Authority Says Land Dispute Is Between FCTA, Turai Yar’Adua

The parcel of land in dispute between former First Lady, Turai Yar’Adua and the FCT Administration belongs to African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM), an official said. The Permanent Secretary of FCT Administration, John Chukwu, made the clarification at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, saying AFLPM obtained the land in 2010.

Family appeals for Monguno’s release

The Family of Dr Shettima Ali Monguno, the elder statesman kidnapped in Maiduguri on Friday, has appealed to his abductors to release him without delay. Mr. Monguno was kidnapped by gunmen shortly after the Friday Jumat payer in his mosque in Mafoni, Maiduguri.

20 killed in sectarian violence in Nigeria

At least 20 people were killed in violent clashes between Christian and Muslim mobs in central Nigeria's Taraba state on Friday, prompting a round-the-clock curfew, an aid worker has told AFP. "We have recovered 20 bodies from the violence so far," the source said Saturday, adding that the unrest had occurred in the town of Wukari, some 200 kilometres (125 miles) from the state capital Jalingo.

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Gunmen Kidnap Former Petroleum Minister, Shettima Munguno In Maiduguri

The recent warning to residents of Borno by the Joint Task Force (JTF) that the members of the Boko Haram sect now see kidnapping as more lucrative, is playing out already, as 92-year old elder statesmen; Shettima Ali Munguno has been kidnapped from a mosque in Maiduguri, north east of Nigeria.

The former Minister of Mines and Power and also Petroleum Minister was abducted by gunmen as he left the mosque after Jumat prayers on Friday, in the Mafoni ward area of the city.

Witnesses say Dr shettima was whisked away by four young and well-armed men as he was taken off to his house in GRA Maiduguri.

Fayemi Nominates Adelabu As New Deputy Governor

The Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi has sent the name of the chairperson of the State’s Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Modupe Adelabu to the State House of Assembly for consideration as the new deputy governor of the state.

Governor Fayemi, in a letter dated 3 May 2013, addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly, Adewale Omirin, requested the House to consider Mrs Adelabu for the position of deputy governor, in the bid to fill the vacant position following the death of the former deputy governor, Funmilayo Olayinka, who died on 6 April 2013.

Mrs Adelabu, a Professor of Education at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile –Ife, was Head of the Department of Education Administration and Planning of the institution before her appointment as Chairperson of Ekiti State SUBEB in July 2011.

Exclusive: Mike Adenuga walks out on Glo staff at birthday bash

This happened last night Friday May 3rd at Mike Adenuga Tower on Adeola Odeku street in Victoria Island. Hundreds of staff of telecoms giant Globacom gathered at the lounge situated on the ground floor of the office building to celebrate with their chairman after a text message was passed round the office on Thursday afternoon inviting staff to a birthday bash with him. Mike Adenuga turned 60 on Monday April 29th.

Banky W Shows Up at the Oxford University Pan-African Conference in London

Banky was invited to speak at the 2013 Oxford University Pan-African Conference taking place today in London. Looking dapper!

Nigerian Female Pop-Star Pays $85,000 For Angelina Jolie Lips!!! [PHOTOS]

The Lifestyle of entertainers in Nigeria, has massively taken a new turn.. With the present artistes imbibing all sorts of habits from their fellow American counterpart and the Plastic Surgery which was popularized by American celebrities seems to be the in-thing for these our Nigerian celebs these days. Whatever that is done under the Sun must always come to light,, no matter how perfectly orchestrated & Concealed. Strong Facts surfaced earlier this week,, indicating that the Lips of Abuja Based Pop-Star Mrs Regina Adeola aka GINA and also called "African Jolie" are PURE FAKE!!!

NBA Condemns Baga Attacks

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Thursday in Abuja condemned the killings and declared that government should not have allowed it to happen. NBA President, Okey Wali, said: "The NBA has repeatedly called for rule of law, we are in very difficult times, due to Boko Haram and other insurgents.

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Mario Balotelli Dumped By Girlfriend After Saying The Entire Real Madrid Team Could Sleep With Her

Mario Balotelli has been dumped by his girlfriend Fanny Neguesha — just days after he said the entire Real Madrid team could sleep with her, SunUk reports.

Model Fanny, 22, moved out of the footie bad boy’s mansion in Italy following blazing rows over his joke remark and partying.

Pals say the striker is distraught at Fanny’s walkout — but has cheered himself up by buying a £200,000 Ferrari F450.

MUSIC: D’banj May Sign Olamide To DB Records

The kokomaster, D’banj and Olamide have been spotted severally leading to speculations that D’banj is planning to sign the younger artiste to his record label. Olamide who raps in Yoruba language has appeared three times on D’banj’s record, was seen with D’banj at the first Nigerian Entertainment Conference and would be performing at D’banj’s DKM concert.

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North Opposes Single Term for President, Governors

The north has kicked against a recommendation of the Senate in the ongoing efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution for a single tenure of six years for the president and governors of the 36 states of the federation.

I Won’t Contest On Accord Platform - Alao-Akala

Former Oyo State governor, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, has said he did not indicate interest in contesting the Oyo North Senatorial election on the platform of Accord Party. Alao-Akala, who spoke through the state PDP Deputy Chairman, Mr. Tunde Oloyede, said in Ogbomoso that the story was the figment of the imagination of the publishers of the story.

Ibori Loses Appeal to Get Jail Term Reduced

The former Delta State Governor, James Ibori, Thursday lost an appeal before a London court for a reduction in his jail term following his conviction for money laundering-related offences.
Justice Anthony Pitts of the Southwark Crown Court had sentenced Ibori last year to a 13-year jail term, after he had pleaded guilty to charges that he embezzled £50 million during his eight-year tenure as governor of the oil-rich state.