Alaafin of Oyo Youngest Wife Ayaba Badirat Adeyemi, Matriculates

The Alaafin of Oyo was in the spotlight last year when a picture of him with his wives surfaced online.

The family are again in the spotlight as pictures of the Oyo state king attending the matriculation of one of his wives was posted online.

The wife, Ayaba Badirat Adeyemi, is the youngest of Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi’s four wives.

The Oba and his wives were in attendance of Ayaba’s matriculation party.

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D'banj Shows Off His New "Custom Made Jet" (Photos)

D’banj has gotten himself a new toy as he celebrates his 10th year in the music and he is describing his new car as a ‘custom made jet on the road’.

He shared a picture in his new car and captioned, ‘Going home After A great Press Conference in my New Custom Made JET ON THE ROAD .My Gift to Myself #10thanniversarymovement #feelingthenikka #ciroclifengr’.

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We will need a bit more time” – Jega; Presentation at Council of State Meeting & Security Matters

INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega has admitted that the Independent National Electoral Commission requires sometime to perfect their plans to conduct a successful 2015 elections. In his briefing to the Council of States thursday in Abuja titled “Preparations for the 2015 General Elections Progress Report” he talked on several contentious issues including PVC Production & Distribution, Card Reader technology, Sensitive and Non Sensitive electoral Materials, Voter Awareness and Security concerns in the North East.

In his conclusion, Jega remarked that the commission is yet to perfect its level of preparedness but believes that it is ready as he frankly suggested that the elections may be postponed by 6 Weeks given the Security report in 4 North East states.

The Whistle has Exclusively obtained Prof. Jega’s briefing to the Council of State meeting and below are highlights of the Presentation:

Breaking: Nigerian General Election Postponed For 6 Weeks

According to AP, an official close to Nigeria's electoral commission told them today that Nigeria's electoral commission will postpone Feb. 14 presidential and legislative elections for six weeks to give a new multinational force time to secure northeastern areas under the sway of Boko Haram.

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Photos From President Jonathan Campaign In Bayelsa

President Good Luck Jonathan took  his campaign to  his homestate, Bayelsa today Friday  February 6th. It was a carnival kind of and a welcome home reception  for the President

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Southerners Flee Northern Nigeria Over 2015 Election

Ahead of Nigeria’s 14 February presidential poll, southerners resident in the North are fleeing the region in droves, apprehensive over possible outbreak of violence that may trail announcement of result of the election.

In Kano, economic activities have dwindled in areas heavily populated by southerners. Areas such as Yankaba, Naibawa, Hotoro Quarters and Sabon Gari are mostly affected as most southerners have left the state with their families, hoping to return when the tension associated with the polls reduces.

Luxury bus operators at the popular New Road luxury bus terminal are making brisk business as they have taken advantage of the situation to increase transportation fares from North down South.

Mortuary worker in Ghana admits on TV that he had sex with corpses because it was part of his training

A mortuary worker in Ghana has admitted on live TV to having sex with corpses, claiming his superiors told him to.

In the sickening video, Sharkur Lucas claims to have worked in a morgue at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in the capital Accra where he says he had sex with the bodies of dead women.

Governor Lamido Teases Amaechi At Council Of State Meeting: •Aliyu ignores Wamako, Amaechi•Akpabio 'jolted' as Jang, Amechi shake hands

President Jonathan With Ex-Leaders

The Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa Abuja, the venue of the Wednesday Council of State meeting was momentarily turned into a theatre hall this morning before President Goodluck Jonathan's arrival.

Stock Brokers Firm Sue Bishop David Oyedepo For Not Paying Them

A licensed stock brokerage firm, Valueline Securities and Investment Limited, has filed a suit before a Federal High Court in Lagos against founder of Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, for alleged breach of agreement on multi-billion Naira investment in the Nigerian stock market.

The suit, which has the firm and its Managing Director, Samuel Enyinnaya, as the first and second plaintiffs, is before by Justice Mohammed Yunusa, who has fixed February 16, 2015 for hearing.

Apart from Oyedepo and Living Faith Church, others listed as defendants in the suit are World Mission Agency Inc (the overall ruling organ of the church), Covenant University, David Oyedepo Foundation, Mrs Faith Abiola Oyedepo (Oyedepo’s wife), Joys Priscillia Oyedepo, Love Jesutobi Oyedepo, David Makinde Oyedepo, Isaac Oyedepo (all Oyedepo’s children and blood relatives) and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).

Actor Muna Obiekwe Laid To Rest In His Home Town In Anambra

Muna truly has gone to be with the Lord. A final glimpse of the actor's face. That is his body lying in state in Umudioka, Anambra before entombment. Adieu Muna. See more pics...

Rita Dominic Shares the Reasons Why She Will Vote for President Goodluck Jonathan Again | Watch

In a new video released yesterday  via the Audrey Silva YouTube page, Nollywood actress Rita Dominic can be seen endorsing President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for the upcoming elections.

The screen goddess shares:

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Soldiers & Officers of the Nigerian Army (Nigerian Armed Forces) Killed By Boko Haram During The Battle Against Terrorism

This is a list of Nigerian military officers who lost their lives during the onslaught with Boko Haram. It is hoped that the government will set up National Memorials in their honour and duly compensate their families. The labour of Nigerian heroes should never be in vain.

 Please note that this article was originally Published by Naija Archive Blog

1. LIEUTENANT SHITU KYOM LEO
He was killed in early July 2014. The late Leo was set to marry on the 20th of August, 2014 in Kaduna, his state of origin. Reportedly a former student of ECWA Staff School in Jos, Plateau State, he left the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria when he was a 2nd year student of history to attend the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).

LIEUTENANT S K LEO.

LIEUTENANT S K LEO.

SK Leo was due to be married to Angela Gaiya on the 30th of August. His burial was on the 17th July, 2014.

Miss Nkechi Afamu, a friend, wrote: “RIP LEO, My Childhood friend. We all parted ways after kaduna crisis in 2000. I can’t believe you are gone, what happens to Tida and Wyari your lovely sisters. I can’t question God but its hard to say Goodbye. REST ON KY. we will all miss you.”
Others wrote of him:

“Chei!! I actually saw this guy (Lt. Kyom Leo) last year in picture on General Onwuamaegbu’s FB wall. The General was visiting Sandhurst Military Academy and this guy (Lt. Kyom Leo) was one of the Cadets training there. The General even remarked that this guy would one day make a fine officer. What a waste!”

“RIP Gentleman Officer! RIP Lieutenant S Kyom Leo of 58 Regular Course! You died as a Hero! Doing what we have signed for! To serve whenever the clarion calls and whatever the price or odds!”

Patience Jonathan Denies Receiving N3bn From NDDC

The nation’s First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, on Monday denied speculations in the media that she collected N3billion from the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to facilitate the agency’s 2015 Budget.

The reports alleged that aside being paid the said amount, the President’s wife connived with a former Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, in a number of schemes through which they looted the resources of the NDDC.

Gory Photos From Today's Battle By Nigerian Military With Boko Haram To Secure Maiduguiri

Members Of Boko Haram With  Dismembered Bodies Of Boko Haram

 Calm has returned to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, after hours of shelling, bombardments and shooting between soldiers and Boko Haram insurgents.

PREMIUM TIMES gathered that through the combined force of soldiers and operatives of the local vigilante, called Civilian-JTF, hundreds of Boko Haram members were killed and a cache of ammunitions recovered.

Civilian  JTF mobilised to front line, rare bravery determination to defend Maiduguri. May your strength not falter

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Takes Us on the Journey of her Struggle with Depression

A few hours ago the Guardian UK published an article by Nigerian award winning writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi where she shared the heartfelt story of her struggle with depression. The story has now been removed from the website, but we decided to share some excerpts of the story with our  readers who may find it helpful.

In classic Adichie style, the writer talks about her symptoms, the effect of her depression on her family and friends, and how the condition is often a writer’s scourge.

Read some excerpts of the article below: