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Why Obasanjo was enlisted to help on Guinea Bissau crisis – Buhari

Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he enlisted the assistance of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to mediate in the political crisis in Guinea Bissau because of his wide political and military experience.

A statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, quoted President Buhari as saying that he took the decision because Obasanjo was also strongly committed to the unity of Nigeria and Africa.

The statement said that Buhari revealed this at an audience with the President of Guinea Bissau, Mr Jose Mario Bavz at the sidelines of the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Johannesburg, South Africa.

“I sent President Olusegun Obasanjo because he is the only person living or dead that has ruled Nigeria for 11 years.

It has been the battle of women in red and those in white in Edo State. The women joined the fray between Governor Adams Oshiomhole, his predecessor, Chief Lucky Igbinedion and his (Lucky) father, the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion. Oshiomhole had alleged that certain things went wrong under the Igbinedion administration, alleging that the Esama played a part.

The governor accused his predecessor of alleged removal of $31milllion from the coffers of the state, while also alleging the diversion of the over N600million meant for the dredging of the Ikpoba River in Benin City, the diversion of the funds for the construction of the road leading to Okada, the village of the Igbinedions and allegedly use of state authority to confiscate over 200,000 hectares of land belonging to the state government which was sublet to Yoruba cocoa farmers in Okada who pay royalty.

Talatu Olulana, the founder and CEO of Raregems Nigeria Limited, is the pioneer dealer in precious metals in Nigeria. She started the business in year 2000 with just N5000 out of her love for jewellery. I call her a model of SME success in Nigeria. A woman that looks beyond what will put daily food on her table, she focuses on leaving a mark for the generations behind.

Titi Osinowo is one of the budding actresses in the Yoruba movie industry making waves. She is a graduate of English Language, Tai Solarin University of Education. The light-skinned role interpreter

has featured in movies like Halimat, The Valleys Between and This Time Tomorrow. In this interview, she talks about her worst location experience, the injection of sex in movies, what makes her cry and other issues.

You started with soaps but seem to be doing more of Yoruba films, why?

Minister of Sport, Solomon Dalung paid an unscheduled visit to the Abuja stadium earlier today where he discovered equipment worth more than N270m, imported 16 months ago had been lying unused in storage at the stadium. They were left in the cartons and cases in which they were supplied by three different contractors few years ago. A check on the equipment showed that the warranty expires 2 years after importation and they've already spent 16 months in the casing in storage. See more photos after the cut...

It was meant to be the end. End to talk about Mourinho being sacked, end to in-house problems between Mourinho and his players. After all they had won their last two matches against Norwich and Maccabi Tel Aviv. But now at home, the blues' London bridge fell down.

Whilst they may not win the Premier League, a top four finish did not look out the question prior to this match. But, Bournemouth played very well at Stamford Bridge. Artur Boruc made some key saves and once again Chelsea looked toothless up front and social media went nuts. Mind you, Bournemouth is just coming from the championship. See the funny tweets after the jump... lol!

Four people were killed, several others injured today in Oporoma, headquarters of Southern Ijaw when some party thugs led by ex-militant leader, Ogunboss, opened fire on the local government to distrupt the distribution of election materials. According to the source, the shots were fired to scare the people and pave way for the carrying away of the election materials but the attack was repelled by security operatives attached to the area.

Photos of Buhari at the 2nd day of the China-Africa Corporation forum in SA

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Beauty and brains is the right definition of this young lady that is on the cover of this week's Vanguard Allure. Sylvia Nduka, former MBGN talks candidly about her business, life after her reign, whats she's been up to and what's next for her... Catch all the juicy details as the cover hits the stand this Sunday ...

According to the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, President Buhari's foreign trips since assuming office are not frivolous but are critical to the implementation of his administration's key policies of enhancing security, jump-starting the economy, creating jobs and fighting corruption.

In a statement issued on Friday December 4th in Abuja, the Minister said all the trips have been anything but frivolous, and that they have started yielding fruits in terms of turning the tide in the fight against the insurgents who have been most active in the North-east, attracting investments in the range of billions of dollars, and securing global support for the administration's anti-corruption fight.

27 people are feared dead after three suicide bombers attacked the island of Koulfoua on Lake Chad this afternoon. No group has claimed responsibility yet.

Meet the first Nigerian couple to attain same senior rank level in the Army

Brigadier General Cecilia U. Akagu (front) and Brigadier Gen. Clifford B. Wanda (husband) are Nigeria’s first married army officers to attain the same rank. Photo credit: Sahara Reporters

Kim K has given birth to a baby boy!!

A rep for Kim K just announced that she has given birth to her son!
In a statement on her website a rep for the couple wrote today:

"Kim Kardashian West and her husband, Kanye West, welcomed the arrival of their son this morning.

Soon come, soon come!...:-)

My father never bidded for any arms contract during Jonathan's govt- Dokpesi's son

Raymond Dokpesi Jnr, the son of embattled chairman of DAAR group, Chief Raymond Dokpesi has released a statement distancing his father from the controversial $2.1 billion arms deal scandal.

According to a statement released titled "The Continued Detention of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi by The EFCC on Allegations of Money Laundering" which was signed by him, he said his father was only contracted to develop a Multi Media Strategic Development Support Project to promote and project the achievements and highlight the challenges of former president Jonathan's government. He says in the statement that his father is not a contractor with the Ministry of Defence and does not supply arms. The full text of the statement after the cut...

The happy mom shared the photo above on Instagram and wrote " May God order our steps #OneStepAtATime .... amen#HisAndHers #Buscemi". So cute!

Photos: Nigerian Army arrests Boko Haram Chief cameramen and 2 others

Military officers of 28 Task Force Brigade yesterday December 4th, arrested another Boko Haram terrorist suspect, Abdullahi Abubakar Sadiq, believed to be the terrorists Chief Cameraman and suspect number 58 on the list of 100 suspected Boko Haram terrorists wanted list. He was arrested at Uba town, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The troops also arrested two other suspected Boko Haram terrorists along with two other terrorists at at Rumirgo and Kilakasa.

A suspected prostitute and her alleged 75 year old pensioner client have been hit with criminal charges after being filmed by a drone. The flying camera was operated by a vigilante anti-prostitution activist who recorded Douglas Blansett, 75 and Amanda Zolicoffer, 27, getting it on in the front of his truck, police claim.

The pair are now facing public lewdness charges in connection with the incident earlier this year in Oklahoma City, US.

An SUV parked in front of shops on Okuru/Odili road was partially destroyed after an electrical pole fell on it...*sigh*

During an appearance on “On-Air with Ryan Seacrest”, Chris Brown talked about his unconditional love for his daughter, Royalty, and how being a father has changed him and his perspective on everything. He said he has learned to be patient, humble, confident about who he is and generally a happy person. He said:

This is Ajoke Dosunmu street, off Funsho Williams Avenue. A few homes were destroyed by fire from the tanker than exploded around 4am today at Ojuelegba. It's since been contained but there was a fire trail through the canal, getting to General Hospital Randle. More photos after the cut...

Bradley Cooper's girlfriend Irina Shayk, who is one of the hottest supermodels in the world starred in the latest sexy video for Love magazine's festive advent calendar. She and her crew hit a New York for the photo shoot with her wearing a pair of very small denim hotpants, which she removed to reveal a sexy plunging one-piece. More photos after the cut...

The Senate president led a delegation from Nigeria's national assembly to the Paris Conference on Environment. The conference started yesterday and will end today...

For a mother of two, she sure has a banging body. She shared the photos above and wrote; "Seeing is believing, it was Gradual process after putting to Bed,But i got there,Do the work & Get the Results, use TiannahsGlow Shrinking cream,smashed with our waistrainer,6hours a day and Get trim waist in 2weeks."

Man turns in lost $350 he found in the parking lot, then gets fired

A Walmart maintenance worker has been terminated for reportedly failing to turn in $350 he found in the parking lot quickly enough. Michael Walsh, 45, of Schenectady, New York, was fired from his job as a maintenance worker at a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Niskayuna, New York, on Nov. 6, the Albany Times Union reported. Walsh had reportedly been employed by Walmart for 18 years.

A few days before the termination, Walsh was working in the store's parking lot when he found a $5 bill, which he immediately handed over to store management. When he returned to the lot, he discovered more lost cash in stacks of $10 and $20 bills.

Lupita Nyong'o stunned in her photoshoot for the January issue of Elle UK. More pics after the cut...

Former president Jonathan, his wife Patience Jonathan and his mum in Bayelsa state this morning after completing their accreditation at their polling unit in Otuoke for the governorship election happening today. More photos after the cut...

Lol...jokers! The same social media they used in coming into power is what they want to gag now! I remember how they came after GEJ and his government using Twitter activists, now 'everyone must be accountable for what they publish?' What a bunch of jokers! This bill, if passed into law, will basically stop most people from writing their thoughts...because how do you know what will put you in trouble? They are basically trying to silence their critics with this oppressive bill. Bullies!

There ambitious friends, fed up with a life of poverty decided to venture into church business to make ends meet and to live the life they always desired, until they met their waterloo and it all came falling part Ambition makes a man, yet ambition has ruined many; Thus goes Apostates, a story of four ambitious youths who work hard at duplicity with the grand aim of being successful, rich and somewhat famous.

The 2000 vintage rib steak can command €3,000 ($3,200) in the market according to breeder and meat farmer Alexandre Polmard. The breed of cattle in question, rivaling the most expensive and exclusive global names in beef such as Black Angus and Kobe, is called Blonde Aquitaine.

Nigeria's top model Aisha Bello who is currently based in Europe and just got signed with one of the biggest modeling agencies in Milan Ice Model management hits the studios for these hot new photos..

The Bugatti Veyron is currently the world's fastest street-legal car but it is about to be eclipsed by its new sibling, the Bugatti Chiron. The new Bugatti named after legendary race car, driver Louis Chiron will be the 'world's most powerful, fastest, most luxurious and most exclusive production super sports car' according to Bugatti.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s form for Real Madrid could be suffering because of his frequent trips to Morocco by private jet, it is claimed.

The 30-year-old Portuguese star has scored in just five of his 13 La Liga games this season as Real stutter under new boss Rafa Benitez.

And there is an increasing fear that his constant travels could be affecting his on-field performances, according to several sources.

Reports last week in Spanish daily newspaper SPORT claimed the club was concerned because he was flying to Morocco several times a week.

There he is reported to be spending time with close friend Badr Hari, a Moroccan kickboxer who has shared Instagram photos of himself with Ronaldo in the past.

Simon Cowell has been left traumatised after his house was burgled in the early hours while his family was inside. The crooks stole cash and jewellery in the 2am raid yesterday.
Cowell , girlfriend Lauren Silverman and son Eric were at the £35million mansion when the burglars struck.

CAF U23 Championship

Nigeria v Algeria

Date: Saturday 5 December 2015

venue: Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor Dakar

Time: 6pm (Nigerian time)

AN Israeli researcher, Dr. Joseph Shevel has attributed the low investment in education by Nigerian politicians to the fact that the sector takes a long time to mature, saying it was for that reason that the country’s politicians prefer to invest in areas that would assure them quick returns.

In a keynote address he delivered at the third international conference organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Shevel, who is the President of Galilee Institute, Israel and a member of Israeli Prime Minister’s committee on Social Policy, described education as the future for any nation because of its ripple effect on all sectors of human endeavour.

When you think of Chidinma, the Kedike star, what comes to mind is that little naïve, reserved girl still waiting to break away from her mother’s tender grip.

But the petite songstress is pushing beyond that boundary and showing that anything can happen when it comes to her brand.

There are indications that the outcome of today’s governorship election in Bayelsa State may go a long way in determining the future political relevance of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Jonathan, an indigene of Bayelsa State from Ogbia council area was defeated at the last presidential election by the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Muhammadu Buhari.

Though Jonathan has lived a relatively quiet life since leaving office, shuttling between his Otuoke country home and Abuja and appearing twice at PDP events, such as the party primary where the incumbent Governor, Seriake Dickson, was affirmed as the party candidate for today’s polls and the mega rally where Dickson was presented the party flag, he is expected to lead some other members of the party from his Otuoke ward to cast their votes.

WARRI – ANOTHER pipeline fire, the second in the spate of three weeks, on the fringe of the Army Barracks along the Effurun-Sapele Road, Delta state left several cars burnt and those on transit held in gridlock as vehicular movement between Warri and Sapele was caused by a heavy guard of military personnel yesterday.

The raging fire was said to have been ignited at about 10am by a spark from a power electricity cable fell by a heavy duty equipment into a pool of crude oil which observers noticed has been spilling from a ruptured pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, in the past three days.

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