#WhereIsOurMoney? Fresh Protests Greets Alleged Missing N20 Billion Oil Revenue

Where Is Our Money? was the dominant question and trending topic on Twitter on Monday. The reason is that scores of Nigerians renewed calls for accountability on the alleged $20bn said to be unremitted to the Federation Account by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation.

As early as 8am on Monday, ‘prolific’ Twitter users had set the hashtag to use with various images and pictures to go along with it.

Apart from individuals who expressed displeasure over the controversy surrounding the missing money, two groups, Enough is Enough Nigeria and Public Integrity Networks were at the forefront of the online campaign.

Emmanuel Amunike Is The New Eaglets Coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the appointment of Emmanuel Amunike as the new head coach of the Nigerian male Under-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets.


This disclosure was made by the head of the NFF’s technical committee, Emmanuel Ikpeme who stated that that Amunike’s appointment was borne out of the need for continuity, since Amunike was an assistant to Manu Garba who led the Golden Eaglets to win the World championship last year.

Some Don't See Anything Good In Jonathan-- Anenih

Chief Tony Anenih, Chairman of the board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says some Nigerians don’t see anything good in the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.

The former minister of works, however begged southern states to support Jonathan in the governance of the nation.

Anenih made the call in an address he delivered on Monday at the Southern Leaders Summit, held in Calabar.

In his speech, which was sent to our correspondent in Abuja, Anenih said the President needed the support of the southern states to face the challenges created by the Boko Haram, the global economic recession and unrest, and to keep the country united.

President Jonathan Insists That Sanusi Is Still The Governor Of CBN, But Shelves Questions On Second Term Bid

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President Goodluck Jonathan in his Presidential media chat on Monday evening revealed to the nation that, Governor Sanusi of the CBN was still the governor of the apex bank, pending the conclusion of the inquiry into his alleged financial recklessness. He also spoke on his re-election bid, refusing to confirm the rumours of his intention to run for the 2015 elections.
Speaking on the national conference, he said disintegration would not be taking center stage at the conference. As reported by Sahara Reporters

Deposed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is still Governor of the bank and was only stepped aside, President Goodluck Jonathan said on Monday evening.

President Jonathan Orders The Removal Of Sanusi's Security Detail

Despite proclamations by President Goodluck Jonathan during his Media Chat on Monday that Sanusi Lamido Sanusi remains the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, SaharaReporters has learnt that the State Security Service has withdrawn his security protection.
A source familiar with the action told SaharaReporters that the CBN governor’s security detail was removed shortly after the President concluded the Media Chat.

President Jonathan Hails Ex President Shagari At 89

President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday opened the floodgate of tributes for former President Shehu Shagari, who will be 89 on Tuesday.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati said the president personally wrote a congratulatory message to Shagari, praising his continued dedication to the unity and wellbeing of the country.
“On behalf of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and on my own behalf, I write to felicitate with you as you celebrate your 89th birthday anniversary”, Abati quoted the president as saying.

GUNMEN ABDUCT PRESIDENT JONATHAN'S UNCLE IN OTUOKE

Heavily-armed gunmen on Sunday night abducted Chief Inengite Nitabai, who was said to be an uncle of President Goodluck Jonathan’s, in their home village of Otuoke, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Nitabai, 65, was said to have been involved in the recovery of a piece of land he sold several years ago, when he was snatched by the gunmen, who numbered about 10. They appeared to have been waiting as he returned from an outing, and they took him away in his vehicle.

Okada Rider, 26, To Die By Hanging For Kidnapping, Murdering Female NYSC Member (PICTURED)

Late Ugochukwu Athonia Okeke

Yesterday, Theophilus Pius, 26, was sentenced to death by hanging for murdering a female NYSC corps member Anthonia Okeke.
Justice Adegoriola Adeleye of Ekiti State High Court also sentenced Mr. Pius to ten years of imprisonment for kidnapping the late Anthonia.
On December 19, 2008, Mr. Pius, a former commercial motorcyclist, conspired with others to kidnap and later murder Ms. Okeke, a serving National Youth Service Corps member, in Ilawe-Ekiti.

FCT Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mbu threatens to impound vehicles with tinted glass

The FCT Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mbu has ordered owners of tinted vehicles without approval to remove them from the road within 24 hours or face the wrath of the law.

Mbu also warned drivers of vehicles without number plates to park their cars at home or risk having them impounded, noting that unregistered vehicles would not be permitted to ply Abuja roads.

The CP told journalists on Monday in Abuja that he has reviewed the security strategy in the FCT, adding that new measures would be put in place to protect travellers on the Abuja-Gwagwalada Expressway.

N100 Bribe: Policeman Sentenced To Death

A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Monday sentenced a police sergeant, Clement Indyel, to death for killing two persons while engaging in a fight with a bus driver over a N100 bribe.


Two other persons identified as Ali Bello and Auwalu Kwale, bagged life imprisonment each for their involvement in the crime.

Justice Biobele Georgewill, who delivered judgement on the matter, said Indyel and the two others conspired to murder Chinyeaka Kamalu and Ugochukwu Harcourt.

EFCC Re-arraigns 3 Pastors Over Alleged N7.9 million Fraud

The EFCC on Monday re-arraigned three pastors for allegedly defrauding Angel Estate Residents Association in Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos of N7.9 million.
The defendants, David Eshiet, (44), Samson Ugbara, (47) and Adesanmi Aderoju, (43), were re-arraigned before Justice Kudirat Jose of an Ikeja High Court.

Policeman Attacks Wife With Cutlass Over N70k

A policeman, Michael Okoli, has been arrested by the police at Okokomaiko Division for attacking his wife, Felicia, with a cutlass.

The incident happened at their home at 4, Abukareem Close, Afromedia Estate, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.

His wife is in a critical condition at Gbagada General Hospital after she was rejected by many hospitals.

Pastor Bakare Praises Lamido Sanusi, Urges Him To Stick By The Truth

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Governor of CBN, suspension by president Jonathan continues to make headlines as Pastor Tunde Bakare of Latter Rain Assembly  puts his weight behind the embattled governor. Sahara Reporters reports
Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly and Convener of the Save Nigeria Group, on Sunday threw his weight behind the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, whose courage he praised as exemplary.

Woman Raped While Returning From T B Joshua's Vigil

A security guard employed by the Igando Landlord’s Association to guard the area has been accused of raping a 24-year-old lady, Tivere.
The accused, Kelly Ochuko was arraigned before an Ebute Meta Magistrate’s Court, Lagos State on two counts of rape.
The victim who had travelled to Lagos from Sapele in Delta state for pastor T.B Joshua's vigil programme at the Synagogue Church of All Nation was on her way back from the vigil when the accused accosted her at about 2am.

WEIRD: Man Injects Self With Poisonous Snake Venom To Boost His Immunity (SEE PHOTOS)

The kind of things some supposed sane people do their bodies! Mind blowing!!
Meet Steve Ludwin, a 42-year-old snake obsessed rocker from California. He is one of a just handful of people who regularly inject venom from the world’s deadliest snakes into their bloodstream, in the belief that it will make them immune to it.

Toba Falode, Aisha Falode's Son, didn't die in a car accident, he was pushed from a 17 storey building.

     


The story that was put in the press was that Toba Falode, the only son of iconic sports journalist Aisha Falode died in a car accident but that's not how he died. According to a close family friend I spoke with, Toba, a student of SAE Institute in Dubai, was pushed from a 17-storey building by an Arab guy last week. Heard he held on to the railings for a few minutes after he was pushed, but eventually fell. The Dubai police have yet to arrest anyone for his murder. More details later...

Pics: Sahhara, Bisi Alimi & Rev Macaulay at LGBT event in London

    

 The Rainbow Christian Church London, an LGBT church owned by gay Nigerian pastor, Jide Macaulay, was host to Nigerian transgender, Ms Sahhara Henson and gay activist Bisi Alimi, over the weekend.
Ms Sahhara was a panelist on Rainbow Interaction, an interactive session the church had on Friday February 21st to mark the LGBT History month for 2014. Jide Macaulay shared the photos on his Facebook page.

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Mercy Johnson And The Nollywood Ban : Marketers Demand An Apology Before Ban Can Be Lifted

In November 2013 it was revealed that actress Mercy Johnson had been banned by The Film and Video Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (FVPMAN) for ‘unbecoming attitude of the actress as it affects her work.”

That was the official reason, the real reason had to do with her fees…Mercy Johnson who is currently the highest paid actress in Nollywood charges between N1.8 Million & N2 Million per movie

UKRAINIANS DRIVE OUT THEIR PRESIDENT AND TAKE OVER HIS HOME (PHOTOS)

Viktor Yanukovych.   

Taking pictures in one of the bathtubs in the President's home

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Lol See people enjoying presidential palace. I salute their courage

The President, Viktor Yanukovych's where about is still unclear a day after he fled the capital Kiev.  His plane was not allowed to land in Russia.

Pastor In Bauchi Dies For Refusing To Confess To Witchcraft

Two members of a family are said to have died in Bauchi due to their involvement in witchcraft, after a native doctor administered charms on them
The native doctor  said to have been called to investigate a series of bizarre happenings which had befallen a family.  Allegedly uncovered four witches among them.
The suspected witches, one of them a pastor, were then told to confess their ‘crimes’ or die and 2 of them who refused to confess subsequently lost their lives.
The Daily Independent reports: