Kidnappers Of Rivers PDP Chieftain Contact His Family To Demand Ransom

N30mn – this sum is required by the abductors of Dicken Worlu, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers state.
Worlu has become one of the four PDP members kidnapped in the last two weeks.

He was abducted from his residence in Port Harcourt on March 4 by unknown gunmen.

On Sunday (today), the kidnappers contacted the family of the hostage to demand a ransom.

The Worlu's wife Patricia told the members of the National Association of Seadogs that the family does not have the sum that the abductors demanded.

"The family has not been the same since the sad incident. We are appealing to the kidnappers to have pity on the family and release my husband," she said.

Why There Will Never Be A Revolution In Nigeria – By Cheta Nwanze

Why is it that Nigeria is still cursed with generally bad governments? It is because we are a resilient people. Is that bad? Let’s discuss…
The reason for our perpetual bad government can at first glance be found in that very well known gem from Karl Marx. Marx, one of the greatest thinkers ever, said: "The people deserve the government that they have!" Not too many truer maxims out there.
At a first glance, Marx’s statement about people deserving the government that they have rings true in Nigeria.
Too many Nigerians believe that other Nigerians are bad people, so it is no surprise that the rest of the world has picked up on that. I have had my fair share of being harassed at international airport terminals in many of the 17 different countries that I have visited.
In Turkey, the immigrations guy brought out a magnifying glass. He looked closely at my U.S. and U.K visas to make sure they weren’t forgeries. I was tempted to remind him, in very hot language, that my Turkish visa was what concerned him, not my U.K. or U.S. entry permits. But I only felt a measure of pity for him. He was of a very closed mind, and in my arrogance, I felt, "that’s the reason they put you here".

2014 Women’s Day: SEE What Nigerian Women Are Crying Out On Government

Again, Saturday 8 March was that time of the year when issues concerning women take front burner across the globe. The International Women’s Day is celebrated as a unique occasion drawing on issues that affect women daily.

The first International Women’s day was held in 1911. The United Nations chooses a theme for the celebration annually. However, local organizations, can select themes that are symbolic of their plight as they desire.

This year’s theme, ‘Inspiring Change’ was particularly aimed at putting women themselves in the forefront of leading the way to the desired change.

It also called attention to the achievements and prospects of the female gender in the political, economic and social landmarks recorded by the womenfolk in all their endeavours as well as aspects still requiring more effort.

APC Attacks PDP For 'Janjaweed' Remark. Read WHAT They Have To Say

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of using religion as a political tool to divide Nigerians after the ruling party said the APC's manifesto was a product of "Janjaweed Ideology", in reference to the Sudanese extremist group accused of killing civilians.

On Thursday the APC unveiled its manifesto – the party’s plan to boos Nigeria's economy, create jobs and enhance security if elected into office in the 2015 general elections.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the APC spokesperson Lai Mohammed the party called the PDP's comment a part of its "ongoing campaign" to portrait the APC as an Islamic party.

"On a more dangerous level, it shows that the PDP will not relent from engaging in Islamophobia by using the Boko Haram crisis in a part of the country to stereotype Muslims and paint them as terrorists, even when it is obvious that majority of Muslims do not support the heinous crimes being perpetrated by the sect," the APC said in a statement.

Court Orders Okonjo-Iweala To Make Public Details Of 2014 Budget

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to immediately make public details of all appropriations and statutory transfers in the 2014 budget, in the public interest.

The order was issued by Justice Abubakar Abdu-Kafarati in his judgment on February 25, 2014, in the legal application No. FHC/ABJ/CS/301/3013 filed by the Centre for Social Justice against the minister.
Mr. Kafarati asked the minister to release to the group and the general public, details of releases in the budget to some key government agencies, specifically, the National Assembly, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC; National Judicial Council, NJC; Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC; Universal Basic Education, UBE and National Human Rights Commission, NHRC.

BOKO HARAM : Jonathan Calls For Prayer Against Insurgency

President Goodluck Jonathan, weekend, expressed the Federal Government readiness to stop the acts of terrorism perpetuated by the Boko Haram sect in the North-East of  Nigeria.
The President, who stated this at the 2014 maiden edition of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) annual summit with the theme ‘Church and State Partnership in Providing Quality Education for the Nigerian People’ decried the deterioration of values and morals owing to poor educational policies.
Jonathan assured of governments efforts to confront the challenge of insurgency in the country, while urging the gathering to pray for Nigeria to overcome her current problems.
He said; “I urge you to pray for our dear country to speedily overcome the current challenges we faced, especially, insurgency, terrorism and the heinous killings of innocent children in schools.”
Speaking further on terrorism and the wanton killing of students in Yobe State, President Jonathan further stated that “I believe that with your devote prayers and the strategies we have put in place, we shall surely  surmount these challenges.”

"Why I'm Always Playing Bad Roles" – Actress Patience Ozokwor Reveals

veteran actress, Patience Ozokwor aka Mama G is popularly known for her 'no-nonsense, strict 'roles in movies in a recent interview with Yes magazine, explained why she usually plays those wicked, evil woman roles.

The actress who is loved by many in the real world is quite the opposite of what she plays in movies.
When asked why she always take up the role of a bad woman in movies. She said:

SEE What Cossy Orjiakor Has To Say About Her Having Sex With A Dog

Controversial actress, Cossy Orjiakor, in a recent interview opens up on her career and current project while revealing that she could act in a porn flick if given the opportunity.

Excerpts:
On what she's bee up to
Yeah (giggles) I’ve been having fun really doing my own thing. But I’m working on a reality TV show designed to give back to society. I have this large heart for giving back, so I want to have a reality TV show where the winners would be encouraged to bring forth proposals which I would sponsor with the little I have. But if I could get sponsors it would be great!

I Warned The Armed Robbers Not To Use It For Evil – Herbalist Who Specializes In Magic Powers

Mr Emmanuel America (44), a herbalist who specializes in providing charms to armed robbers has been arrested by the police.

 Mr America lives in Owhawha village in Delta State, where he practised as a native doctor, fortifying people with magic capable of repelling venomous pellets, dagger’s wound and lots more.
But his medicine failed him recently when three of his customers but armed robbery suspects were nabbed by a crack team of detectives  from the Area Commander’s office of Delta State Police Command.

WICKEDNESS: 22-Year-Old`Virgin’ Undergraduate Raped To Death (PHOTO)

A 300 level female student of the Benson Idahosa University said to be a 'Virgin' in Benin-City, Edo state has lost her life after being raped to death by unidentified persons.

Deborah on her graduation day
The incident was said to have occurred between 12 midnight and 1 a.m after she left  hospital and decided to see one of her friends at Upper Adesuwa.
That's when 22-year-old Deborah was raped and was said to have had her throat slit by her attackers after the terrible act.

Exposer Of COZA Pastor, Ese Walters, And Her Hubby, Benny Ark, Marry Traditionally (PHOTOS)

An on-air-personality and a former member of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) who exposed Pastor Biodun, Ese Walters, tied knot with her sweetheart, Abuja-based Cool FM presenter, Benny Ark, in a civil ceremony in Lagos on February 15, 2014, Saturday.

Three weeks later the couple had their colourful traditional marriage ceremony.

See the photos from the ceremony:

 

Ese with her hubby

I Can’t Be a Housewife – Actress Anita Joseph

While most ladies would be glad to be proposed to,Anita Joseph rejected her boyfriend’s marriage proposal last month. In an interview with with Encomium she said…
“I rejected it because I cannot be a full housewife. He wants me to quit acting and become a full housewife. But I am not that type that sits at home all day. I love working. I love being busy. He said when we get married, I will quit acting.I have known him for two years and we have dated for a year.I don’t want to disclose his identity, all I can say is that his name is Mr. M. He is a good guy but he can stab you when he gets jealous. He is so possessive.”

I Can Act in a Porn Movie – Cossy Orjiakor

Since Afrocandy & Maheeda entered the nudity scene, Cossy seems to have taken a back seat.In this new interview with the Sun,she talked about Afrocandy’s porn offer…..
“I’ve not met her but I think she’s a cool babe. I like her guts and Maheeda’s guts as well; they’re doing their own thing. If one way does not work, the other should; they’re paying their dues”
I can act in a porn movie but I can never go nude myself. If I have to act with somebody and they use a body double to do the acting, that’s fine. But as for me, I can never go nude.

PHOTO: Eto'o Poses Like An Old Man To Redicule Those Who Believe He Lied About His Age

Chelsea FC star player Samuel Eto'o made fun of recent reports that he was closer to 40 rather than to 32 years of age mentioned in his passport.

After scoring a goal against Tottenham Hotspur in a match on March 8, 2014, Saturday, the Cameroonian celebrated the goal by posing as an old man (in the picture above).

It has been learnt Eto’o did not mind Chelsea’s manager, Jose Mourinho, incorrect joke, when the coach said he believed the Cameroonian striker was much older of his age, definitely not 32.

You'll Not Believe What These Christians Did That Made The Police Arrest Them

The police in Enugu State have arrested six persons over their alleged involvement in the burning down of shrines in Umuaji, Ezeagu Local Government Area.
Vanguard reports that the suspects, members of the Indigenous Christians of Umuaji, carried out the act during their special crusade.The group reportedly claimed that the burnt shrines were responsible for the backwardness of their community and her indigenes, adding that they had the approval of the natives to destroy the shrines as part of spiritual cleansing of the area.
But while Christians in the area were celebrating the destruction of the shrines, the four priests in-charge of the burnt shrines reported the arson to the police which led to the arrest of Nnaeme and members of his group.
Police spokesman in the state, Ebere Amaraizu, stated that the police has commenced full scale investigations into the “incident of burning down of different sacred shrine houses in the community as well as damaging of other valuable items at Umuaji Aguobuowa in Ezeagu local Government Area of Enugu State. He said:

PAINFUL EXPERIENCE: How I Was Raped By Seven Men – Mother Of Two Narrates Her Ordeal (PHOTO)

A mother of two, Tinuke Johnson, narrates her painful story of how she was raped by seven men.

One could feel the pain in her heart as thirty-four-year-old Tinuke Johnson (not real names) recounted her ordeal. Showing her swollen ankle, she said she would not have been raped if she had stayed indoors on the night of Friday, February 21, 2014.
Johnson said she left home on the evening of that day to visit a friend at a hangout on Babs Animashaun Street, Surulere, Lagos.
“That night, I was waiting to meet a friend, but the person was not around. Then, a young guy in his twenties, who was with his friend, approached me. He introduced himself as Kunle. We chatted for some time. I discovered it was late when I checked my watch. It was 1.30am. He pleaded with me to go with him to his house and after much pressure, I agreed. All the while we spoke, he didn’t introduce his friend. But as we made to go, he followed us,” she said.

Six-Year-Old Girl Raped By 42-Year-Old Man, SEE What Happens To Her Next

A six-year-old who was allegedly raped by a 42-year-old man has developed Vesico Vagina Fistula (VVF), this is according to Kano State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr.Binta Tijanni Jibril.
The six-year-old girl who is now a VVF patient has gotten the support of Kano state governor, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and she is now on free medication due to her critical condition.

The commissioner who disclosed this during a press conference organised to commemorate the International Women’s Day, said the increasing rate of rape had become worrisome to the government, adding that the wicked act had become a global issue.
Speaking on the theme tagged” Equality for women is progress for all,” the commissioner said the state government had spent over N3 billion on women empowerment in an effort to liberate women from poverty.

I Know Why Jonathan Removed Me – Sacked Minister Reveals

A former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Ms Ama Pepple, has explained the true reason why President Goodluck Jonathan made mass removal from office and sacked her in September 2013.

Pepple, who was fired along with eight other ministers nominated by governors and others opposed to President Jonathan, made these revelations in her exclusive interview to Sunday Sun in Abuja.

Apart from the policies she pursued in the housing sector as minister, Pepple has to her credit, the construction of a mausoleum for the first indigenous President of Nigeria, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe and the construction of six federal secretariats across the country.

The former Head of Service of the Federation believed she was been efficient, effective and hardworking, but, she had opposed Jonathan one day and he fired her without remorse, despite she admitted that the president has the prerogative “to hire and fire”.

IN PICTURES: Jonathan Pays Courtesy Visit To Sultan Of Sokoto Regardless Presidential Jet Fault Hours Before

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Despite failure of one of the presidential jets in Minna, President Goodluck Jonathan did not change his plans, took a smaller one and landed in Sokoto safely on March 8, 2014, Saturday.

The Governor of Sokoto, Aliyu Wamakko, met the president at the airport and they went together to the Sultan’s palace.

In his address to President Goodluck Jonathan the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged him to use presidential powers to stop the killing of innocent people in North East and Benue.

The sultan further asked the president to do everything possible to bring all the political and religious leaders and all the ethnic nationalities together to tackle the insurgency.

He further noted that 2015 was an issue that bothering all Nigerians and expressed hope that the visit of the president would strengthen the unity of Nigeria.

President Jonathan praised the sultan for his style of ruling which ensured prevalence of peace and unity.

President Jonathan Escaped Death, As Technical Problem With His Jet Discovered Minutes Before Take Off

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President Goodluck Jonathan, some top government officials escaped an air crash at the Minna Airport, when a presidential jet developed a technical fault, while they were aboard.

N9bn presidential jet, Nigerian Air Force 001 (5N-FGT), took the president, others, to Niger state in the morning of March 8, 2014, Saturday, where the Peoples Democratic Party’s North-Central rally took place.

After the event was over, the President returned to the airport accompanied by some top government officials, PDP state governors who had a scheduled trip to Sokoto later this day.

However, several minutes after Jonathan and the delegation had boarded the aircraft and its door was shut, the presidential jet failed to move.