How I Escaped Death – Festac Boat Tragedy Survivor Recounts Ordeal

The survivors of the yesterday's tragic boat accident in Festac, Lagos, having claimed 13 lives, recounted how they managed to stay alive and how other passengers died in the ill-fated canoe.

Speaking with journalists, one of the survivors, Joseph Essien, said but the human error the mishap could have been escaped.

"If the passengers had taken the boat boy’s warning, maybe the tragedy would not have occurred."

Explaining how how it all happened Joseph added that the state of the canal, which is deep and swampy, also became one of the reasons why the boat capsized. 

That very day after completing their work at the site they left for home. At the river bank, they met the ill-fated canoe waiting for passengers. Instead of entering, the men allowed those who came after them to board the canoe.

Missing plane mystery deepens

More than four days since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared over Southeast Asia, Malaysian officials not only don’t know what happened to the plane, they don’t seem sure where to look.

The lack of direction prompted Vietnam to say Wednesday that it’s pulling back on its search efforts until Malaysian authorities come up with better information on where to look.

“We have scaled down the searches for today and are still waiting for the response from Malaysian authorities,” Phan Quy Tieu, Vietnam’s vice minister of transportation, told reporters.

He described as “insufficient” the information provided so far on the airline, which vanished early Saturday over Southeast Asia with 239 people on board.

Eagles $10,000 bonuses dependent on approval

The Nigeria Football Federation has explained that the $10,000 match-win bonuses earmarked for the Super Eagles for the 2014 World Cup stand as proposal for now. Adjusting the figures or going with it will depend on what is finally approved for their proposed budget.

The General Secretary of the NFF Mr. Musa Amadu made the clarification when he spoke with The PUNCH on Tuesday.

He said, “We cannot say for now if we are going on or even going back to $5,000 per game. We have only made a proposal through the budget sent in. If the entire budget is approved as it is, it then means that we can work with the figures for each item as stated. But assuming we are only able to get 50, 70 or 90 per cent, it simply means that we have to take a second look at the figures and cut down expectedly.”

Avoid being raped by your boyfriends, police warn

The Nigeria Police on Tuesday raised the alarm over the increasing reported cases of rape and warned ladies against falling prey to the gimmicks of their male companions.

The police said they had uncovered the tactics prospective rapists use to snare their victims.

They added that the criminal act was one of the fastest growing crimes globally, hence the need to educate Nigerians on the menace, with a view to making them stay out of trouble.

Deputy Force Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abayomi Shogunle, wrote on Twitter that young girls and ladies should be wary of the emergency calls they receive from their male friends who feign illnesses.

The police spokesman said experience had shown that potential rapists now feign illness to lure their girlfriends and other female companions to their homes.

SHOCKING: Pastor Cuts Off 2-Year-Old Girl's Fingers

A 49-year-old pastor, Moyo Martins, has been arrested and charged to court for allegedly cutting off the finger of a 2-year-old girl, Saidat Faleye at Yaba area of Lagos.

It was gathered that the mother of the child, Mrs. Bola Faleye, had left her in the care of Martins on Thursday, when she wanted to take her bath and about five minutes later, the girl was heard screaming out loud which drew the attention of the mother and neighbours. When they rushed to the pastor's room, they found the girl's ring and little fingers had been chopped off.

Martins had reportedly sawed off the fingers in his room.

Sadiat was then rushed to a hospital within the area for treatment.

The suspect initially denied knowing anything about the incident but after his arrest, he allegedly confessed that he did it in error and pleaded to be forgiven.

He was arraigned on a one-count charge before a Yaba Chief Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

Martins however pleaded not guilty to the charge and elected summary trial at the magistrate’s court.

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Y.O Aje-Afunwa, admitted him to bail in the sum of N100,000 with one surety in like sum.

The matter was adjourned till April 24, 2014.
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Fulani Herdsmen Attack Benue State Governor Suswam's Entourage

Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam escaped death today when Fulani herdsmen opened fire on his convoy in North-Central Benue state in Nigeria.

Governor Suswam was in the area baring witness to recent raids by Fulani herdsmen.

 At Ukpam, the military accompanying his convoy refused to go further but the Governor insisted they continue.

 At Umenger herdsmen where seen grazing in resident’s farms, as well as burning houses. On sighting the Governor's convoy, they opened fire, with the security responding.

 The shoot out lasted for some minutes but police said when it was obvious the herdsmen had superior fire power, the Governor and his convoy left.

PHOTOS: Wizkid's Director Acquires N6m Mercedes Benz, Check It Out

Nigerian music video director, Patrick Elis, is now a proud owner of a Mercedes Benz car.

* Patrick with his camera

* A googled photo of a CLA 250 Mercedes Benz

SHOCKER: Unknown 4-Man-Gang Attack Yvonne Nelson

Popular Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson has revealed how she was attacked by an unknown four man gang in Ghana on Monday.

 * Yvonne

According to the screen diva, who always gives people something to talk about, either her acting, posting pictures of herself on the internet or talking about personal stuffs, when she arrived Ghana on Monday, she was attacked by four guys who she believed were two Nigerians and two Ghanaians.

SEE What Ghanaian Actor, Van Vicker Has To Say About Genevieve Nnaji Saying He's Not A Good Actor

Ghanaian actor, Van Vicker in a recent interview with Nigerian Tribune, addressed the issue of actress, Genevieve Nnaji's remark about him not being a good actor.

See Van Vicker's response below...

I read the article but I wasn’t bothered about it because that was her opinion, and she is entitled to it. I never responded to it, and I don’t think I will. Nevertheless, I don’t have any ill feelings towards her. Now, whether her opinion has changed or is still the same, it doesn’t make much of a difference to me, because I know I am a fantastic actor and I am doing what I am doing with passion. I am enjoying it and I'm making the best I can of it.

ASK NAIJ: I'm Being Seduced By My Elder Sister And I'm Thinking Of Having Sex With Her

The story below is that of a 16-year-old boy who is being seduced by his older sister and now he is having thoughts of having sex with her.

Dear readers,

So the other day she called me in her room to help her with homework and then she started talking about how her feet were cold. Then she put her feet in my face and told me to warm them up and so I did because I didn't know what else to do and after warming her feet up, I went back to helping her with her homework.

I was laying on the floor at first but later got up to sit on her bed. Before I sat down on her bed she put her feet underneath me and I accidentally sat on them. While her feet were underneath my butt she kept wiggling her toes around and it felt like she was trying to finger my butt with her toes. I got a little turned on but again I didn't know what to do so I did nothing and went on showing her how to do the math problems. When I was done I left and went back to my room to do my homework.

HORRIFIC: Woman Cuts Off Boyfriend's Penis Before Killing Him, You Won't Believe What He Does

A Chinese woman, Yeung Ki, chopped off her former boyfriend's, Zhou Hui, penis with scissors and then killed him with a hammer after he raped her, a Hong Kong court heard on Tuesday.

The forty one year old woman, who is on trial in the city, admitted killing the 32-year-old piano teacher on Boxing Day 2012 but denies murder.

According to report, Yeung, a Chinese mainlander and Hong Kong resident, killed Zhou after an affair with the married man lasting years, during which he had deserted her while pregnant and borrowed money without paying it back on numerous occasions.

BREAKING: Chief Of Army Staff Relocates To North-East To Fight Boko Haram

fresh reports provide that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen, Kenneth Minimah, has relocated to the North-East to personally take the war against Boko Haram insurgents under control.

According to reports, this decision followed the series of bloody attacks in the zone.

Minimah is said to be already collaborating with the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Olusola Amosu, whose men provide air support for the Special Forces drawn from the Army, the Nigerian Navy, and others.

OH. MY. GOD! Maheeda Goes Nude For New Video, Has Private Part Painted (PHOTOS 18+ ONLY!)

Guess what, controversial singer Maheeda, famous for posting revealing photos and releasing explicit official videos, did it again!

"Naija bad girl" is having the new music video for the single "Lasgidi Chick" shot, no surprise - Maheeda gets naked. Moreover, this new piece is being shot Frizzle N Brizzle Films, same people that shot Naija Bad Girl.

See what you are to expect from the mother of one, based on the behind-the-scenes photos:

American Travellers Late for Missing Malaysia Flight Tweet Relief

An extraordinary series of Tweets between a US traveller, Kaiden Dawson and his friends appears to show the terror and relief of believing he was aboard and then discovering he and his friend had missed his flight – apparently because of a work-related row.

@KaidenDL – who according to his twitter profile is a "CEO, Fiancé, Son, Brother, Father, Uncle, Friend, Painter, Philanthropist" from the Pacific Northwest – was meant to be aboard flight MH370 with a friend, "Rory".

PHOTO: Wizkid Is At It Again

Nigerian pop star Wizkid is in the news again but this time, it's not because of his music.

The photo below shows Wizkid blowing smoke.

Wizkid

Recall that sometime in 2012 Wizkid had declared his love for marijuana in a freestyle video.

Despite being plagued by controversies just like every other celebrity, Wizkid continues to rise to the top.

Wizkid is the proud father of a son, Boluwatife.
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PHOTOS: Tonto Dikeh Flaunts Her Tattoos, Reveals The PAIN She Went Through & How She Cried

Controversial actress/singer, Tonto Dikeh is one person that love tattoos so much that she has over 57 tattoos on her body but it looks like she's having a change of mind about it after all.

The Rivers State-born actress who has a very massive tattoo on her back shared photos of herself while getting the tattoo done and also talked about how she shed tears and the pains she had to endure to discourage anyone thinking of getting a tattoo.

According to her "Stay away from tattoos, don't border to have any not even little because the moment you do, you keep on going for more."

The poko queen also claimed when she got the tattoo she was doing something that meant a lot to her back then.

Photos below

BUSTED: Quack Doctor Arrested Five Years After Killing Pregnant Woman He Performed Abortion On

The Oyo State Police have arrested a 45-year-old quack doctor for conducting an abortion on a woman five years ago which led to her death.

The Quack doctor identified as Koye Babalola was not only conducting abortion, he was also running illegal hospitals.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Deputy Superintendent of Police Olabisi Ilobanafor who confirmed the arrest said the suspect is currently helping the police in their investigation.

According to Ilobanafor the suspect carried out the operation on a pregnant woman September 2009.

She also gave the names of the two hospitals the suspect was running illegally before his arrest as Divine Hospital, Soka area along Sanyo and Gbemisola Memorial Hospital at Boluwaji area, Ibadan.
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"If My Two Children Get Killed, Life Is Not Worth Living For Me" – First Lady, Patience Jonathan

The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, on Wednesday appealed to Nigerian youths to always put the nation first and embrace peace to foster development in the country.

Jonathan said this while receiving various youth leaders who visited the State House in Abuja as part of activities ahead of the National Youth Peace Concert.

The concert is scheduled for Saturday, March 8 in Abuja.

The youth leaders, who were led by three personalities, said they were at the Villa to chart a course for the concert.

TOO MUCH MONEY: Mercy Johnson & Husband Completes Multi-million Naira Home

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has once again proved hard work pays and why she's one of the highest paid actresses in Nollywood.

Mercy Johnson Okojie and her husband recently completed their multi-million naira home in Uromi, Edo state.

And there are reports that the house will officially be opened around Easter, this year.

The Kogi born award winning actress married her husband Edo State-born husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie in 2011 and they are blessed with a daughter, Purity.
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Aliko Dangote Breaks Record!

Foremost Nigerian industrialist, Aliko Dangote, on Monday made history by becoming the first black man to break into the rank of top 25 richest people in the world.

His wealth jumped to $25bn from $16.1bn in 2013, according to Forbes magazine’s list of the richest people on earth.

Dangote, who was number 43 in the top 100 world billionaire list last year, moved up 20 spots to retain his position as the richest person in Africa and also number 23rd in the world.

The Chairman, Globacom, Chief Mike Adenuga, was the next Nigerian on the list with a wealth of $4.6bn to maintain the 325th position in the world.

 The Executive Vice Chairman, Famfa Oil Limited and fashion icon, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija, retained her position as the world’s richest black woman and the 687th in the world with a fortune of $2.5bn; while the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, BUA Group of Companies, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, was ranked 1372th in the world with $1.2bn.