Nigerians asked To Forgive South - Africans On Xenophobic!

“As of now, the situation has not warranted such drastic actions like recalling our envoys in the South African country.  We are big brothers of Africa. We cannot retaliate by recalling our envoys because it will send wrong signals which could affect their economy.

“Even countries whose citizens were killed and got their shops looted, had not taken such action.”

Those were the submissions made the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Aminu Wali, the minister of state for Foreign Affairs, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro and the Nigerian envoys in South Africa,  Messrs Uche Ajulu- Okeke, and Martin Cobham, on Tuesday, when they pleaded with Nigerians to forgive the South Africans over their recent Xenophobic attacks against foreigners living in their country.

Ambassador wali explained that what happened in South Africa was not targeted at Nigerians and that the incident had  negatively affected few Nigerians.

“On the Zulu king, the South African Human Rights Commission is already investigating his roles, hence we need to wait for the outcome of the investigation so that we don’t assume holier than thou status.

“What we need to do now is to make sure that there is support from our government to make sure that Nigerians affected are well taken care of.”

He said.

From the statement, it was raveled that  two Nigerians were wounded and hospitalized; Five shops looted;  Two families which included six women and eight children were also displaced. A total of N84m which was estimated as damages done to Nigerians had been calculated and being processed on behalf of the victims, as compensation.

“We cannot rely on the Xenophobic postings on the social media because they were not authorized by the authorities. Already, certain sites were being blocked in order not to incite the citizenry against the foreigners.”

“Any further negative actions taken against them will adversely affect them. We should not allow this particular incident to destroy our past efforts in South Africa which Nigerians contributed immensely to assist in getting out of the apartheid.” He concluded.

On his part Senator Obanikoro added, “since kings in Africa don’t admit mistakes or offer apology publicly, for Zulu to have done this, means it’s his own way of offering an apology.” he said.

“We will ensure that compensation is paid to all the affected victims and their envoy in Nigeria had not given us any cause to doubt this.” he said.

Commercial Sex Worker, Male Client Throws Free For All Fight At Lekki Phase 1!

The video below was discretely captured at about 5am, Friday, April 24, 2015...

According to an eye witness, the cause of dispute was: "prostitute / Client pay me my money", and "I no go pay, because I no do". 

Before one could say "Oga...whether you do, or no do..pay"

Kasala burst.... as fight ensured at the first major intersection inside Lekki phase 1, adjacent to Farm City Supermarket. 

The prostitute striped herself naked, hauling all kind of curses and "vulgar" words at her male client, while the infuriated dude kept going at her with punches.

The other ladies of the night rant on, at same time beckoned on early morning potential clients as they drove by. 

Booom......Crash was the sound from the black SUV's windshield, after the prostitute staggered across the road, with a heavy stone towards the dude's vehicle....

This erupted another round of a free for all "Dis-royal-Rumble"....as discretely caught on camera below:

Information gathered revealed that the dude must be very familiar with the Lekki Phase 1 Sex Workers, as one of the ladies pleaded:

"Kayode (who ever this dude is) ...dont do this, Kayode please leave her......

Another lady, ...had to drive the SUV to a safe location, in front of Lekki Phase 1, Association Pavilion, while the fight went on.

Observers laments that the hitherto siren middle/ upper class residential Lekki Phase 1 estate, is rapidly becoming a haven for "commercial sex workers" at night....


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President Jonathan Sacks Police Boss!

Nigerian presdient Goodluck Jonathan, has sacked the Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba....



...and he replaced him with DIG Solomon Arase.





Presidential Spokesman/Media Advise Reuben Abati, revealed this in his twit Tuesday morning. 

South African To Deploy Troops to Quell Anti - Migrant Attack!

South African's Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, on Tuesday said soldiers will be deployed to quell anti-immigrant violence that has killed at least seven people in several weeks of unrest. This came as the government vowed to  to crack down strongly on the unrest, the decision to put soldiers on the streets came after two nights of relative quiet in both cities.

Mapisa-Nqakula told reporters, "We come in as the last resort, the army will serve as a deterrent". The defense minister however declined to give details on how many troops would be involved and where.

"There are people who will be critical, but those who are vulnerable will appreciate this decision," she said.

Abominable......Nigerian Born U.S Based Doctor Calls For Ethnic Cleansing Of The Igbo Tribe!

Reports says a U.S based doctor, Adeniran Abraham Ariyo  recently called for the massacre of Igbos in Nigeria the way Nigerians are being killed in South Africa.

Dr. Abraham Ariyo wrote on Facebook:

“You see how they (the Igbos) are being slaughtered in South Africa. That’s what’s going to happen to them in Lagos…When are they (the Igbos) not going to be slaughtered in Abuja?…God might have put a curse on them (the Igbos)…We will continue to bus them (the Igbos) to Onitsha.” - Dr. Abraham Ariyo.

Ariyo reportedly removed all his pictures on Facebook, deleted his post and went into hiding following an outcry on the media.

As fate would have it, his messages were screened and printed Nigerians who saw it.

If this obnoxious facebook message is verified to be true, and not some mischievous moves from troublesome individuals, it is then disappointing.

Let us bear in mind that nobody has the right to take someone, else's life, let alone, a whole ethnic sect. 

We'v got to watch what we say or instigate on social media.

Bros Dr....if true true say with all your education, exposure and enlightenment, you talk this kain thing....make you remember say "International Criminal Court still dey try crimes against humanity, and prosecute offenders. 



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Bieber Kicked Out Of Coachella!

Bieber is again in the news.....

News has it that Justin Beiber and his entourage walked to the artist's entrance during the Chachella Music and Arts Annual Festival, where Drake's was performing Sunday night, but was stopped by security and told the area was filled. 

Despite showing security that they had the proper wristbands and that he was invited by Drake himself, and had waited all weekend to see him perform. Bieber didn't stand down and security was pissed.

At that point a Coachella staffer came up to Bieber and offered to escort him inside the artist's area. She grabbed Bieber by the arm and began walking him and his security team inside, when Coachella security came up from behind and put Bieber in a chokehold. 

We're told Bieber's team got into it with security and the singer was then ordered to leave the festival.

At the end, Bieber voluntarily left the event, it was however, gathered that he is considering taking legal action against the security guards.  

Percy Sledge Dies At 73!

Remember the old school blues "When a man loves a woman"?, the singer, Percy Sledge is dead. He died Tuesday, April 14, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

In a career that started in the 1960s, Sledge recorded a number of hits, including “Take Time to Know Her,” “Warm and Tender Love”, “It Tears Me Up” his first and biggest hit however was “When a Man Loves a Woman,” which rose to become a cornerstone of soul music

May his soul, RIP.

Orekoya Children Found!

Information reaching us confirmed that the three kids, Demola; Adedamola and Aderomola Orekoya , who were declared missing about a week ago have been reunited with their parents in Lagos. 

The newly employed house help,  23 year-old Mary Akinloye, from Ibadan, Oyo State, took the children away from their home, 24 hours after she was employed by the family through the OLX, online sales portal, on March 7, when the former nanny did not show up after her annual leave; with an agreement of N10,000 to N15,000 monthly salary.

Adebisi Orekoya, mother of the three children, took to Facebook  to thank Nigerians for their support and prayers.

In her words, Adebisi Orekoya, mother of the three children, took to Facebook  to thank Nigerians for their support and prayers.

“We give God all the Glory. Our Orekoya missing Kids have been found.Thank you so much everyone for ur prayers and moral and Financial support all along. The list is endless, of awesome mothers, sisters, business partners, father’s and even kids too. You’ve been amazing! May God grant all your heart desires too. Much love always.” she said.

Breaking.....Cuba Removed From U.S Terrorist List!

News filtering in, says President Barack Obama has ask U.S Congress to remove Cuba from terrorists list. 



Cuba like Iran, Syria and Sudan has been in in U.S state department list of state sponsors of terrorism; a situation that has greatly affected Cuba's access to financial markets and negotiations strong point concerning reopening her embassies, which has been closed for decades.

One Year On, Our Girls Are Still Missing!

365 days on, the 276 school girls kidnapped from Government Secondary school hostel in Chibok town, Borno state, Northern Nigeria, are still missing. 



We join our voice to say....Bringbackourgirls

Clinton Joins In The U.S Presidential Race!

"Everyday Americans need a champion -- and I want to be that champion. So I'm hitting the road to earn your vote," she says in the two-minute video released Sunday. "Because it's your time. And I hope you'll join me on this journey." 



Those were her words, as Hilary Clinton officially announced Democratic candidacy for presidency in a video released Sunday, 12 April.
She planed to head to the early-voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire, looking to connect with voters directly at coffee shops, day care centers and some private homes.

Orekoya Children Still Missing!

These children, named Aderomola Orekoya, Adedamola Orekoya and Demola Orekoya, aged 6 years, 4 years and 11 month have been missing for some time now. 

According to reports, the house-help, who resumed duty in their home, in Lagos, Nigeria, a day before they went missing, took the kids out, at about 8am on the morning they disappeared, and never returned home.

This is one of the most heinous crimes of our time...three children, from same parents....unimaginable!

Any body with reliable information on the where about of these children should not delay to contact any nearest police station. 

One can only imagine what the parents, family and friends of these children will be going through at the moment. 

Pls lets be our brothers keeper...

Ijaw Youths Pledges To Support Buhari's Administration!

The Ijaw Youth Council (Worldwide) said it would cooperate with and closely monitor the incoming administration of Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(retd.) to “see their(its) dance steps.”  This came as reports made rounds, that Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari led Niger Delta militants might return to the creeks to protest against the defeat of President Goodluck Jonathan in the presidential election.

“Well, Alhaji Dokubo-Asari is an individual, who has a right to his views. Being a leader in the Niger-Delta, he may be saying things based on the way he sees it. The fact that we have also taken a decision does not mean that other structures or individuals will not make one or two comments as a result of immediate reactions to the way the Presidential election went.

“But the institution that leads the organisation, we, the youths of Niger Delta, have made our position. Every other person may look at it in their own way, but we have decided to look at Buhari’s administration and see how it will go and we will know the steps to take.

“We don’t have any plan for violence and returning to the creeks. Ijaw and Niger Delta youths should be calm, peaceful and maintain the existing peace in the Niger Delta region.” he said

The group however, expressed sadness over what they termed a deliberate efforts by the core North and a section of the South-West “to frustrate the administration of Jonathan and force him out of power through false media propaganda and insurgency in the North in connivance with some foreign countries.” 

Adding that, “The Ijaw nation, satisfied with the performance and conduct of President Jonathan in office, will warmly welcome him back home from national service.”

President Goodluck Jonathan Pays Condolence Visit To Late Oronto Douglas's Family!

President Jonathan, VP Sambo, Fmr Governor Alamiyeseigha pays condolence visit to the family of late Oronto Douglas:

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Gunman Kills Four In Milan!

Four people were confirmed dead, when a man opened fire at the Palace of Justice in Milan, Italy, Wednesday morning.

Watch:

The gunman, who was later identified by local media as Claudio Giardiello, a defendant in a bankruptcy case, was arrested on Vimercate surburb,  as he fled on a motorbike.

LinkedIn Buys Up Educational Site!

LinkedIn site just purchased an educational site 'lynda.com'



Link to the site is: //www.lynda.com/default.aspx

Jonathan Loses Top Aid!

Oronto Douglas, Special Adviser and close confidant of President Goodluck Jonathan on Research, Documentation and Strategy, is dead.




He died at the State House Clinic in Abuja, from cancer-related complications, in the early hours of Thursday 9, April, morning.

Aged 49 years, late Douglas is survived by Wife and Children.

Pat Utomi Says Oba Railwan's Threat to Ibo Community Living In Lagos Was A Jest!

Nigerian professor of political economy and 

management, and Spokesperson of the Lagos 

Business school, Pat Utomi, this afternoon twitted in responds to Oba Railwan's 'threat' to the Ibo community living in Lagos, calling it "inappropriate" but a "jest".

The Twit below:
"Typical of Oba as he sees me: Pat go return our land where you built that Lagos Business School. I respond; hold Asiwaju who signed C of O "

"Have known Oba Akiolu for 20yrs. He says worse to me every time we see but I have no doubt he is fond of me. How do you tell outsiders so "

"The arena of politics slippery slope. The remarks by the Oba of Lagos are inappropriate but all who know him know he talks so in jest"

A Video clip of the Lagos Monach, Oba Railwan Akiolu, in-which he was seen swearing "In the name of god almighty Allah"...that "if Ibos (in Lagos), go against his will, they will perish in the water"..went viral.

Oba Railwan has since retraced his words, and issues a statement in that regard.

Christiane Amanpour Hits One Million Followers On Twitter!

This is definitely a season of celebration for 'World Famous Women', who despite the odds, carved their niche....
as our very own, much loved, courageous, Journalist, Christiane Amanpour, thanks her twitter followers...and as usual, goes right back to work...



She twits: 
"Thanks a million for the one million (followers)!! Onwards! And now back to the news"!

Oba Railwan Restates Commitment To Ensuring Peaceful Elections, And Co-existence In Lagos!

Following a viral video of an alleged threat on the lives of Ibo community living in Lagos state, to vote for his preferred candidate for the Lagos state gubernatorial election, All Progressive Congress's (APC) 'Akinwunmi Ambode', or "Die inside this water",  (Lagos Lagoon)....

The Oba of Lagos, Railwan Akiolu, in statement by the Opeluwa of Lagos, Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose, explained the context in which he made the statements, restating his commitment to ensuring the peaceful coexistence of all Lagosians irrespective of tribe, religion or political persuasion.
Reports in the media has it that Igbo community leaders in Lagos, paid the Oba a visit on Sunday April 5, where the incident occurred.

Video of the incident below:

The Oba was said to have been angered by the votes garnered in Lagos by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), President Goodluck Jonathan, which he believed to have been from the Igbo community.

Full Text of the Statement:

‎"My attention has been drawn to a publication in a national newspaper, where HRM Oba Rilwanu Akiolu was alleged to have threatened Igbos in Lagos to make them vote for Ambode.

Last Sunday, all honorary Eze Ndigbos in Lagos paid a courtesy call to HRM Oba Akiolu. At the meeting the visitors praised the Oba for his fatherly support for and cooperation with Igbos in Lagos. They assured him of their continued good neighbourliness with other tribes in Lagos and support everything that will further strengthen that harmony.

Oba Akiolu on his part acknowledged the enviable performance of Governor Fashola and his contribution to the growth of investments in Lagos. He gave the assurance that he was not disturbed or angry with South-East and South- South votes for President Jonathan as perceived by the Eze Ndigbos. The Oba thereafter called on the Igbo chiefs to show appreciation to Lagos State by supporting his candidate Mr Ambode for continuity of excellence, as they have earlier promised.

He assured them of his continued support‎ and assistance where needed and the meeting ended with the traditional breaking of kola nuts, alligator pepper, and bitter kola and pouring of liberation on the ground. It was within this context that the tradition of Lagos with regard to the lagoon came up. It was noted that ‘whoever works against the throne and the interest and peaceful co-existence of Lagos would end up in the lagoon as per tradition’.

Oba Akiolu stated further that the Igbo people have not betrayed the throne. Lagos has also not betrayed the Igbo people. Lagos has done so much to make the Igbos comfortable and to prosper. For this, we expect reciprocal respect and understanding. The Oba of Lagos prays that the Lagoon and the throne will continue to bless and protect all those who reside and visit Lagos.

Oba Akiolu is the father of all irrespective of tribe, religion or political persuasion. In Lagos, we have an old traditional proverb that relates to the Lagoon. The Lagoon is unique to Lagos. The proverb stresses the need for unity and understanding when you do business in an environment and in this case when you live and do business in Lagos.

Oba Akiolu prays for peace for the land of Lagos and prosperity for all its inhabitants.

Signed: Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose, Opeluwa of Lagos".