Thursday 28 June 2012

10 Pupils Drown In Downpour - The Nation

                     The Living Foundation Nursery and Primary School, Lafia where 10 pupils drowned...yesterday
                        Picture of the school premise courtesy The Nation

Ten pupils were swept to death by a flood following yesterday’s early morning downpour in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital.
They were attending classes at the Living Foundation Nursery and Primary School in Tundun Kauri when the incident occurred.
Seven bodies were recovered in the school premises after the flood water was drained. The remaining three

Unknown Person Rapes 6-Year-Old Girl, Dumps Her Body In Canal

                                     

A family left their 6-year-old daughter in her bedroom to sleep for the night, only to discover that she was missing from the room later. Her mother immidiately raised the alarm that her daughter was missing from her room, only for her body to be found thirty minutes later in a canal beside close to the house. According to police investigations, she was sexually abused before she was killed. Authorities in the Salt Lake City suburb of West Jordan said the girl was reported missing by her mother early Tuesday morning. On Wednesday,

Three-Year-Old Girl Dies After Fall From Apartment

                         Sheffield Wicker Riverside apartments
                                                Sheffield Wicker Riverside Apartment

A three-year-old girl has died after falling 60 feet from a fourth-floor balcony of an apartment block. The child fell to her death from a communal balcony at an apartment complex off the Wicker in Sheffield city centre where she lived with her family. She was taken to Sheffield Children's Hospital but was pronounced dead at 5.10pm last night. According to shocked residents who spoke to Daily Telegraph, "The ambulance came and about five or six police cars as well. "The balcony in question must be about 60 or 70 feet off the ground."

Micheal Jackson's Tiger Is dead

                                   

A tiger that belonged to Michael Jackson when the entertainer lived at his Neverland ranch, has died of lung cancer at actress-activist Tippi Hedren's wildlife preserve in California.
The 13-year-old, 375-pound tiger died June 11, Hedren said Wednesday. A necropsy was performed and the tiger was cremated. Staff workers will hold a private service when the ashes are buried in a section of the preserve set aside for animals that die there. The tiger was named Thriller by Micheal Jackson.

Wednesday 27 June 2012

Rihana Escapes Fire In London Hotel

                                     

Pop star Rihanna early this morning escaped fire from a London Hotel .London Fire Brigade says she was among 300 people evacuated from conrinthian hotel after an early-morning fire in an elevator shaft. According to Celeb Region news, the fire brigade said the alarm was raised at 6:22 a.m. (0522 GMT) and 10 firefighters dealt with the blaze on the 7th floor of the luxury Corinthia Hotel. There were no reports of injuries. No offical reason for the fire incident has been realeased yet.

Pictures: Dogs campaigning For President Obama Online

          

          

Obafemi Awolowo’s Letter From Prison (dated 28th March 1966)

                                  

The letter you are about to read was copied from Naira land's website, it is a confidential letter from Chief Obafemi Awolowo to Major General Aguiyi Ironsi, when he was in prison and it is worth reading trust me.

CONFIDENTIAL

Obafemi Awolowo’s Letter From Prison To Major General Aguiyi Ironsi Pressing For His Release And That Of His Colleagues (Dated 28th March 1966)

Asukwo's Perception (Presidential Media Chat)

                         

Nigerian Government To Introduce Law On Child Production

                             


President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday hinted that the Federal Government plans to come up with a law that will control the number the number of children to be produced by each family in the country. He gave this hint during the inuguration of the new chairman of National Population Commission yesterday, in his words, he said “for us to plan properly, we must manage our population, but it is extremely sensitive, we are extremely religious people, either you are a Christian or Moslem… and even traditionalists believe that

Picture: Attacked Kano Police Station As It Burnt

                            Goron Dutse Kano now

This was what the police station in Goron Dutse Kano looked like, when it was attacked by suspected Boko Haram millitants yesterday evening. The attacked lasted for hours, there is no confirmation of casualities as at the time of this report.

Tuesday 26 June 2012

Pentecostal Fellowship Expelled Pastor For Adultery


                                      

According to Daily trust reports, the Ughelli North Chapter of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Delta State on Monday expelled Rev. Lucky Utakpa Oghenemiroro of God’s Gifted Ministry International for allegedly impregnating a woman outside wedlock and re-marrying.

Man Hangs Himself 2 Months After Wedding

                                         

A 34-year-old man who resided in Agip Gate, Mgboshimini area of Rivers State Nigeria has committed suicide just two months after his wedding. The man whose name is Kelechukwu Francis, was reportedly seen by his wife having a drink with his ex girlfriend at a beer parlour. There are reports that there was a serious argument between his wife and girlfriend, Ikechuckwu reportedly left the scene, went home

Nigerian Governors Want Intervention Fund For States Affected With Bombings

                                  

The Governors of the federal republic of Nigeria have demanded for Intervention Fund from the federal government. According to the state governors, they need the fund to help the affected states in the Northern parts of the country to tackle terrorism. My worry is not just their demand, but what they have been doing with the monthly security votes? And how can they directly tackle terrorism? I just hope this is not another opportunity to make more money from the national cake.  The governors rose from a meeting yesterday, after deliberating on the security situation of the country and the way forward.

Monday 25 June 2012

Media Chat: Ghanaian Professor Blasts Goodluck Jonathan’ Says: “This Guy is a Joke” - Samuel Obour

                                    
                                             Professor George Ayittey

One of the World’s foremost economists, Professor George Ayittey has lashed out at the President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ), describing him as “a joke” and a mediocre President after his (GEJ’s) encounter with the media last night.
According to Professor Ayittey, Nigeria “deserves a better leader”, judging by GEJ’s poor, almost unfortunate responses to some of the questions posed to him by the Nigerian media last night.

Iran Sentences Two Men To Death For Drinking Alcohol

                      

Two Iranians, whose name have not been released, are to be executed in Iran after they were caught drinking alcohol, Hurryet Daily News reported on Monday quoted local media as saying. Hassan Shariati, the judiciary chief of the northeastern province of Khorasan-e Razavi, where the two convicts were condemned, announced the sentence in an ISNA news agency report that was published in the Donya-e-Eqtesad daily.

Presidential Media Chat: GEJ's Responses To Questions On Boko Haram, Brazil Trip And Asset Declaration

                            

Did you miss last night's presidential media chat? Below are the texts of the president's responces to certain questions, I will leave you to judge and make your comments and conclusions about the future of Nigeria.

“The issue of public asset declaration is a matter of personal principle.,” he said. “That is the way I see it, and I don’t give a damn about it, even if you criticise me from heaven. When I was the Vice President , that matter came up, and I told the former President, let’s not start something that would make us play into the hands of people and create an anomalous situation in the country.”

Asukwo's Perception (Probe Panels And Sting Operations)

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Man Commits Suicide By Jumping Off Eiffel Tower

                              Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
A British man has committed suicide by climbing up the Eiffel Tower in Paris and jumping to his death, officials said on Monday. French Police spotted the man climbing the structure of the tower around 11:30pm (2130 GMT) on Sunday. They evacuated the tower, sealed off the area and tried to negotiate with the man.
Firefighters tried to talk the British man down from the tower but failed and he jumped from between its

Court Stops Jonathan From Renaming UNILAG

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There are media reports that, a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Monday granted an interim order restraining the Federal Government from renaming the University of Lagos to Moshood Abiola University
The order was granted by Justice Stephen Adah, who is hearing the case brought by the alumni association of the university. Justice Adah also  advised the litigants to harmonise all suits on the matter  into one case and then adjourned further hearing till July 4.

Sunday 24 June 2012

BREAKING NEWS: Bomb Explosion Rocks Bauchi State

                                  

I have confirmed that a bomb has just exploded in the Bayan Garin area of Bauchi state. The area is famous as a hub of social activities, as many bars and restaurants are located around there. Residents are scared to leave their houses as they have stayed behind closed doors. Some reports indicates that the bomb exploded close to a football viewing centre, but I have not confirmed that right now. There are presently no confirmations about casualties, I will keep you informed soon.

Picture: Egypt's President Elect (Mohamed Morsi), As He Is Declared Winner Of Presidential Election

                        

At last the Military government of Egypt has finally declared Muslim Brotherhood back presidential candidate Mohamed Morsi, winner of the last presidential election. Morsi won by slightly over 51% of the total votes cast. I wish him goodluck as he takes Egypt to greater level and I congratulate Egyptians, their revolution paid off after all.

Picture: Nigerian Policemen Killed By Armed Robbers Few Minutes Ago

                                   popo urban news

I got this news on Naija Urban news website, it states that dare devil armed robbers killed these policemen at Okija,Ihiala LGA Anambra State.The incident happened along the Onitsha -Owerri road ,few kilometers from Onitsha few minutes ago. The dead policemen have not been moved as at the time of this report, details will follow soon.

Boko Haram Breaks Into Damaturu Prison, Freeing Detained Members

                              

Police sources said suspected Boko Haram gunmen staged a daring attack on the Damaturu prison on Gashua Road, freeing several inmates around 6:00 AM. Police spokesperson Frank Mba has confirmed to journalists that unknown gunmen staged a jailbreak today in Damaturu. He stated that they freed about 40 inmates, injured a prison warder and that one fleeing inmate was killed in a gunfight.

If Boko Haram Attacks Yoruba Land, It Means War - OPC Leader

                  

The Founder and President of Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Dr. Frederick Fasehun yesterday said that any attempt by the Boko Haram sect to import violence into the South-West may lead to declaration of war.
Fasehun warned the Boko Haram insurgents to steer clear of Yorubaland, saying that the region has been the most peaceful in the country.

Friday 22 June 2012

Asukwo's Perception (The Brazil Trip)

8-Year-Old Girl Saves Her Mother After Microwave Explosion

                                     vicky patmore

After a microwaveable dinner exploded in her face, a British mother was saved from severe burns thanks to her quick-thinking 8-year-old daughter. Thirty-two-year-old Vicki Patmore was attempting to peel the lid off the packaging of her meal when the beef ravioli exploded onto her face and chest.

Picture: Nigerian Youngman Flaunting Boko Haram Branded T-Shirt

                             
                                            Picture courtesy of Nigerian Eye

Now I leave you guys to judge, at least he is proud of the sect.

SHOCKING: Picture Of A Secondary School With Broken Walls In Delta State Nigeria



I got this picture and feel I must share this with you my dear readers, imagine this is a secondary school? the school is in Delta state of Nigeria and it's name is Asagba Mixed Secondary School Asaba, Delta State. I want your opinion on this. Our politicians are always getting it wrong, they can not even ensure we get the right atmosphere to learn.

Court Sentences Man To Death For Stealing N1,705 and Milk

                                   

A Federal High Court in Jos, the Plateau state capital has sentenced a 26-year-old man, Obinna John, to death by hanging for robbing a woman of N1,705. The convict was also said to have robbed his victim, Mrs Dorothy Olaniyi, of two rolls of sachet peak milk, valued at N400. John, in company of an accomplice, also named John, now at large, on November 18, 2005, robbed the woman, a resident of Gada Biu, in Jos, in her shop, at gunpoint.

Song Of The Day: Eedris Abdul Kareem - Jagga Jagga

                

Please listen to another song that reminds us that we have been enduring for too long, this song was produced some years ago..yet we have not been able to correct the wrongs. Do not mind the short interview at the beginning the song is tight. I am sure the song is one of the reasons why they have not allowed Idris to be a success.

Woman Found Guilty For Killing Her Son And Daughter

                     Lianne Smith

According Sky news reports, a British mother who killed her young son and daughter in a Spanish hotel room has been found guilty of their "abominable" murders.
Lianne Smith admitted smothering 11-month-old Daniel and five-year-old Rebecca with a plastic bag at the Miramar Hotel in Lloret de Mar on the Costa Brava in May 2010.

Boko Haram Plans To Bomb Jos On Sunday - Plateau State Police Commissioner

                                   

The  Plateau State Commissioner of Police , Mr. Emmanuel Ayeni, on Thursday stated that the Police command has uncovered plans by terrorists to launch some bomb in Jos on Sunday.
Speaking at the security stakeholders meeting in Jos, the state’s capital, Mr Ayeni warned that there is an urgent need to re-strategize security in the state.

Thursday 21 June 2012

Abuja Judge Threatens To Release 24 Boko Haram Suspects

                    

A Federal High court Judge, Justice Abdul Kafarati today threatens to release 24 Boko Haram suspects standing trial before the court. The judge, who granted the police a last adjournment for Sept. 18, said that the prosecution counsel had not showed diligence in prosecuting the case.

According to the words of the Judge today in court “I should have discharged the accused persons

JTF Shoots And Captures Top Boko Haram Leader


                            Bama

The Joint Task Force (JTF) on Thursday confirmed the arrest and shooting of a Boko Haram leader, Habib Bama, who was behind key bombings in the country. According to a top JTF source who said: "One of the cell-leaders of Boko Haram in Federal Capital Territory-Suleja-Jos axis has been shot this afternoon in Damaturu by the Joint Task Force (JTF).

Pictures: Man With No Legs Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro On Monday

                                  

         

At least this is a good news, I am tired of bringing bad news for you guys to read. The story is real his name is Spencer West, he has no legs but was able to climb mount Kilimanjaro with his hands. This tells us that there's nothing one can not achieve if we are determined. Below are more pictures of Spencer west and members of his team who climbed the mountain with him.

Brazil Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Because Of Bombings

                                        

Brazilian football authorities have cancelled a proposed football friendly between Nigeria and Brazil. The reason according to an official of the Barzilian FA is insecurity in Nigeria. There are reports that the Brazilian FA have settled for South Africa instead of Nigeria. Although NNF says they are still hopeful that the friendly match will hold in September, but this is clearly a sign of things to come if these issues of violence are not tackled head on.

Song Of The Day: FELA KUTI (Sorrow, Tears and Blood)

                     

Everybody run run run everybody scatter scatter.some people lost some bread,someone nearly die,someone just die,police dey come,army dey come confusion every where........ Fela said this a long time ago and they are what we face presently. This is very sad very sad.

Wednesday 20 June 2012

Pictures: Four Men Hanged In Iran For Rape

                   

                    

The four of them were hanged for raping women, girls and boys. Their death sentence was upheld by the supreme court. Members of the public were their to witness the hanging.

Woman Stole £168,000 From Her Boss To Plan Her Wedding

                                 
                                                Kirsty Lane and her hubby during the wedding

Kirsty Lane fraudulently siphoned £168,000 from the company where she worked, but her boss Peter Sutton was a guest at the wedding and his suspicions were raised by the sumptuous nature of the event.
Lane, 29, married Graham in January last year at the Tudor-built Great Hall at Mains hotel near Blackpool.

According to UK media reports, she has been sent to 20 months in jail for her actions. Sky News reported that; She laid on a fireworks display, magician, two bands, harpist, saxophonist, a DJ, free bar, face painting

Watch Out For Daily Review Of Nigeria's Financial Market Especially The Stock Market


Dear readers as from today, I will be bringing you reports from the Nigerian Financial Market, which will include (Daily price list of stocks from the NSE, Money market reports and Bond market updates). I will also be giving you updates and my personal opinions on the direction of the economy at every point in time.

Picture: Failed Suicide Bomber Who Wanted To Bomb Bauchi Yesterday But Got Himself Bombed Instead

           

This dude planned to bomb somewhere in Bauchi yesterday, but luck ran out on him as he got himself blown up by his own bomb. His arm and leg were cut off by the bomb, he also has a pistol with him. The SSS have moved him to a hospital somewhere in Bauchi.

Pictures: Man Dangles 3-year-old Daughter Out Of 6th Floor Window

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This happened in China, the man was under the influence of drugs. His neighbours called the police and the daughter was rescued.
               
              

Tuesday 19 June 2012

BREAKING NEWS: Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Is Clinically dead

                                

News coming from around the world including Egypt's state television MENA, indicates that former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is clinically dead. The reports further states that his heart has stopped beating and is not responding to defibrillation. Mubarak's health became bad as soon has court found him guilty of crimes against protesters during an uprising that got him out of power in Egypt.

Asukwo's Perception

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Violence Break Out In Kaduna As Government Reactivates 24 Hour Curfew

                            

Another round of violence broke out in the streets of Kaduna on Tuesday, local media have reported. According to reports, authorities have imposed another 24-hour curfew after the Kaduna State government relaxed the 24-hour curfew it imposed on the state shortly after three churches were bombed in Zaria and Kaduna on Sunday.

MIRACLE: American Teenager Survives As Spear Goes Through His Brain

X-ray image of spear through head of Nasser Lopez (Jackson Memorial Hospital)
            An Xray of the spear in his brain before it was removed (BBC photo)

This is a huge miracle that I can not afford to ignore, it is about a 16-year-old American who survived a terrible accident. Yasser Lopez, 16, is recovering after he was accidentally hit with a spear gun by a friend during a Florida fishing trip this month.

Director Of Security Matters For Gombe State Governor Assassinated

                               
                                           Gombe State Governor

Unknown gunmen have killed the acting director of security matters in the office of the governor of Gombe state in northern Nigeria. According to News Agency of Nigeria reports, Malam Adamu Mamman was murdered last night two men alighted from a commercial tricyle in front of Mamman’s house and fired at him at close range, on the chest, stomach and back. And they bolted away.

Man Sets Daughter On Fire For Eloping With Boyfriend

                      

According to blottr.com reports, man has allegedly burnt alive his 20-year-old daughter because she decided to elope with her boyfriend who she insisted she would be marrying, police in the Indian state of Gujarat said.

The reports also states that Rubina Shaikh died on the spot whilst her mother suffered some burn

Boko Haram's Bombardment Of Yobe State Yesterday

                               

If not for the galantry and bravery of men of the Joint Task Force in Yobe State yesterday, so many bad news would be coming out of the state right now. This is as a result of the onslaught members of the dreaded sect launched in the state yesterday evening. There were reports of heaving bombardment across the state capital, and an attempt to gain control of the governor's residence. Over 15 explosion

Monday 18 June 2012

SHOCKING: Woman Allows 45-Year-Old Boy Friend To Have Sex With Her 11-Year-Old Daughter

                               

This report really baffled me when I read it, the woman whose name is Tamil Nadu from Madurai has allowed her boyfriend to rape her 11 year old daughter. The woman according to Ascology news website gave her consent to her money lender boyfriend to rape the poor girl. According to the reports, she was arrested after she too the girl to the hospital and doctors noticed the the girl kept