N-Delta Crisis: Why we won’t allow Buhari export crude oil —AVENGERS

*Says Tompolo not our sponsor 

By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South South, Egufe Yafugborhi & Perez Brisibe WARRI—Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, weekend, said since President Muhammadu Buhari has decided to shun the demand for legitimate dialogue with militants and stakeholders on the Niger Delta question, it would continue to encumber all avenues by him to export crude oil from the region. 

Avengers, in an exclusive interview with Vanguard, said that the struggle has entered a new phase with Buhari’s disposition of winning the battle and losing the war. Militants vs Buhari Militants vs Buhari It also denied assumptions that ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, recently nominated by Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, as a member of its Aaron 2 Negotiating Team, was the sponsor of Avengers.

Kanu, Okocha to play alongside Messi, Neymar

 

TWO of Nigeria’s finest footballers of all-time, Nwankwo Kanu and Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha will team up with the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Diego Maradona as they set to feature at the 10th Anniversary celebration of the Fundación Privada Samuel Eto’o on July 16. 
Kanu Nwankwo The 35-year-old who currently plays for Turkish side Antalyaspor will host 23 great footballers both retired and those still playing in a charity game to raise funds for his Foundation. 

The Cameroonian was in Nigeria in May to honour former Nigerian international Joseph Yobo who celebrated his 101 caps for the Super Eagles with a game at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt. 

The Charity match in Turkey will see Messi who is currently appealing a 21-months jail term play alongside Argentine football icon Diego Maradona and former teammate Xavi Hernandez while Fabio Capello is expected to be the manager on the day. 

Six suspected Boko Haram members arrested in Lagos

Six suspected members of the Boko Haram sect were weekend apprehended by a Civilian Joint Task Force at different locations in Lagos. The suspects, who all confessed to be indigenes of Borno State, disclosed that they fled Bama, Baga and Konduga local government council areas of Borno State, following the offensive of military operatives against insurgents in the state. 

ABUJA PREACHER’S MURDER: They killed my mother like a chicken—15-yr-old daughter

By Kingsley Omonobi, Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Imanuel Jannah Among the early callers at the residence were wife of the Vice President, Dolapo Osinbajo, who visited the family at about 12:30p.m.; wife of the General Overseer of RCCG, Mrs Adeboye, and the Bwari Area Council Chairman, Musa Dikko. Late Eunice Olawale Late Eunice Olawale Late Mrs Eunice Olawale was murdered at about 5:30a.m. 

on Saturday, as she went for early morning preaching (Morning Cry) close to her residence. Her throat was slit, with her head rested on the bible she used for preaching. Already, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has said that investigation was ongoing to uncover those behind the act, just as miscreants were reported to be on rampage at Arab Road, Omega Paints Road, Pipeline and its environs, terrorising people. 

LMAO! The desperation of some single women...

Lol @ detonate the bomb of engagement in my life! Yes, it's that serious...for some!

Photo: The father/daughter kiss that's got people talking

So this is a pic of a father and his grown daughter kissing on the lips. That's Bill Belichick, the head coach for the New England Patriots of the NFL. He celebrated by kissing his daughter Amanda on the lips after his team won the NFL Super Bowl last night. Most people thought the kiss was too intimate and too weird. Many said it looked like they were making out. What do you think? Should parents be kissing their adult children on the lips, in public? You find this weird?

Photo: Dammy Krane unveils new look

He unveiled his new look on instagram a few days ago. He's now on dreads. Yay or Nay?

Missing $20bn: GEJ receives Forensic Audit Report on Finances of the NNPC (photos)

President Jonathan today received the forensic audit report on the finances of the NNPC which was launched after former CBN governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi raised alarm over $20 billion missing from the NNPC coffers. The report was presented by Price Water Cooper’s country senior partner, Uyi Akpala and the Risk and Quality Leader for Africa, Gabriel Ukpe at the presidential villa. More photos after the cut..

Ibinabo Fiberesima shares baby pic

How lovely!

New Video: Bez - There's A Fire

CAMP & Bez are excited to present you.... There's A Fire, performed by Bez. Enjoy...

Segun Arinze shares adorable photos of his 5 months old daughter

That's a pic of Segun Arinze's wife Julie and their five months old daughter. She's sooo beautiful. The couple have two other boys. Another pic after the cut...

Ice Prince reacts to his music being compared with M.I's

Ice Prince doesn't like his music being compared with label mate and 'brother', MI and he made that clear in a series of tweets he posted this afternoon.

Hilarious! Beyonce - 7/11 African remix by Naija Boyz (must watch)

The Naija Boyz are at it again with the release of their new parody video 'Beyonce 7/11-African Remix!!!' This one features a cameo from their mother Summy Fowora." Watch after the cut...

Bomb blast reported close to GEJ's campaign venue in Gombe

A bomb blast occurred this afternoon at Abubakar Habu Hashidu Road, about 200 meters from the  Pantami stadium, venue of President Jonathan's campaign in Gombe state today.

According to reports, the bomb which was planted in a stationed tricycle, went off just minutes after president Jonathan and his team left the venue of the campaign. Five people have already been confirmed dead. More later...(president Jonathan pictured above at the campaign rally today)

Explosion rocks three Rivers state High Courts

Unknown persons carried out a coordinated bomb attack on three separate High Courts in Degema, Isiokpo and Port Harcourt areas of Rivers state this morning. According to reports, the bombs went off almost at the same time, burning court documents beyond recognition.

The state police command confirmed the incident and said investigation is ongoing to bring the culprits to book. Fortunately no life was lost...

Footballer Yakubu Aiyegbeni signs new contract with Reading FC

Nigerian footballer, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has signed a new short term deal with English professional footbal club, Reading FC. Yakubu, until now played in Qatar. He will make his Reading debut at this weekend’s Championship clash at Wolves. Congrats to him. Another pic after the cut...

D'Prince looking dapper in new photos

He knows how to wear a suit...

Moment world's largest passenger jet slices through clouds and leaves mesmerising display in its wake

This is the moment a veteran plane spotter captured a rare look at a phenomenon that exemplifies the beauty of modern-day air travel.

The aviation enthusiast named Schipholhotspot on Youtube posted a 30-second video, which shows an Airbus A380 – the world’s largest passenger airliner – slicing through a wall of clouds and leaving a mesmerising display in its wake.

The man recorded the Dubai-bound Emirates aircraft as it soared into the clouds at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. See the amazing pictures after the cut..

 

The superjumbo jet melts into the clouds as it makes its ascent, leaving a gaping hole in the wall as clouds swirl in its turbulent wake and form a circle that looks like the eye of a storm.

Minutes later, after the double-decker plane is long gone, the wall splits in two as the clouds continue their beautiful spin. It was shot from the ground and aviation enthusiasts are amazed by it...
Source: UK Daily Mail

Dakore Akande shares photos of her daughter as she clocks 1

Actress Dakore Akande shared these cute photos of her daughter, Zahra Dasola Akande as she turns a year older today. Happy birthday, cutie!

Billionaire businessman Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas dies at 79

Billionaire businessman, the Asoju Oba of Lagos, Babasuwa of Ijebu-Remo, Odofin of Ife, the current Chancellor of Lagos State University and chairman of CFAO Nigeria Limited, Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas has died. He died today February 2nd. He was 79. Details as to what caused his death hasn't been made public yet. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.