari” rent the air as Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmoud Mohammed administered the oath and declared the 72-year-old as Nigeria’s new leader.

With the whole world watching, Buhari gave a warm hug to his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan who will be heading to his hometown of Otuoke in Bayelsa state.

The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army subsequently fired a 21 gun salute in honour of Nigeria’s President.

The atmosphere at the Eagle Square is one of hope, excitement and anticipation as Nigerians expect the change that Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have promised would come.

Inauguration Day: 3 historic facts about Buhari’s entry into Presidential office

Buhari will be sworn in at the Eagle Square today, May 29, 2015, after succeeding in his fourth attempt to become Nigeria’s leader.

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari is set to take the oath of office to become Nigeria’s new President.

Buhari will be sworn in at the Eagle Square today, May 29, 2015, after succeeding in his fourth attempt to become Nigeria’s leader.

Here are 3 historic facts about Buhari’s entry into the Presidency:

1. At 72-years-old, he’s Nigeria’s oldest President in history.
2. It is the first time in Nigeria’s history that a sitting president would hand over to an opponent.
3. He is the second indigene of Katsina State to be elected as Nigeria’s President. The first was the late Umaru Yar’Adua. No other state has ever achieved this feat.

Inauguration Day Expectations rise as Buhari is sworn in today

Buhari will be taking over from outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan who will be vacating the office after five years.

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari will be sworn in today, May 29, 2015 in Abuja.

Buhari will be taking over from outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan who will be vacating the office after five years.

Inauguration Day: Muhammadu Buhari & Children arrive Abuja for swearing-in ceremony

The President-elect Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd.) arrived the country from London for the ceremony with two of his children, Zahra and Yusuf Buhari.

One of the most anticipated events in Nigeria for the past month has been the inauguration of the new president, taking place tomorrow May 29.

The President-elect Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd.) arrived the country from London, where he met with British Prime Minister David Cameron, for the ceremony in the company of two of his children, Zahra and Yusuf Buhari.

The President-elect's flight landed at the Abuja International Airport this morning and he is captured here with his children as they made their way through the airport amidst security and aides.

Inauguration Day: Kerry-led US delegation to arrive in Nigeria Friday, May 29

The delegation, to be led by Secretary of State, John Kerry will attend the event in Abuja as representatives of President Barack Obama who will be absent.

The US delegation to the inauguration of President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari is set to arrive Nigeria on Friday, May 29, 2015.

The delegation, to be led by Secretary of State, John Kerry will attend the event in Abuja as representatives of President Barack Obama who will be absent.

This was disclosed via a statement released on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, by the US Department of State.

Other members of the delegation include US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, basketballer, Hakeem Olajuwon, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield and General David M. Rodriguez, Commander, US Africa Command (USAFRICOM) among others.

COOU, Pol Sci. Student, Chukwudi Anyadiegwu finally laid to rest

Chukwudi Anyadiegwu{a.k.a General}, a final year student of Political Science department in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, who died of Bike accident on 14th of May, was finally laid to rest today 27th May.

That wonderful gratitude on Anyadiegwu`s family face was courtesy of  Dean of Student affairs Dr Mrs N. S. Agubata, who represented the school management,  Mr Agary Nwokoye{Lecturer], and Maazi C. C Mba{Supervisor to Chukwudi}, who represented the department, Comrade Nze Sam, who represented the Student Union Government, Comrade Ifeanyichukwu Nwokedi{Dept. President}, Oyeh Johnkinsley {NAPPS Speaker, entire Political Science students and friends. 

Check out the pictures of the event

           BELOVED MAY YOUR  SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE!

Morning inspiration: 5 ways to appreciate your love life (and stop complaining)

Changing the way you see your love life, shifting away from the bad things and knowing that life isn't perfect could help you be the best person you can be and make your relationship the best you ever had

Doesn't matter whether you're single, dating, married or divorced , your happiness totally depends on you.

Learning to appreciate your life and the people that make it beautiful would make you  a whole lot happier than you are.

Changing the way you see your love life, shifting away from the bad things and knowing that life isn't perfect could help you be the best person you can be and make your relationship the best you ever had.

Amy Spencer of YourTango lists 5 ways you can start appreciating what you have today

1. Let the lemons in love help you appreciate the sweet stuff: If you've never had a date go wrong, you wouldn't get as many fireworks in your belly when you kiss someone who's right. And sometimes it takes a bad relationship to open your eyes to see why you really deserve a good one. In other words, thank the lemons. Because as sour as they are in the moment, they're helping you appreciate the sweet stuff.
2. We all have a sweet spot. Find yours: Tennis players know the sweet spot on their racquet and aim for it every time. Well, we can aim for those same "sweet spots" in love, too. When are you most affectionate? That's your sweet spot for date night. When are you most patient and positive? That's your sweet spot for making plans for the future. What time of day or day of the week do you feel the most excited and hopeful? That's your sweet spot for first dates, when you're most open to having fun whatever happens. Harness the power of your sweet spot and you'll start hitting your whole love life out of the park.
3. Ask "What can I bring to the table?": The condiments you pack in a picnic basket give you plenty of options to alter the taste of a meal, and that's how your love life is, too. If you're aggravated with your date or partner, ask yourself this: "What can I bring to the table that might change our connection?" Maybe you could be affectionate first, ask questions, or be a generous and understanding listener. Sometimes a little hot sauce can be just the thing to change the whole night.
4. Be grateful for your differences: We groan about the differences or flaws in our partners, but thank goodness! You don't really want someone who likes the exact same food, music, books, and movies, and uses the same perfect towel-folding technique you do. The differences are what keep us learning, and the little flaws in one another are the unique parts worth loving. You know what winning in love is? Finding happiness in the floor models of love: as is. So sit back and enjoy your date or partner for who they are, full of little imperfections and big differences. Whether you're with them for two hours or twenty years, the differences in love are what make life most interesting.
5. Hey, you learn something new in love every day: If you had a bad date or a bad fight today, at least you'll know how to do things differently tomorrow. No rough moment in relationships is for naught if you gain wisdom and insight from the experience.

Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2015; Yemi Alade, Kunbi Oyelese, Antonia Soares, MsModish, others win big at the event

Yemi Alade, Kunbi Oyelese of April by Kunbi, Msmodish and more carted home awards at the Africa Fashion Week 2015 gala...

The 2015 Africa Fashion Week came to a grand close on 24th May 2015 with a gala hosted by Mercy Ajisafe and Emmanuel Ikubese where selected people from various fields of life were given awards for being outstanding.

Singer Yemi Alade won the 'Most Stylish Female Celebrity' award, Kunbi Oyelese of April by Kunbi went home with 'Fashion entrepreneur of the year'.

Antonia Soares of Complete Fashion won 'Emerging Fashion Journalist of the year', Master won 'Male Designer of the year', Damilola Oke (Msmodish) won 'Stylist of the year'.

Murder In Niger:Teenage thugs rob 21-yr-old student, stab him to death for asking for sim cards

A 21-year-old student has been stabbed to death by unidentified teenage thugs in Sango area of Minna after he begged them to give him the sim cards in the phone they seized from him.

Unidentified teenage thugs have stabbed a 21-year-old student to death in Sango area of Minna, Niger State.

Mohammed Abubakar Nagenu was attacked by knife-wielding thugs around 6pm on Friday.

After handing over his phone, Nagenu begged for his sim cards, drawing his assailants’ ire.

The thugs then stabbed him multiple times until he died.

An uncle to the deceased, Mallam Mohammed Ndagi, Nagenu had only recently arrived Minna to process his admission into one of the tertiary institutions.

He said the thugs have been terrorizing the area.

“They have been terrorizing people," he said.

"They take advantage of the students of the State College of Education, Minna."

He believes his nephew was targeted because they knew he was a stranger in the community.

"They will not do it to the people they know.

"My nephew just came from the village recently they did not know him; that is why they decided to attack him."

He said the case has been reported at Chanchaga police division and three of the suspected murderers have been taken into custody.

REVEALED: The real reason behind fuel scarcity in Nigeria

Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Sunny Nkpe disclosed this on Monday, May 25, 2015, during a telephone interview with Evergist

According to the Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Sunny Nkpe, Nigeria is constantly plagued with fuel crises because it’s not using its refineries.

Nkpe disclosed this on Monday, May 25, 2015, during a telephone interview with Evergist.

The IPMAN Chairman stated further that Nigeria’s refineries can produce 50-60% of the fuel the country needs but they’ve been shut down for more than a year.

“We have refineries that can refine 450,000 barrels of crude oil per day, that’s millions of litres of refined product,” he said.

“Why are we not using the refineries? Let them use the refineries,” Nkpe said.

An industry insider, who chose to remain anonymous, told Evergist that the relevant government agencies refuse to use the local refineries to produce the country’s needs because there’s much more money to be fraudulently gotten from importing the product.

“They are knowingly boycotting the refineries,” she said. “They make more money with importation due to corruption and fraud,” she added.

The fuel subsidy regime in Nigeria has come to be viewed as a huge scam, a notion buttressed by the 2014 arrest of 121 suspects, who were believed to have benefited from it, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The current scarcity is said to be an artificial creation of the marketers in attempts to force the government to pay the remaining subsidy debt it owes them before a new administration is inaugurated on May 29, 2015.

Meanwhile, the marketers have called of their strike and are expected to begin supplying product nationwide to end the scarcity.

However, until the real problems causing the scarcity are resolved, Nigerians are left asking how long it will be before the next crisis occurs

Sad Death: Woman bleeds to death after childbirth due to fuel scarcity

The fuel scarcity being experienced in the country has claimed the life of a young woman who bled to death because the hospital could not go out to source for blood for her transfusion.

 

The lingering Fuel scarcity in the country is gradually turning into a disaster for some families who have had to contend with preventable loss of lives.

A twitter user, Tunde Aluko MFR, took to the social media to announce the demise of a young woman who bled to death during childbirth because the hospital where she put to bed said they did not have fuel in their generating sets and in their vehicles to run around and get blood that could be transfused into her.

See what he tweeted:

"A church member lost his wife early hrs of today after child birth, she bled to death, useless hospital said no FUEL to rush to get blood.

Young man, early 30's, 2 young children already plus a baby now, wife is dead because FUEL, who bleeds to death in 2015?"

Who is to blame for this sad loss of life?

Joey's Monday Musings: Help! Nigeria is shutting down

The country is shutting down, one business at a time, one institution at a time. Fuel scarcity is biting, and the effects form a deadly ripple of system failures, closures and dysfunction.

We have never been in this zone in over 2 decades. The country is shutting down, one business at a time, one institution at a time. Fuel scarcity is biting, and the effects form a deadly ripple of system failures, closures and dysfunction.

For a huge part of last week, several airline operators announced plans to significantly alter their normal flight schedules, blaming it on their inability to get aviation fuel for their aircrafts.

“Due to the current scarcity of Jet-A1 fuel being experienced in the country, we regret to inform you that all our flights will not operate regularly as scheduled,” one of Nigeria’s premier arlines, Aero Contractors, informed its customers on May 22. “We regret any inconveniences the changes will cause. All efforts are being made to ameliorate the situation and revert to our regular flight schedule.”

At the airports in Abuja and Lagos, thousands of travellers were stranded as most airlines cancelled their scheduled flights.

In a similar message on Sunday, the management of GTBank issued notice of early closure of its branches nationwide.

“The current shortage of petroleum products in the country has limited our ability to supply diesel to all our branches, in order to continue normal branch operations.

“Due to this, we unavoidably have to close our branches nationwide at 1 pm, from tomorrow Monday, 25th May 2015,” the bank said in the text message.

Both MTN and Airtel, two of Nigeria’s major telecommunications operators, have all made notices to their customers, informing them that their services might be disrupted till the fuel supply situation improves.

    The text message from Airtel management to its customers on Sunday read: “Dear Valued Customer, this is to inform you that due to nationwide fuel crisis our services may experience some strain. We are doing everything possible to manage the situation. Thank you for understanding.”

In its own notice to customers, MTN announced that the intractable fuel shortage might force it to shut down some of its base-stations that are powered by diesel-operated generators.

“The management of MTN states that the current diesel scarcity in most parts of the Nigeria is posing threat to quality of services and the ability to optimally operate the network,” the company said in a statement released on its Twitter handle.

“MTN’s available reserves of diesel are running low and the company must source for significant quantity of diesel in the very near future to prevent a shut down of services across Nigeria. If diesel supplies are not available within the next 24 hours the network will be seriously degraded and customers will feel the impact.”

       Car dealer, Cosharis Motors, has also warned buyers of its new BMW cars to desist from riding in them, until fuel is available, apparently in other to avoid using adulterated fuel purchased from the black market to run the vehicle that may cause serious mechanical damage in the cars. Experts say the new BMW cars have zero tolerance for adulterated fuel.

Throughout last week, as the fuel scarcity took its toll on businesses, parents experienced difficulties transporting their wards to school and back, as no filling station opened for business following the continued strike action of oil workers.

     How did we get here? How did we allow a country with the most thriving economy on the continent to grind to its knees. The answer is simple:

The oil marketers and the outgoing government continue to bicker in their unending blame game over unpaid subsidy claims.

The marketers, under the umbrella groups of Major Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), the Depot and Petroleum Marketers Association (DAPMA) and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), have continued to accuse government of refusing to pay outstanding claims of about N200 billion.

But the outgoing Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Saturday accused the marketers of blackmail, claiming that government had agreed with marketers that N159 billion would be paid after a reconciliation by a committee constituted for that purpose.

       Meanwhile, another systems collapse has been reported at Shiroro Power Plant on Sunday amid the worsening energy crisis.

With the effects of the fuel scarcity increasing, the price of transportation is at its peak. People pay 4 times the normal rates to move between points.

Nigeria is gradually shutting down. All our systems rely on crude oil for power generation, as does most parts of the world. The mood in the air is one of despair and anger. This anger has a direction – the outgoing government.scarci

Nigerians, a hugely docile lot, are on the verge of a meltdown. One can only suffer deprivation and hardship for so long before a reaction is inspired.

In this case, I fear the reaction might be worse than the scarcity..

Miss Nigeria USA: Photos from the 2015 pageant competition

The Miss Nigeria USA 2015 pageant took place at the Alvin Ailey Theater, in New York City, America, last night.

The Miss Nigeria USA 2015 pageant took place at the Alvin Ailey Theater, in New York City, America, last night.

Nigerian singer, Banky W, amongst other celebrities who grace the pageant, performed at the event.

The contestants for this year are 18 in number with ages ranging from 18-28 and are all Nigerian but based in the US.

The pageant was founded in 2014, with the aim of celebrating the Nigerian woman while appreciating the beauty, talent, skills and other unique attributes and goals she exhibits.

The Miss Nigeria USA Pageant Event contestants will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their physical, cultural and intellectual attributes as a goodwill ambassador is chosen.

The winner of the pageant will be representing Miss Nigeria USA Pageant and Nigeria as a whole on a positive limelight.

The Miss Nigeria Pageant provides a unique opportunity for females of Nigerian Heritage who are between the ages of 18-28.

The competition displays the richness and cultural ethnic values of the Nigerian Community in that the contestants will be showcasing tradition attires from their different ethnic backgrounds.

Here are some photos from the event of the contestants and finally, the winner.

Buruji Kashamu: Senator-elect placed under house arrest, threatens suicide

Kashamu is said to have threatened to kill himself rather than surrender and be extradited to the US.

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Senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu has now been placed under house arrest following an invasion of his home by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) earlier today, May 23, 2015.

Kashamu is said to have threatened to kill himself rather than surrender and be extradited to the US, according to Sahara Reporters.

The NDLEA officials have surrounded Kashamu’s home on Oladipo Omotosho Street in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos in a bid to arrest and extradite him to face drug charges levelled against him.

Kashamu’s home has also been cordoned off with crime scene tape by the security agents.

However, the NDLEA officials have reportedly been unable to arrest the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain due to his suicide threat and their lack of a warrant.

Therefore, Kashamu will be forced to remain inside his home until Monday, May 25, when a court order authorizing his arrest can be obtained.

Kashamu’s lawyers are also planning to challenge the extradition plans in court his media aide, Austin Oniyokor has revealed.

“We have confirmed that they do not have a warrant of arrest, just as the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has said that it did not give any order to carry out this illegality,” Oniyokor said via a statement.

He also accused PDP chieftain, Bode George of being behind the plot.

“We urge all well meaning Nigerians to prevail on NDLEA, Chief George and his wife to toe the path of the rule of law and follow due process. Nigeria is not a Banana Republic! The United States(US) being the bastion of democracy, the rule of law and due process should not lend itself to this kind of illegality,” the statement added.

Kashamu had earlier alleged that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo was plotting to abduct him and extradite him illegally to the US during his inauguration on May 29.

University of Abuja: Nigeria comes 2nd at 20 Nations International Law Students Competition

New VC of UniAbuja, Adikwu has been removed by the National Industrial Court barely a week after he was appointed

Two students of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) came second at the 2015 edition of the 20 Nations International Law Students Competition.

Chukwu Samuel and Esther Johnson-Chu, both law students at UNIABUJA, emerged joint first runners up with Georgia in the competition that was eventually won by England/Wales students.

The international consultation competition was held at the College of Law, Nebraska University, Lincoln, USA

In a statement issued after the competition, the university’s information officer, Waziri Garba, said Nigeria was the only African country in the competition.

After four rounds, Nigeria, Georgia and England/Wales emerged finalists, edging out students from Canada, Georgia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and other countries.

With Nigeria and Georgia tied on the second position, England /Wales emerged winners.

Adamawa Bombing Update: 9 dead, others injured in market blast

The explosion was set off by a suicide bomber who blew himself up near the livestock market in the area on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.

9 people are said to have died in a bomb blast which hit the Garkida area of Adamawa State on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.

The explosion was set off by a suicide bomber who blew himself up near the livestock market in the area.

It was further gathered that a suicide bomber killed nine people at Garkida, in Gombi Local Government area of Adamawa State.

Two intending suicide bombers were also reportedly caught with explosives strapped to their bodies.

“A suicide bomber has killed nine people in Garkida Market today (Tuesday). You know today is the market day and the bomb went off when the people were selling their wares in the market,” a local vigilante member told Punch.

“I can’t say the exact time it happened but it was in the morning. Two of the suspects who had bombs strapped to their bodies were apprehended. The two who were arrested confessed that there were six suicide bombers who were sent to the market but three escaped and one died in the explosion,” he added.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack but it is believed to be the work of Boko Haram.

Military authorities are yet to provide official confirmation of the incident.

Personal development: 5 simple but important things to avoid for better productivity

Why don't you try a fresher angle, re-evaluate and go for your goals with a newer approach that will help you accomplish those things you feel is impossible

Recent research suggests that most people who set goals regularly for themselves rarely achieve up to 50 per cent of them.

This could be frustrating  but the truth is instead of sticking to those goals which may be unrealistic , why don't you try a fresher angle, re-evaluate and go for your goals with a newer approach that will help you accomplish those things you feel is impossible.

Compiled by Beliefnet, here are 5 things to do when setting goals for yourself:

1. Don’t set unrealistic goals: Do you want to read more? Instead of trying for (and likely failing at) a goal of a chapter a day, commit to 10 pages a day or just single page a day. Determined to start a blog that you’ve been thinking about for years? Set a realistic goal, say one blog entry twice a month for starters. Looking to lose 30 pounds? Start small; try to lose one pound a week for five weeks and resolve to walk as much as possible and then slowly progress from there. The idea is to lower the bar initially to ensure early success and create momentum. For, as Newton’s First Law of Motion tells us – a body in motion, stays in motion! All you need to do is get started.
2. Don’t Tweet and Facebook every goal, but don’t try to go it alone either: Contrary to popular opinion, telling the world about your goals has very little value and can actually backfire. Instead, enlist a close (and trusted) friend to hold you accountable. Tell your friend or significant other your plan to read 10 pages a day, three times a week, and then ask them to check in regularly to hold you accountable. Or, you and your friend could do resolve to start a new routine together like going to Zumba or to the gym.
3. Don’t let your life slip away in 15-minute increments!: Despite technology tools we only dreamt about 30 years ago, productivity in the workplace hasn’t increased. Think about it, if you spend 15 minutes checking email 3 or 4 times a day, check Facebook twice, Twitter and a few other sites, that’s three hours a day down the drain! And, here is the kicker: Because those 15-minute interludes have become habits, chances are you do them daily and with little awareness. Simply put, it’s become a habit to waste time. If, instead, you just invested a mere 15 minutes a day into any specialized subject, reading about it (consuming all the best books you could find on the matter) and writing about it, over the course of five, years you’d become an expert on the subject matter equivalent to that of a Ph.D.
4. Don’t worry about the “streak,” consistency is key: The key to successfully developing any habit is about being consistent—over time. There’s no magical number of days it takes to develop a habit and the behavior doesn’t have to be performed on consecutive days. The key is to remain consistent over time and, eventually, the more a behavior or thought is experienced, the more likely it will be developed into a new habit. As the old Chinese proverb states, “Habits are cobwebs at first and cables at last.”
5. Don’t forget to track your progress: What gets measured, gets done. People who succeed at positive habit development are those who employ a system and track their behaviors. This works for thought and behavior habits . There are some great free apps to try, or you can even use this free habit- tracking template here. If you’re not tracking, you’re slacking!
   
   

Personal development: Feeling down? Here are 6 things you can do to lift your spirit up

It could just be that you are just feeling blue for no reason at all

As humans, we don't always have happy days which may be caused by internal or external factors.

It maybe as a result of a fight with your loved one, a friend or a colleague or some random person inside the public bus you take everyday, or internal factors like not having enough sleep due to insomnia caused by worry from family problems. Maybe it could be that you are just feeling blue for no reason at all.

Compiled by Beliefnet, here are things you can do to pull yourself back up from that sad state you are in:

1. Take Care of Yourself: This may seem like an obvious thing, but try your best to get a good night’s sleep and eat healthy foods when you’re hungry. Science shows that both of these things can have a huge positive impact on both your mood and your blood sugar. Consider setting an earlier bedtime than usual and stick to it. Make some nourishing snacks that you can easily grab instead of the sugary junk food. Fresh fruit, a piece of cheese, some cut up vegetables, homemade soup, whole grain crackers; they’re all quick and easy options to consider.
2. Choose to Be Happy: Abraham Lincoln is quoted as saying, “Folks are usually about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” There’s a lot of power in those words. Could you try it for a day? It may be a “fake it until you make it” proposition. A lot of research from behavioral psychology reports that when we intend to be happy, our thoughts and actions follow suit. We actually become happier. Try saying things to yourself such as “I want to feel better.” Or, “I know what I need in order to be happier and I’m going to do it.”
3. What’s Comforting to You?: If you’re going through a tough time, think about some healthy comforts that will make you feel better. Take a bike ride or go for a walk in nature. Treat yourself to a lunch at your favorite restaurant. Listen to some upbeat music. Call a friend. Watch a funny movie. Take a nap. Read a good book. The release from stress will add to your happiness quotient.
4. Make an Action Plan: Can you identify what’s making you unhappy? If so, you have a good chance at reversing it. What action can you take today or this week that will make you feel better and reverse the trend? You don’t have to figure out a whole plan for resolving your conflicts, simply taking some steps in the right direction will boost your good feelings.
5. Trust Your Gut: Take a quiet moment before you go to bed tonight and tune into yourself. Ask, “What’s bothering me?” Followed by, “What can I do to feel better?” Listen for the wisdom within. You may receive it via a feeling or a knowing. It may come as an “aha” moment or as an inner whisper. If the answer brings you peace or simply makes you feel better, you’ve got it!
6. This Too Shall Pass: What do you say to yourself when you’re going through a tough time? Beating yourself up is not helpful! Try saying things that are soothing to your heart and mind. Examples are, “It is what it is, let me just accept it and move on.” “I let go and let God.” “All I can do is put one foot in front of the other and keep moving.” “It will all work out.” And finally, “This too shall pass.”

Lil Wayne: Rapper becomes a DJ

Lil Wayne just announced he is now a DJ... no more rapping?

It's either Lil Wayne is going broke from making music or he just want to try other business ventures because the rapper has announced he is now a DJ... not that he's stopped performing as a rapper.
According to TMZ, Wayne as well as Wiz Khalifa are getting into the new business and have began booking gigs while still looking out for more shows.
The site also claims they already have a fee. While Wayne will play your songs for $60k, Khalifa is asking a more reasonable $25k.
Both stars are also demanding for first class air travel as well as VIP treatment.
They claim they got their inspiration from Snoop Dogg's foray into spinning.
Khalifa now calls himself, DJ Daddy Cat.
So , do you think Wayne is going broke?

Greedy Thieves; After eating a man's food, robbers slam pestle on his head for not having money

A gang of greedy robbers who ate a man's food turned round to batter him with a pestle because he had no money to give them.

A gang of robbers took wickedness to the extreme after the beat up a man and pounded his head with a pestle because he had no money to give them, after eating his food.

This was the story former staff of National Electric Power Authority Cooperative Estate (NEPASCOOP), had to tell after the thieves stormed his home at Olajumoke, Akute, Ogun State.

According to the man, the armed robbers stormed his house and requested for money but when he had none to offer, they ordered him to prepare them food and after eating, the angry robbers slammed a pestle on his head.

The Chairman of the estate confirmed the incident, stating that the robbers inflicted severe injuries on the man after eating his food.

"The victim was rushed to the hospital after the robbers left. If not, maybe he would have bled to death."

According to the estate Chairman, the attack was the second in the estate in as many weeks. On that fateful day, the robbers were said to have gained entrance into the estate by scaling the fence around 2 am where they operated for two hours without interruption, moving from one building to the other.

Before the robbers left, they had inflicted machete cuts on a man, flogged another with belt before slamming pestle on his head.

One of residents said:

"After robbing a particular apartment, they would lock the family in a room. They apparently did not want them to call for help or alert other neighbours. Then they would move to another apartment. We heard they robbed four buildings."

Cobhams Asuquo: Why visually impaired singer would like to see for 1-day

However, his wife, Ojuolape, wish her hubby could regain his sight to see everyday things and most importantly her expressions when they gist.

Visually impaired music producer and songwriter, Cobhams Asuquo would like to regain his sight for a singular purpose.

The award winning music producer revealed why he wishes to regain his sight for just one day in a recent chat with The Punch.

In his words, 'Yes, I would love to regain my sight even if it is for one day just to see my wife’s face. That is one of the things that would make her happy.'

However, his wife, Ojuolape, wish her hubby could regain his sight to see everyday things and most importantly her expressions when they gist.

In her words, 'No, I don’t and I have never wanted him to have his sight for the reason you mentioned. If I ever want him to have his sight, it is because I wish he can see more of everyday things. For instance, if I am narrating an incident to him or if there is something really nice I want to show him, at times like that I wish he could see. Because he is my gist partner, I often wish he can see the expression on my face when we are talking.'