Boko Haram would have taken over Nigeria if not for Good luck Jonathan - PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party on Monday boasted that it was President Goodluck Jonathan’s tactics that stopped the Boko Haram from overrunning half of the country.

The party also said it would not fight former President Olusegun Obasanjo because some of the PDP’s achievements were recorded during his regime.
It said if not for Jonathan’s actions and dexterity in the fight against insurgency, members of the dreaded sect would have taken over about half of Nigeria.

(Photo) A 4-Year Old Boy Was Bitten By two Dogs In Igando Area In Lagos

Four-year-old Omonigho Abraham is currently battling for his life at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, after his scalp was eaten by two dogs.

The dogs chewed the skin and exposed the victim’s skull during the attack which happened on Thursday on Adegboyega Street, Akesan Estate, in the Igando area of Lagos.

Punch Metro had reported last week that the police arrested the two dogs for attacking Omonigho.

FG declares Oct 1 public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2014, as public holiday to mark the nation’s 54th Independence Anniversary.


The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, who announced this on Wednesday in Abuja, congratulated all Nigerians and urged them to build a more united and virile nation that could be the pride of all citizens wherever they live.

He enjoined all Nigerians to use the period of the holiday to reflect on the “giant strides made by government in the development of the country under the transformation and visionary leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan.”

He wished all Nigerians a happy Independence holiday celebration

NEWS: Jonathan not Eligible to Contest in 2015 –PDP, APC Members

Some members of Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress have approached a federal high court sitting in Abuja to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the attorney general of the federation (AGF) from allowing President Goodluck Jonathan to participate in the 2015 presidential election.

In a suit filed by four Senior Advocates of Nigeria, the plaintiffs argued that by the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the president, having contested the presidential election twice, won and took the oath of office and allegiance twice in respect of that office can no longer present himself for election to that office the third time.

Atiku Abubakar’s Speech On Its Time For A Change....

Today, former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar declared at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja that if he wins his party’s primaries, he will be contesting for the presidential seat in 2015. He spoke about the present situation of the country, and how he intends to turn it around if elected. His words;

I welcome you all to this special gathering. I feel truly honoured by your presence. That you could attend this event despite the security and healthcare challenges facing this country at the moment is all the more gratifying.  I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

We are all here because we believe that our country can be made better. We want to see Nigeria develop, prosper and become the pride of Africa and the Black race.  We are here because we know that change must come and that change will come because of you.

As I move around this country interacting with regular Nigerians, I listen to their concerns about unfulfilled expectations, frustrations and sometimes disillusionment. Yet I still see the excitement, determination and hope on their faces.

First Photos From Senator Ita Giwa's Daughter's Wedding

                         koko and her Mum (Mma Giwa)

Senator Florence Ita-Giwa‘s daughter Kokoaka is getting married to her fiance,

 Chimaobi Shawcross Obioha Jnr. today in Lagos. The wedding is going on right

 now, and here are the first pictures from those in attendance. More below...

Graphic Photos of Boko Haram militants killed by Nigerian troops

These are very graphic photos of Boko Haram members killed by the Nigerian troops at Konduga in Borno this week. Find more pics after the cut...

Warning!!!!! You will find it very disturbing....

[Read] Ghanaian Pastor Accuses T.B Joshua Of Sacrificing Human Lives over the collapsed building

Isaac Owusu Bempah of Glorious Word Ministry International (GWMI) in Accra Ghana has accused Prophet T.B Joshua of human sacrifice. The pastor while on Okay FM yesterday on the Morning show said;

‘This are evil hands at work because I know people who have to make human sacrifices in order to be promoted in the spiritual realm…I know some people will vilify me for making this known.’

He also accused the SCOAN prophet for coming to Ghana some time ago and causing the death of four people during a programme he held.

‘Look at what is happening to him. You came for a programme in Ghana and that led to the death of four people. You also woke up one day and a whole building collapsed, killing over forty people.’

[READ] Synagogue Church Finally Releases Press Statement On Collapsed Building 6 Days After

The leadership of Synagogue Church of All Nations this morning released a press statement concerning an uncompleted guest house which collapsed around 1pm on Friday afternoon in the church premises. Find the press statement below.

“Emmanuel – God is with us.

“The pain of one is the pain of all. It is indeed a sad and painful moment for the families and friends who have lost loved ones. It is equally so for us in The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (The SCOAN), under the leadership of Prophet T.B. Joshua. Continue after the cut.

“On Friday, September 12, 2014, at about 12:44pm, one of the buildings on The SCOAN property unexpectedly collapsed, tragically resulting in death and injury. Nigerians and citizens of other nations were affected. This incident was preceded by the appearance of a strange aircraft which flew very low over the building four times and then disappeared.

(PHOTOS) Petrol Tanker Explode, Leaving 3 Dead In Calabar

There was pandemonium ‎along Muritala Muhammed highway, Calabar, Tuesday Afternoon when two petrol tankers suspected to be carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as Petrol exploded claiming no fewer than three lives.