[wanabidii] 56 including Breaking: Spain Beaten again and knocked out of the World Cup by Chile

Thursday, June 19, 2014

56 including Breaking: Spain Beaten again and knocked out of the World Cup by Chile


Breaking: Spain Beaten again and knocked out of the World Cup by Chile

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 02:16 PM PDT

Holders Spain were knocked out of the World Cup as Chile consigned them to a second straight defeat in Group B. Eduardo Vargas finished off a well-worked Chile move by poking in a shot to give his...

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Breaking News: Alhaji AbdulAzeez Arisekola Alao is dead

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 09:59 AM PDT

Prominent businessman and Islamic leader, Alhaji AbdulAzeez Arisekola Alao, died on Wednesday at the age of 69. The eldest daughter of the deceased, Khadija, confirmed the death of Alao, who is the...

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Pipeline Explosion kills scores In Lagos

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 09:57 AM PDT

A petroleum pipeline has exploded at the Takwa Bay area of Lagos State, following the activities of suspected vandals. Spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim...

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60-Year-old gives birth through IVF

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 09:55 AM PDT

A 60-year-old woman, Mrs Omolara Irurhe who for 31-years has been waiting on God has finally given birth to her own baby girl. Mrs Omolara Irurhe on Monday June 16 delivered her first child, a baby...

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Four die in Lokoja road accident

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 09:54 AM PDT

The Sector Commander, Kogi State Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr Godwin Omiko on Wednesday said four people died in an auto-crash along Okene-Lokoja road at Ogaminana, Adavi local government Area of...

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FG will complete remodelling of airports, says Minister

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 09:52 AM PDT

The Supervising Minister of Aviation, Dr Samuel Ortom, on Monday assured Nigerians of the completion of all projects initiated in the remodelling programme of the four international airports. Ortom...

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Spain king, Juan Carlos signs his abdication

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 09:45 AM PDT

Juan Carlos, 76, signed the bill at a ceremony in the Royal Palace in Madrid, which was attended by only 160 guests. At midnight local time (22:00 GMT), Felipe, 46, will become king although the...

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SHOCKING: Pregnant woman hanged self to death in Edo

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 09:41 AM PDT

A woman identidied as a Ometere Aduga has committed suicide in her family apartment for reasons yet to be ascertained. 300-Level medical student of the Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State, and...

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Jonathan appoints new PTDF executive secretary

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 09:33 AM PDT

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has appointed Mr. Olufemi Ajayi as the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF). According to a press statement by Special Adviser to...

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UPDATE: 21 dead, 27 injured after blast at soccer viewing center in Damaturu

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 09:27 AM PDT

It has been confirmed that 21 people were killed following Tuesday’s explosion at a soccer viewing center in damaturu, Yobe. Another 27 were injured in the blast during the showing of a World...

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I’ll contest 2015 Ebonyi gov election -Senator

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 09:25 AM PDT

Chairman, Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Sen. Paulinus Nwagu, has declared his intention to contest the 2015 governorship election in Ebonyi State. Nwagu made the announcement at a news...

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OAU closed down indefinitely over students protest

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 09:18 AM PDT

The Senate of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU),has closed down the school indefinitely over Students’ protest on the tuition fee. The closure was due to students unending  protest that as...

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Adamawa Assembly moves to impeach Gov. Murtala Nyako

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 09:08 AM PDT

State House of Assembly in Adamawa has commenced impeachment proceedings against the state governor, Murtala Nyako, and his deputy, Bala Ngilari. The Assembly today Wednesday June 18th directed its...

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Tinsel stars, Florence and Alex Okechukwu welcome baby girl

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 08:48 AM PDT

Tinsel stars Alex and Florence Okechukwu have welcomed their first baby. The stars, who got married in April 2013 welcomed their first child, a baby girl. They are known for their role in the popular...

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Amaka Igwe laid to rest (PHOTOS)

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 08:30 AM PDT

Nollywood producer, Director and multiple award winner, Amaka Igwe, who died April 29th, was buried on Friday, June 13th in Ndiuche Arondizuogu in Imo State.  

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Police withdraws terror charges against Ekiti commissioner, 11 others

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 08:02 AM PDT

Police today, Thursday has withdrawn the terrorism charges it filed against a serving commissioner in Ekiti State, Mr. Funminiyi Afuye, and 11 others. The application for withdrawal was filed on...

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Absence of DPP legal advice stalls ex-Oyo NURTW boss, Auxiliary’s hearing

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 07:37 AM PDT

The absence of legal advice from the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP), Oyo State Ministry of Justice on Wednesday stalled the court hearing between the former factional chairman of the National...

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Premier League 2014/15 Fixtures Out!

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 06:43 AM PDT

Fixtures for the 2014/15 Barclays Premier League season has been released this morning, 18 June, 2014 in England. According to the fixtures, new Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal, was handed...

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5 foreigners, Nigerian arrested in connection with foiled explosion in Imo

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 06:32 AM PDT

Police command in Imo has arrested five foreigners and one Nigerian suspects in connection with the explosion foiled in the church of the state capital Owerri June 15. State police spokesperson...

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Russia to support Nigeria’s fight against terrorism

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 06:21 AM PDT

Russia has expressed its support and solidarity with the Federal Government in its fight against insurgency and associated security challenges. The Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Nikolay...

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NSCDC deploys 15,000 officials for Ekiti guber elections

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 06:16 AM PDT

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it had approved the deployment of 15,000 personnel to Ekiti to ensure peaceful conduct of governorship election scheduled for June 21. Notice...

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NAFDAC arrests professor for selling unauthorised herbal drugs

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 06:02 AM PDT

The National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has arrested a professor for selling unregistered herbal products. The professor identified as Dayo Oyekole claimed he obtained...

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DHQ detected terror kingpin among 486 arrested suspects

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 05:53 AM PDT

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported that a terror kingpin was detected in the ongoing screening of the 486 arrested suspects. The Director of Defence Information Major General Chris Olukolade...

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FG withdraws alleged stolen N446.3b charges against Mohammed Abacha

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 05:28 AM PDT

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke on Wednesday withdrew the criminal charge filed against Mohammed, son of the late General Sani Abacha. The...

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FG, States and LGs share N683.8bn in May

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 05:15 AM PDT

A total of N683.898 billion was shared by the three tiers of government for the month of May 2014. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday at the end of the monthly Federation Account Allocation...

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Gospel singer, Kefee corpse arrives Nigeria

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 04:57 AM PDT

Late gospel singer, Kefee, corpse has finally arrived Nigeria from the United States where she gave up the ghost. According to reports, the remains of the late singer arrived at the Murtala Muhammed...

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Five men allegedly r*pe 16-year-old girl in Lagos

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 04:46 AM PDT

Five men have been accused of r*ping a 16-year-old girl in an uncompleted building in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State. The police said the victim was abducted and taken into the building around...

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Militants attack Iraq oil refinery

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 02:57 AM PDT

Islamist-led militants have attacked Iraq's biggest oil refinery with mortars and machine guns, reportedly attacking from two directions. Smoke billowed from a spare parts warehouse on the site at...

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Wizkid hangs out with Tyrese and Akon in LA (PHOTO)

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 02:36 AM PDT

Star boy Wizkid is seriously catching his fun in Los Angeles (LA). The hip hop singer posted a picture of himself hanging out with Tyrese Gibson and Akon. He recently posted pictures hanging out with...

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FG arraign Ekiti Commissioner 11 others for terrorism

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 02:13 AM PDT

The Federal Government will on Wednesday arraign the Ekiti State Commissioner for Integration and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Funminiyi Afuye and 11 others before Justice Evoh Chukwu of the Federal...

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Medical, dental consultants to join NMA strike

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 02:02 AM PDT

Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has threatened to join Nigerian Medical Association, NMA planned strike should the government fail in addressing their issues. The issue...

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Keyamo, 22 others invited for SAN rank

Posted: 18 Jun 2014 01:56 AM PDT

Rights activist, Festus Keyamo was yesterday named among 23 lawyers invited for interview for the prestigious Senior Advocate of Nigeria rank by the Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee (LPPC)....

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Nigeria Vs Iran Aftermath: Confused Keshi Blames OSAZE For Failure

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 01:57 PM PDT

    The Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has explained why his team did not prevail over Iran in Nigeria’s first FIFA World Cup match held yesterday. Photo: Stephen Keshi Speaking...

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Banker sentence to life in Imprisonment over missing business partner

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 10:55 AM PDT

An Otuocha High Court in Anambra State has passed a life jail sentence on a banker, Jude Onwuzuluike, who had been standing trial since February 2013 over the whereabouts of his business partner,...

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TRAGIC: One dies in Lagos boat mishap

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 10:47 AM PDT

One person has been confirmed dead following a boat mishap on Monday morning in Lagos waterways. The mishap was said to have occurred along the Ojo-Coconut Island waterways, killing one of 10...

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I Can’t be with any girl but Kim, she turns me on the most- Kanye West revealed

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 10:37 AM PDT

American rapper, Kanye West has revealed his love for his wife, Kim Kardashian saying she can't be with any girl but Kim. The super star gave this revelation during a discussion at the Cannes Lions...

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Prostitute stabs soldier to death in Bayelsa

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 10:22 AM PDT

A Prostitute identified as Bini girlone has allegedly stabbed a soldier attached to the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Pulo Shield to death for refusing to pay for a daybreak s*x romp. The soldier...

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APC elected 52-year-old, Ibrahim Dasuki as Youth Leader, says PDP

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 10:19 AM PDT

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that the new All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Leader Ibrahim Dasuki Jalo is 52 and not 43 as claimed by the party. APC earlier claimed in a statement...

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ICPC seizes 372 passports over visa scam

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 10:06 AM PDT

The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission on Tuesday said that it had seized over 372 passports from fake travelling agents involved in visa scams across the nation. The Chairman of the...

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Police uncovers kidnappers dens in Anambra, arrest 17 Suspects

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 09:12 AM PDT

Police Command in Anambra State on Tuesday demolished two buildings belonging to alleged kidnap suspects in Ogidi and Ojoto respectively, both in Idemili North and South Local Government Areas....

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Bayelsa airport ready in 2015 – Dickson

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 08:52 AM PDT

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Seriake Dickson, has said that the airport cargo being built in the state by his administration will be ready by the end of 2015. The governor also donated a parcel...

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SHOCKING: Woman roasts ex-lover to death in Edo

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 07:46 AM PDT

A 35 years old woman, Esohe Ogbeiwi, has been arrested by the police in Edo State for allegedly roasting her ex-lover, Peter Osayi, to death. She was said to have poured petrol on her victim and set...

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Tee-Y Mix launches VIVACE Records

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 07:28 AM PDT

Music producer, Temitayo Ibitoye, populary known as Tee-Y Mix has announced the birth of his record label, VIVACE Records.  The label is the producer's latest venture and has signed on 26-year-old...

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COSON condoles with gospel singer Kefee’s family and fans

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 07:15 AM PDT

The Board, members and management of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) have received with shock the news of the passing on of front line member and multi-award winning gospel singer, Kefee who...

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Ebola virus kills seven people in Liberia

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 06:16 AM PDT

The deadly Ebola virus has killed seven people in Liberia's capital, Monrovia, health officials have said. These are the first deaths reported in the city since the outbreak of the contagious virus...

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Keshi promises better performance in next two group matches

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 06:03 AM PDT

Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi has assured that all hopes were not lost in spite of the team's drab goalless draw against the Melli of Iran on Monday. "We had all expected to wrap up the game...

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Obama’s First Daughter, Malia Works on Set of Halle Berry’s New Show

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 05:53 AM PDT

Looks like one of the first daughters just scored her first job—and a plum position it was! Malia Obama spent a day working as a production assistant on the Los Angeles set of Halle Berry’s new...

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I never dated Genevieve Nnaji – D’Banj cleared the air

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 05:35 AM PDT

Nigeria Afro hip hop singer and CEO DB Records, D’Banj says he never dated Nollywood star, Genevieve Nnaji despite strong rumours that they dated some years ago. Dapo Oyebanjo, the one we know...

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Wande Coal’s ex-manager Nana Abbey, wife welcome set of twins

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 05:22 AM PDT

Former Mavins Records star, Wande Coal’s ex-manager Nana Abbey and wife Ejiro welcomed a set of twin boys in far away London. The happy couple who got married last year welcome the new bundles...

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Okocha blames Keshi for Iran draw

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 05:00 AM PDT

Super Eagles Captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has said Coach Stephen Keshi should be held responsible for the lame approach the team adopted in the goaless draw against Iran last night. Speaking as an...

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Nigeria, Iran draw excites Iranian envoy

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 04:15 AM PDT

Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Saeed Koozechi, has expressed excitement at Nigeria's 0-0 draw against Iran in their Group F opening encounter at the ongoing 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Koozechi told...

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TRAGIC: Okada man commits suicide in Ibadan

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 04:07 AM PDT

A middle-aged commercial motorcycle rider, Ismaila Isa, on Monday jumped into a river in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, leading to his death. The deceased, who plied Adegbayi-Alakia-Gate, was said to...

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PDP warns APC Governors to stay away from Ekiti election

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 03:49 AM PDT

Ekiti state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has warned governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled states to stay away from Ekiti during the Saturday election. The...

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Obama is sending 275 U.S. forces to Iraq for embassy security

Posted: 17 Jun 2014 02:59 AM PDT

US President Barack Obama has announced that up to 275 military personnel will be deployed to Iraq after fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) seized control of the country's...

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3 die as political party rivals battle in Ilorin

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:20 AM PDT

The police in Kwara said three persons died on Monday in a clash among suspected political party rivals in Ilorin. Mr Okasanmi Ajayi, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, said 12 suspects...

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Germany trashes Portugal 4-0

Posted: 16 Jun 2014 11:16 AM PDT

The Germany team thrashed 10-man Portugal 4-0 in their opening World Cup game. Thomas Muller scored a hat-trick as Paulo Bento’s side capitulated following the dismissal of Pepe in the first...

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