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  • NEWS: Niger Delta Militants Blow Up Pipeline In Delta State

    By William Oyo-Ita 3 April 2015 10:25pm

    A Niger Delta militant group identified as Urhobo Gbagbako, has blown up the NPDC Oil pipelines at Ighrenene, Afiesere and Ekiugbo communities in Delta State. In an email sent to reporters claiming responsibility for the bombing which occurred yesterday April 2nd, the spokesperson of the group, Priest Omodjuvwu, said the group, which consist of ex-militants, men, women & children of Urhobo origin, decided to blow up the oil pipeline following the continued neglect of the Urhobo militants in the pipelines protection contracts offered to ex-militants from other ethnic groups. 






    Spokesperson of the militant group, Mr Omdjuvwu said they decided to blow up the pipeline to draw government attention and demand to be included in the pipeline protection contracts.

    “We have now resumed attack on the NPDC pipeline facilities on a massive scale, which scale of bombings shall be unprecedented,” the email read.

    culled from linda ikeji blog 

  • SPORT: Mourinho Rues Out Surgery For Troubled Diego Costa Hamstring Injury

    By Ekun Samuel 3rd|April|2015
    Chelsea Coach Jose Mourinho has rued out any form of surgery for Chelsea in form striker Diego ahead of the game against the visiting Stoke. Diego Costa was on the bench for the Euro qualifiers match against Ukraine which they won 2-0, and also left out on the bench with the friendly match against Netherland which they lost 2-0. Mourinho doesn’t believe surgery is the best way to approach the situation and said Chelsea approach has been the best way just as he is been used in the season so far, to work hard as he does in the season, in prevention to make the muscle stronger, but at the the same time elastic and flexible, as the Chelsea boss and his medical team believes surgery is the last resort for any injury. Chelsea boss made it clear that Diego Costa will be selected for the game at the weekend against Stoke City.

  • SPORTS: Mourinho On Costa's Injury

    “Diego trained with the group. He's not injured. I don't know if I

    start with him or not.

    “We did all the tests and the scans to confirm two days ago

    scientifically the situation.. the muscle is fine.

    “But football is more than that. You need confidence. You don't need

    to break your intensity. That's our doubt. Let's see next 24 hours.

    “I don't believe we will ever go in the surgery direction.

  • NEWS: Meet The Baby Born With No Eyes Photos

    By William Oyo-Ita 3 April 2015

    Care worker Danielle Davis, 24, and her partner, Andrew Smith, 31, from South Wales  welcomed a daughter two months ago – a baby with no eyes. Danielle said she knew there was something horrible wrong with her child because a routine scan when she was pregnant showed her child had a cyst on the brain but she refused to have an abortion. After the child was born, doctors confirmed she had anophthalmia, a birth defect which affects just one in 10,000 babies.

    “It was a shock – we had never heard of it before. But she is our gorgeous baby and we have no regrets about turning down a termination.” Danielle said

    “We want to give Daisy as normal a life as possible and give her the same opportunities as other children. We had never heard of the condition before and neither had any of our friends or family. People didn’t really know what to say when we told them.

    “The cyst showed up on the 21-week scan and naturally we were worried about it. But none of the doctors said our baby could be born blind. Everyone has been really supportive and I can’t thank the doctors and midwives enough for all of their help.”

    Little Daisy will later this month go for an operation to fit glass eyes. And when she’s 18months old, they will be replaced with painted eyes that will look more natural. 

  • NEWS: Donald Duke And Wife Visits Buhari

    By Dickson Blessing
    10:50am, 3/4/2015

          The president- elect Gen Muhammadu Buhari's (Rtd) victory had brought a lot of commendation from heads of state as well as courtesy visits people that matter in the country and around the world.

        Former Governor of Cross River State Donald Duke and his wife paid a visit to congratulate Buhari on his victory on the March polls.

  • HEALTH : The Medicinal And Healing Properties Of Mango Leave. PART 2.

    By Lizzy Adie |3rd April | 8AM 

    6.  Cures Dysentery: Mango Leaves helps to treat bleeding Dysentery. Mango Leaves dried in a shade should be powdered and then be taken with water two to three times a day to stop dysentery. 
    7.  Eat Aches : Ear ache can be quite irritating, using this home remedy provides good relief. A teaspoon of juice extracted from mango leaves as eardrops provides relief from earache. Heat the juice slightly before using it. 
    8. Heal Burns : To heal burns on the skin and scalds, burn a handful of mango leaves to ashes. Apply this ash on the affected area. It provides instant relief and helps. 
    9. Treat Hiccups And Throat Problem : If you are suffering from hiccups or throat problems, mango leaves are a good home remedy. Burn a few mango leaves and inhale the smoke. This helps to cure hiccups and throat problems. 
    10. Stomach Tonic:  Put some mango leaves in a warm water, close it with a lid, and leave it overnight. The next day morning, filter the water and drink it on an empty stomach. Regular intake of this infusion acts as a good stomach tonic and helps prevent various stomach ailment. 
        Since the mango leaves are available throughout the year, using them for home remedies is easy. The antioxidant and antimicrobial Properties helps treat various ailments efficiently. 
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  • PHOTOS: Kenya University attack – 147 students killed (Graphic)

    By William Oyo-Ita 3 April 2015



    Members of Somali Islamic sect, Al-Shabab, stormed Kenyan’s Garissa University College very early this morning and massacred students and staff of the school.According to new reports, 147 people lost their lives in the horrific incident which is so far the deadliest terrorist attack in Kenya. Another 79 people were seriously injured. 


    According to Kenyan security forces, of the 815 students in the college, 500 were rescued, 147 were killed and the rest – 166 – have not been properly accounted for. Some are believed to have been taken hostage. Kenya government claim they killed four of the terrorists. See some photos from the incident after the cut, but be warned, one of the photos shows dead students killed in their classroom..
    Five gunmen gained entry into the university, which is close to an army barracks, after killing guards at the main gate. They massacred some students they found inside lecture halls who were working on their assignments while others were killed in their halls of residence

    Kenyan President spoke to the nation in a TV broadcast and said the attackers had taken hostages;

    “I am saddened to inform the nation that early today, terrorists attacked Garissa University College, killed and wounded several people and have taken others hostage. On behalf of my government, I extend condolences to the families of those who have perished in this attack. We continue to pray for the quick recovery of the injured, and the safe rescue of those held hostage.” he said.

     Kenya’s Inspector-General of Police Joseph Boinnet said the terrorists had taken positions in the students’ hostels.

    “The attackers forced their way into the university by shooting at the guards who were manning the main gate. The attackers shot indiscriminately once inside the compound. Police officers who were at the time guarding the university hostels heard the gunshots and responded swiftly and engaged the gunmen in a fierce shootout. However, the attackers retreated and gained entry into the hostels.

    “The officers summoned for reinforcement immediately and a joint force composed of police and other security agencies arrived and are currently engaged in an elaborate process of flushing out the gunmen from the hostels.”

     culled from Linda ikeji blog

  • POLITICS: Full Text Of President Goodluck Jonathan's Concession Speech To General Mohammadu Buhari

    By Efio-Ita Nyok |3 April 2015| 7:00 am
    You are about to read the details of the historic phone call that changed Nigeria forever!
    It’s perceived to be a historic phone call because it ushered in an unprecedented era of peace in contemporary Nigeria, owing to the fact that should have the incumbent President Jonathan insisted on holding on to the reins of power, refusing to accept defeat in the 28 March 2015 presidential election, there would have been serious tension between the north/southwest and southeast/south south of the country.
    President Jonathan averted that uncanny future by immediately conceding to his arch political rival, Mohammadu Buhari. By this one action he became a statesman both in Africa’s most populous nation and the continent at large. In my opinion, he should be awarded a Nobel Laureate for peace.
    Below is the full script of the speech, please.
    Caller: Your excellency, sir. Hope I’m speaking with General Buhari, sir. President Goodluck Jonathan would like to speak with you, sir.
    Receiver: Yes. Okay, hold on.
    Jonathan: Your Excellency
    Receiver: Hold on, sir.
    Buhari: Your Excellency
    Jonathan: Your Excellency, how are you?
    Buhari: I’m all right.
    Jonathan: (Laughter) Congratulations
    Buhari: Thank you very much, your Excellency.
    Jonathan: So, how are things?
    Buhari: Well, I’d congratulate you more because you….
    Jonathan: In a few days find time to come so that we can sort out how to plan the transitional period.
    Buhari: Alright, Your Excellency. Thank you very much
    Jonathan: Okay, congratulations
    Buhari: My respects, Your Excellency. Thank you.

  • POLITICS: Comr. Adjah Adjah, Former NACRISS WW President, Congratulates Mohammadu Buhari, Nigeria's President-Elect, etc

    By Efio-Ita Nyok |3 April 2015| 6:30 am
    Your Excellencies,
          LETTER OF CONGRATULATION
    I use this medium to congratulate their Excellencies, General M. Buhari and Prof. Femi Osinbanjo on their victory at the polls as President-Elect and Vice-President.
    I pray that the love shown them by Nigerians home and abroad is brought to bear by developmental policies and human capacity development of the populace.
    Let me not forget to congratulate all elected members of the National Assembly and in particular my very representative Rt. Hon. Daniel Asuquo aka Dansuki, while advising the aggrieved parties to make use of the proper channel to address their case and advise their fans not to take laws into their hands. There’ve never been real change and revolution without few hindrances.
    Let me also commend INEC and indeed all Nigerians for collectively giving Nigeria a new face and beginning. We’ve just only begun and need to sustain the growth and democratic maturity.
    To the father and initiator of modern peaceful style of democracy, President Goodluck Ebele-Azikiwe Jonathan, we love you and thank you for making Nigeria a safe haven and better place by displaying the act of oneness.
    Finally, on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Southern Cross River State Worldwide, we wish to pledge our support and loyalty to all constituted authorities and wish Nigeria a safe elections come 11th of April. YOUR PVC IS YOUR POWER!! USE IT WELL
    LONG LIVE SOCRISS WORLDWIDE
    LONG LIVE CROSS RIVER STATE
    LONG LIVE NIGEIA
    Comrade(Prince) Adjah E. Adjah Jnr
    BOT CHAIRMAN SOCRISS WW/ FORMER NACRISS WW PRESIDENT

  • ENTERTAINMENT: Nigerian Politics Is Like Nollywood – Wole Soyinka

    By William Oyo-Ita 2 April 2015
    Foremost writer and Nobel Prize winner, Wole Soyinka has likened Nigerian politics, especially the current electoral process, to the Nollywood Film Industry. In an interview with Guardian, the respected writer and political critic also blasted Nigerian politicians for being wasteful and criticized the ongoing electioneering process as a disguise for money laundering. “Most expensive, most prodigal, wasteful, senseless, I mean really insensitive in terms of what people live on in this country. This was the real naira-dollar extravaganza, spent on just subverting, shall we say, the natural choices of people. Just money instead of argument, instead of position statements. And of course the sponsoring of violence in various places, in addition to this festive atmosphere in which every corner, every pillar, every electric pole is adorned with one candidate or the other, many of them in poses which remind one of Nollywood. I get a feeling sometimes that some of these candidates were just locked in their wardrobes and they were told: ‘Just take selfies in there and don’t come out until you’ve finished the entire wardrobe.’ All kinds of postures. Just ridiculous. It has been an embarrassing exercise in terms of electioneering.”
    “Most expensive, most prodigal, wasteful, senseless, I mean really insensitive in terms of what people live on in this country. This was the real naira-dollar extravaganza, spent on just subverting, shall we say, the natural choices of people. Just money instead of argument, instead of position statements. And of course the sponsoring of violence in various places, in addition to this festive atmosphere in which every corner, every pillar, every electric pole is adorned with one candidate or the other, many of them in poses which remind one of Nollywood,” the literary giant said.
    buhari
    He continued, ” I get a feeling sometimes that some of these candidates were just locked in their wardrobes and they were told: ‘Just take selfies in there and don’t come out until you’ve finished the entire wardrobe.’ All kinds of postures. Just ridiculous. It has been an embarrassing exercise in terms of electioneering…Obviously this money didn’t come from personal pockets only, there’s no question. It’s been bankrolled by lots of businesspeople – many of them I’m sure have been taxed indirectly – and they’ll be expecting some returns for this outlay, and so how are we actually going to get rid of this thing called corruption, if the electoral process itself has been so corrupted? It’s a money election.”
    Soyinka did not make secret of the fact that the president-elect Muhammadu Buhari was his preferred candidate in the run-off to the presidential elections.