Another crisis is brewing in Rivers State. Early this evening, the
convoy of the governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi was prevented
from using one of the two entrances to the Government House in Port
Harcourt by a team of police. The governor's convoy was stopped by four
truck loads of
policemen as it made its way through the private gate of the governor's
official residence. The policemen, led by several senior officers,
claimed they were acting on orders from above.
After about 45 minutes of arguing, which included Governor Amaechi
himself coming down from his car to speak with the policemen, the
governor's convoy had not choice but to leave and take another road to
access the main entrance into the Government House. See more photos
after the cut...
Two security guards with Ashaka Security
Company (ASCO) were among the nine armed robbery suspects arrested
while allegedly attempting to break into a warehouse on Oba Akran Way,
Ikeja, Lagos.
The suspects identified as Aliyu Salisu,
22, and Abubakar Audu, allegedly connived with a seven-man armed
robbery gang led by one Olanrewaju to carte away drugs worth millions of
naira. The suspects were alleged to have put sleeping pills in parks
of drinks they gave to some of the colleagues on duty before the
operation started. One of the suspects, who identified himself as
Ejiki Ehirim, said he bought M and B 76 and Tarazo tablets from the gang
last year at N400,000 “I was approached by Olanrewaju of their
intention to rob May and Baker, but I warned him against it because I
felt it was a set up on the part of one of the security guards. I was
surprised when they came to my shop with policemen to arrest me, because
I advised them against it,” he said. Parading the suspects before
journalists yesterday at the command’s headquarters, Ikeja, Deputy
Superintendent of Police Ngozi Braide said they were arrested based on
an intelligence report received from the company’s security department.
She added that two trucks loaded with stolen drugs were recovered from
the suspects.
The Nigerian Association of Hospital and
Administrative Pharmacists (NAHAP) has said there are about 17,600
registered pharmacists in the country, giving a ratio of 1 pharmacist to
12,000 Nigerians.
Chairman of association, Pharm. Yakubu
Maji-Isah, who made the revelation at the recently held 15th Annual
Scientific Conference of the body, said the figure contrast sharply with
the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendation of 1 pharmacist to
2,000 people. He called on regulatory bodies to synergize towards
open drug markets through enforcement of ban on sale of drugs in the
open, motor parks and buses as such drugs may be poisonous and injurious
to the unsuspecting public. Dr John Alfa, Director Pharmaceutical
Services at the National Assembly, Abuja who presented a keynote address
at the occasion, called for adequate budgetary provision as well as
training and retraining for pharmacists in Nigeria adding that the
safety of medicine is concerned with the risk benefit ratio which is
supposed to be low. He said the conference assessed the role of the
pharmacist because quality of medicine is essential as any adulterated
drug is considered not safe but toxic to the patient. In her remarks,
Dr. Asuelinmen Celina, said the theme of the conference “The Role of
Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists in Providing Safe Medicines for
Nigerians” is apt considering the challenges of ensuring that safe,
efficacious and cost effective drugs are delivered to Nigerians.
A preacher with an evangelical church in Kenya’s Nakuru County was shocked when a prostitute he picked up for sex told him she was a member of his congregation.
The preacher, 56, picked the woman along Club Road, Nakuru at around midnight last Friday before driving off with her in his car.
The preacher, who was disgraced in 2000 after his contact with
someone’s wife was exposed, picked her up seeking a date, a common euphemism among prostitutes for sexual contacts.
“For sex, I mean that’s why he picked me, that’s what I do, I’m a prostitute,” she said.
The woman
said after they ‘transacted business’ in his posh car she revealed to
him that she was a member of his church and he was shaken and pleaded
with her not to expose him to other members of the church.
The lady of the night said she got an extra Sh20,000 up from the Sh500 so as to keep her mouth shut.
In 2000, the preacher was disgraced after he was found in a
compromising position with the wife of a member of his congregation.
The incident then led to a walkout by some pastors in his church. The prostitute said the preacher was a regular customer and normally conducts the ‘business’ in his car.
Controversial Actress/Singer, Tonto Dikeh who posted photos of her gadgets (24 Carat GoldiPhone 5, with 5.7ct diamond ring, Gold Rose from Malivelihood, customized 24 carat gold iPad) on her instagram page has been attacked by her some of her fans for showing off. Some fans were not pleased with it while some saw it as ‘Tonto showing her appreciation in her own way’. LoL
Ghanian And Chelsea FC Midfielder Micheal Essien is mourning the sudden
death of his father. Essien announced his father's death on twitter. He's already in Ghana for the funeral. We console him and his family and wish his father's soul R.I.P
France was set Monday to provide what it says is clear evidence that
the Syrian regime was behind a devastating chemical attack, as Western
leaders bid to overcome widespread scepticism to military action.
With
US President Barack Obama also lobbying Congress to back strikes, the
Syrian regime said it remained on alert for a possible attack, urging
the United Nations to "prevent any aggression" against it.
NATO
chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said he was personally convinced the
chemical attack had taken place and that Syrian President Bashar
al-Assad's regime was responsible.
He called for a response that
would "send a very clear message" against the use of chemical weapons,
but said any military action should be "very short, sharp (and)
tailored".
French government sources said evidence proving the
regime's involvement in the attack would be provided to top lawmakers at
a meeting with Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault at 1500 GMT.
Leaked images published last week and over the weekend may for the first time reveal the retail packaging in which Apple’s upcoming mid-range iPhone 5C
will launch. The images come from a variety of sources, including
well-known insider C Technology, who has previously published a number
of photos showing various unreleased Apple parts and devices that are
believed to be authentic. The packaging will apparently be quite similar
to Apple’s iPod touch boxes, which feature a transparent plastic lid
that allows consumers to see which color device is packed inside the
box; like the iPod touch, Apple’s new iPhone 5C will reportedly be
available in a variety of colors when it launches later this month.
Earlier reports suggest the iPhone 5C will debut alongside the flagship iPhone 5S during a press conference next week on September 10th ahead of the handsets’ launch on September 20th. Several leaked photos of the purported iPhone 5C packaging follow below. See pics after the cut...
Bev was that housemate that went through so many controversies while she was at the house. Now, that she's gone out of the house, Beverly Osu who had what some of you may call "fun" with the south african rep Angelo Collins. She's gone through so many controversies and even, some Nigerians think they'll never forgive her. Well, who are you not to forgive the creation of God when he decides to forgive them? Ok, enough, i am not a fan of hers but i sincerely do respect her feelings. Look at what Beverly has to say; “I don’t feel happy about it (the
embarrassment) because this was the first time I represented the country
in any continental competition. But the fact remains that if you didn’t
go for it, you wouldn’t know how it’s in the House. I wasn’t there with
my cell phone to be able to communicate with the outside world. I was
just there alone. I’m sorry for embarrassing my country. I didn’t do it
intentionally. My participation in the show was not to embarrass my
country. I am a proud Nigerian.” Okay Nigerians, you have heard from
her. So please, forget and forgive her. She is still your sister.
Arsene Wenger has set his sights on a sensational last-minute move
for Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil - even after hailing his Arsenal's derby
victory.
After the win over Tottenham, Wenger confirmed he is still in the market for a big signing before the window shuts.
Ozil, his fellow Real midfielder Angel Di Maria and young Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler are all in the Gunners' sights as they look to launch a deadline day spending spree.
Arsenal
are understood to be ready to sign Ozil either permanently or, because
the German international has reservations about leaving Real, on a
season-long loan.
Mirror Sport understands Arsenal
are due to hold further discussions on Monday and a medical has been
booked, should it be needed.
Wenger has also considered making one last move for Luis Suarez, although Liverpool have made it clear they do not want to sell.
Arsenal
have also prepared a double swoop on Palermo for forward Abel Hernandez
and keeper Emiliano Viviano, and an enquiry for Chelsea striker Demba
Ba has also been made.
MirrorSport understands Viviano is in London and will undergo a medical on Monday morning.
But the Londoners could face competition from Manchester United for Ozil.
Paris Saint-Germain are also in the frame but the Germany midfielder would prefer a move to England.
Arsenal believe Di Maria may be the most likely transfer to happen, as Schalke are demanding more than £40m for Draxler.
Wenger,
whose only signings have been free transfers this summer, said: "You
know I am always confident, and I delivered very little until now.
"I
am confident, yes. I am ready to pay what we can afford. Even if it is a
bit over the market as long as it is not crazy. I am not against
spending.
The Pope who is the leader of the world's 1.2 billion-strong Catholic community, protocol usually dictates that visitors bow to him when they meet him at the Vatican but the Pope has once again shown his willingness to break with tradition by bowing to Muslim royal Queen Rania of Jordan as a Vatican official said the new Pope Francis 'is not interested in protocol'
'Francis behaves as he did before he became pope and is not interested in protocol', a
senior Vatican official told Journalist.
Up until the 19th century, those meeting the pope stoop to kiss his slippers and, to this day, the tradition remains that all visitors, including women, bow to him, the official said.
He even took a "selfie" picture with young teenage girls to show that he is well in tune with modern life
The pope has already amassed more than three million followers on the social networking site Twitter, with his latest picture believed to be the first ever 'papal selfie'.
Pope Francis has made a concerted effort to understand and integrate with worldwide youth since he succeeded Pope Benedict XVI as he has already charmed the masses with his informal style, simplicity and sense of humour.
He has also being known to personally call people up who have written to him asking for prayers or told him of personal tragedy.
Nigerian Actress,and well, according to her,a singer Tonto Dikeh claimed the 6 phones you're seeing on screen are hers'...don't know if its true sha,lol....buh she getty money so she dey kukere her way!
Beverly Osu claimed in the Big Brother Africa house that she was
physically abused by an ex-rapper boyfriend, 2shotz, who denied the fact that it has never happened!
In her interview with
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Rubbin Minds today, she claimed that 2shotz did abuse her and
she's not surprised he denied it.
Do men Get ring too? Gosh! Lance Bass is now engaged to Michael Turchin!
The singer popped this life-altering question to his boyfriend of nearly two years just a few days ago, sources confirm to Us Weekly.
He reportedly sealed the deal with a black diamond band after texting Turchin's parents for permission, with the aspiring actor hinting at the development via an August 31 Tweet that read "Happiest guy in the world."
SO....What can i say? I'm really thrilled! Don't know what to say?
An aspirant for the post of national
youth leader in Saturday’s PDP special national convention, Alhaji
Mohammed Mariam Alhassan, has disagreed with the position of the North
Central executive committee of the party to retain the zoning principle
it adopted at the 2012 convention.
Alhassan in a letter addressed to the
PDP national chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, accused the North Central
executive committee of perpetrating “constitutional aberration against
the principles of the party” by taking that decision. PDP executive
committee for the North Central zone directed its zonal delegates to
vote in line with the zoning arrangement adopted in the 2012 convention
and directed delegates to vote for persons endorsed by the state which
got the slot. Alhassan explained that 2012 national convention of
the party which produced the national working committee members has been
faulted by INEC because of the unconstitutional nature of the zoning
explaining that he was schemed out in the process.
Justin Bieber was involved in another nightclub altercation early this morning.
But this time the singer appears to have been the victim.
According to TMZ, the 19-year and his entourage were partying at an establishment in Toronto around 3 a.m. when Justin exited the VIP section to hang out with other patrons.
But he didn't get very far behind some dude ran up to him, grabbed his shirt and attempted to take Bieber down.
The artist defended himself with a few kicks and security rushed him to apprehend the assailant, escorting him out of the club before any damage was done. Police were never called in, no injuries were reported and it doesn't appear as if any charges were filed.
A few weeks ago, Bieber's team got into it with someone at a club in The Hamptons, with Justin possibly inciting a major brawl.
Seven governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have walked out of
the ongoing special delegates convention of the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP), thereby deepening the crisis in the ruling party.
The
governors who took what may be a final walk from the troubled party
are those of Jigawa, Niger, Sokoto, Rivers, Niger, Adamawa, and Kwara.
The
governors followed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who also
walked out, to the Yar'Adua Center in Abuja where they are currently
addressing a press conference to detail the reasons for their storming
out.
Also in the protest walk is a former chairman of the PDP, Abubakar Baraje, and some Senators.
