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Childhood dream leads climber up Everest -- twice in one week
Chhurim
Sherpa holds the certificate she received recognizing her double
Everest ascent.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Chhurim Sherpa is the only person to have climbed Everest twice in one week
- Feat was recognized by Guinness Book of Records last week
- Sherpa made the double climb last May after years of preparation
Letter from Africa: Faking your fufu?
In our series of letters from African
journalists, Elizabeth Ohene considers the pros and cons of eating
processed food in Ghana.
Girlfriend killer Oscar Pistorius covers Time magazine March issue
Suarez Rewarded With Pay Rise - Reports
Luis Suarez has been rewarded with a
pay rise that will see him earning in excess of £100,000-a-week at
Liverpool, according to several newspapers reports.
Suarez, 26, agreed a new long-term contract with Liverpool last summer, with reports suggesting the deal doubled his previous wages from £40,000-a-week to £80,000-a-week.
Suarez, 26, agreed a new long-term contract with Liverpool last summer, with reports suggesting the deal doubled his previous wages from £40,000-a-week to £80,000-a-week.
Ferguson Backed Over Rooney Treatment
Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to drop
Wayne Rooney for Manchester United's Champions League defeat to Real
Madrid has been backed by an influential fan group, as would a potential
sale of the England forward.
Rooney was a surprise omission from the United line-up for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid, a match which ended in the Red Devils losing on the night to send them out of the competition 3-2 on aggregate.
Rooney was a surprise omission from the United line-up for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid, a match which ended in the Red Devils losing on the night to send them out of the competition 3-2 on aggregate.
INEC Leaders Corrupt, Judiciary Partial – Buhari
A former Head of State and Leader of
the Congress for Progressive Change, Maj-Gen Muhammadu Buhari, has
accused the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission
of being deep in corruption.
Buhari, in a lecture he delivered at the African Diaspora Conference in London, said only wholesale changes in the top echelons of INEC could could cure it of the malaise.
Buhari, in a lecture he delivered at the African Diaspora Conference in London, said only wholesale changes in the top echelons of INEC could could cure it of the malaise.
Valentin Eysseric Handed 11-Match Suspension
Valentin Eysseric has been suspended
for the remainder of the season following his horror leg-breaking tackle
on Jeremy Clement of St Etienne last weekend.
Eysseric was shown a straight red card following the incident, which left Clement with a fractured fibula. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) subsequently handed Eysseric an 11-match ban on Thursday evening, ruling him out of the rest of the campaign.
Eysseric was shown a straight red card following the incident, which left Clement with a fractured fibula. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) subsequently handed Eysseric an 11-match ban on Thursday evening, ruling him out of the rest of the campaign.
Odemwingie Remains In West Brom Plans
Steve Clarke has revealed that Peter
Odemwingie could yet have a long-term future at West Bromwich Albion.
It had been assumed that the controversial Nigerian forward would leave in the summer, especially as his flurry of characteristic outspoken tweets earlier in the year had included the declaration that he would be off at the end of the season.
It had been assumed that the controversial Nigerian forward would leave in the summer, especially as his flurry of characteristic outspoken tweets earlier in the year had included the declaration that he would be off at the end of the season.
Argentina Names Star-Studded Squad
Argentina boss Alejandro Sabella has
named a full-strength side for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against
Venezuela and Bolivia later this month.
Lionel Messi leads the Albicelestes' attack, which also includes Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, Ezequiel Lavezzi of Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid duo Gonzalo Higuain and Angel Di Maria - who will miss the first match due to suspension.
Lionel Messi leads the Albicelestes' attack, which also includes Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, Ezequiel Lavezzi of Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid duo Gonzalo Higuain and Angel Di Maria - who will miss the first match due to suspension.
Arsenal Chairman Denies Takeover Talk
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has
denied any knowledge of a potential £1.5 billion takeover of the club by
a Middle East consortium.
The Gunners' current major shareholders are Stan Kroenke and Alisher Usmanov, and reports have already indicated the pair are unlikely to sell.
The Gunners' current major shareholders are Stan Kroenke and Alisher Usmanov, and reports have already indicated the pair are unlikely to sell.
Crisis Hits Rivers Assembly Over Amaechi
Rivers State House of Assembly was on
Thursday thrown into confusion as lawmakers disagreed on a motion to
pass a vote of confidence in the state Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
Twenty-six of 32 members of the Assembly supported the motion presented by the House Leader, Mr. Chidi Lloyd, while three others, believed to be followers of the Minister of State for Education, Mr. Nyesom Wike, opposed the motion. Three lawmakers were absent.
Twenty-six of 32 members of the Assembly supported the motion presented by the House Leader, Mr. Chidi Lloyd, while three others, believed to be followers of the Minister of State for Education, Mr. Nyesom Wike, opposed the motion. Three lawmakers were absent.
Behave Like An Elder Statesman, Okunnu Advises Obasanjo
Former Federal Commissioner for Works
and Housing, Alhaji Lateef Okunnu, has advised former President Olusegun
Obasanjo to behave like an elder statesman and not a sitting President.
Okunnu who served as commissioner during General Yakubu Gowon’s administration celebrated his 80th birthday penultimate Tuesday.
Okunnu who served as commissioner during General Yakubu Gowon’s administration celebrated his 80th birthday penultimate Tuesday.
Railway Revival Raises Accident Rate
As rail transport system returns amid
poor safety measures, Nigerians are witnessing a disturbing rise in
train accidents according to reports.
A seven-year-old-boy was recently crushed to death by train in Osogbo, Osun State, while playing on the rail line.
A seven-year-old-boy was recently crushed to death by train in Osogbo, Osun State, while playing on the rail line.
CIA Arrest Bin Laden's Son-In-Law
Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law Sulaiman
Abu Ghaith was seized by CIA agents and taken to the United States after
Turkey deported him to Jordan this month, a Turkish newspaper reported
on Thursday.
Abu Ghaith, the former spokesman of the Al-Qaeda
network, was seized last month at a luxury hotel in Ankara after a
tip-off from CIA and was held there by the police despite a US request
for his extradition.
Turkish authorities deported Abu Ghaith to Jordan on March 1 to be sent back to Kuwait but he was seized by CIA agents in Jordan and taken to the United States, the Hurriyet newspaper said.
Turkish authorities deported Abu Ghaith to Jordan on March 1 to be sent back to Kuwait but he was seized by CIA agents in Jordan and taken to the United States, the Hurriyet newspaper said.
Omotola Jalade Closes Her Facebook Account
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade will close her facebook
account soon due to lots of fraudulent activities on her Facebook.
Below is what she posted on her Facebook wall :
''Hi friends , it hurts me so much that I can't communicate with you as much as I love to on this page.
I will be closing this page down on the 12th of march 2013 due to too many fraudulent activities on my fans and maintaining only www.facebook.com/Realomosexy for updates and www.twitter.com/Realomosexy to respond properly to you. Pls follow any of these two of your choice.
Thanks for understanding.
Below is what she posted on her Facebook wall :''Hi friends , it hurts me so much that I can't communicate with you as much as I love to on this page.
I will be closing this page down on the 12th of march 2013 due to too many fraudulent activities on my fans and maintaining only www.facebook.com/Realomosexy for updates and www.twitter.com/Realomosexy to respond properly to you. Pls follow any of these two of your choice.
Thanks for understanding.
People Should Stop Marrying Me Off To Men - Nollywood Actress
Nollywood actress & winner of the third edition of Amstel
Malta Box Office (AMBO) competition, Bhaira Mcwizu is telling whoever
cares to listen that she is back and better.
The actress has decided to clear the issue of her being married and wants those behind it to stop the rumours.
The actress has decided to clear the issue of her being married and wants those behind it to stop the rumours.
“Django” And “Ted” Lead Comedies, Superheroes At MTV Movie Awards
“Django Unchained” and raunchy comedy “Ted” landed seven MTV Movie Awards nominations on Tuesday, leading a slew of comedies and superhero blockbusters among the nominees at the annual film awards voted for by youth audiences.
Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence, 22, landed five nominations, including Best Female Performance for her role as young widow Tiffany in quirky comedy “Silver Linings Playbook,” as well as Best Kiss, Best On-Screen Duo and Best Musical Moment with her co-star Bradley Cooper.
Cooper, 38, who plays bipolar character Pat in “Silver Linings,” tied with Seth MacFarlane as pot-smoking foul-mouthed bear Ted for four nominations each.
Dakore Akande Is Back With A Bang
The delectable actress/singer had
taken a sabbatical sort of to marry and give birth. You all know who we
are talking about. It's none other than the former dread-lock wearing
Dakore Akande nee Egbuson, who before her leave of absence was one of
the more prominent names in Nollywood.
After what
seemed like eons, the gorgeous and very talented one seem to be back
with a bang! She's already back to her first love, acting. We hear
there's a film in the offing and work is currently on going. The
gorgeous mom of one, has definitely gotten her groove back. Way to go
Dakore, we didn't even know she was such a great dancer until the end of
the event and she showed how groovy she can be.
She was one of those who performed admirably on Saturday, March 1, 2013 at the Iconic Nollywood event, Hosted by the Federal Government led by his excellent, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. She did 2 songs (for many who didn't know, she was first a musician, before she caught the acting bug) a Nina Simone number and another song to the delight of all. She was looking delectably slim, you won't even suspect she's dropped a baby.
With her comeback, it's another plus for the industry and a good welcome back to Nollywood
After what
seemed like eons, the gorgeous and very talented one seem to be back
with a bang! She's already back to her first love, acting. We hear
there's a film in the offing and work is currently on going. The
gorgeous mom of one, has definitely gotten her groove back. Way to go
Dakore, we didn't even know she was such a great dancer until the end of
the event and she showed how groovy she can be.She was one of those who performed admirably on Saturday, March 1, 2013 at the Iconic Nollywood event, Hosted by the Federal Government led by his excellent, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. She did 2 songs (for many who didn't know, she was first a musician, before she caught the acting bug) a Nina Simone number and another song to the delight of all. She was looking delectably slim, you won't even suspect she's dropped a baby.
With her comeback, it's another plus for the industry and a good welcome back to Nollywood
Today is the birthday of veteran
Nigerian actor, Pete Edochie. He was born March 7, 1947 in Enugu
(Nigeria).
He had his primary and secondary school education in northern Nigeria.
He joined the Eastern Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation in 1967, and he would work as a broadcaster until he retired in 1988.
He had his primary and secondary school education in northern Nigeria.
He joined the Eastern Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation in 1967, and he would work as a broadcaster until he retired in 1988.
Actress, Monalisa Chinda Finds Love Again?
Looking ever smashing, popular
Nollywood diva, Monailsa Chinda last week shocked her fans when she
damned the consequences and stepped out with a man, many are alleging
she is romantically involved with.
The event was the premiere of Uche Jombo’s movie, “My Life, My Damage”, at Ozone Cinema, Yaba. The actress hit the red carpet, beaming with smiles as she posed at random for photo shots.
The event was the premiere of Uche Jombo’s movie, “My Life, My Damage”, at Ozone Cinema, Yaba. The actress hit the red carpet, beaming with smiles as she posed at random for photo shots.
23-Year-Old Man Arrested For Defiling 4-Year-Old Girl In Abeokuta
A 23-year-old man was on Thursday
arrested for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl at Edunjobi Street,
Alagbole, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun.
The police spokesman in the state, Muyiwa Adejobi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta that the matter was reported by the victim’s grandmother.
The police spokesman in the state, Muyiwa Adejobi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta that the matter was reported by the victim’s grandmother.
"Save-Our-Souls" Message To Governor Babatunde Fashola
Residents of Ojota in Kosofe Local
Government Area of Lagos State have sent a "save-our-souls" message to
Governor Babatunde Fashola following muddy water flowing from public
taps.
Some residents of the area who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Wednesday, said that the appeal became imperative as the development posed a danger to the health of the people.
One of the respondents said that the water could cause typhoid fever and other water-borne diseases.
"We don’t fetch water again from the public taps, even though it is running. We buy water from the vendors which is not economical.
Some residents of the area who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Wednesday, said that the appeal became imperative as the development posed a danger to the health of the people.
One of the respondents said that the water could cause typhoid fever and other water-borne diseases.
"We don’t fetch water again from the public taps, even though it is running. We buy water from the vendors which is not economical.
Woman Missing After Church Vigil
The family of a 33-year-old woman,
Folashade Odumola, has expressed worry over her whereabouts seven days
after attending the monthly Holy Ghost Service at the Redeemed Camp
organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God at Mowe, Ogun State.
Odumola was last seen by her family when she left her Egbeda home at about 1pm to see some customers at Isolo before heading for the sevice.
Odumola was last seen by her family when she left her Egbeda home at about 1pm to see some customers at Isolo before heading for the sevice.
PHOTOS: Fire Razes Ketu Plank Market, Houses
The plank market in Alapere area of
Ketu was razed by fire on Thursday night and destroyed unspecific number
of houses in the area.
Although the cause of the fire could not be
ascertained as at press time, it was learnt that the fire began at
about 9pm.
Another Student Killed As LASU Cult War Gets Messier
Barely one week after Damino Damoche,
the final year student of the Lagos State University, Ojo, was killed by
suspected cultists in front of the institution’s gate, another student
was Thursday, murdered by suspected cultists on reprisal attack.
Although the deceased identified as Karim Abiodun, was reportedly not a student of LASU, but he was alleged to be a member of Buccaneer confraternity, whose members were said to be at war with members of the Eiye confraternity.
Although the deceased identified as Karim Abiodun, was reportedly not a student of LASU, but he was alleged to be a member of Buccaneer confraternity, whose members were said to be at war with members of the Eiye confraternity.
Police Storm Kidnappers’ Hideout, Arrest 8 Suspects
Police in Delta State, yesterday,
stormed the hideout of a kidnap gang and seized eight suspected
kidnappers.
DeltaState Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, who confirmed the development in an interview with Vanguard gave the names of the arrested suspects as Isah Useni, Anthony Ofulue Onyeisi, Moses Peter, Isah Mustapha, Monday Ndam, Friday Rimzuam, Victor Izegbune and Ubaka Godwin.
He said the suspects were undergoing interrogation and had confessed to the kidnap of the wife of a retired permanent secretary and one Mr. Ibe Chibuzor, all in Ogwashi-Uku.
DeltaState Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, who confirmed the development in an interview with Vanguard gave the names of the arrested suspects as Isah Useni, Anthony Ofulue Onyeisi, Moses Peter, Isah Mustapha, Monday Ndam, Friday Rimzuam, Victor Izegbune and Ubaka Godwin.
He said the suspects were undergoing interrogation and had confessed to the kidnap of the wife of a retired permanent secretary and one Mr. Ibe Chibuzor, all in Ogwashi-Uku.
VIDEO: Sammie Okposo – ‘Praise Party
Gospel singer, Sammie Okposo's video
for his new single ‘Praise party.
With cameo appearances from likes of Eric Arubayi, Bouqui, Nikki Laoye, DJ Gosporella and Ochuko(project fame)
Watch video below
With cameo appearances from likes of Eric Arubayi, Bouqui, Nikki Laoye, DJ Gosporella and Ochuko(project fame)
Watch video below
How 18-year-Old Girl Escaped From Ritualists’ Den
18 year-old girl, Miss Ladi Okoro who
works at Mararaba, a suburb of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory,
must have heard tales of how people fall victims of ritualists, yet she
had not experienced one until Wednesday, 6th March, 2013 when some
ritualists picked her and 2 others from Mopol Junction in Mararaba,
after the young girl had closed from work.
Ladi who narrated her experience in the hands of the ritualists to DailyPost said she could only remember when the driver of the red taxi that picked them from the junction stopped for them to get into the car.
Ladi who narrated her experience in the hands of the ritualists to DailyPost said she could only remember when the driver of the red taxi that picked them from the junction stopped for them to get into the car.
FG to Redeploy More Permanent Secretaries
President Goodluck Jonathan
By Senator Iroegbu
More Permanent Secretaries would be appointed and redeployed in
addition to the ones approved by President Goodluck Jonathan.
Ladipo Market: Fashola Raises Committee on Conflict Resolution
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN)
By Ademola Adeyemo
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has set up a
committee to investigate all issues of persistent friction and
intransigence at the Ladipo Market with the aim of fostering
understanding between the government and the operators of the market.
Power Assets Sale: FG Appeals to Labour to Shelve Strike
Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu
* Conveys meeting of stakeholders Monday
By Linda Eroke
The Federal Government Thursday appealed to the unions in the power
sector to exercise patience as all issues surrounding the N384 billion
earlier announced for the payment of the entitlements of workers in the
sector would be reconciled.
FG Should Embrace Debate on Foreign Reserves Management, Ezekwesili Insists
Former Vice-President of World Bank, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili
By Nume Horsfall
Former Vice-President of World Bank, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, Thursday said
the Federal Government was avoiding her earlier call for a debate on
the foreign reserves and Excess Crude Account (ECA) management by the
Yar’Adua and Jonathan administrations.
Navy: Interim Report on Bayelsa Helicopter Crash Inconclusive
Wreckage of the ill-fate helicopter crash
•Police report rules out sabotage
By Senator Iroegbu
The Accident Investigation Board (AIB) constituted by the Nigerian Air
Force (NAF) to ascertain the cause of the ill-fated Augusta helicopter
crash of December 15, 2012 that killed six people on board, including
the Governor of Kaduna State, Patrick Yakowa, and former National
Security Adviser (NSA), Gen. Andrew Azazi, has submitted an interim
report to the Nigerian Navy.
PIB Survives in Senate, Scales Second Reading
Senate President, David Mark
After two days of heated debate, the controversial Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) Thursday scaled the second reading on the floor of the Senate, paving the way for it to be committed to the committee stage where it will be subjected to a public hearing.
• ACF seeks probe into allocation of oil blocks
By Omololu Ogunmade and John Shiklam
After two days of heated debate, the controversial Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) Thursday scaled the second reading on the floor of the Senate, paving the way for it to be committed to the committee stage where it will be subjected to a public hearing.
FG to Set up Wholesale Lender to Drive down Rates
Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance,
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
2013 Budget at a Glance
Statutory Transfers N387.97 billion
Debt Service N591.76 billion
In Show of Strength, Jonathan Spends the Night in Borno
President Goodluck Jonathan (r) with the Borno State Governor,
Alhaji Kashim Shettima, waving to the crowd at the Maiduguri
International Airport, shortly after his arrival on a two-day working
visit to Yobe and Borno States... Thursday
• Says no amnesty for Boko Haram now
Russia 'Won't Press Syria's Assad'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
BBC
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says there is "absolutely" no
chance of Moscow telling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to stand down.
He told the BBC that Russia was not in the "regime-change game".
Europa League: Tottenham Thump Sorry Inter, Chelsea Stung
Gareth Bale opened scoring for Tottenham
REUTERS
Tottenham Hotspur trounced a sorry Inter Milan 3-0 in the Europa League
on Thursday while last year's European champions Chelsea were humbled
1-0 by Steaua Bucharest after being stung by a Raul Rusescu penalty.
Al Qaeda Spokesman, Abu Ghaith, to be Tried in New York
A man identified as Suleiman Abu Ghaith appears in this still
image
BBC
A man described as a spokesman for Osama Bin Laden has been arrested
and will be tried in New York City, the US has confirmed.
Leaders Gather for Chavez Funeral
Supporters of Hugo Chavez in Caracas
BBC
Leaders from Latin America and beyond are gathering in the Venezuelan
capital Caracas for the funeral of President Hugo Chavez.
Arik Strengthens Partnership with Bombardier
Arik Airline
Chinedu Eze
President and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier, Perre Beaudoin,
has said that the company intends to sell more of its aircraft in
Nigeria by utilising the good partnership it has with Arik Air, which
started scheduled commercial operation with new Bombardier aircraft, CRJ
900 in 2006.
Maersk Line Hails Strides in Nigerian Ports
Maersk Line Logo
John Iwori
Managing Director of Maersk Nigeria Limited (MNL) and Head of the
Central West Africa Cluster, Mr. Jan Thorhauge, has hailed the strides
made by the Nigerian ports since the conclusion of the concession
programme initiated during the Obasanjo administration.
FAAN Explains Power Outage at MMIA
Murtala Muhammed Airport
Chinedu Eze
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has attributed the
power outages that took place at the international terminal of the
Murtala Muhammed Airport on Monday night and paralysed facilitation
activities to thunderstorm.
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