Curence: The Fastest News Update: 11/27/15

Bayelsa guber: APC, PDP in war of words over alleged rigging plot

FROM FEMI FOLARANMI, YENAGOA

The Sylva/ Igiri campaign organisation (SICO) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Bayelsa Restoration Campaign Organisation (BYRCO) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have again traded words over alleged harbouring of suspected thugs in Bayelsa Government House and plot to rig the December 5th governorship elections.

The APC said it has uncovered plans by the PDP to unleash violence before, during and after the December 5 governorship election in the state.

•Says mass unemployment looms

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Nsukka

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU), yesterday, said that mass unemployment looms in the country following epileptic power supply that is hampering the operations of industries.

National President of SSANU, Comrade Samson Ugwoke who raised the alarm at the SSANU 2015 National Delegate Conference holding at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, said many industries have started laying off workers which has adverse effects on the the country.

Comrade Ugwoke also berated state governors that recently said that they would meet with President Muhammadu Buhari on the possibility of stopping the payment of the agreed N18,000 minimum wage, saying that such plan was unreasonable.

A North Carolina woman decided to hold her wedding in a hospital room so her terminally ill father could be a part of her big day.
Kaila Kirby, planned to tie the knot in July, but after her father's pulmonary fibrosis took a turn for the worse, she decided to improvise.

“I just kind of wanted my Dad to give me away on my wedding day,” Kalia Kirby told WBTV.

On Wednesday morning, Kaila Kirby and her fiancé Daniel Pardue stood beside Jubal Kirby’s hospital bed at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., and said their vows.

“I just kind of wanted my Dad to give me away on my wedding day,” Kalia Kirby told WBTV.

On Wednesday morning, Kaila Kirby and her fiancé Daniel Pardue stood beside Jubal Kirby’s hospital bed at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., and said their vows.

How suicide bomber killed 21 in Kano Muslims’ procession

By Abdulsalam Muhammad

KANO – The Kano commander of Shia movement in Nigeria, Muhammad Mahmud Turi, Friday, said 21 members of the sect lost their lives while 45 others were injured when a suicide bomber struck the procession at Dakasoye village near Kano.

Sheik Turi told reporters that the incident occured by 2.00pm shortly after a suicide bomber was caught by its vigilante group in the procession who confirmed that another bomber was in the midst of the procession.

Turi explained that the loose suicide bomber detonated his bomb at the point of been captured alive by the search team.

Award winning American Diva, Chante Moore, will arrive Lagos this Saturday, November 27, 2015, in preparation for the hosting of the second edition of “Light Up” Music & Art Concert.

Chief Executive Officer of the Red Ribbon Limited, organisers of the event, Mr Tunde Shofowora, while confirming her arrival, noted that the news of her arrival is already generating lots of excitement among her numerous fans as this is the first time the R&B & Jazz singer, songwriter & actress will be visiting the country.

Boko Haram plans attacks on churches, mosques, markets, DSS warns

The Department of State Services, DSS, has alerted Abuja residents over plots by Boko Haram to attack churches, mosques and markets, using girls to bomb those places.

A memo by the Director of Security Services, Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Ibrahim, urged religious bodies to put their members on the alert.

The memo addressed to the National Presidents of Jama’atu Nasril Islam and the Christian Association of Nigeria asked residents to report suspicious elements around places of worship to the authorities.

Saudi German Hospital, a leading health care provider in the Middle East has indicated interest in partnering with medical colleges in Nigeria.

Iftakhar Asfi, the Business Planning Manager made this known in a chat with Journalists, when the representatives of the hospital hosted stakeholders in the healthcare sector at Eko Hotels, Victoria Island Lagos during the week.

"A unique opportunity to study in Brazil – the World’s 5th largest economy, and arguably the most ecologically diverse country in the world. Brazil is a veritable mecca for culture tourists, academics, artists and eco-travellers.

The prerequisite 6-month Portuguese language proficiency course is ongoing in our training center in Lagos Island, Lagos, and successful candidates will obtain full scholarships for post-graduate studies, and tuition-only scholarships for undergraduate studies.

The training also offers entrepreneurs and other business professionals the chance to broaden their business horizons to include Brazil, Portugal, Angola, and other Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa.

Kylie Jenner and Tyga are still together but are no longer living together. E! News reports that a source said that Tyga moved out of Kylie's $2.7 mansion in Calabasas on Friday.
Kylie confirmed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Thursday that they're not broken up. Tyga joined her family for Thanksgiving on Thursday.

Police have detained the suspected gunman accused of opening fire inside a Planned Parenthood facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the city's mayor said.

"The perpetrator is in custody. The situation has been resolved. There's no continuing peril to the citizens of Colorado Springs," Mayor John Suthers told reporters Friday. "But there's a huge crime scene that has to be processed. We have to determine exactly how many victims there are. We'll be reporting on that in the near future."

Learn Africa rewards best NECO candidates

By Dayo Adesulu

In its quest to encourage hard work among secondary school students, Learn Africa Education Development Foundation has rewarded best NECO candidates at the 2015 National Examination Councils.

The duo, Justin Nwaoha of Isolog College, Ojodu and Taofeek Adelaja from Isolog College, Alagbole, Akute were rewarded N40,000 each and certificates of excellence.

Temitope Folorunsho who emerged second was from Ota Total Academy, Ogun State; and Kenechukwu Okuze of Apostolic Faith Secondary School, Anthony, Lagos State, were rewarded with N30,000 each.

FG to offset N10bn premiums owed insurance companies

By Favour Nnabugwu

Respite came the way of Nigerian insurance industry yesterday, as the Federal Government promised to offset outstanding premiums owed the sector as soon as the economic situation of the country improves. Cumulative premium on group life insurance owed the insurance industry by the Federal Government is said to be in excess of N10 billion.

Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, at the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) 2015 staff retreat in Abuja said government was cautious of its debt to the sector and will endeavour to clear it as soon the nation recovers from the economic downturn. Adeosun said, “government meeting its responsibility of paying premiums to some extent is a challenge; you will also agree with me that there is a serious situation in the country in terms of revenue that accrues to government.

By Tofarati Ige

Many artistes wouldn’t mind penning their autographs on the boobs of their female fans, but not Rasquie.

The ‘Soji’ singer recently revealed to Showtime that he once turned down the request of a female fan to sign his autograph on her bosom. He said, ‘A female fan once asked me to sign on her boobs, but I refused. And that’s because I feel it’s not decent enough when there are other parts of the body like hands, shoulders and others that I could sign on.’

senegal set ball rolling against South Africa

Hosts Senegal and South Africa will set the ball rolling when they cross paths in the opening match of the 2015 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations today at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium, Dakar.

The two teams will open the curtains for the eight team tourney which serves as ultimate lap for the continental qualifiers for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The Senegalese capital, Dakar, will host Group A whilst Group B will be based in M’Bour.

The final tournament will run from 28 November to 12 December 2015, with the top three teams qualifying to represent Africa at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

We’ll never go back to PDP – Ekere, others

By Clifford Ndujihe & Tom Moses

Akwa Ibom State elders and leaders of thought have dismissed as baseless social media reports and that some of their members are about to joining or returning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. According to a statement by Mr. Iboro Otongaran (director, Media and Publicity, Akwa Ibom APC Governorship Campaign Organisation), the leaders said nothing would make them return to the PDP.

Otuekong Sonny Jackson, who is the political leader of Uyo Senatorial District, described the internet rumour as a joke taken too far and warned that his name should not be associated with the PDP in any circumstance.

By Sola Ogundipe

These days, trying to squeeze sex into an already tight schedule seems next-to-impossible sometimes. But for married couples who get it on regularly, the payoff can be substantial. If you are stressed, burdened with life’s difficult problems and fear that your health is declining, sex could be the answer to happiness, longevity and a healthy body. You may not agree, but a group of sexperts say the benefits of having sex with your spouse on a near-daily basis are worth the trouble.

Shocking: Navy arrest boat with 400 truckload of stolen crude oil

By Egufe Yafugborhi

THE Nigerian Navy in the Delta state has arrested a self propelled barge loaded with estimated 4000metric tonnes, equivalent of 400 truck load of suspected crude oil in what the Central Naval Command, CNC, described as “a big break in the fight against oil theft” in the Niger Delta.

Flag Officer Com-manding, FOC, CNC, Rear Admiral Apochi Suleiman who briefed the press yesterday at the Nigeria Navy Ship, NNS Delta in Warri said the boat, MT Camille, was caught on November 15 along with 11 man crew in Forcados waters where Shell operates an oil terminal.

By Kehinde Ajose

Katherine Kpina, a.k.a Karina, is an up and coming musician who doesn’t shy away from the fact that she has plenty of sex appeals. She’s beautiful, sexy and talented. Born in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, the light-skinned Afro pop singer could differentiate between many music genres before she was four years. In this interview, the sensational singer reveals her inner self and share her views on a number of issues.

Afropop star, Wizkid is one youngster whose swift rise to the top wows everyone. The Ojuelegba sensation is undoubtedly one of the most sought after African pop starsOn the flipside,

For those who have been wondering why Tiwa Savage performed on stage despite being pregnant, the sexy mother of one reveals this in a recent interview with Genevieve Magazine. During her pregnancy, she was in Uganda for some days and performed at their Women’s Day celebration and Social media awards.

The Mavin records first lady g“I went ahead with that performance because my doctor had given me the go ahead. And I had also contacted a local doctor out there.

Last week Friday, November 21, Abuja based movie maker, Chibuike Ibe, finally tied the knot to his heart throb, Tamara Alfred, in a traditional and court wedding ceremony which was held in Garden City, Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

■ 28 of 36 Nigerian elite officers killed in battlefield

FROM MOLLY KILETE, ABUJA

Till date, not many Nigerians understood why President Muhammadu Buhari is determined to get all those linked to the alleged $2 billion arms purchase fraud under former President Goodluck Jonathan punished.

FROM GODWIN TSA, ABUJA

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of 30 judges for the Federal High Court on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council.

The new judges, with their states of orign are Justices Yellin S. Bogoro – Bauchi; Rosemary O. Dugbo Oghoghorie – Delta; Taiwo Obayomi Taiwo – Ogun; Ibrahim Watila – Borno;

Delta State governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has advised social and online media practitioners to adhere strictly to the principles of fairness and balance in their publications.

Okowa made the call on Thursday in Lagos at the formal launch of the Online Publishers Association of Nigeria (OPAN).

BY JOE APU

The battle for three slots to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games begins today with hosts Senegal taking on South Africa in the U-23 Africa Nations Cup holding in Senegal.

For the Dream Team VI only a place in the final will guarantee them a place in the football event of the Olympic Games and Coach Samson Siasia knows this. The 21-man squad he selected last Monday gives credence to his ambitions as some key players were asked to go home from the team’s camp in Gambia where they put finishing touches to their preparations.

IK Ogbonna's wife Sonia was robbed in the Mile 2 traffic earlier today. The robbers were so heartless they smashed the windows of her car with her baby in the car. Sad! Read what IK wrote about the incident after the cut...

She shared this photo on her Instagram page and wrote

"My husband is a gift and a testimony and for this, He shall be blessed in his spirit and soul. His body shall be full of vitality of the Lord, his life garnished with wealth and abundance, he is experiencing peace all around. I shall not mourn over him, because He is satisfied with long life, he shall live and take care of our children and I. He will eat the good of this land.

Press statement from EFCC...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Jonathan Ibinabo Alatoru, a self-acclaimed pastor and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Chemtronics Nigeria Limited, for conspiracy, forgery and obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N200 million. The suspect, who had earlier jumped the administrative bail granted him by the Commission, was arrested by operatives of EFCC in a sting operation on Thursday, November 26, 2015, in Abuja.

Chrissy Teigen may be a gym bunny but as these pictures show she didn't hold back when it came to the Thanksgiving feast. The expectant mother took to Instagram to share fat face pics of herself, husband John Legend and palls after stuffing their faces, her pet dog wasn't left out either.

She also showed off her cooking process in a video she posted to instagram and tweeted about her need for multiple ovens. Husband, John Legend wasn't left out of the fun, he shared his wife's culinary delights on Instagram.

'Holy crap the Legend-Teigens have a lot to be thankful for!' she wrote on her blog.

'A bigheaded baby has filled my midsection, we finally, finally found a permanent home in Los Angeles, 3 wonderful dogs and friends and family that fill us with love every day... We are absolutely filled with gratitude this year.'

Former Aviation Minister thinks it is insensitive of President Buhari to continue his foreign trips despite the increasing rate of terror attacks in Nigeria. See more of his tweet after the cut...

Heads of various government were treated to a dinner hosted by Queen Elizabeth II as part of activities to mark the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Malta. See more photos after the cut...

APC Lawmakers in the Kogi state House of Assembly have thrown their weight behind the candidacy of Mohammed Audu pictured above, son of Late Prince Abubakar Audu, in the state supplementary election and have also threatened to impeach any candidate chosen to replace Mohammed in the December 6th supplementary election.

Actress Kate Henshaw this evening witnessed Police brutality towards Lagos residents along the Ligali Ayorinde road and shared the experience on twitter. Continue to see her tweets...

21 people mostly women and children were killed in the bomb blast attack in which a male suicide bomber penetrated a Shitte Muslim procession in Dakasoye village in Kano today. Continue to see more graphic photos...

Found this on Facebook. According to the person who shared this photo, the young man pictured with these little children found them and discovered they couldn't go to school because their parents couldn't afford it. He took it upon himself to provide for them by paying their school fees and getting them uniforms. Amazing

Photo: Jada Pinket Smith meets Dr. Bennet Omalu

Jada Pinkett Smith shared the photo on her Facebook page and wrote;

"Had the pleasure of meeting the brilliant and amazing Dr. Bennet Omalu. I'm so proud of Will's courage to tell Dr. Omalu's story. I can't wait for you guys to see it:)"

Dr. Bennet Omalu is a Nigerian forensic pathologist. He was the first to publish findings of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. He fought against efforts by National Football League to suppress his research on the brain damage suffered by professional football players. Will Smith portrayed him in the movie "Concussion" which depicts the doctor's efforts to publicize CTE.

Lol...see the way this person is cleaning his ears

Lol..

#With13BillionPounds - Hilarious Tweets of the day!

Between Wizkid and a twitter user. With that amount of money, you can get anyone to do any chore. Lol. See Wizkid's reply after the cut...

Read the press statement below...

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday handed over series of security equipment and vehicles to the State Police Command and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), just as he charged them to ensure that the equipment are deployed effectively to tackle criminal activities as residents will no longer accept excuses.

Actress Genevieve Nnaji covers the latest issue of Vanguard Allure alongside British-Nigerian actor, Oris Erhuero.

“I work hard on my craft, and I am undeniably blessed with a strong following of fans that appreciate it” Award-Winning Actress and Producer, Genevieve Nnaji and co-star, Oris Erhuero are the cover of this week’s Vanguard Allure. The versatile actress, hot off today’s nationwide release of her producing debut ‘Road to Yesterday’ speaks candidly about her childhood; closing AFRIFF 2015; working with talented director, Ishaya Bako; creating artistry; staying relevant in Nollywood and playing a Super Hero!

Mercy Johnson Okojie and her beautiful kids in lovely photos shared by the pregnant actress on Instagram. More photos after the cut...

This is a sponsored post. Not written by me. Read below...

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Students of Obafemi Awolowo University are currently protesting in their school, saying lectures should not hold until they have light and water. They haven't had those in days now they say. More photos after the cut...

Baroness Patricia Janet Scotland has been announced as the new Secretary General of the Commonwealth group of Nations. She was announced the new Sec-Gen this afternoon at the Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting holding in Malta. She will be the first woman to hold the office. Congrats to her.

Atiku Abubakar pictured with his grand children

Doting granddad!

Photos: ISIS militant who transported the Beirut suicide bombers killed

ISIS militant Abdul Salam Al-Handawi arranged and drove from Raqqa, the two suicide bombers who carried out suicide attack in beirut, Lebanon, on Thursday, November 12. Al-Handawi was killed on Thursday in Homs countryside. At least 43 people were killed and around 200 injured in the twin suicide bomb attack. His corpse after the cut...

The Nigerian midfielder, in an interview with Goal.com, listed his ultimate 11 aside team and made some surprising inclusions. See the list below...

Goalkeeper : Petr Cech

Defenders: Paulo Ferreria, John Terry, Ricardo Cavarlho, Asher Cole.

Midfielders: Michael Essien, Frank Lampard,Willian

Attackers: Joe Cole, Eden Hazard, Didier Drogba..

Halima Abubakar & Ifeanyi Abraham talk about how Social Media is Changing Everyone’s life on InsideOut with Agatha

Nollywood star, Halima Abubakar, and Public relations/Social Media guru, Ifeanyi Abraham joined Mr Frank Odita, a former commissioner of Police and MrOluseyiAkindeinde, an IT Expert to talk about the effects of Cyberliving/Social media on the lives of celebrities and the general population. The show aired on Channelstv and Ravetv over the weekend.

The Pope arrived Uganda few minutes ago to a rousing welcome from excited Ugandans and President Kaguta Museveni. He was welcomed with flowers by 6-year-old Anne Jasmine Bamwine. He is expected to hold his first mass at Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine later today...more pics after the cut

A male suicide bomber blew himself up while hiding in a Shia Muslim procession at Dakasoye village in Kano this afternoon. Casualty figure is yet unknown.

Nigerian doctor and 2 nurses accused of causing a woman's death after abortion in London

Dr Adedayo Adedeji, 63, two nurses, Margaret Miller, 55, from Camberley, Surrey, and Gemma Pullen, 32, from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, have been accused of manslaughter by gross negligence of a woman who died after an abortion in their hospital.

32-year-old Aisha Chithira died after having a termination at a Marie Stopes clinic in Ealing, west London, on January 21, 2012. All three appeared at a short hearing at the Old Bailey before Judge Charles Wide today, Friday Nov. 27, and denied killing Ms Chithira.

They were not arraigned on further charges of failing to take reasonable care of the health and safety on the woman contrary to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. A six-week trial is scheduled to start on March 7th 2016. The defendants are on bail.

Ebube Nwagbo comes for Fan who accused her of rejecting a selfie request

So yesterday actress Ebube Nwagbo shared this throwback photo of herself with footballer Lionel Messi. One of her followers who claimed to be a fan accused her of rejecting his selfie request when he met her sometime back but she was able to get one with Messi because he is friendly with his fans. Ebube didn't like the comment called the fan out. See that after the cut...

Pope Francis departed Kenya this afternoon after his three day visit and was seen off to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Kenya's president Uhuru Kenyatta, his wife and other government functionaries. He now heads to Uganda...more photos after the cut...

In a bid to enhance security in the state, the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode today commissioned some security apparatus worth N4. 765 billion. Among the items commissioned include 100 4-Door Salon Cars, 55 Ford Ranger Pick-Ups, 10 Toyota Land Cruiser Pick-Ups, 15 BMW Power Bikes/Cycles, 100 Power Bikes, Isuzu Trucks, 3 Helicopters , 2 Gun Boats

5 Armoured Personnel Carriers Revolving Lights, Siren and Public Address System, Vehicular Radio Communicators Security Gadgets, including Bullet Proof Vests, Helmets, Handcuffs, etc Uniforms, Kits, etc; and Improved Insurance and Death Benefit Schemes...

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