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SOUTH Africa’s apartheid leader and First Black President,Nelson Mandela(Madiba) has finally given up the ghost after several years of struggling with a cold infection he allegedly caught while in prison after seven months on life support,he was aged 95. South African President,Jacob Zuma confirmed the news in a world press conference this evening. Details later

The Director-General of the troubled Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, nine directors of the agency and 956 other members of staff earn N4.2bn as salaries and allowances annually. This personnel cost represents 27.92 per cent of the annual budget of the NCAA, which stood at N15.3bn this January. The “Certification” page of the NCAA’s 2013 budget, … Continue reading →

Tunde Ogbeha Grace FM and Confluence Television, both located in Lokoja, Kogi State, have been razed by a midnight fire. The radio and television stations, owned by Senator Tunde Ogbeha, went up in flames at about 3am on Monday. The inferno lasted till about 9:30am. The cause of fire remained unknown as at press time … Continue reading →

Harold-Demuren-NCAA-Director-Sacked by Jonathan The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Dr. Harold Demuren, has been removed from office with immediate effect. The removal of Demuren was announced on the 9pm news of the Nigeria Television Authority. Quoting a statement from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim … Continue reading →

Oby Ezekwesili-World Bank Ex-VP The Presidency may have moved against former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, over her allegations that the Federal Government under the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan squandered the over $67 billion left by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, with the arrest of a consultant to the Ministry, Tom Chiahemen, publisher … Continue reading →

2013-Africa-Magic-Viewers-Choice-Awards-First-Rita Dominic 2013-Africa-Magic-Viewers-Choice-Awards-Genevieve-Nnaji The inaugural edition of  the African Viewers Choice Awards was held yesterday March 9, 2013. Below are the list of winners. A big congrats to all of them. Best Actor – Drama (Movies/TV) OC Ukeje – Two Brides and a Baby Best Actress – Drama (Movies/TV) Jackie Appiah – Perfect Picture Best Supporting … Continue reading →

Issa Hayatou-CAF President Mr. Hayatou is by far, the longest-serving CAF president. African football strongman, Issa Hayatou, is set to clinch a new term as the president of the Confederation of African Football, at an election he is contesting unopposed. CAF’s 35th General Assembly entered the second day Sunday, in Marrakech, Morocco, with the election … Continue reading →

American-Cardinal Timothy Dolan The idea that an American could become Pope was once thought to be so bizarre that it was dismissed out of hand by informed observers of the ‘Holy See’. However, the world has changed now and new reports from alleged Vatican sources say an American Pope might be next. The Lonely Intelligence … Continue reading →

Okada-riders Delta State has imposed a ban on commercial motorcycles. No fewer than 200 commercial motorcycles have been impounded by the Delta State Government for operating in the state in defiance of the November 1, 2012, ban. The motorcycles, popularly known as “okada”, were rounded up in Asaba between November 2012 and March 7. Benson … Continue reading →

Femi Fani Kayode, Ex-Aviation Minister Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani Kayode has disagreed with the Sultan of Sokoto over his recent call on the Federal Government to grant Boko Haram amnesty. Kayode said the call by the Sultan is misplaced and ill-conceived, stressing that he is in total agreement with the position adopted by … Continue reading →

Nigerian Extremists An Islamic extremist group says that it killed seven foreigners kidnapped in northern Nigeria. The group, Ansaru, said on its website late Friday that it killed the seven Christian foreigners because it said Nigerian and British forces had killed some Muslims while trying to free the hostages. Nigerian military spokesman Col. Mohammed Yerima … Continue reading →

Ahmed-Yerima-Ex-Governor of Zamfara State Former Governor of Zamfara State, Ahmed Yerima has been arrested by the Kaduna State Police Command. Although details of the arrest are sketchy at the moment, LEADERSHIP gathered that Yerima was picked up following his responses in an interview on the FRCN Kaduna Hausa programme, Hanu Da Yauwa, where he reportedly … Continue reading →

Boko Haram-Militants-Nigeria There are indications that terrorist groups, Boko Haram and Ansaru, are being funded by drug cartels in Latin America, a report has revealed. The report entitled, “Terrorism in Northern Africa and the Sahel in 2012: Global Reach and Implications,” is an update on five earlier studies. Published by the Director, Inter-University Centre for … Continue reading →

Mercy-Johnson-Nollywood Some ladies have lost their thinking caps. Some found it but unable to use it. Must you clock 35 before you stop partying here & there? You already know all Eateries/ Hotels in town! You even know the tastes of their various ice-creams, pepper-soups, shawamas, etc.  And you can tell the prices of their … Continue reading →

2 Face and Annie Macauly at their traditional marriage Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State has given 2Face and his wife, Annie Macaulay, a brand new Jeep as wedding gift. Akpabio, who was at the pre-wedding party on Friday, also promised to send 30 men from the state to attend the couple’s white wedding … Continue reading →

Nigeria’s Niger Delta Militants SUSPECTED ex-militants set ablaze, in the early hours of yesterday, a gas pipeline in OML 30, formerly belonging to Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Saturday Vanguard was reliably informed that ex-agitators who carried out the action were protesting the non- documentation of … Continue reading →

Jonathan’s arrival in borno Seven loud explosions shook Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri on Friday, witnesses said, hours after President Goodluck Jonathan ended a trip there to try to galvanize support for his battle against Islamist insurgents. Witnesses said the explosions happened within minutes of each other, suggesting the kind of coordinated strike that used … Continue reading →

Ibikunle Amosun The Commissioner for Justice and the Solicitor-General are women making it a first for the state. The Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, on Friday swore-in a new Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, following a screening exercise and the House of Assembly’s approval on Thursday. The new commissioner, Abimbola Akeredolu, replaced the former Commissioner, … Continue reading →

Muhammadu-Buhari A former Head of State and Leader of the Congress for Progressive Change, Maj-Gen Muhammadu Buhari, has accused the  leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission of being deep in corruption. Buhari, in  a lecture he delivered at the African Diaspora Conference in London, said only wholesale changes in the top echelons of INEC  … Continue reading →

An evening inferno, which started in  a plank market in Alapere area of Ketu in Lagos on Thursday, razed unspecified number of houses in the area. Although the cause of the fire could not be ascertained as at press time, it was learnt that the fire began at about 9pm. The fire was said to … Continue reading →

Spanish Man Robbed-Nigeria The Edo State Police Command has rescued a Spanish, Jose Anthonio Murili Turrillo who was kidnapped and held captive in a hotel room in Benin City since last Saturday by his Nigerian lover. The victim was said to have been lured from Spain by his 28 year-old lover, along with one Kenny … Continue reading →

Sanusi_Lamido_CBN Governor,CBN Governor The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has stressed the need for a thorough governance review of transparency and accountability in the oil sector. Sanusi said this while presenting a speech at a forum organised by members of the Metropolitan Club in Lagos Tuesday. Responding to … Continue reading →

nicolás maduro vice presidente de venezuela-vice president-venezuela Here are the key players within late Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez’s kitchen cabinet and the number one person and likely successor is his bus driver turned Vice President, Nicolas Maduro. He is One of the most visible and resilient leaders of Chavez’s United Socialist Party of Venezuela. Was … Continue reading →

Venezuelan President-Hugo Chavez Dead Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died after a two-year battle with cancer, ending the socialist leader’s 14-year rule of the South American country, Vice President Nicolas Maduro said in a televised speech. The flamboyant 58-year-old leader had undergone four operations in Cuba for a cancer that was first detected in his … Continue reading →

Aliko-Dangote-Forbes Billionaire With a net worth of $16.1bn as of March 2013, the President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has moved up in the latest world richest ranking to number 43 from 76 in 2012. According to the list which was released on Monday by Forbes, Dangote and the Chairman of Globalom, Dr. Mike Adenuga … Continue reading →

Olayide-Burnes and Abuchi This is certainly not the best of times for the Bournes’ family  which is currently  mourning following the alleged killing of Olayinde Bournes’,  by her boyfriend,last Thursday, in Aguda Ogba area of Lagos. The deceased, a 22-year-old part time student of the  Lagos State Polytechnic, was allegedly beaten to death by her boyfriend … Continue reading →

Authors Masterclass On Saturday, March 9, aspiring authors from across the country will gather to learn secrets and strategies on how to write and publish their own best-selling books at #AuthorsMasterclass The training programme, which is an initiative of Mulberry Strategies in conjunction with Bookvine and other partners, will be facilitated by authors like Okechuckwu … Continue reading →

The 3.5km-long sea defence barrier- The Great Wall of Lagos was built to shield Eko Atlantic City Economists expect Nigeria, already the continent’s most populous nation and largest oil producer, to soon overtake South Africa in terms of GDP. The ever-expanding moonscape that stretches out behind a wall holding back the Atlantic Ocean here will … Continue reading →

Nigerian Pop Duo, PSquare and a loyal fans tattoo She tattooed her hand with ‘Psquare‘ and a heart shape to signify her undying love for the duo. How crazy people get for their favourite celebs! See their tweet in response to this below…

President Goodluck Jonathan; wife Patience; wife of Senate President,Mrs Helen Mark,Chinedu Ikedieze From left: President Goodluck Jonathan; his wife Patience; wife of the Senate President, Mrs Helen Mark and Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikeze at a Nollywood dinner in Lagos on Saturday night.

Onisarutu-Olufemi-ACN-Councillor They are alleging that since he was inaugurated for a second term, he has been “living large” in the United States of America and yet collecting his salaries and allowances as a councillor in Nigeria. Olufemi Oluseyi Onisarutu, a two-time councillor in Somolu Local Government Area of Lagos State has always been in the … Continue reading →

Nigerian Communications Commission-NCC-Logo THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is to introduce what it described as a number portal service before the end of the month to help tackle poor telecommunications service delivery faced by consumers in the country. This was disclosed by Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Dr. Eugene Juwah, at the weekend during … Continue reading →

Ubang community in Obudu local government of Cross River State All over the world, differences exist between man and woman only by their sexes, but in the Ubang community in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State the dissimilarities have transcended genital organs, as the men have different words for communication from their women … Continue reading →

Akwa Ibom Governor-Godswill Akpabio-Chairman PDP Governors Forum Chairman of the newly-formed Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, Governor Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday urged President Goodluck Jonathan not to be deterred by the activities of his political enemies, saying they (the enemies) would never have reason to laugh at him. Akpabio, who is the governor of Akwa … Continue reading →

Though Meche Meche, as he is fondly called, is a diabetic amputee, he is certainly not downcast. He said he is an enigma and a man of many parts. Born 60 years ago, this Nigerian is a polyglot, mechanical engineer, mathematician, shipbuilder and lyric tenor. His private musical outfit, Meche Sings, is based in Abuja, … Continue reading →

Illegal Refinery-Nigeria A suspected pipeline vandal, who was paraded by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps on Saturday, has said he is a supplier of diesel and kerosene to reputable companies and government organisations. The suspect, Olusola Olomala, said he was arrested unjustly by overzealous NSCDC officials even when he had evidence to support … Continue reading →

Emeka Ugwuonye’s account of his encounter with Security Operatives at the MM International Airport, Lagos, Ngeria. “Today, upon arrival at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, the SSS identified me as the Emeka Ugwuonye. They seized my passport and set me apart from other travelers. The SSS officers informed me that some information on their … Continue reading →

DB-Records-Presents-D-Kings-Men Album Cover D’Banj As we reported last week, D’banj has announced he will be releasing his first major Post-Mo’Hits work – his label DB Records‘ compilation album ‘D’Kings Men‘ on March 30, 2013. He has upped the anticipation level by releasing the official tracklist for the album which also features label mates KaySwitch and … Continue reading →

MNET-parent company of SuperSport-DSTV A fire incident broke out yesterday at MNET Nigeria studios in Ojota, Lagos, Nigeria where most productions of the South-African Cable Television and Content Developer in Nigeria as well as West Africa is undertaken. The studio which hosts most of the productions of Africa Magic, SuperSport and other shows by the … Continue reading →

Boko-Haram-Attack-Militants-Nigeria Just as Nigeria’s Military high command urged the Federal Government to take with a pinch of salt the purported ceasefire declaration by one Sheikh Abdulazeez on behalf radical Islamic sect, Boko Haram, the terrorist group’s substantive leader, Abubakar Shekau, has denied the purported cease fire and dialogue with the Nigerian government. Shekau in a newly … Continue reading →

Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Chinwike Asadu, was shot dead around 10 pm last night near his home in Amorji Nike area in Enugu State by unknown gunmen. His driver and orderly who were with him at the time of the attack were shot too but were not killed. They are both lying critically ill … Continue reading →

Davido,Son of Billionaire-Adeleke(Omo Baba Olowo) All is not well within the Adeleke family, where Davido, Nigeria’s show-stopping, music Sensation comes from, cracks have emerged from the relationship between the elder Deji Adeleke and his scion, David Adeleke aka Davido over the need for the young lad to combine his soaring music career with a sound … Continue reading →

Channel O VJ, Denrele Edun Nigerian Channel O Presenter, Denrele Edun was in shock last nite when men of the underworld visited their family residence at Yaba, Lagos and carted away valuables. The former Sound City VJ who moved to South Africa based music channel, Channel O said he was at home at the time … Continue reading →

Junior Nkwele-Nigerian boy killed in Brixton The 14 year old girl who ordered the stabbing of 15 year old Nigerian boy, Junior Nkwelle, for being ‘disrespectful’ was found guilty of manslaughter yesterday March 1, 2013.  Junior and his friends had been playing football near his home when an argument broke out. The teenage girl claimed … Continue reading →

Chanel Tapper with friend-Girl with longest tongue in the World Longest Tongue (PHOTO) Chanel Tapper, a student from California, USA, has the world’s longest tongue, measuring 9.75 cm (3.8 in), from tip to top lip. Her lizard-like tongue is twice as long as the average, as long as the world’s largest cockroach, as wide as … Continue reading →

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala In celebration of the Nollywood’s 20th anniversary, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has donated a grant of N3 billion to the industry to be supervised by the Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo iweala and Minister of culture, tourism and national orientation, Edem Duke. This announcement was made at the State Banquet hall last night … Continue reading →

Victoria Idahosa, Kidnapped in Uyo Miss Aduwa Idahosa also known as Victoria Idahosa has been kidnapped since the morning of Wednesday 27th February, 2013 in front of her house at Atakpo Street, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State by unknown men who stormed her Uyo residence and whisked her away to a yet undisclosed location. Aduwa, 23, … Continue reading →

Multiple explosions was today reported in the Capital city of Maiduguri where governors of the newly formed opposition All Progressive Alliance, APC held a meeting to further cement the merger arrangement between four political parties in the country. The blasts which occurred Thursday afternoon is believed to have lead to the death of some soldiers, … Continue reading →

Damino Damoche, LASU Shot by Cultists Damino Damoche-LASU News flitering in from Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos indicates that Damilolo Damoche, an upcoming artiste and also a 400level student of the institution was shot dead in the school this afternoon by gunmen,suspected to be cultists. An eyewitness who told AkaraBox, said that the gory sight … Continue reading →

SAMKLEF-Accident Producer and singer, Samklef was involved in a car crash in the early hours of today 28th February, around the Anthony area of Lagos. His car was badly damaged but thankfully neither he nor the other occupant of the car, his driver, was injured. Credits: Linda Ikeji