Monday, December 29, 2014

President Jonathan's daughter set to wed

One of the adopted daughters of President Jonathan, Ine, will be walking down the aisle with her man Simeon this January. Their traditional marriage will take place on January 3rd 2015 in Bayelsa while their white wedding will hold on the 10th of January in Abuja. Congrats to them. Pic credit: George Okoro.

Mikel Obi reportedly building estate in Lagos called Chelsea Estate

There are reports by people in the know that Chelsea and Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi is building a mini estate in the Ajah/Badore new development area of Lagos. Mikel and his partners (including a bank) are planning to build over 100 housing units of 2/3/4bedroom service apartments, a multipurpose hall and recreational facilities. The estate will be called Chelsea Estate and construction has already begun.

Explosion kills 1 in Yobe state

An explosion rocked Arikime Primary School playing ground in Potikum, Yobe state around 6pm yesterday Dec. 28th, killing a sugar-cane vendor who was heading home after the day’s trading.

Residents of the area say they believe the bomb was targeted at football enthusiast who gather at the school playground every morning to play football. No group has taken responsibility for the attack but then again...how many terror groups are we fighting in Nigeria?

Alpha Beach is doing to some areas in Lekki

The Atlantic ocean in the Alpha beach area is overflowing its banks once again...and because there's no proper drainage system, this is what many of the surrounding areas have turned into, making life extremely difficult for people who live there.

23 killed in Boko Haram attack in Cameroon

At least 23 people were killed in a Boko Haram at­tack in the Mozo­go district in Cameroon’s Far North Region, an of­ficial said.
The regional governor, Mijiyawa Bakary, con­firmed the attack by the Nigeria-based Islamist militants, but did not give further details. “We are still gathering the facts from our divisional officers, but what we know for now is that the attackers killed at least 23 people. The damage could be more,” he said.

Jonathan lucky to have sympathy of Legislature –Lanlehin

Senator Olufemi Lanlehin cur­rently represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly. In this interview with AKEEB ALARAPE and OLUSEYE OJO, he explains many rows between the legislature and the executive over budget presentations as well as what informed his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Accord Party.
Excerpts:
Can you assess the current National Assembly?

Kim, Kanye & North are Picture Perfect in Holiday Photo

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We know we use this word often, but the Wests are so cute.
Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner hosted a party to celebrate the holidays and of course, the family was present.
Kim Kardashian just shared photos of herself, hubby Kanye West and daughter North, and we can’t help but stare.
Check it out!

Women’s World Cup: Canada names squad to face Super Falcons, others

Canada has named their squad to play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand. Led by Head Coach Bev Priestman and capta...