PrettySammie's Blog: May 2015

Sunday, 17 May 2015

I Killed My Friend So I Can Live

My agony as I let go of the rope and sent friend to his death: Climber tells of decision that saved his life - but will haunt him forever

Marvellous Njoku, a Youth Corps member serving in Sagamu, Ogun state has gone missing. He was last seen on Wednesday May 13th at his place of primary assignment in Sagamu. His friends say his phone is switched and his whereabouts is unknown. He is from Owerri, Imo state. Anyone with any info should please contact the nearest police station.

NYSC Corps Member, Mofe Aghaye goes missing in Abuja...

According to his friends on Twitter, Mofe Solomon Aghaye, a graduate of Political Science in OAU was serving in Abuja but has been missing since the 7th May. Anyone we with useful information should please call 08038487889.

Be more tolerant of homosexuals or else face consequences US warns Gambian President

The United States has criticized Gambian President Yahya Jammeh on Saturday for "unconscionable" remarks, after he reportedly threatened to slit the throats of gay men in his country.

Jammeh made homosexuality illegal in Gambia and said he would slit the throats of men who wanted to marry other men in Gambia.

A 17-year-old Texas high school student claims he saw Jesus after he collapsed in gym class and was without a heartbeat for 20 minutes. Zack Clements suffered sudden cardiac arrest at Victory Life Academy on May 5 and was unresponsive. But just as doctors were about to declare him dead after 20 minutes, he revived.

In an interview with Punch, ace music producer, songwriter and singer Cobhams Asuquo said one of his life's wish is to see what his wife, Ojuola, looks like.

"Yes, I would love to regain my sight even if it is for one day just to see my wife’s face. That is one of the things that would make her happy." Cobhams said

Oluwa Burna Boy is SO READY for you all . After showing off four cars earlier which he says all belongs to him, he also went ahead to inform us that he has two more parked outside because his compound couldn’t contain them, which makes them six. The artiste also posted his quad bikes, saying you shouldn’t be shocked or afraid about the number, and no it isn’t a musical video but the life he is living….

Saturday, 16 May 2015

GBAMM!!! Security Guard’s Wife Mistaken For Millionaire’s Wife, Kidnapped In Lagos (Photo)

Zara Mohammed, 27, a full-time house wife and a nursing mother, left her home at Dolphin Estate, dressed gracefully to attend her friend’s baby naming ceremony at Ijeh barracks.

What she didn’t know that day was that she would be mistaken for a millionaire’s wife and kidnapped on her way back home by a woman who offered her a ride at the entrance to her Estate.

This man badly beaten was arrested in VGC this evening. According to the story sent exclusively to LIB, a driver connived with three men to kidnap his boss, the owner of Victoria Water Services from the airport but fortunately traffic foiled their plans.

The lady they almost kidnapped narrated how she had called her driver to pick her from the airport, and she was surprised when some men entered from the back when the doors were supposed to be locked. Continue to read the story and see more photos of the man caught after the cut...

United Kingdom Charity Commission says it has received many complaints about the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation in London concerning allegations of financial misconduct and conflicts of interest.

The UKCC’s spokesperson, Sarah Hitchings, told Punch in an email that the commission had also started a broad investigation into the matters because the foundation had violated its regulatory standards. She said, Read More Below

Mario Balotelli has penned an open letter to Steven Gerrard ahead of the Liverpool captain's final game at Anfield.

The Liverpool captain is preparing to make his final appearance at Anfield on Saturday before heading to the United States to join Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy. ...Read The Letter Below

Liverpool fans say emotional goodbye to Steven Gerrard

Liverpool FC supporters bade farewell to their inspirational captain Steven Gerrard as he stepped onto the hallowed Anfield turf for the final time today.

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“My grandchildren are dead there for years. Somehow forgot me death

”Mahashta Mûrasi is an Indian who claims to be born in 1835. It is not only the oldest man in the world but also the man who lived the longest since the history of mankind (according to the Guinness World Records ).

Photos: Many Feared Dead As Vehicles Collide At Third Mainland Bridge

Today in Lagos, Third Mainland Bridge a Toyota Camry collided with a Danfo bus and the whole incident was all caught on camera.

The Camry had rammed into the bus from behind, which caused the Danfo to almost fall into the water.

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Yesterday, Davido shared this photo of a hand holding a baby, it was his own way letting y'all know what is happening to him without saying much. I went to find out and yes, he's a dad! This is fact, not rumor! And I hear he's very excited about being a dad. Big congrats to him.

Protesters Storm Buhari’s Office Demand Death Penalty For Corrupt Politicians (Photos)

Leave My Father Alone Oshiomole Daughter Blasts Nigerians

The euphoria about the much talked about wedding between Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomole and his his Cape-Verdian wife, Lara Fortes is yet to die down as the issue has since been a major discourse on social media platforms

The wedding which witnessed the presence of the high and mighty in Nigeria, was not graced by the children of the ‘comrade-governor’ as Oshiomole is fondly governor called which sparked rumours of the governor’s children not in support of their father’s decision.

In its quest to recapture power by any means in 2019, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun clandestine moves to make sure that the All Progressives Congress loses the 2019 presidential elections.

The party has identified the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, as the man that can help them regain power, and they have started making moves aimed at luring the Adamawa- born politician to their fold.

A report by Business Day indicates that Nigerian lenders are in panic mode at the moment over the pending enforcement of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) of government by the incoming administration.

Their fear is due to the implementation of this model, with also tight monetary stance of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), would put a squeeze on the banks.

The out going President, Goodluck Jonathan has relocated from his main official residence at the Presidential Villa to another section of the vast complex,preparatory to his exit from office in less than two weeks.

Along with his family have moved to the Glass House to allow for the renovation of the main official residence of the president for its next occupan, General Muhammadu Buhari, investigation has shown.

U.S. Special Operations forces killed a senior ISIS commander during a daring raid intended to capture him in eastern Syria overnight Friday to Saturday, U.S. government officials said.

The ISIS commander, Abu Sayyaf, was killed after he fought capture in the raid at al-Omar, U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said in a statement. His wife, an Iraqi named Umm Sayyaf, was caught and is being held in Iraq.

Founder of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) and Chairman of the new Unity Party of Nigeria(UPN), Dr. Frederick Fasehun, has been a thorn in the flesh of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for a while now. His scathing criticisms of the party has not abated one bit.

In this interview with Daily Sun, Fasheun claims that the general elections held in March 28th and April 11th of 2015 were rigged by the APC. Read more below

According to newly wedded governor Adams Oshomhole of Edo state, his new bride Iara Fortes is “understanding, caring and a loving lady.

Speaking to newsmen after his wedding ceremony yesterday, he expressed joy with his family for the support given to him to remarry.
adams oshiom n wife

An Egyptian court on Saturday sentenced Former President of Egypt, Mohammed Morsi to death for a mass prison break in 2011.

The Egyptian authorities had accused Mr. Morsi and over 100 other co-defendants of conspiring with Palestinian group (Hamas) and Lebanese group (Hezbollah) to break into prisons across Egypt in January 2011, facilitating the escape of Mr. Morsi and 20,000 others, CNN reports.

National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP yesterday urged the President- elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, retd to see himself as a father of the nation who should live like late South Africa President, Nelson Mandela and forgive killers and arsonists.

Speaking with Journalists in Abuja, PDP deputy National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus who was responding to General Buhari’s comment when some stakeholders and traditional rulers from Rivers state visited him Wednesday, said that as the President- elect, he should comment as a father on issues that may be brought before him, rather than take sides especially on issues awaiting adjudication and before a panel of inquiry or the judiciary.

Former Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell, 42, today May 15th married her beau One boss Christian Horner, 41, in star-packed ceremony at Woburn, Bedfordshire. The couple began dating about a year ago and got engaged in November 2014. It is Geri's first marriage but she has a 9 year old daughter and has had two failed engagements. More photos below...

Nigerian, you need to cook Edi’Kaikon, Egusi, and our Nigerian foods.

“God bless the marriage and we know as First lady you have a big task and God will guide and protect the family,” she added.
Governor Oshiomhole in his own comment, described his wife as very “understanding, caring and loving lady” and also expressed joy with his family for the support given to him to remarry.

Ann Cameron is the writer of numerous books for kids, however in this story she is the key character. After diagnosing colon cancer she was even more popular. In June 2012 when cancer entered in third phase she was operated.

This wasn’t her first meeting with the unwanted disease. In 2005 her spouse died from lung cancer, even after he had chemotherapy.

Bola Tinubu, Aliko Dangote, Access Bank MD Herbert Wigwe, Wole Soyinko, Akinwunmi Ambode, Mo Abudu, Governor Ibikunle Amosun, Daisy Danjuma were among dignitaries who graced the public presentation of Governor Rotimi Amaechi's book titled “Dynamics of Change: The Amaechi Years” which is the compilation of his achievements as a governor of Rivers state. The event held at Civic Center in Lagos yesterday May 14th. More photos below..

Hmmmmmm!!! I know say one day pikin godey sue dem mama for exposing their food to different kind of eye, Black and fresh....OMG!! Did i just say that,Am out

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev sentenced to death

Boston Marathon bomber, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, was this evening sentenced to death for killing three people and injuring 264 people in the 2013 Boston attack. Dzhokhar and his older brother planted two home-made bombs near the finishing line of the Boston race, killing people and causing grave injury. Some lost their legs. His brother later died in a shootout with police. Dzhokhar had faced a 30-count indictment, with 17 of the charges carrying the death penalty. The jury at his trial today said they were unanimous on six of counts that Tsarnaev should be administered a lethal injection. According to CNN, as the verdicts were read out, the former college student showed no emotion but several people in the public gallery broke down in tears.

Marte community in Borno falls to Boko Haram

Boko Haram members have captured Marte town in Borno town. Confirming the new development to newsmen today in Borno state, the deputy governor of the state Alhaji Zannah Mustapha expressed sadness and revealed that there are reports that the sect group had released about 600 female suicide bombers into the state to carry out various attacks. He however appealed to the residents of the state to be patent with the military. What he said below...

Corporal Cosmas died from injuries he sustained while fighting Boko Baram militants in Maiduguri, Borno state yesterday May 14th. May his soul rest in peace, Amen

Friday, 15 May 2015

Access Bank’s MD Romance With Corps Member Puts His Marriage In Trouble

There are indications that the marriage of Access bank Managing Director Hebert Wigwe to his wife, Chioma is currently is in trouble over his inability to control his third leg.

In fact, city wags claim that Wigwe’s marriage is about the hit the rocks following his romance with a female corps member simply identitifed as Eniola Ogunde. Read more below

Rivers state Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed that he knelt and begged the national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on the need to settle their disagreement they had during the elections.Read more below

A 39-year-old suspected drug trafficker, Celestine Ikechukwu Okonkwo who was arrested at the international wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport (NAA), Abuja, has narrated his ordeal in the hands of drug barons, who sponsored his trip to Brazil under the guise of white collar job.
Read his eye opening story below:

A Florida woman, Heather Hironimus, went missing with her 4-year-old son nearly 3 months ago, going into hiding as her long court battle against circumcision of her son reached its climax.

Xavier Bettel, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg (pictured right), will wed his gay partner, Belgian architect, Gauthier Destenay (left) today May 15th at a very private ceremony in Luxembourg. This will make him the first European Union leader to enter into a same-sex marriage

What can be regarded as an unfortunate incident occurred on Tuesday, May 12, in Bauchi when the dead bodies of three kids were recovered in a well.
In a report published by Leadership, it was gathered that one Alkassim Abdullahi, is the father of the three children who got drowned in a well at Tudun Salmanu area of Bauchi metropolis.

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has told the National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that he would return stronger to help rebuild the party after taking a short break outside the country with his family.

The president-elect has revealed why he challenged past election results and didn't concede defeat in 2003, 2007 and 2011.He said he wanted Nigeria to be free ..
Buhari, stated this when Delta State All Progressives Congress members visited him in Abuja,

A female Nigerian student was sentenced to death by the Malaysian High Court on Thursday, May 14, 2015.
Daily Independent reports that the woman was found guilty of trafficking 765.9 g of methamphetamine at the KL International Airport (KLIA) four years ago.
Judge Datuk Ghazali Cha passed a sentence on a 30-year-old Mary

31 year old Carl Wheatley was yesterday May 13th found guilty of murder in the beating death of his 4 year old daughter, Alex Marie (both pictured above). The father, who attacked his own daughter in a fit of rage, caused 66 injuries to her and knocked out two of her teeth

The Federal Government has confirmed the death of 28 children following a fresh outbreak of lead poisoning in Niger state.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the latest incident had brought the number of deaths from lead poisoning in the country to 191, including 139 children.

REVEALED: What This Boy Do To Ladies With Ring

Detectives in Nsukka Command of Nigeria Police Force, Enugu State, were dumb-founded, recently, with the startling confessions of a 19-year-old drop-out over his exploits with ladies using a strange ring. The suspect, Chukwuebuka Ani, confessed that he uses ring to attract young girls and married women.

Newborn Baby Miraculously Survives Being Buried Alive

A newborn baby was found alive after being buried for eight days in a cemetery in the mountains in southern China.

The baby boy was abandoned by his parents after being born with a cleft lip. But he was saved by a middle-aged woman who heard his crying while she was collecting herbs for Chinese medicine, Mail Online reported.

The woman, named Lu Fenglian, was shocked to hear the crying sounds and believing the mountain to be haunted ran to a Buddhist temple in order to ask for help.

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