Charles Soludo replies Okonjo-Iweala, says Nigeria’s economy collapsed under her watch

 

After several replies on the controversial articles written by the Former CBN Governor Charles Soludo, Charles has decided to reply Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her own reply to his article. Very long articles, so take your time:

I read some of the responses to my article, “Buhari vs Jonathan: Beyond the Election”, and I want to thank everyone who has contributed to the debate. I am glad that the debate has finally taken off. I have decided, for the record, to re-enter the debate if only to set some records straight and hopefully elevate the debate further. Whom do I respond to? First, let me thank Gov Kayode Fayemi for his very mature and professional response on behalf of the APC. It forms a great basis for deepening the conversation. Pat Utomi, Oby Ezekwesili, Iyabo Obasanjo, and thousands of other patriotic Nigerians have raised the content of the debate. Femi Fani-Kayode made me laugh, as usual.

News Flash: Boko Haram Currently attacking Damboa Town

6 Persons Confirm Death in Yobe Bomb Attack Which detonated at PDP Politician’s Residence

With the recent threat going around the media that the dreaded sect Boko Haram has committed in attacking political rallies and voting center, Six people were killed today in Potiskum, Yobe State after a suicide bomber attacked the residence of a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) politician.

The attack occurred on Sunday afternoon. Sabo Garbu, PDP candidate for the Potiskum/Nangere federal constituency in Yobe, was the target, Channels TV reports.

Roma complete Ibarbo deal from Cagliari

With Roma struggling for form in recent weeks, reheinforment is much needed to enable them challenge for the Scudetto and push for Champions League football. 

 

Victor Ibarbo has joined Roma from Cagliari on an initial loan deal, just a day after Seydou Doumbia moved to Stadio Olimpico.

Roma have completed the signing of Calgliari forward Victor Ibarbo on an initial loan deal with the option to complete a permanent transfer at the end of the season.

Germany's von Weizsaecker, president at unification, dies at 94

BERLIN (Reuters) - Former president Richard von Weizsaecker, who challenged German attitudes about the Holocaust by arguing that the country had been liberated by the Nazi defeat in 1945, died on Saturday at the age of 94, the current president's office said.

A member of one of Germany's most distinguished aristocratic families, von Weizsaecker also presided over the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990, 11 months after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Bruce Jenner Sex Transition "Male to Female" Planned Over a Year

Don't know what he is looking for Ooo. Maybe he the Girls in Kim, Khloe, Kourtney and others are getting more recognition that's why he choose to be a woman. According to report, Bruce Jenner's sex change has been planned for over a year.

A source confirmed to PEOPLE that the ex-husband of 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' star Kris Jenner is planning on transitioning into a woman, with it now being claimed it is something he has been planning for a long time.

Chelsea and Manchester City shares spoils as Host Sit Comfortably on Top

David Silva cancelled out Loic Remy's opener but Premier League leaders Chelsea held out for a 1-1 draw against Manchester City.

Champions Manchester City failed to make inroads into Chelsea's five-point lead as the Premier League's top two shared an absorbing 1-1 draw.

Jose Mourinho continued his tempestuous relationship with the media by shunning a pre-match interview with Sky Sports – apparently angered by both a £25,000 fine for comments about referees and Diego Costa's retrospective ban for a stamp on Emre Can during the League Cup semi-final second leg this week.

Daughter of Late Whitney Houston Survive after been rushed to an Hospital

[Reuters] - Bobbi Kristina Brown, the only daughter of late pop star Whitney Houston and singer Bobby Brown, was found unresponsive in a bathtub at her Georgia home on Saturday, but she was revived after being rushed to a hospital, police said.

The incident comes three years after Houston, a superstar who battled substance abuse issues, drowned in a bathtub in Beverly Hills, California, in February 2012. Authorities have said cocaine use and heart disease contributed to her death.

Presidential Poll: How Jonathan Will Beat Buhari In North – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says its Presidential flagbearer, President Goodluck Jonathan will beat the APC candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, fair and square in the north, come February 14.

The party also said with President Jonathan’s soaring popularity among the voting population across the country, it would win more than two-thirds of the total votes cast as well as the required 25 percent in all the states of the federation.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Saturday said President Jonathan will beat Buhari in the north not only because the PDP controls 12 out of the 19 states of the region but also because the citizens are pleased with the numerous development projects he executed in the region.

Benzema shines as Real Madrid Beat Real Socieda 4-1 in absence of CR7

In absence of their Star Player Cristiano Ronaldo who is currently serving his match ban after incident with Cordoba, Benzema was the star of the day as Real Madrid eased to a 4-1 Liga win over Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Karim Benzema starred in the absence of the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo by scoring twice in Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday.

Ronaldo received a two-match ban after lashing out at Cordoba's Edimar in Real's last league outing, but the leaders marched without the Portugal forward at Santiago Bernabeu.

Van Persie, Falcao scores as Van Gaal's Men Thrash Leicester City 3-1

Manchester United beat Leicester City 3-1 in the Premier League on Saturday, making amends for their 5-3 defeat earlier in the season.

Manchester United avenged their humiliating defeat to Leicester City earlier in the season by recording a 3-1 victory over the Premier League's basement club.

Louis van Gaal's side were beaten 5-3 at the King Power Stadium in September, but they never looked in danger of suffering a similar fate at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Welcome To Naija: Amber Rose touch Down Lagos ahead of Dbanj Concert

Ahead of Dbanj 10 year Anniversary Concert, America Model Amber Rose just touched down In Lagos secretly yesterday. Awww, just love the way she use our Coat of Arm to make this picture .... So cool

Liverpool 2 West Ham 0: Sturridge Scores in His Return From Lengthy Injury

 

So happy for him, he will surely add to the quality of Liverpool team after he recover from his injury woe. Daniel Sturridge marked his return from injury with a goal in Liverpool's 2-0 win over West Ham at Anfield on Saturday.

Daniel Sturridge was on target in his first Premier League appearance since August as he rounded off the scoring in Saturday's 2-0 win over West Ham at Anfield.

Serena Williams Clinch Austrialian Open With Victory Over Sharapova

 

With her struggling latest form and injury problem Serena Williams has admit she never believe she could go on to defeat Maria Sharapova to clinch the Austrialian Open

Williams extended her winning streak over Sharapova to 16 matches and claimed a 19th grand slam title in the process courtesy of a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) victory on Rod Laver Arena.

But the 33-year-old's form leading into the year's first grand slam, not to mention her health throughout the fortnight, led to question marks over whether she could add to her impressive tally of silverware.

#Ghana Report: Thirty-two pregnant women test HIV positive in Sunyani West

Thirty-two pregnant women in the Sunyani West District tested HIV positive in 2014, when they were screened at the antenatal clinic, statistics from the District Directorate of Health, has revealed.

Mrs Eva Aryee, the Sunyani West District Director of Health, who disclosed, on Friday, said the patients had been placed on anti-retroviral therapy to protect their unborn babies.

Addressing the 2014 Annual Performance Review Meeting of the Directorate at Fiapre, near Sunyani, Mrs Aryee said the patients were among the 3,117 pregnant women who were screened in the period.

Nigeria Award Winning Rapper Olamide Welcomes son (PHOTO)

YBNL Boss Olamide just welcomed his baby boy with his lovely girlfriend Aisha. He posted the caption below

    @kingbaddo: "Mercy said no, never gonna let you go . Never gonna let you walk away, You don't have to be afraid , mercy said no �� . Got you boy✌️ New signee #YBNL "Batifeori Maximiliano Adedeji""

Obanikoro insists that Buhari was Stoned in Lagos

Musiliu Obanikoro, the immediate past Minister of State for Defence, on Saturday insisted that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress [APC], Muhammadu Buhari, was stoned in Lagos on Friday on his way to his party’s presidential rally at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.

Mr. Obanikoro had posted a comment on twitter on Friday condemning the purported stoning of Mr. Buhari, suggesting that the APC candidate was so attacked.

But the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Lai Mohammed, promptly issued a statement, saying Mr. Buhari was never attacked and that Mr. Obanikoro was playing political games.

NEDG: 6,000 Questions Lined Up For Presidential Debates

Ahead of the Presidential debate the general Secretary, Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mr Isaac Ighure, on Friday said Nigerians had “responded positively” by sending in 6,000 questions for the presidential debates, organised by the Nigeria Election Debate Group.

Speaking in Abuja on Friday, Ighure said the questions would be considered and harmonised by the Questions Harmanisation Committee of the NEDG.

He said the group had, however, forwarded all the thematic areas that questions might be drawn from to all participating political parties to help them prepare for the debates.

Ibrahimovic expresses dissatisfaction with their fans

Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not understand the grumbles of Paris Saint-Germain fans, who whistled during their victory over Rennes on Friday.

Paris Saint-Germain's disgruntled fans have been questioned by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who does not understand the reasons for their displeasure.

The PSG faithful watched on at the Parc des Princes on Friday as Ezequiel Lavezzi's goal earned the reigning Ligue 1 champions a 1-0 win over Rennes.

Traveling Agency Defraud Prospective Travellers to a Tune of Ten Million Naira

 

Prospective travelers you need to read this story, just because the agent has a tush office and put a signboard outside his office doesn't mean he is a registered traveling agency. Be careful who you throw your money to. Here is a story of a alleged fraudulent traveling agency in Ogun.  

 

A suspected fake travel agent has made away with over N10million from prospective travellers who were billed to travel to Qatar.

The runaway suspect, who operates with the name Richingrace, with his office located at number 35,Nawair-ud-deen road, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, had audaciously appeared on a live radio programme in Abeokuta to woo customers.

Justin Bieber turn to Pastor to Help stop his drugs and drinking life

Obviously he was getting too much, either he is been interrogated today by Police or neighhbours reporting about his lifestyle that has been the recent story surrounding Justin Bieber. To help cut out of this mess Justin has started seeing a Clergy who is helped him out of his mess.

The 'Boyfriend' hitmaker - who recently released a video in which he apologised to his fans for being ''arrogant and conceited'' - is believed to have turned to Christian minister Carl Lentz, with whom he is close friends, to help him clean up his bad habits and give up drugs and alcohol.

A source said: ''There's no one Justin looks up to more than Carl. He's had a huge influence on him.

Ex Beauty Queen Dabota Lawson-Aku Wants Us to See Her Exotic Luxury Automobiles

 

Dabota Lawson Aku who got married to Billionaire Husband Prince Aku in 2014 has definitely been enjoying live to the fullest, to let everyone know how it feels to been married to a Billionaire Dabota decided to give her followers a glimpse of what her luxury garage looks like. Below is what we saw and no its not a car selling garage, its her personal garage.

Asari Dokubo mask the Yorubas as Traitor and Says He doesn't Care About Bloodshed in North

The Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo yesterday said that after Goodluck Jonathan’s term in office is over they will take their oil away.
Asar Dokubo made the threat in a 20-minute phone conversation with Dr Peregrino Brimah, the Sahara Reporters correspondent.

Brimah reports that the conversation was a very heated one, which ranged from the topic of Boko Haram to the 2015 national elections.

Asari Dokubo was said to be unrepentant and aggressive in his total support for the rule of President Jonathan.

Throwback Photo: When Education in Nigeria Was Totally Free

Credit: @SeeMeSeeNigeria

This was our Nigeria My Country and this is what we hope for the future and this is what our crop of leaders should be doing. Hope this election brings worthy leaders to take Nigeria forward

Shakira names newborn son Sasha

Earlier today we brought you news that Shakira and Pique welcome their new Baby Boy. Shakira has gone ahead to name her newborn son Sasha Piqué Merbarak.

The 37-year-old singer, who also has two-year-old son Milan with boyfriend Gerard Piqué, welcomed their second child into the world in a hospital in Barcelona, Spain on Thursday night (01.29.15) via a scheduled Caesarean section.

The 'Beautiful Liar' hitmaker and the baby ''are in excellent health,'' and the couple also explained the meaning of their tot's name in a statement via Shakira's website today (01.30.15), writing: ''We are happy to announce the birth of Sasha Piqué Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born January 29 at 9:54pm, in Barcelona. The name Sasha is of Greek and Russian descent and means 'defender of mankind' and 'warrior.'

''The hospital confirmed that both mother and child are in excellent health.''

Gerard's proud father Amador Bernabéu also revealed Sasha looks more like the professional soccer player.

He told Hello! Magazine: ''They've told me he looks like Gerard. Milan looked like Shakira when he was born, but this one looks more like his father.''

The musician began dating the sportsman in 2010 and previously spoke about the joy she gets from being a mother, saying, ''motherhood is everything to me'', as well as praising her partner's hands-on parenting style.

She said: ''He is very involved with his son. He is always there for him, and that's a big advantage for me as I cannot imagine it any other way.''

Miranda Lambert Bags Eight Nominations in The Academy of Country Music Awards

[Reuters] - Miranda Lambert on Friday led all nominees for the second consecutive year at the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM), collecting eight nods, including entertainer of the year and top female vocalist, in some of country music's highest honors.

Dierks Bentley, buoyed by his break-up anthem "Drunk on a Plane," followed Lambert with seven nominations while duo Florida Georgia Line collected five nods.

Brazil won't Play the Super Eagles in Friendly Instead will Play Chile at the Emirate Stadium

 

Choi, anything in Nigeria is always funny shall, with all the publicity and alleged plans so this is where it could result to, that is not even the painful part, that we have to hear from outside that Brazil will take on Chile instead of Nigeria is really sad. Where is our NFF?

 

The much-publicized international friendly between five-time world champions Brazil and the Super Eagles of Nigeria will no longer hold as scheduled.

As publicized by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and indeed the Akwa Ibom State government, the Super Eagles were penciled to face the Samba Boys on March 29 at the newly built Akwa Ibom International Stadium named the ‘Nest of Champions’.

Seun Kuti Wants A Debate With APC Presidential Aspirant, Buhari

 

It would be nice if this could be set up, lets hear what Seun got to ask Gen Buhari

Just In: Niger State Tribunal sacks Zagbayi Nuhu, declares APC David Umaru Winner in Senatorial Election

The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Minna on Friday declared David Umaru of of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner of the August 30 election in the Niger East Senatorial District.

 The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Zagbayi Nuhu, was initially declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, after a rerun.

Jide Kosoko Wife involve in a Car Accident

 

Earlier today, wife of Nollywood actor, Jide kosoko, Henrietta Kosoko, was involved in an accident along Sagamu Abeokuta road this afternoon. She was traveling in her grey color SUV when her car veered off the road and hit a standing PHCN pole. Residents came to her rescue and rushed her to the hospital.

“She’s been taken to Lajoro Hospital in Abeokuta. God took total control”. Her husband confirmed!