Egypt, Morocco Ban ‘Exodus’ Movie Over ‘Historical Inaccuracies’

*The backlash against “Exodus: Gods and Kings” has extended beyond director Ridley Scott’s white-washed cast. The film has now been banned in Egypt and Morocco due to “historical inaccuracies.”

Aregbesola requests Nigerians to vote out Jonathan

Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola

The Osun State Governor, Alhaji Rauf Aregbesola, has asked Nigerians to vote out President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party next year as the first step to rescue the country from insecurity and bad governance.

Passengers stranded at Lagos airports due to increased fares

Hundreds of intending passengers were on Thursday stranded at the two domestic Lagos airports over hike in fares by airline operators. The operators capitalised on the Christmas rush to increase their fares. According to the reports gathered, the air ticket for an hour flight currently ranged from N30, 000 to N43, 000, depending on the carrier. This was against N18,000 to N30,000 a few days ago.

SCOAN: TB Joshua flies families of South African victims to Lagos

TB Joshua

TB Joshua has invited to Lagos the bereaved families of the South African victims of the fatal church building collapse (of which 81 South African citizens were stung by death) for a trip of “spiritual and emotional support.”

 

SCOAN: Collapse caused by infrasonic weapon —Witness

An authority in explosives and weapons, Mr. Biedomo Iguniwei, yesterday, said the collapsed building of Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, was caused by a high-energy infrasonic weapon. 

Keshi still on news tussling with NFF executives

Keshi and Amagu

 Officials of the Nigeria Football Federation are perpetuating a feud whether Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, whose contract with the team has ended, deserves a new contract, with a majority still seriously opposed to this.

Bombers hit Bauchi like a conflagration

Site of explosion

So many lost their lives in a bomb blast that raged the ever-busy Central Market in Bauchi yesterday (23/12/2014) with scores sustaining serious injuries.

Bismuth's attitude

Reddish-white metal. Density: 9.78 g/cm³. It was discovered around 1400 by an unknown alchemist. The name comes from old German Bisemutum, meaning "white mass", which is a mineral now known to be bismuth oxychloride. In air, the surface of bismuth is covered with a yellow and blue iridescent sheen, due to the formation of a layer of oxide. Bismuth was incorporated by the Incas in bronze-like alloys, which were used for making knives.

Yuletide Season: Lagos Government urges residents to stay alert over Ebola

The state government has advised Lagosians to be at alert and be mindful of what they do, eat and drink during the yuletide celebrations even as it urged residents to call the Ebola Help line or the Local Government nearest to them in case of any suspected case during the season.

Nigeria still susceptible to oil price volatility - IMF

Christine Lagarde (IMF Chief)

Despite assurance from the Federal Government that it has put measures in place to reduce the effect of fall in crude oil prices on the economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that Nigeria remained vulnerable to oil price volatility and global financial developments.

Martin Luther King, Jr. (I Have a Dream)

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.

Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.

Season's Greetings

Just carved out this portion of time to wish everyone out there a splendid yuletide season. This is a season to shower lots of love on all and sundry (those that stood by us in good and bad times; when things seem to be upside down in our endeavours).

We need to go all out and paint every face with laughter and smile. Don't let this season pass by without letting someone feel your maximum positive impact.

Hey! hey! hey! You watch it. Yeah, it's celebration time but you need to be conscious of excesses in your marked out activities. Gulping down alkanols with no regulator within you leads to crass misconduct that might/will dent your reputation. Be wise reader.

Happy season's fete.

Arsenal making great progress – A. Wenger

Arsenal midfielder, Santi Cazorla wants the Gunners to continue playing the same way after securing a vital win against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.

Arsenal making great progress – A. Wenger

Arsenal midfielder, Santi Cazorla wants the Gunners to continue playing the same way after securing a vital win against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.

Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister elected President of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Alison-Madueke’s election as President of OPEC took place today at the ongoing 166th ordinary meeting of the Organisation, taking place in Vienna, Austria.

She becomes the first female to be elected into that position, and replaces Libya’s Vice Prime Minister for Corporations, Abdourhman Atahar Al-Ahirish, who was occupying the position.

Possibilities of Reviewing JAMB Admission Policies

The Federal Government may consider evaluation of the process of admissions into tertiary institutions conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Minister of Education, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, who gave this indication in Katsina State, said there was the need to review the admission process in order to adequately cater for colleges of education and other tertiary institutions. He said the Federal Government would do all it could to attract more young Nigerians into teaching profession.

  

Reps list impeachable offences against Jonathan

G. E. J (GCFR)

Indications emerged yesterday that members of the House of Representatives are on the same page with their Senate counterparts in their bid to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan.

PDP condemns N700m budget for Aregbesola’s inauguration

Osun state part of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, queried what it called “bogus budget” for the inauguration of Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola for a second term.

Court annuls charges against Nyanya bomber

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has struck out the three-count terrorism charge preferred against Aminu Ogwuche, the alleged mastermind of the April 14, 2014 bomb blast that killed more than 75 persons and injured 120 others at a crowded motor park in Nyanya Abuja. The charges was entered against him by the Inspector-General of Police.

Chemical Pen

The above figure (ball pen) represents something of optimum importance to the educationists, bankers, farmers, traders, et cetera; as an individual existing in this age, you can't do without it nor ignore its tremendous aid to humanity.

It's hard time we looked beyond its mere physical appearance and focus on its components/architecture.

I hope the figure portends all we need for this analysis.

Nota bene: the polyethene tube is mostly filled with dye/pigment solutions.

Al-Shabab Said to be Behind Deadly Bus Ambush in Kenya that Kills 28

Gunmen suspected to be part of the Al-Shabab terrorist organization seized a bus in northeastern Kenya early Saturday and killed 28 passengers.

Stevie Wonder and others among Medal of Freedom Honorees

Stevie Wonder, Alvin Ailey and late civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner are among this year’s recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Nda-Isaiah flares the presidency over NASS/APC data centre police invasion

Dr. Sam Ndah-Isaiah

Publisher of Leadership Newspapers and All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Aspirant, Dr. Sam Ndah-Isaiah, has condemned last week’s invasion of National Assembly complex by the police and Lagos APC data centre by the Department of State Service, DSS, describing it as a deliberate act by the Presidency to collapse democracy in the country.

Two brothers over one political slot

As the 2015 general election draws nearer, tension now surfaces in Enugu North Senatorial Zone, Enugu State between two biological brothers hustling for one political position, under the same political party, PDP, to  represent Nsukka/ Igbo Eze South Federal Constituency in the House of Representative.

Mike Aremu plans storming Abuja amidst other artistes

Mike Aremu

Nigeria’s most recognized and celebrated Jazz artiste, Mike Aremu who has performed alongside top jazz artistes across the world is set to take the centre stage of the music world with his ‘Sax Appeal’ concert holding on Sunday.

Speaking about his concert (the fourth edition), the renowned saxophonist took the time out to speak about music and bemoan the inability of most musicians of today to play musical instruments. Hear him speak to Iyabo Aina (Vanguard Correspondent) in a questionnaire:

Police take over NASS, tear-gas lawmakers

Lawmakers scaling gate of National Assembly as Police

blocked National Assembly gate in Abuja

Heavily armed policemen, yesterday, invaded the National Assembly complex, tear-gassed and tried to prevent members of the House of Representatives, including the Speaker, Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, from entering the complex.

This forced some lawmakers to scale the fence in order to enter the chambers for their legislative duties.

Woman Thought ‘Dead’ in Morgue Freezer, Discovered Alive 11 Hours Later

There is little anyone can do to calm the sorrow a family member feels when their loved one is swallowed up by death.

The outpouring of love from everyone is appreciated, but there is nothing anyone can do or say to make you feel better.

Jordan, Bryant, James Signs Huge Teneo Branding Deals

Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Lebron James all signed a deal with Teneo, a brand company who used to help cities or organization make bids for sports events – like the Winter Games in Vancouver in 2010 and in Sochi in 2014, according to Fortune.

Some politicians don’t deserve Immunity- Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan (Middle) Cutting his 57th Birthday Cake in Abuja

 President Goodluck Jonathan has said that given the subversive utterances of some politicians who are protected by constitutional immunity, they have proven that they are not deserving of such immunity.

3 Winans Brothers Celebrate Release of Debut Album Foreign Land

Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning Gospel legends–BeBe, Marvin, and Carvin Winans–3 Winans Brothers- continue to celebrate the release of their debut album, Foreign Land, with a number of high profile TV visits this month.

Buhari and Amaechi-led protest rally against FG

APC Leaders Ogbonnaya Onu(right) Muhammadu Buhari APC National Chairman John Oyegun ,

National Sec., Mai Mala Buni and Hon. Farouk Adamu during the Salvation Rally

by the party in Abuja yesterday

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Aspirant and former Head of State, Gen.Muhammadu Buhari; APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun and Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, yesterday, led thousands of party supporters in a protest rally in Abuja, accusing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led Federal Government of playing politics with Boko Haram.

Stevie Wonder Gets Musical and Political with Kickoff of Latest Tour

Stevland Hardaway Morris (Stevie Wonder)

 

According to the Associated Press, Wonder advocated gun control, pleaded for an end to racism and promoted equality for those with disabilities during the sold-out show, which ran for almost three hours at Madison Square Garden last week.

Real Madrid announces details of their new four-year partnership with technology powerhouse Microsoft

Spanish soccer giants Real Madrid have announced details of their new four-year partnership with technology powerhouse Microsoft.

The agreement, intended to accelerate the ‘digital transformation of the club through technology’, will see Microsoft become the strategic technological partner of the UEFA Champions League champions.

Naira falls deeper

The fortunes of the national currency, the Naira took a sharp turn downwards yesterday as it fell by 270 kobo, with the parallel market exchange rate rising to N180 per dollar from N177.3 on Monday.

NSE Expels and Revokes Dealing Licenses of Gosord Securities Limited and Lakesworth Investment & Securities Limited

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE”) announced the expulsion of Gosord Securities Limited (“Gosord”) and Lakesworth Investment & Securities Limited (“Lakesworth”), two dealing members of NSE and the revocation of their dealing licenses for regulatory infractions involving unauthorized sale of clients’ shares contrary to the Rules and Regulations Governing Dealing Members of The Nigerian Stock Exchange.

Army recaptures Chibok Community from Boko Haram

Nigerian Military

The Nigerian army said yesterday that it had recaptured the north-eastern town of Chibok, where Boko Haram insurgents abducted more than 200 schoolgirls in April, provoking a wave of global outrage.

An elder of Chibok community, Pogu Bitrus, however told, AFP that Chibok was recaptured in a joint operation with local vigilantes known as the Civilian Joint Task Force. He said the vigilantes fought inside Chibok while the soldiers “stayed outside the town to mop up the insurgents trying to escape.”

Ebola Patient Dr. Martin Salia Dies in Nebraska

Dr. Martin Salia

Dr. Martin Salia, a surgeon who was diagnosed with Ebola in Sierra Leone and flown to Nebraska over the weekend for treatment, has died, hospital officials said Monday - NBC News

Salia, 44, became the second person to die of the disease in the United States. Thomas Eric Duncan, who contracted Ebola in Liberia and traveled to Dallas, died last month.

President Jonathan Unveils Commemorative N100 Banknote

The President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, formally unveiled the redesigned commemorative N100 banknote last week Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at the Council Chambers, State House, Abuja.

Health benefits of Cooked Tomatoes

Tomatoes have long been known to be good sources of lycopene, the phytochemical that makes them red but which also has significant antioxidant properties. Now, new research has shown that this antioxidant power can be boosted even more through the simple act of cooking the tomatoes.

President Bill Clinton Awarded at Star Studded Gala

 

HOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 09: Former President Bill Clinton speaks onstage at the 2014 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition

at Dolby Theatre on November 9, 2014 in Hollywood, California

*The music is monk and jazz is king!  That is the resounding take away from the events hosted by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz last weekend in Los Angeles.  On Sunday, November 9, 2014 President Bill Clinton received the Maria Fisher Founder’s Award for his contributions to the preservation of jazz around the world.

Monk Institute chairman Herbie Hancock stated: “President Clinton has been a jazz advocate for decades and supported the education programs of the Thelonious Monk Institute throughout his Presidency.  He continues to be recognized for his creativity on the tenor saxophone, skills he honed during his youth through public school music programs.”

Students, teachers relay gory tales of bloodbath in Yobe

Running away from the school assembly ground with his white uniform stained with blood and bits of flesh, a traumatised student of Government Comprehensive Senior Science Secondary School, Potiskum, Yobe State, who survived a suicide bomb attack that claimed the lives of 47 of his colleagues with 79 others injured, yesterday, recounted his experience. The incident was considered one of the worst attacks on schools.