Mexico vs Nigeria: What the coaches are saying

The two trainers Miguel Herrera and Stephen Keshi will pitch their technical abilities against each other in Wednesday night's friendly in Atlanta

Keshi on injury to Yobo and calling up Leon Balogun
"[Balogun] is not replacing Yobo at all. Yobo was still bent on coming for the game even if just to support the team but I told him to relax and recover quickly for the World Cup. We have to look to the future and that is why we called up Balogun, he has been in our plans for a long time and it was just time that he steps into the team for us to see what he can do and I must say I am glad that he responded well and the boys here also welcomed him well." 

BREAKING NEWS: Jonathan sacks Sports Minister Abdullahi; swears in 11 new ministers

Another Minister has been sacked,President Goodluck Jonathan on wednesday sack Minister of sport, Bolaji Abdullahi., the sack was announced just before the commencement of Wednesday’s meeting of the Executive Council of the Federation, FEC. 

The president also swore-in 11 new ministers and assigned them ministries.

Those sworn-in include: Musiliu Obanikoro (Lagos), Minister of State Defence;
Mohammed Wakil (Borno), Minister of State Power; Abduljelili Adesiyan (Osun), Minister of Police Affairs; Aminu Wali (Kano), Minister of Foreign Affairs; Akon Eyakenyi (Akwa Ibom), Minister of Land and Housing; Lawrencia Laraba(Kaduna State), Minister of Environment; Tamuno Danagogo (Rivers), Minister of Sports; Asabe Asmau Ahmed (Niger), Minister of State Agriculture; Aliyu Gusau (Zamfara), Minister of Defence; Boni Haruna (Adamawa), Minister of Youth Development; and Khaliru Alhassan (Sokoto State), Minister of State, Health.

Details later…

Train Crush 80-year-old woman in Jigawa

(NAN)THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa, on Wednesday confirmed that an 80- year-old woman, Yakinini Musa was killed by a moving train.


The state Commandant, Mr Muhammad Gidado confirmed the death to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse.

He said the woman, from Karidu village in Birniwa local government area of Jigawa, was crushed to death by the train while crossing the rail line around 4p.m on Tuesday.

According to him, the remains of the woman has since been buried in line with Islamic tradition.

He advised people to always be extra careful when crossing roads or rail lines.

Kenyan Pastor Command Women To Take Off Panties & Bras During Church Service

A pastor from a church in Dandora Phase 2, an eastern suburb Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, has ordered all female members to go to the church  without bras and panties for Christ to enter their lives.

Reverend Njohi of the Lord’s Propeller Redemption Church has advised female worshippers against wearing any undergarments to the church, calling them ungodly.

In a meeting chaired by him, a law was passed banning the wearing of inner wears. Njohi claims that when going to church, people need to be free in ‘body’ and ‘spirit’ to receive Christ.

Pistorius Trial, Day Three

There are, mercifully, slightly dryer conditions in Pretoria today as we await the commencement of the third day of the Oscar Pistorius murder trial. REBECCA DAVIS is on hand to bring you updates from the North Gauteng High Court throughout the day.

9.00 Day 3 of the Pistorius Trial. There's already been a small but noticeable reduction in the number of media present, likely due to the increasing tensions in the Ukraine. A court official has just told off the media for not showing sufficient respect for Judge Masipa, in terms of observing silence when she leaves and enters the room.

Controversial Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh, Warns Her Fans To Stay Clear Of Tattoos

Tonto
“Stay away from tattoos, don’t border to have any not even little because the moment you do, you keep on going for more.”

She also shared a photo story of how she shed tears while getting her own tattoos,  she said that she endured the pains like a strong lady because she was doing something that meant a lot to her back then.

BREAKING NEWS: Gunmen attack Plateau community, Rim

Gunmen on Wednesday morning attacked Rim and some surrounding areas in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, residents have said.

‪Residents of the affected communities said everyone was on the run from the attackers early on Wednesday.

‪One of the residents, Emmanuel, in a telephone interview With PREMIUM TIMES at about 8:00 a.m. said “the sounds of the gun shots are ongoing as I speak with you. For now we are not sure of how many people are killed. We are calling for assistance of security agents to come to our aid.”

‪The resident said the gunshots started in the late hours on Tuesday night and continued all night.

The Plateau police spokesperson, Felicia Anslem, confirmed the incident. She said the police had deployed its officers to Rim and they were on their way at about 10:20 a.m.‪ (premium)

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Ms. Anslem said she would provide details later.

More details later…

HOW T.B. JOSHUA PROPHESIED RUSSIAN WAR IN DECEMBER

As tensions continue to escalate along the Ukraine-Russia border with the threat of war looming large and international concern rising, it has been revealed that a controversial clergyman in faraway Africa had actually predicted the crisis several months ago.

“Pray for the nation, Russia because I am seeing war coming against them,” Nigerian Pastor T.B. Joshua told his congregation at The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) on Sunday 29th December 2013. “Their leader will face opposition. Pray for them,” he continued in a ‘prophetic’ message that was broadcast live via his religious television station Emmanuel TV, reportedly viewed by millions.

Obesere in Police Net for raping a 29-year-old

Alhaji Abass Akande, popularly known as Omorapala, has been arrested  by the Police in Lagos State for allegedly raping  business woman, Miss Olanike Olaiya in his Okota residence, Olanike was  29-year-old, Olaiya who is a National Diploma graduate of business administration from Ibadan Polytechnic.  The victim, who took the matter to the Police, narrated her ordeal in the hands of the musician. 

Here what she said..

 “I got to know  Obesere through one of my friends, Mrs Bola Okoro. She told me that Obesere would assist me in my business. “I deal in office equipment and when I contacted Obesere, he asked me to meet him in his family house at Okota.  When I  met him, I  introduced my business to him and he promised to connect me to some of his friends in Dubai who would sell  goods to me on credit. “After the discussion, he started demanding for sex and I refused and when I wanted to leave, he insisted I should sleep over in his house because it was late and he claimed that it was dangerous to go out late in the night in his area. “I thought he was a responsible man and I decided to sleep over, but at the dead of the night, he came into the room where I slept and pounced on me. “He raped me and afterwards inserted a ring he wore into my  private part  and I started bleeding. He hurriedly  left me in the room saying he had an appointment to fulfil. “I could not bear the trauma and the bleeding and I reported the matter  to the police.”

Obesere was arrested last Wednesday but later released. now the matter has been taking to State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Panti, Yaba, for further investigation.  

Israeli strike on northern Gaza, kills 2 Palestinians

Two Palestinians were killed and some others injured in an Israeli airstrike on northern Gaza Strip town of Beit Hanoon, medical officials said on Tuesday.

Gaza emergency spokesman, Ashraf al-Qedra, told reporters that Musa’ab Za’aneen, 21 and a Palestinian from Beit Hanoon, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the town.

He said three others were wounded, including a child.

Al-Qedra added that one of the three wounded Palestinians, who were in critical condition, died later of his wounds in the hospital.

This had led to the death toll of the Israeli airstrike climbing to two killed and two wounded.

Marketers to commence distribution of fuel nationwide

Oil marketers in Lagos State on Tuesday said the distribution of imported petrol to filing stations has commenced nationwide.

The marketers in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos disclosed that vessels laden with imported petroleum products had berth at the high sea.

One of the major marketers told NAN anonymously that the delay by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) in approving the first quarter fuel allocation to marketers, was responsible for scarcity.

12 Citizens Who Control Nigeria's Economy

About 12 Nigerians currently control one-eighth (1/8) of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), a survey conducted by LEADERSHIP Weekend has revealed.  In the same way, the 10 most capitalised companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) make up over one-fifth of the country’s economy with many of the major shareholders drawn from the ranks of the 10 richest Nigerians.

Yvonne Nelson In Lagos To Search For True Love

Ghollywood actress, Yvonne Nelson, is presently in the city of Lagos Nigeria, perching birds have informed us.

Talebearers said that Yvonne might be in Lagos to search for true love. However, information scooped by us indicates that she is in Lagos for a movie shoot.

We heard that she is on set with Susan Peters.

It would be recalled that Yvonne once had it all rosy with the Kukere crooner, Iyanya, before they went their separate ways when she discovered that Iyanya was allegedly going out with Tonto Dikeh.

Few weeks ago, Yvonne was in the news for proposing to fellow Ghanaian star, John Dumelo. (nigeriafilms)

Putin Calls Crisis in Ukraine an 'Unconstitutional Coup'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that ally Viktor Yanukovych had been ousted in an "unconstitutional coup" but insisted the use of force in Ukraine would be a last resort.

When asked if the possibility of Russian military intervention existed, Putin told reporters: "There is not need to do that now."

Putin suggested the pro-Moscow Yanukovych, who fled Ukraine after days of protests that left dozens dead, should still be in power.

Pistorius murder trial interrupted on 2nd day

Associated Press= PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) The second day of Oscar Pistorius' murder trial was dramatically interrupted Tuesday and the judge ordered an investigation into allegations that a South African television channel was broadcasting a photograph of a witness — against a court order guaranteeing privacy to witnesses who request it.

Judge Thokozile Masipa warned the media to respect the ruling that images of witnesses who request privacy should not be shown. Masipa called the revelation "very disturbing."

"An investigation is to follow to find out exactly what is happening. This may just be the tip of the iceberg," said Masipa.