A Jonathan like ‘Judas’
If not for the fact that the National leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has been pocketed by the Jonathan administration, and also probably because new testament Christianity does not permit ‘an eye for an eye’, maybe a ‘fatwa’ would have been issued today, by the Christian community against Presidential spokesman Doyin Okupe for his widely reported megalomania and blasphemous statement, that ‘President Jonathan is like Jesus Christ’. Particularly, coming less tot 10 days to Christmas.
Taliban storm Pakistan school, kill 95
Taliban gunmen stormed an army-run school in Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people including 82 children in one of the country’s bloodiest attacks in recent years, officials said.
Nearly 200 dead as Syria bases lost to Qaeda – monitor
Nearly 200 combatants on both sides were killed in 24 hours when the Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda took two regime bases in Idlib province, a monitoring group said on Tuesday.
OPEC urges increased investment despite low crude oil price
The secretary general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries urged Gulf states to continue investing in oilfield development Sunday, despite sharp falls in crude oil prices.
Buhari rekindles hope from Lagos
Teslim Balogun Stadium, venue of the just concluded National convention of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Surelere, Lagos State wore a new look outside being a beehive of activities.
Ebonyi: Are the hawks now after Elechi?
THE rumoured plans to impeach Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State by the State House of Assembly was in the eyes of some a fluke. Those saying so insist that the peace and stability of the state remains unshakable
Middle-aged woman killed, 3 others injured in accident
A middle-aged woman reportedly died in an accident involving a Toyota Camry with number plate JJJ-103 DG and a tricycle at Abati Bus Stop, Shasha Road, Akowonjo area of Lagos State.
Wike won’t get up to 10 % of votes – Rivers APC
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has predicted that immediate past Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, is unlikely to get up to 10 percent of the votes to be cast during the 2015 governorship election in the State not minding the pledges and support by Dame Patience Jonathan the Nation’s First Lady and others.
Vanguard Spark Rookie for October, Onabekun gets biz consulting session
As the runner up of the October Rookie of the month contest, Yusuf Onabekun, an Internet Marketer, received “The Spark”- an incentive to kick-start her business success- from The Spark B.O.S.S., Emeka Azinge, CEO Emedith Consulting.
Fayose presents N80.774bn budget to 7 PDP lawmakers
Ado Ekiti—Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose has presented N80.774 billion budget estimate to seven Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, members of the House of Assembly for the 2015 fiscal year. However, the Chamber was parked full of non-legislators.
Mirabel Centre Goodwill Ambassadors emerge against gender violence
The fight against gender-based violence received a boost recently in Lagos as Mirabel Centre, a sexual Assault Referral Centre, unveiled celebrities as Goodwill Ambassadors against gender –violence.
This is coming on the heels of rising trends of violence against women and girl child all over the world. The unveiling ceremony held during a recent workshop organised in Lagos by the United Kingdom Department For International Development, DFID, funded Justice for All , J4A, programme in collaboration with the Lagos State government, Partnership for Justice and Women Aid Collective, WACOL.
