Jonathan Sacks Aviation Minister Oduah, 3 Others

President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked the Minister of Aviation, Stella oduah after several months of controversy over her role in the purchase of two bullet-proof vehicles worth N255 million naira.
Three other ministers were also axed by the president. They include the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, Minister of Police Affairs, Caleb Olubolade and the Minister of state for Finance, Dr Yerima Ngama.
Their sack was however communicated as resignation, according to sources who say no reason was actually given for their resignations.
Calls for Oduah’s resignation has been rife since the news of the bullet-proof cars scandal broke, but she had remained in office until SaharaReporters dropped another bombshell, relating its discovery that the former Aviation Minister did not earn a Masters degree she claimed to have received from a US college.
While other ministers’ resignation may have something to do with their political ambitions, it is unlikely that Oduah, who had generated a widespread ‘hatred’ from the masses as she remained in office despite being indicted in corrupt practices, would seek a political office. But then, nothing is impossible in Nigeria, Oduah may be eyeing a Senatorial seat in Anambra, her state.
Speaking to journalists after the Federal Executive Council Meeting, Information Minister Labaran Maku said the president had asked the ministers to vacate their positions to allow them pursue political and private business interests they had indicated.
According to Maku, pending the appointment of substantive ministers, the Minister of State for FCT, Olajumoke Akinjide will supervise the Ministry of Police Affairs, while the Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Sam Ortom will be in charge of the aviation ministry.
Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Gayius Isiaku, would supervise the ministry, while the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala would be in charge of her office and that of the Minister of State for Finance.

The Corrupt Nigerians Are The Ones Who Accuse Me Of Corruption - Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday alleged that corrupt Nigerians are the ones who openly accuse him of not fighting corruption.

Making a veiled reference to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, who recently claimed that his body language encourages corruption, Jonathan said his critics make such statements to claim credibility.

The President spoke shortly after swearing in the chairman and members of the National Population Commission; a member of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission and two special advisers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said the only sure way of becoming an instant angel was to go public and attack his government.

Jonathan said, “Anybody who wants to claim an element of credibility will go to the television and accuse government of corruption, that the President’s body language shows that he is not fighting corruption or that he is not ready to fight corruption.

“Sometimes, even the very corrupt people are those making these statements because if you attack government, you are insulated, you become an angel.

“If you want to be an angel, just attack the government, whatever you have done is covered.”

GUYS; 10 gifts NOT to give her on Valentine’s day

Teddy bears and other stuffed animals are so cute, right? When you are a child. Most grown women do not need or want a stuffed toy for Valentine’s Day.

1. A Vacuum Cleaner
The last thing your lady wants to be reminded of on Valentine’s Day is housework and cleaning. Even if you think you’re being thoughtful by remembering that she mentioned needing a new Dyson a few months back, you can rest assured that she didn’t mean she wanted it as a Valentine’s Day gift. Trust me. Avoid any household appliances unless you want to end up with your fingers stuffed in her brand new blender.
Buy this instead: Book her a few hours at her favorite massage parlor or salon. It’s a great way to say “thank you” for all the housework she does throughout the year. *Bonus Points if you clean the entire house while she’s getting her massage.
2. Clothing
This one’s actually a tough call. Women do love their clothing. That’s absolutely true. The problem with buying your woman clothes, however, is that it’s a no-win situation. If you buy her clothes that are too big for her, she thinks that you think she’s fat. If you buy her clothes that are too small for her, she thinks she’s fat.
The chances of you getting her clothes that are the exact right size are slim and none. As much as you might think clothes are a good idea, they are not. You will pay dearly should you ignore this advice.
Buy this instead: A subscription to her favorite fashion magazine.
3. A Steering Wheel Cover
Your lady may love her car, but that doesn’t mean you should buy her accessories for Valentine’s Day. Steer clear (pun totally intended) of seat covers, floor mats, a steering wheel cover, or fuzzy dice. These aren’t romantic in any sense of the word (and, no, mud flaps with bikini-clad women on them do not count as sexy).
Practical gifts are no fun on Valentine’s Day and, though she may have nice toasty hands on cold mornings while using her fur-lined steering wheel cover, it’s going to get mighty cold in the bedroom for you if you actually buy her that gift.
Buy her instead: Cashmere-lined leather gloves to keep her hands warmand stylish while driving.
4. A Gift Card
Unless you’re buying her a specific service like a manicure or massage, gift cards are the absolute least thoughtful gift you can give to someone. There’s zero thought required to give someone a plastic card worth fifty bucks at the local Target.
If your sister asks for a gift card at Christmas time, that’s fine. Get her the gift card. But your girlfriend or wife never wants a gift card for Valentine’s Day. You might as well just ask her to pick out her own present, slacker.
Buy this instead: When in doubt, treat her to dinner at her favorite restaurant. Call ahead and have something special—like chilled champagne or a cashmere shawl draped over her chair—waiting upon your arrival.
5. A Teddy Bear
Teddy bears and other stuffed animals are so cute, right?
When you are a child.
Most grown women do not need or want a stuffed toy for Valentine’s Day. On the off-chance she happens to like stuffed animals, she probably already owns an ample-sized collection (again, from childhood).
Buy your wife or girlfriend a gift that makes her feel like the woman she wants to be, not the kid she once was.
Buy this instead: If you’re going for an uber-romantic gift, why not pen her a heartfelt love letter or poem? You don’t need to be Shakespeare to write her something from the heart.
6. Tickets To An Event YOU Really Want To Attend
It is true that the ladies love it when their men treat them to a night on the town, but giving her tickets to a monster-truck rally isn’t exactly the best way to say, “I love you.” If you’re going to risk it by giving her tickets to an event, make sure it’s something that she actually wants to see. Otherwise, you’re going to end up with a one-way ticket to Doghouse, USA.
Buy this instead: Tickets to an event SHE really wants to attend (and go with her, whether you really want to or not).
7. Cheap Jewelry
Every woman loves jewelry! It’s a proven fact! That may be true, but no one is talking about cheap jewelry that looks tacky and turns your girlfriend’s finger, neck, or ears green after she’s showered.
Giving the gift of cheap jewelry says only one thing about you: you’re cheap… in all areas of life. She’ll think you value your precious money more than her.
Buy this instead: The rule with jewelry is to go big or don’t go at all. If she wants cheap jewelry, she’ll buy it herself.
8. A Bathroom Scale
Your girlfriend could lose a few pounds, right? She says it all the time, right? That is not an invitation for you to buy her a scale, a gym membership, a treadmill, or sessions with a personal trainer. You may think your girl is the hottest thing on two legs, but buying her anything fitness-related is a recipe for disaster, as she’ll inevitably think you’re saying she needs to lose weight.
If you’re going this route, you’d better hope you spent plenty of time at the gym yourself because you’re going to need the muscles to carry all your stuff out of the apartment.
Buy this instead: An “of the month club” membership to help her indulge in—rather than deny herself—her favorite things. If she’s into cooking, you could sign her up to receive a basket of local produce each month. If she’s into wine, sign her up for a wine of the month club—get started picking varietals at SutterHome.com.
9. Candy or Flowers
This might be the most controversial gift on this list, but it’s one that I’m standing by. The ladies do love their flowers and candy, and that very combination is one that has been melting hearts on Valentine’s Day for generations.
That’s all well and good, but I’m telling you not to go this route. Don’t be a cliché. Be original. Ladies love originality and they love it when a man can think outside of the box. Flowers die. Candy just adds on the pounds. Be smart and find something meaningful and special for your lady on Valentine’s Day. Avoid the obvious (and every single one of the gifts on this list) and you’ll be a better boyfriend (or husband) for it. Trust me.
Buy this instead: This one is on you, guys. Be original. If you’re really stuck, think of her favorite hobby or pastime and then try to find the coolest new accessory or enhancement for it. C’mon, you can do it!
10. A Self-Help Book
Books always make great gifts, right? They’re thoughtful, and often heartfelt, and can say a lot not only about the person receiving the gift, but also the person giving the gift.
That is, unless you’re actually crazy enough to buy your girlfriend or wife self-help books for Valentine’s Day. Sure, she may need them. Sure, she may have mentioned wanting to read them. But, trust me, she does notwant to unwrap self-help books on Valentine’s Day. She doesn’t want to be reminded of any neurosis she may have to cure. Give her this gift and you’re going to find yourself at the self-help section of the bookstore looking for How to Survive a Breakup.
Buy this instead: A great coffee table book on her favorite subject. Check out the Daily Beast’s “Best Coffee Table Books 2011″ for inspiration.

Religion Could Divide Nigeria - US Envoy

Nigeria has been warned against using religion to divide the country for polilitical reasons by the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle.

The US envoy, who made this comment yesterday at the Sultan palace in Sokoto State, noted that Nigeria shares similar characteristics with the United States, even as he admonished Nigerians to put aside their sentiments and ensure transparent general election in 2015.

Talking on the future of democracy in Nigeria, James Entwislte said the country had a very prosperous democratic future, and hinted that the nation had been able to achieve enviable democratic feat just within 15 years of democratic governance.

Despite applauding Nigerians democracy saying it will grow with time, the US envoy added that the US was following the nation’s democracy with a view to ensuring credibly transparent election in Nigeria.

Talking on insecurity in Nigeria and its potential of tainting the nation’s international reputation, the ambassador remarked that terrorism was a global phenomenon which needs conserted joint efforts to bring to an end.

He however warned that violence and hatred cannot be justified by any religion, and that every religion preaches peace and respect for the sanctity of human life.

Bearing this in mind, the American Ambassador warned that people should not use religion to divide the great people of Nigeria, hence this will not be a good development for any country, Nigeria inclusive.

Speaking on his part, the Sultan of Sokoto and president general, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Muhammad Sa’ad III, decried the extent to which fundamentalism and extremist activities are negatively creeping into the nation’s fabric.

The Sultan who assured that Nigerian traditional institution has been and will continue to put in concerted effort towards ensuring a peaceful and sustainable development also said until education is made a priority, the nation will continue to lag behind in many good things.

To this end, the Sultan advised that citizen of the country must be advised to embrace education at all level as the only apparatus capable of liberating people from the grip of ignorance which according to him was responsible for most of the extremism.

Sultan therefore noted that as leaders, they will continue to do everything humanly possible to ensure peaceful co-existence.

VALENTINE BLOODSHED: Boy Kills His Beautiful Girlfriend

Few days to February 14, world acclaimed St Valentine’s Day, a 23-year-old girl, simply identified as Chinonso has been allegedly killed by her boyfriend.

According to a reliable source, the girl visited the boyfriend identified as Martins at No 46 Old Market Road on the night of Monday, 10th February with the hope of discussing how to spend the Valentine’s Day.
As her beloved was not in the house, she decided to wait and that when he arrived, she queried him to know where he had been. The source further stated that her boyfriend, who was infuriated, attacked her.
Another account, however, stated that Chinonso had first drawn a kitchen knife to attack Martins but was unlucky as he overpowered her, and stabbed her to death.
It has been gathered that the suspect tried to escape from the scene of the murder, but neighbours stopped him.
Mr. Onyechi Ifediora, a resident of Old Market Road, where the suspect lives, who volunteered to speak to the press told DailyPost that the suspect may not have meant to kill his girlfriend as they both love each other.
One of the resident of Old Market Road described the late Chinonso as a beautiful and humble girl who never deserved to die that way.
Local police has confirmed the incident, stressing that the matter has been transferred to state CID, Awka.

'President Jonathan Cannot Give Me Sleepless Night' – Amaechi

Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers state has said he is not bothered about the activities of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) or that of President Goodluck Jonathan against him and the state.
Speaking during the presentation and launching of Education sector plan in Port Harcourt, Amaechi said he has no reason to have sleepless night because of PDP or Jonathan but he is rather concerned with how to complete the projects his government had embarked upon including the payment of salaries of civil servants in the state.
According to Amaechi, the Federal Government was trying to frustrate his government and that's why they reduced its allocation.
"I never thought that there would be a time when our revenue would fall from N20 billion to N13 billion and for the past 6 months, that is what we have been receiving. We are literally and virtually begging to pay salaries," he said.
He however assured the teachers that their salaries would be paid despite shortfall in  the allocation while also calling on the people of Rivers to find means of agitating for their rights before things become more difficult.

Photo:New report claims Beyonce had an affair with President Obama

Beyonce had an affair with President Obama? Lol. I find this hilarious. Anything is possible, but this one is highly unlikely. Below is how MediaTakeOut reported it. Please don't even take this serious.

According to the French Press, Beyonce and President Obama had an affair y'all. Here is what they are reporting in the French version of Glamour magazine, not the National enquirer y'all, Glamour magazine" MTO writes

This morning the paparazzi Pascal Rostain invited the largest direct media Jean- Marc Morandini on Europe 1. According to him, the American press [will] disclose tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11, 2014 , a "love affair" between Barack Obama and Beyonce[He explained], "You know, at this time, the United States, there is something big that is happening. Moreover, it will come out tomorrow in an edition of the Washington Post, [so] we can not say the alleged affair between President Barack Obama and Beyoncé is being reported on by the gutter press."

Already last week , the National Enquirer indicated that the U.S. presidential couple was on the verge of divorce and multiplied disputes.

Two NYSC Members Arrested For Homosexuality

Two serving members of the National Youth Service Corps, O’tega Daniel, 27, and Sulaimon Abari, 26, have been arraigned before an Ibadan Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting at Iyaganku for engaging in homosexual practices with a male student.
The corpers who were arraigned on Monday are facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, procuring as well as  getting hold of their victim.
They were both serving at at St. Louis Secondary School 2, Molete, Ibadan.
The incident was said to have taken place sometime in November  2013 at Osungbade, Odo-Oba area of  Ibadan.
Addressing the court, the prosecutor, Inspector  Olufemi Eyiaromi said they both conspired to commit the offence, alleging that Daniel got hold of the male student, took him  into a room, laid him on a bed as well as  caressed and orally suc'ked his manhood until the minor released spe'rm.
Abari was said to committed same offence on the same victim.
However, the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.

How I ‘Married’ Patience Ozokwor As A Young Man – Victor Osuagwu

Popular Nollywood actor, Victor Osuagwu, who is the new Lagos branch chair of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, opens up in a recent interview about his life, acting career, his wife and many other things.

Victor said he was born with neither a silver spoon nor a wooden spoon but rather a divine spoon. Born and bred in Port Harcourt, he said he shares blood relations with Rivers State as his mother is from Opobo.
“When I say I was born with a divine spoon, it means that I have a special talent, instilled by God after creating me, and that is the talent I’m using today for entertainment,” he said.
He met his wife at University of Port Harcourt when she was still a young girl of 17 years and he told her straight she was going to be his wife. They courted for a long time before they finally got married.
Describing his first experience on stage, he said it was awesome while adding that he had never had an embarrassing day on stage.
When asked his most memorable day as an actor, he said, “Every role given to you as an artiste, you must see it as challenging. There is no role that you consider bigger or smaller, because all it entails is for you to interpret those roles; it is not your character; it has nothing to do with your identity; you are playing somebody’s character. So, obviously, they are all challenging. But, then, there is one particular challenging role I did, and when I read the script, I was happy to be part of it; I didn’t go for the money, but the name I was about to make out of it – that was in One Dollar. Then, I was 30-something years old, and I was meant to play a 70-something-year-old man.
“You could imagine at that age I was getting married to somebody like Patience Ozokwor. So, you were meant to transform your character from your youthful age to that of an elderly man the script is talking about, not just his age, but his attitude and everything. When I got that role, I asked myself, “How am I going to do this?” I worked with my makeup artiste and we suggested ways we could achieve a better interpretation of that role, so we came up with ideas, like having baldhead, wrinkles and grey hairs. When I looked myself in the mirror afterwards, I was sure I wasn‘t the Victor that I know (laughs), and I played that role well.”
On how he handles stardom, he said he considers his relationship with his fans and the public outside there adding that managing oneself is not easy, because sometimes the stardom gets into your head.

Queen Of Robbers' Who Robbed With Godogodo Dies In Lagos

A woman suspected of being a notorious armed robber has died while in the custody of the police in Lagos.

The suspect, simply called Alhaja Faith Balogun aka the Queen of robbers is said to have gone on operations with the dreaded ‘Godogodo’ who was also recently apprehended.

Alhaja Faith is said to have died due to complications arising from HIV/AIDS while still under investigation by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.

She was said to have slumped and died at SARS on a day she had just returned from the General Hospital Ikeja.

It was gathered that she had also been suffering from and receiving treatment for Tuberculosis.

According to a reliable police source, immediately detectives confronted Balogun with her crimes, she had broken down and confessed. She had also told them that she was HIV positive and on retroviral drugs. The police thought she had only lost consciousness but she was confirmed dead by doctors after the police took her to the hospital.

A police source said: “Presently, SARS is waiting for an autopsy to be carried out on her, to determine the immediate cause of her death. We however all knew she was a HIV carrier. She never hid that fact from anyone.”

According to many robbery suspects, Balogun was one of the strongest, bravest and most daring females in the underworld. She had robbed with the likes of Abiodun Ogunjobi, alias Godogodo, and Goke. These two men were also feared in the robbery world.

She had been named several times by robbers arrested by SARS in different states to the extent that she became one of the most featured wanted female robbers on police lists. Balogun told police that she was 37 years old, but she is believed older than that. She had three kids, two girls and a boy, but they are all from different fathers

Here's Why Jonathan Could Not Cover His Chief of Staff, He Had To Fire Him Immediately

Corruption is a way of life for most political office holders in Nigeria, especially those working closely with the President because they see themselves as untouchable, since no one can challenge any financial requests from them as it would seem that such fraudulent requests are for the good of Mr President.

Sometimes the President is involved, agreed, but most of the times these people just use the name of the Oga at the Top to loot billions and become multi-billionaires and powerful men, overnight.
That is what is still going on in Nigeria today. A huge dossier prepared on the activities of the "sacked" Chief of Staff to President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed an extensive corruption profile...
But the former Deputy Governor of Edo State is unlikely to be asked to answer for the many "deals" because Jonathan does not want to open a Pandora’s Box involving persons at the highest levels of his administration, analysts have told Sahara Reporters.
Mr. Oghiadomhe’s bag of tricks includes Kerosene subsidy fraud at the NNPC to the magnitude of millions of dollars with a controversial businessman, Jide Omokore, owner of oil companies Atlantic Energy Limited and Seven Energy.
Both companies are at the center of $6billion fraud cited by the Governor of the Central Bank, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, in his recent revelation to the Nigeria Senate that the NNPC has not been able to account for as much as $20billion of the $67billion worth of oil it lifted between 2012 and 2013.
Jonathan reportedly asked Oghiadomhe to resign after security agencies revealed his deep involvement, first, in a Rice waiver scam used to fund Jonathan’s Presidential Election in 2011; the security reports traced billions of naira to the duo, showing that they did not declare or remit a greater portion of the “profit” from the Rice waiver to the Jonathan campaign.
The campaign treasurer then was Ms. Stella Oduah, the current minister of Aviation, enmeshed in various kind of financial and certificate scandals in her ministry.
In recent days, it also emerged that Mr. Oghiadome and Omokore benefited immensely from the alleged huge Kerosene subsidy fraud amounting to about  N1billion a day.
Last week Tuesday, Omokore sent his wife, Angela, to meet with President Jonathan in order to explain that her husband did not partake in the fraud, but Jonathan appeared unconvinced as the CBN governor buffeted the nation with further revelation of massive fraud in the petroleum sector.
You may wish to know that Angela Omokore is Oghiadome’s goddaughter.
Also, Nigeria’s Petroleum minister Mrs. Diezani Allison-Madueke reportedly washed her hands off the fraud case claiming that Oghiadome and Omokore short-changed Nigerians in the deals.
When the former Chief of Staff showed up for work at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday morning he was told to submit his resignation letter. After complying, he returned to his residence.
He was not subjected to any questioning or surveillance, leaving him free to do as he pleases with his time and resources. He is now claiming he resigned to pursue his political ambition.
In order to fend off inquiries, presidential spokesperson Reuben Abati told reporters that Mr Oghiadomhe had “voluntarily resigned” to go and participate in politics.
The spin is aimed at deflecting public outrage that could force Jonathan’s hands in taking action against others involved in the NNPC fraud, particularly the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Alison-Madueke. She is currently reported to be “sick,” and is maintaining a low profile in far away London.
The challenge facing Jonathan is that, particularly in an election year, it would be impossible for him to claim that Oghiadomhe carried out his full briefcase of alleged corruption activities at the NNPC all the way from Aso Rock without the knowledge of the Minister, and that he has done all of it since 2010 without the knowledge of the presidency and the security agencies.
Whenever there is obvious corruption in Jonathan's government, nobody is prosecuted.