Aso Rock Describes N2trillion Election Funds Story as “Mischievous, False and Wrongheaded”

The presidency has exposed today's front-page story on the Sunday Punch that said Pres. Jonathan spent a whopping N2 trillion on the 2015 General elections, and that a committee of five has been set up by President Jonathan to conduct an audit of how the funds were payed out by party members and state officials.

In an interview with state house correspondents, the president’s spokesman, Reuben Abati, described the report as “mischievous, false and embarrassing. It was just to paint Mr president and his party bad to the people; the handiwork our its opposition.. he said".

Ababti continued saying... “The President has not set up any committee as alleged in that story. It is also not true that the Presidency and the Peoples Democratic Party used state funds, or spent N2 trillion during the campaigns. The innuendoes are wrong-headed; the motives behind the story are suspicious.

PHOTO: Couple Stabs 10-year old Girl in her Private Parts

A 10-year-old girl, Chidinma, has been admitted at an undisclosed hospital after a couple – Eucheria Chukwuma and Jerry Oko-Oboh – allegedly beat her up and stabbed her in the private parts with a broken bottle.

It was learnt that the couple and the victim’s family lived on Joshua Street, Agbabiaka, in the Ajangbadi area of Lagos. And that the couple assaulted the minor for allegedly fiddling with the vagina of their three-year-old daughter, Peace.

Orubebe Denies Involvement in Plot to Kidnap Jega - "So Shocking To Hear.. He Says''

The former minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, has denied being a part in the alleged plot to kidnap the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega at the presidential results collation centre in Abuja.

Reports had claimed that Orubebe’s protest against the abandonment of his petition against underage voting in the North among other complaints against Prof Attahiru Jega was a deliberate action by him to cause confusion at the presidential result collation centre to pave way for Jega’s abduction and trigger national violence.

Grant Presidential Pardon To Ibori, Ijaw Group Urges Jonathan

An Ijaw group, the Ijaw People’s Development Initiative, IPDI, in Delta State, last weekend, called on President Godluck Jonathan to grant presidential pardon to the former governor of the state, Chief James Ibori, before his exit from Aso Villa, next month.

National President the group, Mr. Austin Ozobo, in interactive with newsmen, said:
“Chief Ibori has suffered enough and there is no justification for not granting him mercy, as had been done to others.”

Ondo Strange Disease Not Contagious, Initial Results Show Ethanol Poisoning

The Ondo State Government says a strange disease that has killed over a dozen people since its outbreak on April 15 in Ode-Irele, Irele Local Government Area of the state, is not contagious and could be a result of ethanol poisoning.

The Commissioner for Health in the state, Dayo Adeyanju, stated this on Sunday at a news conference in Akure. He said investigations from post-mortem carried out on the victims and other laboratory tests revealed that the disease was neither epidemic nor contagious. According to the commissioner, preliminary report showed ethanol poison found in the systems of all the victims.

WHO Scientists Land Ondo State To Investigate Strange Disease That Has Killed Over 20

WHO Scientists have arrived Ondo State, Nigeria, to investigate the mysterious disease which has killed over 20 people in the state. The disease which is said to kill less than 24 hours has killed over 20 according to reports, with symptoms ranging from headache to weight loss, blurred vision and loss of consciousness. It drains the victim in just one day; how terrible.

WHO scientists who have however arrived Nigeria says blood and urine samples of two victims have been taken and cerebrospinal fluid from another, have all been sent to Lagos University Teaching Hospital to determine the cause of the disease.

The Massacre Here Will Be More Than What Happened In Rwanda In 1994- Xenophobic Attackers in SA Anounces

The horror in south africa continues as they kill so many each day. This Mozambican man was stabbed to death by angry South Africans. See another photo from the scene below after the cut.

Nigerians in South Africa, especially students have cried out against the xenophobic attacks on Africans especially Nigerians in parts of the country. In an interview with Sunday Punch, Nigerians studying in South Africa explains how they have been hiding from their attackers, how they have been sending them threat messages and how they have been moving in groups if at all they have to go out. What they told Punch after the cut. So terrible and heart breaking, this is not even whites against blacks.

PHOTOS: David Cameron Visits Sikh Temple just a Day after Prayers with Pastor Adeboye

So last night in London, UK Prime Minister David Cameron surprised a lot of people when he showed up at the Festival Of Life Conference and got prayed for by RCCG Pastor Adebayo. Minutes ago another news broke that David Cameron also visited a Sikh temple today just hours after the RCCG prayers.

I was pleasantly encouraged upon hearing the news this morning that the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, received prayers from our very own Nigerian Pastor Enoch Adeboye during the Festival Of Life Conference in London last night!

PHOTO: Girl Gives Birth to Baby Boy in Oyo after Having Sex with Snake

It sounds unbelievable, but from the account of 19-year-old Kehinde Adegoke, it really happened. The teenager who is an indigene of Ogbomoso in Oyo State, but whose parents live in Minna, Niger State, has told Sunday Tribune how she had sex with a snake in her dream for four years and eventually got pregnant without any physical relationship with any man.

Not only that, Kehinde was delivered of a baby boy in the early hours of March 28, 2015. The baby, however, brought strangeness as he had two teeth protruding from the gum in its lower jaw. He
however died on Sunday, March 29 without any ill health pinned to him.

Zimbabwe Begins Evacuation of Its Citizens From South Africa

Zimbabwe's High Commissioner to South Africa, Isaac Moyo says the Zimbabwean government has concluded plans to begin the evacuation of about 1,000 Zimbabweans resident in South Africa following the recent xenophobic attacks in the country.

"Identification and processing of repatriation documents has already been done. It is very sad. Most people do not have any documentation. They don't have any clothes apart from what they are wearing. Many of them had to leave all their clothes, businesses and properties behind. so sad!

20 Dies From Cholera Outbreak in Ebonyi State

20 people have been confirmed dead from a Cholera outbreak in Ebonyi state. The state Director, Public Health and Disease Control, in the Ministry of Health, Dr Chris Achi, who made this known to newsmen in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state, said seven local government areas namely Ohaukwu, Izzi, Ezza North, Ishielu, Ebonyi, Abakaliki and Ohaozara have recorded the highest number of cases.

Dr Ashi said one student of the Ebonyi State University has just died from the epidemic while 9 others are in the hospital after contracting the disease.

Forgive Me For The Sake Of The Masses & Orphans… Nobody Is Above Mistake - Fayose Begs

We don’t know exactly who Governor Ayo Fayose is directing his plea to, may be the APC lawmakers who are bent on impeaching him, or his numerous enemies in the political world. But the Governor yesterday at a special prayer session organised for him by the Ansar-udeen Mosque, Atikankan in Ado-Ekiti to celebrate his recent electoral victory at the Supreme Court, pleaded with the opposition and others he calls his enemies to please spare their sword and let peace reign in Ekiti. Continue below to read what Mr Fayose said.

“If they say someone has enemies, I am number one in the world. But God has been merciful and has been helping me to overcome my challenges.

Terrifying Photos Reveal the Horror of What's Really Happening in South Africa #Xenophobia

At least five people have been killed over the past two weeks since local vigilantes in South Africa started looting and attacking shops owned by immigrants mainly from other parts of Africa

In Johannesburg, Malawian immigrant Samuel Idrssa described how his friend was stabbed and set on fire by a mob. ‘We wanted to rescue him but there were too many of them,’ he said. ‘It was shocking.’ ‘We have all left our homes. Those affected are those of us who live in poor townships because we live with poor South Africans who do not have jobs.’

Violence flared days after Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini said in remarks that foreigners should 'take their bags and go'. And pictures below capture the horror of what's currently happening in the country.

Addressing parliament in Cape Town on Thursday, President Zuma had reiterated his condemnation of the violence, calling it a 'violation' of South Africa's values. No amount of frustration or anger can ever justify the attacks on foreign nationals and the looting of their shops,' he said. 'We condemn the violence in the strongest possible terms. The attacks violate all the values that South Africa embodies.' See Disturbing Photos below:

VIDEO: South African King Zwelithini Caught on Tape Saying Foreigners Must Pack up and Leave

We have all seen the havoc coming from South Africa since the violent xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals especially the blacks. It turns out that way before the attacks, three weeks ago back in March, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini was recorded saying that foreigners must pack up and leave the country.

In the presence of both Police Minister Nathi Nhleko and provincial MEC Willies Mchunu, the king was reported to have told a gathering that it was time foreigners were made to return to their countries. The king accused them of messing up the country’s towns by hanging their fake clothing brands on the streets.

Lawyers Ask Court To Jail MultiChoice MD For Disobeying Court Order

Two Lagos-based legal practitioners, Oluyinka Oyeniji and Osasuyi Adebayo, have commenced contempt proceedings against the Managing Director of MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, Mr. John Ugbe, for allegedly violating a court order.

Ugbe, alongside the Public Relations Manager of the company, Caroline Oghuma, is liable to being jailed if found guilty of the accusation filled against them. The lawyers had, on April 2, 2015, secured a court order of lag injunction restraining MultiChoice from giving effect to its proposed 20 per cent increament on subscription fee to the Digital Satellite Television (DStv).

Orekoya Kids' Nanny Kidnapper Begs for Forgiveness, Confesses The Mastermind Of The Kidnap

The nanny, who kidnapped three Orekoya children in the Surulere area of Lagos State, has begged for forgiveness of her wicked act and said her husband, by the name "Waheed Kareem" is the mastermind of the kidnap.

While being paraded at the Lagos State Police Command Headquatres in Ikeja, the nanny, who adopted a pseudonym, Mary Akinloye, to deceive the Orekoyas, confessed that her actual name is Funmilayo Adeyemi, a 35-year-old indigene of Osun State. PUNCH Metro reports she said she was contacted for maid jobs through her brother-in-law and his wife, who were always online to track posts.

She said when the police arrested her, she was at a fan repairer’s workshop, adding that her husband saw them taking her away and rather took off!

Peter Okoye Debuts With A Dance Reality Show

Peter Okoye, one half of the famous P-Square music duo, has kicked-off with ‘Dance Nigeria with Peter,’ a TV reality show designed to raise the bar in dance. Dance Nigeria with Peter is the first Dance Reality TV show that formally revoke the normal monotony of dance competition seen on TV.

It’s a show that brings about a whole new dimension to dance, dancing in an exciting display of talents, all wrapped up with suspense and indecision of the judge/mentors. The show witnesses Peter Okoye making his debut as a judge/mentor alongside dance Queen Kaffy and Nigerian hip hop dance choreographer, Flex.

GRAPHIC PHOTOS: Pressure Mounts South Africa Over Xenophobia Violence

Hundreds are now forced to flee their homes as a result of this unrest in the xenophobia violence that stroke south africa, this same madness has killed two foreigners and three South Africans, including a 14-year-old boy.

At least five people have been killed and hundreds forced to flee their homes in one of South Africa’s worst outbreaks of xenophobic violence in years, authorities said on Tuesday. Most of the recent unrest occurred in and around the coastal city of Durban, where police said two foreigners and three South Africans were killed. The dead included a 14-year-old boy as earlier said, who was allegedly shot during looting on Monday night and died at a hospital, police colonel Jay Naicker said. Some 34 people have been arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and other crimes in the last two days, he said.

Below this post are some graphic photos from the so called Xenophobia Violence... so, VIEWER'S DESCRETION IS ADVISED.

VIDEO: Househelp Caught on Camera Breastfeeding Boss' Baby

We are just getting out of the orekoya's nanny incident and here comes another strange one from a nanny somewhere in Nairobi.

Before watching this sickening video... guys, please brace yourselves. A house help in Nairobi was on Friday caught on camera breastfeeding her employer’s nine-month-old baby. Nannies are now common with various strange acts, so please be extremely careful when you need to hire one. See details and video of this sily act after the cut...

Ondo State Has Been Hit By a Diseases Deadlier Than Ebola; 15 People Dead!

Residents of Irele township in Ondo state have been hit by a deadly disease at first suspected to be ebola but has been discovered to be even more dangerous than the Ebola virus itself.

According to reports, the victims wake up to be blind, with a terrible headache and die within a few hours. At least 15 people who contracted the disease are feared dead. Ondo state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Dayo Adeyanju, told Channels Television that the disease was discovered yesterday but didn’t say how the victims contracted the disease or how it can be passed on to others.”It is strange and it’s symptoms include headache and loss of sight.

I Will Perform Godwin in Church Again if The Opportunity Presents Itself - Korede Bello

After he performed his smash hit single, ‘Godwin.’ at HICC (Harvesters International Christian Centre) in Lagos, On Sunday, April 5, 2015, Marvin new boy Korede Bello faced mixed reactions from some of his fans and followers of Nigerian music. While some saw nothing wrong with him performing the song in a church, others felt he crossed the boundary as a secular act to have mounted the sacred pulpit.

While speaking to TheNET recently, Korede Bello said he doesn’t in any way regret performing in church and if the opportunity presents itself again, he’ll gladly do it all over and over again (smiling). See his very words below after the cut...

PHOTO: Woman Delivers Bouncing Baby Boy Inside BRT Bus

The very bus where it happened

Passengers on a Bus Rapid Transit (popularly known as BRT) going to the CMS area of Lagos on Wednesday were forced to become emergency midwives when a pregnant woman went into labour and delivered a bouncing baby boy right inside the BRT bus.

According to reports, the woman identified simply by the name "Afolaranmi", was going to a private hospital in CMS for a medical checkup, when her labour suddenly started. Fortunately, some medical workers in the bus immediately organised other passengers and helped in delivering the baby at about 12pm, around the Constain bus stop.

Read What Really Happened to The Orekoya Kidnapped Kids, Nanny Responsible Arrested [See Photos]

Meet Kidnapper Funmilayo Adeyemi AKA Mary Akinloye, the nanny who kidnapped the three Orekoya boys. She has been arrested and has confessed to have been in the buisness with the rest of her entire family for quite a while now.

She was being behind the dissappearance of  the toddlers Raphael and Michael Esharegaran who were kidnapped from their home in Magodo shortly after their parents employed a nanny for them last year. She kidnapped the boys and released them after a sum of N2.5m was paid by the Esharegaran's family.

God so good, who has proven his supremacy didn't give the pivilege for such a smooth operation this time with the Orekoya family. Below reveals details you will be interested to know about the orekoye kids kidnap till date.

Drama Today In Enugu House Of Assembly As Leader Orders The Arrest Of Accountant-General

A scene was made to unfold in Enugu House of Assembly this morning as the leader of the assembly; Sunday Ude- Okoye ordered the State Commissioner of police to arrest the State accountant-General, Paschal Okolie for failing to appear before the house on three different occasions. The House leader was quoted to have said, Mr Paschal was giving unconvincing excuses such as being sick, just not to honour the house’s invitation and he has it on good notes that, he Paschal is fine and has been attending to his duties. We have below his statement while he orders the State Commissioner of police to take charge;

“We are all from Enugu State and every time he pretends to be sick, but we keep getting information that he attends to his duty.. how come?.

Ex Militants Become Lawmakers in Rivers State

Some of the horrific Niger Delta militants, who accepted the Federal Government’s Amnesty, have been elected into the Rivers State House of Assembly, The late President Musa Yar’Adua had in 2009 signed a annunciation granting Amnesty to Niger Delta militants, who agreed to lay down their arms and embrace peace.

The deal offered an unconditional pardon and cash payments to fighters who surrendered their arms and assembled at screening centers located in many parts of the oil-rich region within 60 days.
It targeted up to 10,000 militants whose attacks in the six Niger Delta states cost the country a third of its oil production and revenue to be incured.

Court Releases 57 Soldiers Sentenced to Death For Mutiny in December

The trending  news that just came up by a special court martial in regards to the Nigerian Army affairs has discharged and acquitted 57 soldiers who were charged with losing their weapons and going on an Absence Without Official Leave (AWOL) while battling with the boko-haram insurgents some time last year.

In December last year, the soldiers were charged with conspiracy to commit mutiny after their act of rebellion led to the death of some of their colleagues in a struggle fight with insurgents. They claimed that their weapons were inferior to the enemy’s at the period.

Our Fashion Of Today: Consequences of Wearing High Heels

More women are wearing higher heels, and for longer, and experts are increasingly concerned about the long-term damage they are doing to their feet. High heels in the form of stilettos first became popular in the Thirties, but while heels used to be largely 'special occasion' wear, thanks to the success of shows such as Sex And The City they have become de rigueur for every day.

One in ten women wears them at least three days a week, and a recent survey found a third had hurt themselves falling while wearing high heels. There are other consequences, as consultant podiatric surgeon Mike O'Neill, spokesman for the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, explains: 'High heels make you raise your heel and as soon as you do that your centre of gravity is pushed forward.

'What happens then is you bend your lower back to compensate for this and that changes the position of your spine, putting pressure on nerves in the back.'

CBN Cuts Overseas Withdrawal Limit on Naira Debit Cards from $150,000 to $50,000

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday announced the reduction of the usage of naira debit cards for transactions overseas from $150,000 to $50,000 per person, per annum. The reduction was announced by the Director, Trade and Exchange Department, CBN, Mr. Olakanni Gbadamosi via a circular titled “Usage of Naira Denominated Cards Overseas.

The circular stated:
 “All authorised dealers and the general public are hereby informed that with effect from the date of this circular (13th April 2015) the existing limit on the usage of the naira denominated cards for transactions overseas has been reviewed downward... 

PHOTOS: Four Smugglers Excrete 171 Wraps of Cocaine at NDLEA Office

Four suspected drug traffickers has been reported to have excreted 171 wraps of cocaine after being suspected and placed under observation by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in lagos.

The suspects - Ejiofor Eliezer (46), Obah Francis (30), Akpa Sobuzochukwu (27) and 36-year-old Ike Okechukwu, according to NDLEA, were apprehended at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos after attempting to smuggle cocaine into Brazil.

Eliezer, who excreted 100 wraps of the drug - the highest single ingestion since January 2015, told investigators that poverty in responsible and it has pushed him to commit this crime act, adding that he had intended to use the expected proceed to fend for his family of four.

BREAKING: Kidnapped Orekoya Kids Have Been Released!!!

Mrs. Adebisi Busayo Adekunle Orekoya, whose three kids were kidnapped by their housegirl in Lagos has just confirmed that the boys have all been released and reunited with the family. Good news!

The kids' mother, Mrs Adebisi Busayo Adekunle Orekoya, just confirmed on her Facebook page that the three kidnapped kids have been released. Thanks to God!! No word yet on if ransome was paid but the kids were reunited with their parents yesterday April 14th 2015.

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