Waoow: Rihanna Sunbathes in Barbados with Cute Friend: Photos

Look at the cute little monkey!
Rihanna was accompanied by a furry friend as she hit the beach in Barbados on Sunday afternoon.

I’ll never be a politician again – Obasanjo

By Levinus Nwabughiogu
ABUJA – President Mohammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria is erroneously being regarded as a rich country, stating that indices and parameters of evaluating a rich country such as economic advancement, improved social services were lacking.
He however enjoined the Nigerian elites to be prepared to make sacrifice to rescue the country.
The president spoke when he received the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Dr. Donald Kaberuka and other officials of the bank.
According to him, the privileged and influential citizens clearly have to do more now than in the past to help the country deal successfully with its economic and security problems.
President Buhari also Kaberuka that his administration will welcome more support from the AfDB for projects in versatile sectors like agriculture that can easily be explored to create more jobs for unemployed Nigerians.
He said: “With the shock of falling oil prices, lack of revenues, and insecurity, the Nigerian elites must now wake up and provide the right guidance in their communities, and also lead the economy on the right path more than they used to do”.
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he would never be a politician again in his life, declaring that he remains a “partyless” Nigerian and would continue to carry the toga of a statesman.
Obasanjo stated this yesterday while hosting Kogi State governor, Capt. Idris Wada, at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.
Obasanjo was the former Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to which wada belongs.

Nigeria not a rich country – Buhari

By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA – President Mohammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria is erroneously being regarded as a rich country, stating that indices and parameters of evaluating a rich country such as economic advancement, improved social services were lacking.  He however enjoined the Nigerian elites to be prepared to make sacrifice to rescue the country.buhari-nigeria2  The president spoke when he received the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Dr. Donald Kaberuka and other officials of the bank.  According to him, the privileged and influential citizens clearly have to do more now than in the past to help the country deal successfully with its economic and security problems.  President Buhari also Kaberuka that his administration will welcome more support from the AfDB for projects in versatile sectors like agriculture that can easily be explored to create more jobs for unemployed Nigerians.  He said: “With the shock of falling oil prices, lack of revenues, and insecurity, the Nigerian elites must now wake up and provide the right guidance in their communities, and also lead the economy on the right path more than they used to do”.

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Healthplus With Dr Hanna (MBBS, MRCS): Your Health!

• Written by Dr Uwakwe-mangse Hanna

         Dr Uwakwe-mangse Hanna (MBBS, MRCS)

 

What is health and what do you understand by health?

 

 

To an average man on the street, health is whenever one wakes up in the morning and is able to stretch himself/herself and get out of bed.

 

May be to some it means being able run around without any headache nor stomach ache.

 

To be honest before my medical school, health to me means no physical pain.

 

EXCLUSVE! Kylie Jenner Celebrates 18th Birthday with Family, Friends & Tyga, Tyga Gifts Kylie $260,000 Ferrari:Photos

Kylie Jenner is officially 18, and she went blonde for the milestone occasion.
On Sunday evening, Kylie celebrated her big day with family and friends by first attending The Nice Guy in Los Angeles, California.
She turned heads in an embellished Nicholas Jebran mini dress and beach blonde wig.

PRESIDENT BUHARI DIRECTS MDA’S TO OPEN TREASURY SINGLE ACCOUNT.

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all Federal Government Ministries, Departments or Agencies to start paying into a Treasury Single Account (TSA) for all government revenues, incomes and other receipts.

According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President (Media & Publicity) ‘Laolu Akande the directive is specifically to promote transparency and facilitate compliance with sections 80 and 162 of the 1999 Constitution.

Revealed! I have not disowned my children - FFK

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Could this be love? Ex poured hot water on his guy after he ended their relationship (graphic pics)

Sometimes in life, love could mean so many things to different people. A guy named Charles Ajayi took to Facebook to narrate how his girlfriend, a girl named Josephine Oriwoh, bathed him with hot water after he ended their two year relationship. This happened yesterday as culled from LIB when the lady was invited the Ajayi's elder sister's wedding. The lady has since been arrested. Read what the guy wrote on Facebook after the cut...

Chris Brown re-adjust his love life by replacing Karrueche with a girl that looks just like her

As illustrated by  MTO, one of Chris Brown's fansites claims he's dating a girl named Ammika Harris. Ammika, like Chris' ex, Karrueche, is black/Asian and has a striking resemblance with Kae. They claim Chris took an interest in Mika after someone pointed out that she looked like Kae and has been hanging out with her for a few weeks now. See more photos after the cut...

Former president Goodluck Jonathan reportedly met with Buhari last week

Information reaching is that, former President Jonathan had a private meeting with President Buhari at the presidential villa Abuja last Thursday August 6th. The meeting held behind closed door and lasted between the hours of 9-10pm. Although the details of the meeting was not made known, sources at the presidency say it was centered on the expected probe of the former president's administration may be or not all fingers are crossed.

Must Read! Good and bad critics

By Donu Kogbara
As I pointed out last week when I was writing about people who dislike President Muhammadu Buhari for various reasons – and will continue to dislike him even if he performs magnificently – no leader can please all of the people all of the time.
The same can also be said of smaller fries like newspaper columnists! And I’ve long been wearily resigned to the fact that no matter how reasonable I think I have been, there will always be Vanguard readers who either regard me as utterly unreasonable on every single level or simply reject some of my opinions.
The world would be very boring if we were all on the same page and totally agreed with each other at all times about every topic under the sun. And I     welcome differing viewpoints that are interesting, enlightening and educational.

Sophisticated weapons we acquired made us degrade B’Haram before polls —Dasuki

Dasuki Sambo

By Kingsley Omonobi
ABUJA — The immediate past National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has revealed that  the acquisition of hitherto elusive weaponry in the last one year enabled the troops to have an upper hand against Boko Haram terrorists and the recovery of many local government areas that had been occupied by Boko Haram terrorists.
Sambo, whose homes in Abuja and Sokoto were invaded by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, in the week he left office named some of the deciding acquisitions to include Alpha jets, APCs, MRAP vehicles, advanced artillery pieces, assorted arms and ammunition, highly sophisticated surveillance drones, T-72 tanks and modified F7 supersonic jet fighters.

Amazing! You Won’t Believe HOW MANY Selfie Books Kim Kardashian Sold off

Information reaching is that many people bought a book filled with nothing but selfies of Kim Kardashian? While many were quick to brand the book a ‘flop,’ the publisher took to Twitter today to announce the’ve completed their FOURTH reprint. According to Rizzoli, the book has actually sold over 100,000 copies, “and counting.” . Nice one..............



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Lee Daniels Revealed ‘Empire’ Spin-Off Is Inevitable, Will Likely Focus on Young Cookie Lyon

As discussed in the recent speak out version, Empire co-creator Lee Daniels pretty much confirmed an Empire spin-off series at the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills, California, this evening.

Jon Stewart Cries In Stephen Colbert’s Arms On His Last Show

 

Jon Stewart has now signed off from ‘The Daily Show’ for good. Before he did so, he left viewers with a celebrity-packed finale that will have everyone talking– and crying! Every correspondent from the show’s 16 years dropped by, and we even got a closing number from the boss himself, Bruce Springsteen!

Good night, Mr. Stewart. After manning The Daily Show desk for 18 seasons, Jon Stewart departed the Comedy Central show for good on Aug. 6. Audiences weren’t sure what to expect, as Jon didn’t announce any of the evening’s guest beforehand, but holy smokes he did not disappoint. Bruce Springsteen, Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert (!!!) stopped by, along with a ton of other celebs so huge, we almost went blind from the pure star wattage. Good luck living up to this, Trevor Noah! Check out a full recap!

Hearing those opening notes for what we know is Jon’s last show is so, so melancholic. Alas, we get to the laughs immediately– with talk of the first republican debate. “It was…incredible,” Jon said. “So articulate.” He makes it clear very quickly that the show will not sacrifice form just because it’s the last installment.
And with that, we head over to “Ohio,” with a post-debate wrap up from some republican “representatives.” It turns out, a lot of our favorite Daily Show correspondents from over the years have gone on to represent the likes of Jeb Bush and Chris Christie. Yup, Kristen Schaal, Samantha Bee, oh and Steve Carell (!!!) were all on hand to stand up for their favorite GOP contender.

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Talented Nicki Minaj Is Getting Her Own Mobile Game, + Check Out Her Madame Tussauds Wax Figure [Photo]

Nicki Minaj Is Getting Her Own Mobile Game, Plus Check Out Her Madame Tussauds Wax Figure [Photo]

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Nicki Minaj is following in the footsteps of Kim Kardashian by launching her own mobile game.
The emcee has signed a deal with Glu Mobile Inc., and although few details have been made available, the game will feature Nicki’s creative vision, likeness and voice.
Glu CEO Niccolo de Masi released the following statement:

“I am thrilled to welcome the undisputed queen of hip-hop, Nicki Minaj, to Glu’s growing list of celebrity partners.”

Be on the lookout for the game to launch sometime next summer.
In more Nicki news, Madame Tussauds has unveiled its new Anaconda-themed Nicki wax figure.
Check it out below.

Are You Ready for More ‘Bad Boys’? Sony Has Set Dates for TWO Sequels

Who’s here for more Bad Boys? We definitely are! According to Entertainment Weekly, Sony has set dates for two Bad Boys sequels. Collective gasp. Bad Boys 3 is scheduled to hit theaters on February 7, 2017, while Bad Boys 4 will arrive on July 3, 2019. Yes! Yes! Yes! For 14 additional blockbuster film release dates, head on over to Entertainment Weekly.



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Busta Rhymes Arrested for Fighting in the Gym

This is not the good time for Busta Rhymesas he was arrested for trying to bust heads at a gym in Chelsea, according to CBS. The 43-year-old rapper and actor, whose given name is Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr., was arrested around 8:30 p.m. at the Steel Gym at 143 W. 23rd St., sources said. Sources said Busta Rhymes got into a fight with a fellow gym goer,

Naira gains N16, closes at N215/dollar

By Yinka Kolawole
LAGOS — The naira appreciated, yesterday, against the US dollar in the parallel market, closing at N215 to a dollar. This represents an appreciation of N16 from Tuesday when a dollar exchanged for N231 in Lagos and Kano, and N230 to a dollar in Abuja.
Informed sources told Vanguard that the development follows the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to intervene in the foreign exchange market.
It was gathered that the CBN issued a circular to sell additional $30,000 to all licensed bureaux de change (BDCs) in the country on Friday, apart from the weekly sale of $30,000 that the apex bank normally makes to each BDC.

Iggy Azalea Admits She Got a Nose Job: ‘Denying It Is Lame’ [Photo]

Remember a few months ago at the Billboard Music Awards when Iggy Azalea stepped out looking totally different? Some of you thought it was makeup, while others assumed she went under the knife. For those of you who guessed surgery — you were right! In the latest issue of Seventeen Magazine, Iggy admits she got a nose job. “I’m not denying...................


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Cultists kill night club staff over bill

By Chidi Nkwopara  OWERRI—A gang of hoodlums, Monday night, stormed a popular night club (names withheld) in World Bank Housing Estate, New Owerri, killing a staff for daring to challenge them over an unpaid bill.  While some of the customers described the gang as cultists, others believed they were armed robbers or assassins, who were out to even scores with their alleged enemies.  Vanguard gathered that the four-man armed gang stormed the night club, ate and drank to their fill but wanted to leave without paying their bill.  One of the customers of the night club, who spoke on grounds of anonymity, told Vanguard that the deceased stepped in as soon as it was clear that the gang had overpowered the bar man and wanted to leave without clearing their bill.  The customer said: “The boys were enraged when they realised that the deceased, Mr. Incredible, was not deterred when they fired several shots at the walls of the night club. They then shot him.”  Vanguard also gathered that police patrol teams arrived the scene as soon as they got the information, gave the fleeing hoodlums a chase and arrested two suspects.  The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Andrew Enwerem, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said the suspects were cooling their heels in police custody.  He said: “The command is still investigating, to know why the shooting took place as well as unmask those behind crime.”  He assured the public that as soon as police investigations were over, prosecuting the suspects would follow.  Meanwhile, the remains of the deceased had been deposited in the morgue, awaiting post-mortem examination and burial.


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Busted! The Face of The woman who send Nigerian girls into prostitution in Dubai and Videotape them Naked?

According to Facebook user Emeka Ugwuonye,  Madam Esther Otubo Nicole (pictured above) is a Human Trafficker who send Nigerian girls into prostitution in Dubai. According to him, she videotapes the girls nude and blackmails them into prostitution in Dubai.Personally we got the video  of two different girls

President, NASS intensify efforts on release of Chibok girls

Abuja—President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerian lawmakers have promised to intensify their efforts to ensure the safe return of the Chibok Girls, U.S. Congress woman, Federica Wilson, has said.
Wilson, who represents the State of Florida in Congress, made the statement, yesterday, in Abuja while addressing members of the Bring Back Our Girls, BBOG, group.
She said it was part of the responsibilities of Nigerian lawmakers to advocate for the release of the Chibok girls.
She urged lawmakers especially from the North-East region to challenge the Federal Government and state governors on efforts being made to rescue the girls.
The congress woman also urged Nigerians to stand up for their rights by asking their elected representatives relevant questions that would encourage them to identify with and act fast in the struggle for the return of the girls.
Wilson added that it was also the duty of elected officials to cater for those who elected them in office.
“We need to say to them; this is a new day in Nigeria.
“You have a new president; you have a new House of Representatives and a new Senate.
“Believe me you have the power to put pressure on the people you elected to deliver to the people of Nigeria, to stamp out Boko Haram and find the Chibok girls,” she said.



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Pretty Porsha Williams Becomes First Woman Ever to Cover KRAVE Magazine :Photo

Porsha Williams and her bangin’ body cover the latest issue of KRAVE magazine — which is appropriately titled ‘The HOT Issue’. Porsha shared the cover with her fans on Instagram, saying: So excited to be the FIRST WOMAN ever to grace the cover of KRAVE – the Hot Issue will be on stands mid-August” Photographer: @iamjamesanthony#kravemykover #bodiedbyporsha #ThickFitHair: @GoNakedHair



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Ambode retires 15 perm secs, appoints 19 others

By Olasunkanmi Akoni, with Agency Reports
Lagos—Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State yesterday  retired 15 Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service. Nineteen others  were also appointed.

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Among those retired with immediate effect, was the boss of Lagos Radio/Television, Adekunle Ajanaku.
It was only in January last year that former boss of the Lagos Radio Television Lekan Ogunbanwo was moved to Parastatals Monitoring Office. Ajanaku was formerly of the Deputy Governor’s office.

Nigeria refineries low on Petrol production

By Clara Nwachukwu
Current data on refineries production in Nigeria indicate that more heavy or fuel oils (low and high fuel oil/black oil) are being produced from the four refineries than other high demand products like premium motor spirit, PMS, otherwise known as petrol.  The revelation comes despite assurances by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, which said last week that two of its refineries were working between 60 and 80 percent of their installed capacities.
NNPC had promised that the four refineries would be re-streamed by July end, when the turn around maintenance, TAM, of the hitherto almost comatose refineries would have been rounding up, thus, buoying high hopes for imminent relief from products scarcity in the country.
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Naomi Campbell Sentenced to Six Months in an Italian Prison

Information in the global circle is that Naomi Campbell was convicted of assault by a Sicilian court on Friday. Back in August 2009, Naomi and her then boyfriend, Russian billionaire Vladimir Doronin, were visiting the Sicilian island of Lipari when photographer Gaetano Di Giovanni snapped a few photos of them.

Is Beyoncé Pregnant Again — What Do You Think?

Beyoncé, Jay Z & Blue Ivy were spotted traveling in NYC earlier today.
While Jay was busy carrying Blue, Bey (strategically?)carried her silver MacBook Pro across her midsection.

Combine that with the fact that Bey does look a little fuller — and now we have full-fledged pregnancy rumors making their way across social media. See picture after the cut

Kourtney Kardashian on work out with children as she is Reminding Scott Disick What He’s Missing: Photo

Pretty Kourtney living her life! Ever since she separated from Scott Disick, Kourtney Kardashian has been stepping out looking hot! …which, that could be part of the reason Scott seems to regret their split. The mother of three left a kids birthday party at My Gym in Woodland Hills with her toned legs on full display. Meanwhile, Kim wasn’t too far behind with Mason

Corruption: Buhari descends on civil servants

By Clifford Ndujihe & Levinus Nwabughiogu
ABUJA— Disturbed by the rot and thriving corruption in the civil service, which has cost the country trillions of naira, President Muhammadu Buhari has taken his anti-graft war to the sector.
He has ordered that all outstanding audit queries which had piled up over the years be resolved within the next 30 days.
Confirming the presidential directive, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, said the unanswered audit queries sounded unsavoury to the President who, on hearing it, expressed his displeasure.
An audit query is the request for an explanation by the Auditor-General of the Federation over improprieties discovered in the Accountant-General of the Federation’s report. The report is done quarterly.
By law (Civil Services Re-organization Decree No. 43 of 1988), the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation supervises the accounts of federal

Popular Actress Iyabo Ojo Launches 2nd Phase Of Beauty Parlour

This is a good way to go in setting u standard. The actress yesterday opened the second phase of her beauty parlour- FesprisWorld. A lot of her colleagues, media friends and friends from the entertainment world all came to join her in the celebration. We also say big congrats to her. Keep up the good work.


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OMG! 600 Men Slept With Me - 24 Year-old Student Confesses

For 24 year-old Beatrice, sex is a way of life.

She said she resorted to using what she has to get what she needs when her boyfriend who was sponsoring her education abandoned her following lies told against her by jealous friends.

Ghen ghen! Chris Brown’s Baby’s Mother Files for Supervised Visitation

Information reaching is that Nia Guzman, the mother of Chris Brown’s daughter Royalty, doesn’t trust her daughter to be alone with Chris — so she’s filing for supervised visitation. via TMZ: We’re told Nia Guzman just filed the legal docs for supervised visitation. Chris has filed his own docs to establish paternity so he can fight for joint custody...I wish both of them can resolve it amicably

It's all about Community Shield: Arsenal vs Chelsea - Match Facts & Starting Line up

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech makes his debut against his former side. Alexis Sanchez misses out because of injury. Theo Walcott starts.

Loic Remy starts as the lone striker for Chelsea, with new signings Radamel Falcao and Asmir Begovic on the bench.

Gowon: We are better off with Igbos

Nigeria’s wartime leader, Gen Yakubu Gowon, says “Nigeria is better off with Igbos.” He spoke while delivering an oration at the burial service for Chief (Mrs.) Chinyere Asika, wife of the former Sole Administrator of East Central State; just as the governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, described the deceased as a woman who exemplified the virtue of patience, charity and humility. The service took place  at the All Saints Anglican Cathedral, Onitsha, Anambra State.

Gowon’s declaration was borne out of a deep appreciation of the commitment and sacrifice of the deceased and her husband, Ajie Ukpabi Asika, to the survival of Nigeria as one entity. The former Head of State recalled that when he proposed the post of Sole Administrator of East Central State, Asika told me, “I prefer to do this for the good of Igbo people.”

He went on: “I was struggling to get an administrator for the newly created East Central State when the name of the late Ukpabi Asika came up. He was then a lecturer at Ibadan. When we met, I did  not know which one of us was younger. But he exuded strength of character and understanding, and wanted to start work immediately. I cautioned him to think about it. I told him, `you must consult your brothers, and your wife to know if you would accept’. I came away convinced that this was the man I needed.

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We don’t need foreign aid – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari believes Nigeria does not need foreign aid if the world powers can help her plug all the loopholes that had been used by government officials to steal her assets.

A Presidency official on Buhari’s four-day visit to the United States (US), which ended on Wednesday, quoted the President, yesterday, as telling US officials that Nigeria has the resources to stand on her feet, and that the world powers should help her.

In the meantime, Nigeria is to draw down investments and cash worth $13.6 billion following negotiations and understanding reached by Buhari with the American government during the visit, Sunday Vanguard learnt, yesterday.

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President Muhammadu Buhari believes Nigeria does not need foreign aid if the world powers can help her plug all the loopholes that had been used by government officials to steal her assets.
A Presidency official on Buhari’s four-day visit to the United States (US), which ended on Wednesday, quoted the President, yesterday, as telling US officials that Nigeria has the resources to stand on her feet, and that the world powers should help her.
In the meantime, Nigeria is to draw down investments and cash worth $13.6 billion following negotiations and understanding reached by Buhari with the American government during the visit, Sunday Vanguard learnt, yesterday.

President Muhammadu Buhari and Secreatry of state, John Kerry in Washington DC on July 21st 2015

The President met with US President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, among many other top functionaries, during the visit.
“Buhari did not go to the US with a begging bowl. We don’t need foreign aid, he told everyone, so long as the world powers can help us plug all the loopholes that had been used to steal our assets,” Mallam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Publicity, disclosed to Sunday Vanguard.
Whereas the President said, during the visit, that about $150 billion is stolen annually from Nigeria and many other African countries, the Presidency official said, ”Americans hold the view that between $10 billion and $20 billion dollars is lost annually through the crude oil sector alone.”
He quoted his boss as saying: ”There is no organisation or government (across the world) that can give us (Nigeria) $5 billion. If we plug our loopholes and recover stolen money stashed abroad, Nigeria will do well by herself.”
A breakdown of the $13.6 billion earmarked for Nigeria, courtesy of the Buhari US visit, shows that $5 billion is coming for investments in the power sector, another $5 billion is to fund investments in the agricultural sector, $1.5 billion is from the Bill Gates Foundation while $2.1 billion is being provided by the World Bank.
Of particular interest is the discovery that the huge sums being brought for investments into the country, according to the Presidency official, attract no counterpart funding.
Similarly, in its efforts to assist Nigeria eradicate polio, the Bill Gates Foundation, which is revving its support with additional $1.2 billion, is extending its areas of coverage to four more states – Kaduna, Sokoto, Borno and Yobe.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President described Buhari’s outing in the U.S as a monumental success.
According to him, no Nigerian leader ever achieved that kind of success in one visit.
Shehu said: ” From our point of view, no past President of this country has ever netted these for Nigeria from a single U.S. trip. Overall, it is a resounding success.
“The clamour for President Buhari was astounding. He was gone after by every member of the United States establishment. He met Secretary of State John Kerry, Vice President Joe Biden and the President of the United States, Barack Obama.
“I am not sure there was any past Nigerian President who met as many a number of Secretaries of U.S. Departments as Buhari did and, in all of these meetings, the personal integrity of President Buhari came through.”
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President Barrack Obama dances to Kenyan music: Photos

Interesting moment as President Obama learnt and danced to Kenyan music at the state banquet organized in his honor by the Kenyan government yesterday July 25th. He was joined at the dance floor by President Kenyatta and his wife as well as his half sister, Auma Obama. More photos after the cut...

Must Read! The phones no longer ring By Reuben Abati

A very thoughtful and nteresting article by former President Jonathan's spokesman, Reuben Abati. Read below...first published on Sunday Vanguard

As spokesman to President Goodluck Jonathan, my phones rang endlessly and became more than personal navigators within the social space. They defined my entire life; dusk to dawn, all year-round. The phones buzzed non-stop, my email was permanently active; my twitter account received tons of messages per second.

The worst moments were those days when there was a Boko Haram attack virtually every Sunday.

Government Ekpemupolo Tompolo's meeting with MEND's members truncated as soldiers seal off meeting venue

The proposed MEND meeting which was scheduled to hold yesterday morning did not hold as soldiers reportedly sealed off the Ijaw House, venue of the proposed meeting on the orders of the state governor, Dickson Seriake. Sources at the governors office say Seriake had sent a letter to MEND members proposing to meet with them at a later date to discuss their grievances. The group, through its spokesperson, Eric Omare, released a statement condemning the soldiers invasion of Ijaw House. Read the statement after the cut...

Bluckbuster! Senator Patrick Leahy: With Friends Like This - By FFK

Article by former Nigerian minister, Femi Fani-Kayode..

The United States government helped Boko Haram immensly by refusing to classify them as a terrorist organisation until 2014 and by refusing to sell us arms to fight them. Worst still, they imposed an international arms embargo on us so that we could not buy arms from anyone else in the international community. When asked why they are doing this to us they tell us that it is because of the Leahy Act which prohibits them from selling arms to governments that violate the human rights of their own citizens.