TV personality Juliet Mgborukwe releases fab new photos

TV personality Juliet Mgborukwe releases beautiful new photos as she turns a year older today June 11th. Happy birthday to her! Continue to see more photos...

Question: How many times a week should a couple have sex?

Me I think it should be twice a day. One when you wake up in the morning and once more before you sleep at night...(and any chance you get in between...hehe)..that's why I'm targeting a young husband. ..who's still capable...lol.

But seriously, how many times do you think couples should have sex in a week? Twice? 3 times? Every night? Experts say love making shouldn't be timed and we should always allow things to flow naturally, that putting a time frame on it will only water down the passion and energy meant to be put into the act. Thoughts?

Meanwhile is it true that some of you men can go 4 rounds in one night...or is it just myth? #Don'tlie

Nuella Njubigbo Chikere shares new image of herself and hubby

The newly wed shared the new photos on her instagram page...

The Supper Eagles have landed. images of Super Eagles stars in Brazil

Our boys have landed in Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup starting this Friday June 13th. The footballers traveled over 15 hours. 1 and a half hours to Miami, 9 hours to Sao Paolo and a two-hour bus ride to their hotel. Go Super Eagles. Make us proud!! See more photos after the cut...


On their way to Brazil

New Video by Seyi Shay ft. Patoranking & Shaydee - Murda

Seyi Shay releases brand new video for her latest hit single Murda ft. Patoranking & Shaydee. Directed by Meji Alabi for JM Films. Enjoy it now!

Bring back our brothers in indonesian prison/ Nigerian brothers incarcerated abroad

Members of the Fresh Start Youth Foundation led by its National Coordinator, Barr. Chidi Ujoatumba (standing Left on black Jacket), on June 9th at the Unity Fountain Abuja protested the continuous incarceration of Nigerians in Indonesia Prisons. 

Barr. Ujoatumba said the essence of the rally was to spur immediate response from our government to the call of many Nigerians languishing in prison abroad especially in Asian countries but Indonesia in particular and to effect the prison Swap Agreement reached by the Nigeria government. See the official letter from group of incarcerated Nigerians in prison sent to President Jonathan after the cut..

Below is a letter from the prisoners in Indonesia to Pres. Jonathan through the Embassy of Nigeria in Jakarta, Signed by John Sabastine Edeh and made available to Fresh Start Youth Foundation.

Mr President,

Through,

The Embassy of Nigeria in Jakarta

JI, DENPASAR RAYA BLOK A.13 NO. 3
KUNINGAN TIMUR  P.O.BOX 3649
JAKARTA SELATAN, 12950, INDONESIA

Sir,

PLEA FROM INCARCERATED NIGERIANS IN INDONESIA PRISONS

This is a plea from a deep rooted agony in the heart of a group of Nigerian citizens held in Indonesian prisons.

Sir, it has been a long time now we have been looking for rescue from our Nigerian Government. This has become so pressing because of the ordeal we have been forced to go through, which is beyond what the Embassy alone can handle.

Most of us have been locked away in the demeaning jails of Indonesian Government, it has thus been tortuous years of topsy-turvydom which has become the nature of our case. We were wrongly accused of breaching various Indonesian laws.

This therefore is a pure conjecture based on supposition and innuendos as most of us are decent Nigerian business men doing legal bussines/job in the country.

The Indonesian Government has thought otherwise unfortunately and had decided to string us go through difficult travails.

Thus, the Foreign affairs Ministry and Embassy has done much in trying to repatriate Nigerian prisoners languishing in China and Asia pacific prisons in particular through the Nigerian government’s Federal Transfer Agreement (PTA) signed between Nigeria and some countries like China, Thailand, UK, India etc, but the Nigeria Embassy here in Indonesia have been telling us that because the Indonesia Government dont have there citizen in Nigeria prison that is why it has been difficult for us.

Sir, we are sure we have not been forgotten to die in vain as we still miss our dear country and lovely family/friends. We are therefore appealing to decency of your heart to intervene and save us from the murder-bent pursuit of Indonesian prison authorities. We know sir that Nigerian government can do well in extending the treaty with Indonesian government concerning Nigerians in the nation’s prisons as it was done in other countries. 

Sir, we ask that you extend this same pertinent gesture to us as we are languishing away in the Indonesian prisons, because a change in this present dispensation in few months coming will have an adverse effect on our chance of actualizing this goal of bringing us home even when most of us did nothing to be here. 

Mr President, we also pray fervently, for peace in our dear country back home because weare aware of the security and leadership challenges being faced by your government. But sir, we hold your kindness dear to our hearts, we know that our plea will not fall on deaf ears as we await the urgent intervention of the dutiful office of the Nigerian government.

Thank you for your anticipated intervention.

Yours fellow compatriot,

John SabastineEdeh

representing

Unjustly incarcerated Nigerian citizens

 

Image: Wale Elekolusi.

Another attacks in Plateau state, 2 churches razed,6 were dead

Gunmen launched an attack on residents of Gako and Tanjol communities in Riyom LGA of Plateau State in the early hours of this morning June 11th, killing at least 6 people and burning 2 churches.

 

Residents of the communities say five officers of the Police Special Task Force were also killed but this has not been verified.

 

Confirming today's attack, an Assistant Superintendent of Police and state Police spokesperson, Mr. Dominic Esin who spoke with Premium Times said 5 other people were injured in the attack and they have all been hospitalized

"On June 11 at about 1 a.m., unknown gunmen invaded two villages of Gako and Tanjol, shooting sporadically and in the process killing 6 persons, and injuring 5 others. The injured persons where rushed to the Vom Christian Hospital. Normalcy has been restored in the attacked areas and members of the public are advised to go about their lawful business and report any unscrupulous elements to the security agencies" he said.

images of BH men killed + weapons and cars recovered after battle with military

Yesterday the Nigerian military released a statement saying they foiled an attack by Boko Haram men in Adamawa and Borno state on Saturday which resulted in the death of 50 of the sect men.

Presidential Spokesman Reuben Abati this afternoon posted some pics of weapons recovered after the battle on his instagram page. He also shared a pic of some of the Boko Haram members killed.

Among the weapons recovered are 3,500 rounds of ammunition, 6 smoke grenade canisters, locally fabricated guns, 30 rifles, 36 hand grenades, 7 machine guns and 11 rocket propelled grenade tubes. See more photos after the cut...*Warning, graphic pic when you click continue* ...

 

20 women kidnapped in Borno, as military foils another attack, kills 50 militants

According to reports, suspected Boko Haram men kidnapped 20 women in Gakin Fulani, a normadic settlement which is not too far from Chibok community yesterday Sunday June 8th.

A member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Alhaji Tar who spoke with Sahara Reporters, said the women were kidnapped along with three men who were there with them when the men arrived.

"We got the information that they went there, and took away the women at the time none of the males were there. The three young men they met there could not help the women, as the gunmen also ordered the three of them to enter the Hilux vans, and took all of them away.” he said. Continue...

Meanwhile the military in a press release today said it foiled an attempted attack by the sect group in Adamawa and Borno state over the weekend, killing 50 of them and retrieved some dangerous weapons from them. 

The statement in part reads

"Troops conducting (the) anti-terrorists campaign in North-Eastern Nigeria have successfully averted (an) attempted massive raid on villages in Borno, and Adamawa States, during the weekend. The terrorists who were on their way to attack selected communities, were ambushed by troops along Biita, in Borno State, on receiving (an) intelligence report of the terrorists’ intention (s).

“The attack was launched on the terrorists as they filed out of the forest to embark on their mission at about 10pm on Saturday. Over 50 terrorists died in the fierce encounter that ensued, while 30 rifles, 36 Hand Grenades, 7 Machine guns, and 11 Rocket Propelled grenade tubes were captured by the troops. Also recovered from the terrorists were over 3,500 rounds of ammunition, 6 smoke grenade canisters, and locally fabricated guns as well as 4 vehicles used by the terrorists in the foiled attack.

“The four soldiers who were wounded in the operation are currently receiving medical treatment in the military medical facility. (A) Cordon and search (effort) is ongoing in the general area.

My daughter will never play professional football' - Jay Jay Okocha

Nigerian football icon, Jay Jay Okocha during a recent chat with Femi and The Gang on Nigeria Info FM, Lagos fielded questions from social media fans revealing why his children aren’t playing professional football and his involvement with Star Football.
"My son is focusing on his education for now and will play football at the right time. Meanwhile, my daughter will never play professional football because they aren’t paid well enough.”
Continue to see five football stars name

Nigerian football icon, Jay Jay Okocha during a recent chat with Femi and The Gang on Nigeria Info FM, Lagos fielded questions from social media fans revealing why his children aren’t playing professional football and his involvement with Star Football.
"My son is focusing on his education for now and will play football at the right time. Meanwhile, my daughter will never play professional football because they aren’t paid well enough.”
Continue to see five football stars named by the superstar footballer as his all time favourites...



Best goalkeeper: Oliver Khan although he admitted hating goalkeepers
Best Defender: He has two; Uche Okechukwu and Taribo West. Austin Eguavoen (most feared)
Best Midfielder: Ronaldinho
Best Striker: Rashidi Yekini (RIP)
Best Manager: The manager that gave him his first chance in Frankfurt; Stefanovic
Best soccer league: English Premiership
Best refereeing: German League followed by English referees
d by the superstar footballer as his all time favourites...



Best goalkeeper: Oliver Khan although he admitted hating goalkeepers
Best Defender: He has two; Uche Okechukwu and Taribo West. Austin Eguavoen (most feared)
Best Midfielder: Ronaldinho
Best Striker: Rashidi Yekini (RIP)
Best Manager: The manager that gave him his first chance in Frankfurt; Stefanovic
Best soccer league: English Premiership
Best refereeing: German League followed by English referees

Mr.Ibu signs contract with Merrybet, Launches N100million Merrybet Predict promo

Merrybet Gold Limited, the leading sports betting company in Nigeria whose platform provides world class bookmaking services on merrybet.com, recently signed ace Actor/Comedian Mr. John Okafor (AKA MrIbu) as one of its brand ambassadors. Continue...

Speaking at the event, the Chief Communications Officer of the organization, Mr. Odiase also launched the Merrybet “Predict & Win” promo, the first of its kind and the biggest ever in the country where over N100,000,000.00 will be won.

Every Wednesday, ten (10) football games will be uploaded for the week and every registered userwould be given a free prediction.  All people have to do is signup on merrybetpredict.com and get their game on.

There are three winning categories

1. Weekly Jackpot (fixture result prediction):  Every week, a jackpot of N1, 000,000.00 will be up for grabs. In a week where no one wins the jackpot, it is rolled over to the next week continuously, thereby increasing the total available jackpot balance.  All a user has to do is predict the result of each fixture (1, X, 2).  That is, if a football game will end in a win for the home team, a draw or a loss for the home team.  A user has to get a minimum of eight of ten games correctly (the scores don’t have to be correct) to get a strike, 2 strikes equals a Jackpot. Users have to get 2 strikes in two different weeks to win jackpot.

2. Highest Point Weekly (score result prediction):  Users will be awarded different points based on correct winning prediction, correct scores prediction and correct goal difference prediction.  The customer with the highest number of points at the end of the week gets a N100,000.00, 2ndgets N50,000.00, 3rd gets N30,000.00 and customers between the 4th-103rdposition get a N1,000 airtime of their choice.

3. Leaderboard:  at the end of the  prediction year, the user with the highest points gets a whooping N15,000,000.00, 2nd gets N12,000,000.00 and the 3rd highest gets N10,000,000.00. The leaderboard starts when the 2014/2015 English premier league resumes, this would create a level playing field for all users. Other winning categories are currently active.

Mr.Odiase stated that the promo was geared at empowering Nigerians and increase awareness on the potential benefits and rewards in sports betting.  He reiterated the commitment of Merrybet to continually delivering ground breaking products and services in the world of sports betting. 

Cause Of Dora Akunyili’s Death Revealed(A MUST READ)

The death of Professor Dora Nkem Akunyili has been blamed on misdiagnosis by some doctors in the United States. The doctors were said to have claimed she did not have cancer after her Nigerian doctor’s diagnosis to the effect she had the sickness.

After surviving several rumours of her death, the  former Minister of Information and Communication and erstwhile Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Professor Dora Nkem Akunyili, bowed to ovarian cancer early Saturday 7.

News of her death was officially announced by  former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, on the Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS. Obi  said  Akunyili  died after a protracted battle with cancer.

Obi, in the statement, said: “On behalf of the Akunyili  family, I wish to officially confirm the death of Prof. (Mrs.) Dora Nkem Akunyili, OFR, in a Specialist Cancer Hospital in India today at 10 am, Nigerian time, after a two-year battle with cancer. In spite her illness, Prof. Akunyili was unwavering in her belief in a better Nigeria. That was why she defied her condition and was part of Anambra State Handover Committee and the National Conference.”

The statement continued: “The last time I visited her in India, even when she needed all the prayers herself, she was full of concern for the abducted Chibok girls, security and other challenges facing the country and told me that she remained prayerful for the release of those girls and for God to help President Goodluck Jonathan to overcome all the challenges facing the nation.

“She therefore urged all Nigerians to remain prayerful and committed to building a better society for our children. We all prayed together and I promised to be visiting her every month. “We thank all those who remain fervent in prayers for her recovery and urge them to remain prayerful for the peaceful repose of her soul.”
Concern about Akunyili, who had been on admission in hospital for an undisclosed ailment, had made the rounds  in recent times.

For several weeks, rumours of her battle with ovarian cancer dominated  the social media. Although family sources debunked the stories, the rumours got stronger.

Her public appearance at the National Conference heightened anxiety about her well-being as she looked  frail and a shadow of her old self.

Findings showed that the former Minister’s ill health first came to the fore a couple of years ago while on a trip abroad. A  medical check up showed she had cancer.

Misdiagnosis

The Cable, an online medium quoting a family source, yesterday, blamed misdiagnosis for Akunyili’s death.
According to the source, when in 1998, the former Minister was the Zonal Secretary (South-east) of the Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund, Nigerian doctors gave her what many of her family members considered to be a health scare. They said she had a growth and needed surgery.

The source narrated: “Akunyili, then 44, decided to travel to the United States, first to get a second opinion and then undergo the prescribed surgery. The bill for the medical trip was $17,000, including $12,000 for the surgery. During pre-surgery check-up in the US, the doctors told her the Nigerian doctors had made a wrong diagnosis and that she did not need any surgery.

“It was said to be a minor issue that medication would solve. She thanked the doctors and, to their surprise, said she was going to return the money meant for the surgery to PTF. That was strange. Nigerian government officials had devised a way of making sure such monies were not returned to the treasury.

“The hospital informed the PTF, under the leadership of Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, about one honest Nigerian they had found. Buhari, himself a straightforward person, was very impressed. He wrote a letter to Akunyili commending her honesty. NAFDAC Then came 2001. President Olusegun Obasanjo wanted to appoint a director-general for the National Agency for Drug and Food Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and asked for the recommendation of an honest Nigerian pharmacist. Akunyili’s name promptly came up.

“Someone who had heard about her PTF record recommended her. There was a little problem, a Nigerian problem. Objections were raised that the minister of health, Prof. ABC Nwosu, was an Igbo from Anambra State and NAFDAC, being a powerful agency under the ministry, should not be headed by another Igbo from Anambra. It was also argued that the market for fake and substandard products were controlled by the Igbo, with Onitsha – also in Anambra State – a major centre for the illicit business. She was going to protect “her people”, the antagonists said.

“Obasanjo, stubborn to the cause, ignored the observations and appointed her. She went on to do a credible job and ended up as one of the most outstanding public officers in Nigeria’s history, celebrated locally and globally. She had lost a sister to fake drugs, and that was perhaps the impetus she needed to go on the offensive. Misdiagnosis Meanwhile, Akunyili always went abroad for check-ups and she was always given an all-clear. She continued to look robust and energetic, and took up another government job as minister of information and communications.

“But on July 13, 2013, something strange happened to her. She was preparing to travel to the United States to receive an award. The following day was her birthday. Her 59th, precisely. Then she fell ill. She was physically weak and having pains. She decided to go ahead with her trip and attend to her health in the United States. It was while she was there that new checks were carried out.

“Alas, she had cancer. The original diagnosis in 1998 was right. But the diagnosis at the point of surgery was wrong. She became seriously ill and there were fears she could lose her life. She was in the hospital for months and only returned to Nigeria this year when the doctors said she was improving. Her last public appearance was at the National Conference in Abuja, where she was a delegate. Pictures of a frail-looking Akumyili soon went viral on the internet”.

In a tribute, the Chief Medical Director, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Professor Akin Osibogun, described the news as shocking.

“It is indeed sad. I am just hearing the news from you now. Professor Dora Akunyili was a personal friend apart from working together during her days at NAFDAC.

The National President, Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, Pharm Femi Adebayo, stated: “My eyes were filled with tears when I heard about the death of a faithful and brave Nigerian,

Pharmacist par excellence. Dora rode where men trembled, especially her fight against fake counterfeit and adulterated drugs”.

Dora Akunyili, a distinguished citizen and patriot – President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has described late Dora Akunyili as a distinguished Nigerian and Patriotic citizen who would be sorely missed by all those who came in contact with her.

In a statement yesterday, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati quoted the President as saying  he ‘ received with shock and sadness, news of the sudden and untimely death of Professor Dora Akunyili, former Minister of Information and Communications.

“The President believes that Professor Akunyili will live long in the memories of those who were privileged to know her as a diligent professional, a public-spirited and forthright public officer, and as a person of great convictions.

The First Lady, Dame Patience Faka Jonathan, described Akunyili as a “titan,” who left an indelible mark with the passion and conviction with which she served the nation. Dame Jonathan described the late Akunyili’s departure as “a great loss to the nation and the womenfolk.”

Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State expressed profound shock and sadness over the death of f Professor Akunyili, describing it as a serious blow to the nation. Chime in a reaction signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Chukwudi Achife, said her death has robbed the nation of one of her finest breed of patriots.

Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Paul Orhii, described late Dora Akunyili as a patriot and a woman of great virtue.

According to Orhii: “It is with great shock but with total submission to the will of God that I received the sad news of the death of Prof. Dora Akunyili. She was a woman who loved Nigeria deeply and dedicated her entire life up till  the very last minute to the service of this great nation”.

National Chairman of All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Victor Umeh, said the death of Professor Akunyili was very saddening, adding that it was a huge loss to Nigeria and the womenfolk.

Aka Ikenga also mourned this lady of substance for among other things, she was a titanic Amazon, according to Chief Goddy Uwazurike, the President of Aka Ikenga.

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, in his own reaction, described the late former Information Minister, as an amazon.

In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on media, Mrs Olufunmilayo Wakama, Amosun, who expressed shock and disbelief at the news of the demise of the one time Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), at the age of 59, said she deserves Special mention among nation builders in Nigeria.

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu expressed grief and shock over the death of  Akunyili.

He said her death was not just a colossal loss to the entire country but also an exit of an uncommon role model.
Ekweremadu, in a statement through his Special Adviser, Media, Uche Anichukwu, described the late Pharmacist as a “woman of substance, unequaled character, and courage who brought respect and glory to the nation.”

The Campaign for Democracy, CD, described her as strong and brave woman fought  her last battle with cancer which she has just lost at the age of 59.

She will always be remembered for her doggedness,tenacity and courageous pursuit of ideals both as Director General of NAFDAC and Minister of Information

Also reacting to the death of Prof. Akunyili, Chairman, Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Senator Andy Uba,  said that the late Prof. Akunyili dedicated her life to the service of her fatherland and waged great war against fake and counterfeit drugs in the country.

Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, has  described as shocking, painful and saddening, the death of former Information and Communication Minister, Professor (Mrs.) Dora Akunyili,  lamenting that Nigeria has once again lost one of her gems.

Governor Imoke in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita, said: “I received with a heavy heart, news of the death of our dear Dora Akunyili, who was one of the few Amazons of our time.”

Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger state has described the death of Akunyili as a big blow to the country whose intellectual competence and patriotic citizenship cannot be equaled.

He also described her as a fountain of knowledge, professional expert who exuded servant leadership during her national service.

According to Joseph Evah, national coordinator, Ijaw Monitoring Group, IMG, Nigerians will miss Prof. Dora Akunyili. She was the first person to risk her life for President Goodluck Jonathan during the period the late President Musa Yar’Adua became sick before he died.  Then, the Yar’Adua cabal, was determined to deny Jonathan his constitutional right as Vice-President to succeed the late President. The people of Niger Delta are grateful to her and are mourning her passing.

‘Adorable Dora’ (1954 – 2014)

Prof. Dora Akunyili, a recipient of the Order of the Federal Republic, OFR, resigned her  appointment as Minister of Information on December 16, 2010, after two years of service to pursue her political ambition of representing Anambra Central in the National Assembly as a senator.

Fondly known as “Adorable Dora”, the internationally renowned pharmacist, pharmacologist, erudite scholar, administrator, and visionary leader, would, perhaps, be best remembered as the no-nonsense
Director General of  the National Agency for Foods, Drugs and Administration and Control, NAFDAC.

Born in Makurdi, Benue State, on   July 14, 1954, the deceased hailed from Nanka, Anambra State. The deceased always had a knack to be marked for distinction.

A post-doctorate Fellow of University of London and a Fellow of the West African Post Graduate College of Pharmacists, it was NAFDAC, Director General that Akunyili proved her mettle as a leader and visionary.
She took on the hydra-headed problem of fake, spurious, unwholesome and substandard drugs, turning fortunes around for the nation’s lopsided drug distribution system and quickly gaining international recognition as a true advocate for public health and human rights protection.

A multiple award- winner for her work in pharmacology, public health and human rights, Akunyili was an embodiment of excellence academically – passing the First School Leaving Certificate Examination with distinction at St. Patrick’s Primary School, Isuofia, Anambra State, in 1966.

To prove her prowess, she went on to emerge with Grade I Distinction in the West African School Certificate Examination of 1973 from Queen of the Rosary Secondary School, Nsukka.

This superlative performance earned her the Eastern Nigerian Government Post-Primary Scholarship and the Federal Government of Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship. In 1978, Akunyili bagged her first
degree in pharmacy, and her Ph.D in 1985 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Among her outstanding awards were the Time Magazine Award 2006 ( One of the 18 Heroes of our Time) – Time Magazine Inc.; Person of the Year 2005 Award by Silverbird Communications Ltd;   Award of Excellence by Integrated World Services (IWS), Dec. 2005;   Award of Excellence -

Advocacy for Democracy Dividends International, Lagos; Meritorious Award 2005;   An Icon of Excellence Award by the African Cultural Institute and Zenith Bank Plc;   2005 Grassroots Human Rights Campaigner Award London Based Human Rights Defense Organization, 2005; Most Innovative Director Award Federal Government College, Ijanikin, Lagos, 2005 and Integrity Award 2003 winner given by Transparency International.

El Rufai says individual planes have been banned from landing in Kano

Another day, another political drama. According to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, private planes have been banned from landing at the Kano Airport to frustrate those intending to fly into Kano to congratulate the new Emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

Meanwhile that's pics of Sanusi signing documents as Kano's new Emir yesterday. Continue...

The Oscar-winning actress showed off her amazing body in a white bikini and belly chain on the beach in Maui, Hawaii yesterday. She's in Hawaii to participate in the Maui Film Festival. Black is beautiful! See more photos after the cut...