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See Pictures Top-5 Nollywood Stars Who Dumped Christianity for Islam Recently a lot of Nollywood famous stars have dumped Christianity for Islam. Each one of them had his/her own reason to do so.  1. Liz Da Silva Liz Da Silva This Nollywood actress was dating Christian, MC Oluomo, but later she left him for a younger Muslim man Olaoye. They got married and have a baby boy. Because of son, who was named Roheem, she changed her religion. She converted to Islam and adopted the Muslim name Aishat. 2. Laide Bakare Laide Bakare After this Nollywood star divorced her Christian husband, she met a rich man from Lagos. His name is Alhaji Tunde Orilowo aka ATM. Because of the union, she converted to Islam and joined his fleet of wives. 3. Moji Olaiya Moji Olaiya She has Christian parents, her father is a famous Nigerian singer Victor Olaiya. But due to family troubles, she left her husband and three children and then converted into Islam. She states that Islam

TERRIBLE: Father Impregnates His Own 16-Year-Old Daughter In Oyo (PICTURED) This is complicated but true how father impregnated his own biological daughter which automatically makes him the father of his own grand son. The 42-year-old polygamous man, Segun Oderinde, hails from Gboro Compound, Igbeti, Olorunsogo Local Government area of Oyo State and right now, the randy father is at large as he just disappeared into thin air since the secret became open. The victim, 16-year-old secondary school student recounted the disheartening story of how her biological father habitually turned her into his sex object which amounted to pregnancy notwithstanding the fact that he has two other wives. The product of the pregnancy was a baby boy whom she named Boluwatife, which means ‘As God wills’. Here is a raw version of the story as narrated by the poor girl: I was living with my mother until 2013 when

FIFA Moves to Ban Third-Party Ownership of Footballers World football governing body FIFA has taken the decision of general principle that third-party ownership of players’ economic rights (TPO) shall be banned with a transitional period. The decision comes at the end of a two-day meeting of the FIFA executive committee and has been handed back to the TPO for the relevant technical regulations to be drafted. The draft will be submitted to the Players’ Status Committee and then to the Executive Committee for approval ahead of a full implementation of the ban three or four years from now. FIFA President Sepp Blatter stated “We took a firm decision that TPO should be banned but it cannot be banned immediately. There will be a transitional period.” UEFA President Michel Platini meanwhile said “[Third-party ownership of players] threatens the integrity of our competitions, damages football’s image, poses a long-term threat to clubs’ finances and even raises questions a

Blame Fayose, Police, For Ekiti Crisis – Fayemi   According to The Street Journal, The escalation of the crisis in Ekiti State in the last one week has been blamed on the Governor-elect of the State, Ayo Fayose who allegedly attacked two state courts within a week with thugs while the police and other security agencies opted to look the other side, the State Governor, Kayode Fayemi made the assertion in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital on Friday. Fayemi, accused Fayose, police and other security agencies of fuelling crisis in the state after political thugs descended on two state courts in a week attacking staff and judges. The government ordered the closure of all courts Thursday, following a second attack. A curfew was imposed by the governor on Friday. In a state-wide broadcast, Mr. Fayemi pointedly accused Mr. Fayose of hiring the thugs who broke into the courts and unleashed violence on judges and judicial officers in Ado Ekiti. “I am advised incontrovertibly

Gov Amosun Of Ogun State plans N200bn megacity, new airport The News: Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun on Friday said the state government had concluded plans to construct a mega city that would gulp over N200 billion in the state. Amosun made this known in Ewekoro area of Ewekoro Local Government in continuation of his local government assessment tour. The governor said that the mega city would cut across Obafemi Owode, Ifo and Ewekoro Local Government Areas. Ibikunle Amosun: plans new city, airport He said his ambition was to develop the state and exploit all the resources the state was blessed with for the benefit of the people. The governor disclosed that when completed, the mega city would be the best in Nigeria and in Africa. He added that the Presidency had approved the construction of the abandoned airport at Alamala area of the state. Amosun said it had been his agenda to complete the airport since his first day in office, saying it was not a crime for

How Boko Haram killed 13,000 Nigerians – Jonathan According to The Street Journal, Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday told the United Nations that 13,000 Nigerians have so far been killed by Boko Haram insurgents in the country’s North-east zone. The President, who described the trend as “unacceptable,” also challenged the international community to “act now,” to stop the global menace of terrorism. He insisted that Boko Haram insurgents are being funded from outside the country and called for international support to countries on the frontline of terrorism war. Mr. Jonathan said these at a high level meeting of the United Nations Security Council in New York, United States of America, on Wednesday. While describing the activities of terrorists as unacceptable, he said Nigerians have experienced the destructive effects of the menace during the past five years. “Nigeria knows too well the destructive effects of terrorist activities. Over t

FG Declares Dates For Id-El-Kabir Holiday The Federal Government has declared Monday 6th and Tuesday, 7th of October, 2014 as public holidays for the Id-el-Kabir  Celebration. Muslims Worshiping The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, made the declaration in a statement today, Friday 26th September on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, felicitating with all muslim faithfuls in the country. He further urged them to support, co-operate and join hands with President Goodluck Jonathan, in his sustained efforts to building a peaceful, united and virile nation. He enjoined all Nigerians to use this occasion to pray for peace and unity across the nation. The minister while rounding up his speech wished all Nigerians a most rewarding and happy id-el-Kabir celebration.It would be recalled that school children are expected to resume fully to school on the 8th of October after a long stay at home over the deadly Ebola in the country.

Six Ministers Set To Quit Jonathan’s Cabinet   As preparations for 2015 general elections gather momentum, indications are rife that ministers with open ambition to contest elective positions in public offices will tender their letters of resignation any moment. About six ministers in this category are now ready to quit President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet in October, most of them having concluded arrangements to that effect. The ministers mostly interested in becoming the governors of their respective states are expected to resign their appointments so as to pursue their governorship desire on the People Democratic Party platform.  he ministers with the governorship ambitions include Senator Bala Muhammed (Federal Capital Territory), Mr. Labaran Maku (Information), Chief Emeka Wogu (Labour), Mr. Nyesom Wike (State, Education), Dr. Samuel Ortom (State, Trade, Industry and Investment) and Senator Musiliu Obanikoro (State, Defence). Muhammed is aiming to tak

Heart-Attack!!! Omisore’s Loss; Five PDP Chieftains Die Of Shock In Ile-Ife According to Newsrescue.com, No fewer than five chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and their apologists have died of shock in Ile-Ife since the loss of the party’s candidate, Iyiola Omisore, in the August 9, 2014 governorship election in the State of Osun. Sources close to the PDP in the ancient town disclosed that some of the chieftains of the party who had been assured that the presidency had already concluded an arrangement to wrestle the state from the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, developed sudden complications, when the reverse became the case. It was also learnt that a sizeable number of the PDP are still convalescing in various hospitals in the town, due to the shock the election result engendered. According to further investigation, the PDP candidate had listed out some juicy political appointments to be given to some of the

Nigeria Athlete Blessing Okagbare To Marry Ex-Super Eagles Star Nigerian athlete Blessing Okagbare would soon be walking down the aisle with her boo, Igho Otegheri, an ex-Super Eagles star. According to report from News Break Nigeria, the lovebirds will be getting married in the month of November in Warri, Delta State. Blessing Okagbare and her boo, Igho Otegheri Speaking on their romance some time back, Blessing had said she knew him first as a friend and then they got closer as time went on. She said: “I gho is the man I love so much because he possesses all the qualities of the kind of man I want in a man and the fact that I’m a star does not get into his head, but he sees me as the woman he loves which is one thing I wan t.” The 25-year-old athlete who hails from Delta state won a bronze medal in long jump events at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. She also won gold for Nigeria in the 100m and 200m  athletics event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. She is

Liberian Doctor Cures Ebola With HIV Drug Lamivudine (NewsRescue.com)    LIBERIA (CNN) – In west Africa, doctors are struggling to treat the thousands who are already infected with Ebola.  A worker carries cameras inside where there are sick patients, including children. “In a situation like this I have to use every brain cell to save some people’s lives. This is our central supply room,” Dr. Gobee Logan said. For Logan, desperate times call for desperate measures. While the world waits for a proven Ebola drug, he’s experimenting with an HIV drug called lamivudine. “In order for everyone in this unit not to die, I think I need to try this medication,” Logan said. Four young women – Elizabeth, Susan, Fatu and Massa – came to the unit with Ebola. But they were given the HIV drug. And now they’re doing well. They’re able to walk around and they’ll be discharged soon. “They are taking care of us fine. They are giving us medicine fine. We can eat fine. We are f

Boko Haram Members Fight For Leadership, 30 Killed Barely a week after report surfaced that the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau had been killed during a fierce gun battle in Konduga, Borno state, succession crisis has allegedly hit the camp of the insurgents. According to a report by Daily Sun, thirty insurgents lost their lives yesterday, September 25 in Madagali, Adamawa state as they battled over who should succeed Shekau. Some residents in the area said trouble started when some of the sect members suggested they should cease fire and handover their weapons to the Federal Government. Another reason for the gun battle was for the succession of Shekau. One of the residents named Mr Musa Aui said: “ From what we learnt, 30 Boko Haram fighters have been killed in Madagali town after a fight ensued between them over whether to surrender their weapons. They just kept shooting themselves freely .” Stephen, another resident who corroborated Musa’s story said th

Court Acquits Lagos Speaker Of N600M Charges! BREAKING: Judge acquits Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji, of N600million money laundering charges Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has discharged and acquitted Adeyemi Ikuforiji, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, from money laundering charges. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had accused Mr. Ikuforiji and Oyebode Atoyebi, his aide, of laundering about N600 million. In his ruling, the judge described the trial as “anachronistic” and should not have been allowed to continue. This proceeding should have been treated as an aborted trial and the charges should have been withdrawn,” he added. There was a loud scream by Mr. Ikuforiji’s supporters in the courtroom as the judge ended his ruling.  Culled, Lamzat.com

Atiku formally declares 2015 presidential bid  …  Promises ‘all inclusive government’ The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday formally declared his intention to vie for the presidency in next year general election, saying he will never give up on Nigeria. Atiku, who unfolded his plans for the nation, said he intend to run a government that will create a “Nigeria for all irrespective of region, tribe or religion.” The ex-vice president while speaking at the formal declaration of his candidacy at the Shehu Yar’adua Centre, Abuja, lamented that Nigeria of today is more divided than it was during the civil war with a disturbing rise in ethnic nationalism and religious bigotry while insecurity and disharmony thrives. He said the gains recorded by the Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration have been eroded by the Goodluck Jonathan’s regime, with everything “practically working backward.” He said, “Good leadership is what is required to make good things hap

52 Boko Haram Members Arrested in Borno State   Between yesterday and today, Nigerian security operatives reportedly arrested 52 Boko Haram insurgents in Biu, Borno State. The terrorists are said to have gotten into Biu riding in a truck. Sahara Reporters revealed that the truck driver reported to security check point operatives, telling them the some passengers had threatened to kill him if he didn’t take them into town. Authorities were able to arrest the passengers, who turned out to be Boko Haram members. A civilian vigilante volunteer group  is said to have also aided in the arrests, as they found 46 of the terrorists hiding in a section of the truck reserved for cows. Security sources confirmed the arrests, stating that the insurgents have been cooperating and providing useful information.

T.B Joshua Synagogue Collapse: Lagos Stops Investigation The Lagos State Government’s probe on why the  Synagogue Church of All Nations guest house  collapsed has been suspended.   The collapsed building, Prophet T.B. Joshua  The  State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lateef Ibirogba, revealed this yesterday and said that  the probe is pending the o utcome of another probe panel set up by the Federal Government. The Lagos state government had to take this decision to allow the Federal Government’s men to finish off their probe and not disturb each other. Ibirogba said:  “We have some issues coming up. We would not want to do anything that will embarrass anyone, ourselves or compromise ongoing investigation being carried out by others. This is why we are putting this off; please bear with us” . He explained that the reason the FG set up the panel was because nationals of other countries were involved in the disaster. The commissioner said: “we don’t w

PHOTOS: Borno Authorities To Spend N100m On Chibok Girls’ Education Borno State authorities said September 24 that they set aside N100 million annually for education of the escaped Chibok girls. While more than 200 female students abducted in April by Boko Haram insurgents are still missing, 57 children managed to escape and will be supported by Borno government. According to NAN, governor Kashim Shettima made this known in the capital Maiduguri as he received members of the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). “The state government is spending N1.4 million on each of the girls per annum to ensure that they have access to good and sound education… We are actually sending them to schools around Zaria, Kaduna and Jos, so that they can have conducive learning environment.” The governor said that the distributed amount would cover all the expenditures charged by the schools. As 6 out of 57 girls already received scholarships from former Vice

$50,000 GEJ-CAN Bribe: Reps To Probe Bribe To Quash $9.3M #CashforArms Smuggling Scandal Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Wednesday directed its Committee on Ethics and Privileges to probe $50,000 bribe allegedly offered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the house. Rep. Aliyu Madaki (APC-Kano) on Tuesday alleged that PDP members were offered the bribe. The member said that it was to kill a motion to probe the $9.3 million seized by the South African authorities from three Nigerians and an Isreali. Responding to Madaki’s allegation, the Deputy Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha, said that Madaki would appear before the Ethics and Privileges Committee to prove his allegation. Ihedioha, who described Madaki’s allegation as “grievous and regrettable”, said Madaki risked suspension if he failed to prove the allegation. “This matter is referred to the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges for investigation and to report back in two weeks,” Ihedioha sta

DSS Parades Missing Journalist Sampson Oghenedoro, “Fejiro Oliver” Alleges N50m blackmail attempt on Niger government The Niger State command of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday paraded a staff of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) it had arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja while on his way to Minna to pick up N50 million from the state government to stop him from broadcasting a story on alleged fraudulent activities within the state government. The suspect, Sampson Oghenedoro, a 28-year old was until his arrest a staff of the NTA Asaba, Delta state, where he worked as a producer/cameraman, and according to the DSS, he operates under the name Fejiro Oliver. Oghenedero also works with Elombah Communications, an online news medium. Oghenedoro and two others, Stanley Gene and Francis Arinze both now at large, co-founded the Secret Reporters Group (SRG) with the alleged sole objective of blackmailing government officials and

NIGERIANS: UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES AND THE SEASON. SEE WHAT IS AHEAD OF THE ELECTION INTERESTING TIMES These are interesting times indeed. It looks like heaven is using every available means to announce to discerning people that times have changed. In April this year, we witnessed the phenomenon known as the blood moon. A blood moon occurs when the earth comes between the sun and the moon. As the sun is shining through the atmosphere of the earth and casts up on the moon a red shadow making the moon to appear completely red. For the blood moons to occur in series as it will between 2014 and 2015 is very rare indeed. Each time it has occurred in that way in Israel’s feast days, events have happened that had tremendous impact on world history. (For the spiritual significance of this phenomenon, see scriptures like Gen.1:14-16; Jl.2:30-31; Matt.24:29-31). This year’s blood moon which happened on Israel’s Passover in April is the first of four such occurrences that