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Photos show the extent of deterioration of the Enugu-Onitsha express road. The part of the road in the pics is around Umunya, Oyi L.G.A of Anambra State. And they have a govt here? Wow! More pics below

Avid Life Media, the company behind infidelity website AshleyMadison.com, confirmed on Wednesday that some legitimate data has been stolen from it and published online, but said it has never stored credit card information on its servers. Hackers dumped a massive cache of data about Ashley Madison users online late on Tuesday, posting it on a part of the Internet that is only accessible by using a specialized browser. Lists of email addresses quickly popped up in more accessible parts of the Web, threatening to wreak havoc on relationships across the globe. The release of the information came a month after a breach of Ashley Madison security was first reported, and after Toronto-based Avid Life ignored hackers' demands to shut down both the Ashley Madison site and another site called Established Men, which pairs older men with young women. "There has been a substantial amount of postings since the initial posting, the vast majority of which have contain...

The Nigeria Armed Forces have resolved to partner with Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) as a platform to get necessary communication infrastructure for optimal performance. This deliberation took place at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, when the Chief Executive Officer of NIGCOMSAT, Abimbola Alale paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin. The visit was aimed at renewing partnership with the military. She thanked the military authorities for choosing the organization as its communication provider and reassured them of improved service. She stated further that the visit was to partner with the military beyond primary satellite communication but to provide other capabilities that will aid effective and efficient delivery in their activities. In his response, General Olonisakin noted that the importance of communication in the prosecution of the war, not only in the North East but in all military operations canno...

The removal of the Managing Director of the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON), Mustafa Chike-Obi, by President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday was prompted by alleged cumulative offences committed by the former MD and his team, administration insiders and former members of the company’s board have told PREMIUM TIMES. “The president has been inundated by complaints about the politicisation of AMCON by its leadership and the lack of transparency in the disposition of assets,” a presidency source said. “The President had to act to halt the drift in the organisation, and restore efficiency and independence to its operations.” This newspaper also learnt that the Ahmed Joda-led Transition Committee reported to the President that it observed lack of transparency and competitiveness in the way the company disposed of assets. “The establishment of AMCON has been a central part of the reform agenda,” the committee said in its report. “Critical attention should be take...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national vice chairman, South-south, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to institute a probe into the multi-billion dollar Centenary City project. He alleged that there were fraudulent acquisitions clandestinely orchestrated by the sponsors of the project which cover over 1,500 hectares of land in the Federal Capital City, Abuja. Dr. Ojougboh made the allegation in a petition dated July 21, 2015 and copied the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for necessary action. He said the Centenary City project was coordinated by former secretary to the government of the federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, whom he accused of cornering 3000 acres of the land designated for the city. He added that the land mass allocated for the Centenary City is estimated to be Maitama, Asokoro and Guzape districts put together. LEGISREPORTS Recalls that the Centenary City is an ambitious new project by the Nigerian Governm...

Oscar Pistorius will not be released from prison on Friday, the South African Justice Department has announced. The Justice Minister has referred the decision to release Pistorius to a review panel, according to a report by eNCA , meaning his parole date had been suspended. The Paralympian athlete was expected to be released from prison in Pretoria on Friday, where he would have carried out the rest of his sentence under house arrest at his uncle’s apartment. Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide for shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp through a locked bathroom door on Valentine's Day in 2013. However, the Justice Minister said releasing him after he had served just ten months of his five-year sentence was "premature", South African media reported. Pistorius could still face murder charges after prosecutors launched an appeal against his verdict, which is being considered by the Supreme Court in September. If found guilty of ...

A statement from the Defence Headquarters denying reports of 150 killed in Kukuwa-Gari village in Yobe state last Thursday August 13th. The rest of the statement below

  This is the grandson of Winnie and Nelson Mandela being accused of rape. Mbuso Mandela, 24, has been arrested and is being held in jail until a bail hearing this Friday.  The victim, a 15 year old girl told police she met Mbuso while dining with friends at a popular Johannesburg restaurant and when she went to the restroom, Mbuso followed her and raped her inside.

Officers of the Nigerian Customs Service pictured above as they said goodbye to their ex boss, Dikko Abdullahi, who resigned as boss of Nigeria Customs two days ago. More photos below

Prince (Barrister) Adedamola Aderemi is a multi-jurisdictional barrister practicing both in the United Kingdom and with a thriving practice in Nigeria. He is a grandson of late Ooni of Ife Sir Adesoji Aderemi who reigned from 1889 to 1980.  Since the demise of Oba Okunade Sijuwade there have been various reports about the meetings being held by the 4 ruling houses. City People gathered that Prince (Barrister) Adedamola Aderemi, who hails from the Giesi ruling house, has support not just from prominent members in the lineage but also from some high-profile Nigerians who are not from Ile-Ife. Recently Prince (Barrister) Adedamola Aderemi met with former president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. Before then he visited his grandmother-in-law Mama HID Awolowo. He has also met with first-class king Alake of Egbaland HRM Oba Adedotun Gbadebo. Prince (Barrister) Adedamola Aderemi’s mother is the daughter of former Premier of Western Region Alhaji Dauda Adegbenro. He is happily marri...

Seasoned Nollywood actress, Cynthia Agholor has been harping on decency in the industry and she brought it to bare in these new photos she released exclusively to Vanguard. “Must I go about dirty because I’m born again? I need to look good so that when someone approaches me, they will say hey you look good. I now tell the person that hey it’s Jesus. Then I start preaching.   Something has to attract somebody to come to me. So if I can preach to you the way I’m looking, and the way I am, and considering the fact that I’m an actress and I’m preaching to you and you have seen my movie and liked it, of course, men, if you look at yourself, you will want to surrender to God   For instance, I went to my friend’s church one day and the pastor, who knows me, introduced me after the service and people were like wow, if you can be born again in your profession, what are we waiting for?” she once said in an interview to drive home her closeness to God and belief...

Following the sustained air and ground offensive against remnants of Boko Haram terrorists still holed up in bunkers and other hideouts inside Sambisa Forest by airforce fighter aircraft, Nigerian troop’s yesterday succeeded in downing scores of the terrorists who attempted to flee the forest into neighbouring communities. In this regard, Troops of 26 Task Force Brigade in Gwoza, Borno State, on Tuesday evening engaged Boko Haram terrorists fleeing Sambisa forest as unrelenting aerial bombardment by the Nigerian Air Force continued. According to a statement signed by Acting Director, Army Public relations, Col. Sani Usman, “The fleeing terrorists in 7 Pick-up vans and some motorcycles mounted with assorted weapons such as Rocket Propelled Grenades and Anti-Aircraft Guns were decisively dealt with, killing quite a number of them”. “The troops also destroyed their vehicles, weapons and motorcycles. They also recovered a vehicle, 1 motorcycle and 2 AK47 riffles ...

Today marks the one year anniversary of the passing of Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh. Dr. Ameyo identified and contained the first case of Ebola in Nigeria in July 2014 when a Liberian patient, Patrick Sawyer flew into Nigeria, already sick and checked into First Consultant Hospital, Lagos.  Her heroic efforts and decision to isolate Mr Sawyer despite intense pressure to let him leave prevented an outbreak and saved countless lives. However, she contracted Ebola and died on 19 August 2014. We owe our gratitude to this brave woman. Rest in peace Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh! 

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Article written by Charly Boy. Read below... The other day I was at the Rain Makers ( Majek's ) press conference, a little anxious but mostly excited about the personal progress made so far in regards to his physical well being. Anxious if the press in firing questions at Majek were going to be kind this time around or insensitive to his situation. The questions where mostly directed to Majek and my colleagues in the media were gentle,till one of them had to voice out what was probably on the minds of most of them. "Am seeing a different picture in front of me, and I am pleasantly shocked at the way you have answered all questions thrown at you. I came here expecting to meet someone incoherent, confused and off track, but am faced with someone who is not only articulate, but who understands what is happening to him and is desirous of a positive change. Im glad I came here today or I wouldn't have believed this. It was Majek's answer tha...

A robbery suspect, Ahmed Rewanu, akaAlagbara, has said the police arrested him with charm because he was caught unawares which made it difficult for him to escape. The 27-year-old was among four suspects arrested by the Rader Squad of the State Department of Criminal Investigation, Yaba. PUNCH Metro gathered that the suspects ─ Rewanu, Rahmon Alao, Mufu Akanni, akaOlosa Oko and Lukman Suleiman, akaStubborn ─ were among the suspected robbers wreaking havoc in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State. They were said to have been raided at a hotel in the Orile area by the police team, which was led by the Deputy Commander of the Anti-Robbery Squad. Rewanu explained that his group always used the opportunity of street fights to rob residents, adding that three members of the gang had guns. He said, “The police used charm to arrest me. I was caught unawares. “Anytime there was a fight at Amukoko, Alaba and Orile Iganmu, I always joined in the fight with other b...

A 38-year-old joined an elite band of 'consecrated virgins' when she 'got married' to the son of God in downtown Fort Wayne at the weekend. The consecrated virgins are similar to nuns in that they live chaste lives. But they do not live in convents and they are not obliged to take on any particular work for the Catholic Church. However, most volunteer for their local diocese or Church associations.  Hayes, who is a theology teacher at Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne, said she decided to become an consecrated virgin after years of prayer and soul-searching. She says she will continue to live her normal life at home - only now she will not be able to get married to anyone else or to have sex for the rest of her life.  'My students asked if they should call me Mrs. Hayes when I come back to school next week, and no, I’m still Ms,' she said.'But I am married to Jesus.' As a consecrated virgin, Hayes may not have 'knowing a...

If you missed what rapper Azealia Banks said about this Nicki Minaj wax figure, then read   here

A woman who was promised an equal share of her mother's $6 million estate to remain quiet about being sexually abused by her father as a child has successfully sued over the inheritance. According to  The Age ,the mother, who died in 2012 aged 93, left her daughter with 22 percent of the estate and gave the majority of it to her two sons despite their agreement. She also made it clear she didn't want her 38-year-old grandson to receive anything from the estate because he informed police in 2005 that his grandfather also sexually abused him when he was a child, Victoria's Supreme Court heard. Her 62-year-old daughter and her son were both awarded sums of money after suing the executor of her mother's estate. Supreme Court Justice Kate McMillan ordered the daughter to receive a $775,000 property and $100,000, while her son was to receive $175,000. The court heard the woman was 14 when her father started sexually abusing her and it continued for 12 m...

The former Nigerian president and family are still enjoying their vacation at the 'Kenya Games Reserve.