How Nigeria Betrayed Its National Hero - Rashidi Yekini

Year 1994 was a special one for Nigerian football. In a World Cup match against Bulgaria, Rashidi Yekini, top Nigerian player, holder of African Footballer of the Year title, who scored Nigeria’s first ever goal in the world’s most significant football competition. With no doubts, at that moment 31-year-old Yekini was nicknamed “The Goalfather” by fans and sports journalists.

Unfortunately, it was not going to happen. Yekini’s untimely demise under obscure circumstances on May 4, 2012, left a number of questions unanswered. Was it an accident or a deliberately organized murder? Why after three years since Yekini’s death no investigation has been initiated?

Story Highlights:
– Yekini’s role in helping Nigeria in 1994 Africa Cup of Nations where he also topped the goal charts and was named the best player of the competition was truly heroic.

Senator Ahmed Zanna Dies At Age 55

Senator Ahmed Khalifa Zanna, the Senator-elect for the Borno Central in the just concluded March 28 Presidential and National Assembly elections is dead.

His families said he died this morning in his Abuja residence, few days after returning from Germany where he had to undergo treatment for an undisclosed ailment.

Until his death, Senator Zanna was very vocal on issues about Boko Haram and the plight of the North East. He was aged 55.

He is survived by wife and children.

May his soul rest in peace Amen.

Suicide Bomber Struck Damaturu, Yobe State

A suicide bomber believed to be about 10 years old struck the popular Bayan Tasha market/ motor park in Damaturu Yobe state at exactly 11am today May 16th killing 5 people with several others injured.

According to eyewitnesses, the little girl tried gaining access into the park but was stopped by the security men stationed at the entrance who subjects anyone coming into the park to proper search. It was in the process of searching the little girl that the bomb strapped under her hijab detonated, killing her, a security officer who was about to search her and three others. Several others who were close by got injured.

Mohamed Morsi former Egyptian president, sentenced to death

According to CNN, a Cairo court sentenced Egyptian president, Mohamed Morsi, to death today being May 16th due to a 2011 prison break.

Authorities in Egypt had accused Mr. Morsi and over 100 other co-defendants of colluding with Palestinian group, Hamas, and  Lebanese group, Hezbollah, to break into prisons across Egypt in January 2011, facilitating the escape of Mr. Morsi and 20,000 others.

The former President’s name along with those of more than 100 other defendants – including the leader of Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Badie, and a former speaker of parliament, Mohamed  El-Katatny  – will be passed to the Grand Mufti, that country’s highest legal authority, for confirmation or rejection of the sentence.

Pipeline Surveillance: Buhari To Revoke Jonathan’s Contracts To OPC, Ex-militant

By Levinus Nwabughiogu, Abuja
Anyone who thinks that the administration of the incoming president, General Mohammadu Buhari would tolerate the surveillance of oil pipelines and waterways by private individuals or groups should better think again as there are now plans to discard the practice and revert to the use of conventional security agencies.
Saturday Vanguard’s investigations during the week indicated that already some highly placed persons in Buhari’s camp with military and security backgrounds have begun to fashion out ways that would facilitate the process.

How university of Abuja students disgrace the Fct minister

A mild drama ensued on Thursday, May 14, at the University of Abuja as the students of the institution locked out the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minster, Senator Bala Mohammed, and other senior government officials over their demands that were not met.
The students who surrounded the entrance and exit gates of the FCT Administration (FCTA) Secretariat in Area 11, Garki District, Abuja, for some hours requested among other things; a school bus to carry them to their various conventions; development of UniAbuja Unity Park; find solutions to their water supply challenges and furnish the common room of the National Association of Students (NANS) Chairman.
The students were led by the NANS Chairman in the campus, Comrade Friday Omadewu Adayi, they stayed at the FCTA Secretariat from 12.00pm till yesterday evening, with threats not to leave the place until their demands are met.

Different tactics Nigerian banks use in defrauding

 PUNCH has stories of the different tactics Nigerian Banks use in
defrauding their customers. In this article the writers highlights a
good number of typical example of this fraudulent activities which is
becoming a norm with Nigerian Banks. Read the article below to learn of
their mode of operations.    

Photo: Buhari's wife in a chopper with Oando's Wale Tinubu

Seyi Adekunle Blog

Wale Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Oando PLC shared a chopper with Buhari's wife, Mrs Aisha Buhari.

2015 NECO TIMETABLE

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Monday 1st June
Paper I: Practical - Physics
10:00am – 12:45pm
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Tuesday 2nd June
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Civic Education
10.00am-1.00pm
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Wednesday 3rd June
Paper I: Practical - Computer Studies
10:00am - 1:00pm
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Thursday 4th June
Paper I: Practical - Chemistry
10.00am-12.00pm
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Friday 5th June
Paper I: Practical - Biology
10.00am-12.00pm
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Monday 8th June
Paper I: Practical - Data Processing
10.00 am - 1.00 pm
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Tuesday 9th June
Paper I: Practical - Agricultural Science
10:00am – 11:30am
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Wednesday 10th June
Paper III & I: Objective & Practical / Physical - Geography - 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paper I: Practical - Basic Electricity - 2:00pm – 5:00pm
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Thursday 11th June
Paper III: Objective - General Mathematics - 10:00am – 11:45am
Paper II: Essay - General Mathematics - 12:00noon – 2:30pm
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Friday 12th June
Paper III & IV: Objective & Drawing - Technical Drawing
10:00am – 12:30pm
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Monday 15th June
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Physics - 10:00am – 1:00pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay – Store Management - 2:00pm – 4:40pm
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Tuesday 16th June
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Government - 10:00am – 12:40pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Music - 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - General Metal Work - 2:00pm – 4:30pm
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Wednesday 17th June
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Chemistry - 10:00am – 1:00pm
Paper I: Drawing – Building Construction - 2:00pm – 5:00pm
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Thursday 18th June
Paper II & III: Essay & Objective - English Language - 10:00am – 12:45pm
Paper IV: Test of Orals - English Language - 12:45pm – 1:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Animal Husbandry - 3:00pm – 5:00pm
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Friday 19th June
Paper II: Essay - Geography - 10:00am - 12:00noon
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Electronics - 3:00pm – 5:00pm
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Monday 22nd June
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Economics - 10:00am – 1:00pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Foods & Nutrition - 2:30pm – 5:00pm
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Tuesday 23rd June
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Biology = 10:00am 12:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective, Essay & Literature - Arabic - 2:00pm – 5:30pm
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Wednesday 24th June
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Computer Studies - 10:00am – 1:00pm
Paper I: Written Comprehension - French - 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Paper II: Written Expression - French - 3:00pm – 4:45pm
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Thursday 25th June
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Commerce - 10:00am – 12:40pm
Paper IV: Drawing & Design - Woodwork - 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Woodwork - 3:30pm – 5:30pm
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Friday 26th June
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Agricultural Science - 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Insurance - 3:00pm – 5:40pm
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Monday 29th June
Paper III:  Objective - Further Mathematics - 10:00am - 12:00noon
Paper II: Essay - Further Mathematics - 12:00 noon – 2:30pm
Paper III & IV: Objective & Prose - Literature in English - 3:00pm – 5:15pm
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Tuesday 30th June
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Hausa
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Igbo
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Yoruba
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Edo
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Efik
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Ibibio
10:00am – 1:00pm
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Wednesday 1st July
Paper I: Practical - Technical Drawing - 10:00am – 1:00pm
Paper II: Drama & Poetry - Literature in English - 2:30pm – 4:10pm
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Thursday 2nd July
Paper III: Objective - Financial Accounting - 10:00am – 11:20am
Paper II: Theory & Practice - Financial Accounting - 11:20am – 1:50pm
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Friday 3rd July
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Christian Religious Studies - 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Islamic Studies - 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Physical Education - 3:00pm – 5:00pm
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Wednesday 8th July
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Visual Art - 10:00am – 1:00pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Office Practice - 2:00pm – 5:00pm
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Thursday 9th July
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - History - 10:00am – 1:00pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Data Processing - 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Marketing - 2:00pm – 4:40pm
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Friday 10th July
Paper III & II: Objective & Essay - Health Education - 10:00am - 12:00noon
Paper I: Test  of Practical - Health Education - 3:00pm – 4:30pm
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Timetable ends here.
Other SSCE NECO 2015 Exam Info

Pics: Wole Soyinka, Tinubu, Dangote, others attend Amaechi's book launch

Bola Tinubu, Aliko Dangote, Access Bank MD Herbert Wigwe, Wole Soyinko, Akinwunmi Ambode, Mo Abudu, Governor Ibikunle Amosun,  Daisy Danjuma were among dignitaries who graced the public presentation of Governor Rotimi Amaechi's book titled “Dynamics of Change: The Amaechi Years” which is the compilation of his achievements as a governor of Rivers state. The event held at Civic Center in Lagos yesterday May 14th.

Obasanjo Gives Recommendations To Incoming Government

Chief Olusgun Obasanjo, former president, recommends way forward for the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in governing a new Nigeria.

Ex-president through his think-tank group, examined critical areas of the economy and submitted a review to Buhari.

The group which was launched four months ago under the Centre for Human Security of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library examined five key areas of education, power, the economy, security and infrastructure.

Trapped gold miners in Colombia feared dead

Two bodies from a gold mine have been recovered by rescuers, but still 15 workers are missing and feared dead after water poured into the underground shafts where they were digging.

According to authorities the Wednesday’s accident at El Tunel mine in the northwestern town of Riosucio was likely triggered by an explosion or power outage that disabled pumps used to extract water and supply oxygen to work crews as deep as 27 metres below ground.

Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti, reporting from the scene, said: “Over 40 hours into the rescue operation the rescue teams have not Been able to reduce the level of the water.
“That’s because the water from the river is filtering into the mine from underneath. The rescuers say it is very unlikely to find anyone alive.”

Yeison Gutierrez, 34, said he was able to save several colleagues because he was one of the few miners who knew how to swim. But one co-worker slipped through his hands and didn’t make it above ground.

“I swam to the surface fighting against the water and the air pressure, that’s how we were saved,” Gutierrez told the AP news agency from the mine where he was assisting rescuers.

President Juan Manuel Santos called on rescuers to “spare no effort” in the search.

Family members huddled near the mine through the night as crews used pumps to remove water that had raced into three vertical shafts from the adjacent Cauca river.

Authorities said it could take at least three days to clear the mine.

Celebrities at governor oshoiomole wedding

 Mr and Mrs Adams Oshiomole!

In case you don't know the bride, her name is Lara Fortes. She's an Ethiopian model and she very beautiful. o

Few celebrities present at the moment are Hon Desmond Elliot, Kanayo O. Kanyo, Osita Iheme (pawpaw). Top politicians and captains of industry will be present. Even the President-elect, General Muhamadu Buhari will attend

Wow! Check out the instagram-famous dog that makes $15k in a month

Wonderful things keep happening on the internet daily. Pictured above is menswear dog, Shiba Inu Bodhi, the most stylish dog in New York who is reportedly making about $15k a month modeling for
giant fashion labels including Coach. The dog also has a collection for
Menswear Daily, and is the author of its own book.



On his instagram and tumblr pages, Shiba transform cuteness to cool, and
playful to haute couture. His social media pages were initially opened
by its owner for fun where she dressed him up in her husband's
outfits...but by the time over 190,000 fans started following the page,
fashion labels began contacting the owner to put their clothes on the
dog as a form of ad. The page has now gone viral.



Although not its original intention, Menswear dog instagram page now
teaches fashion lessons like tips for the modern fashionable male using
Shibu's style. See more cute pics of the dog after the cut.

Federal Government downgrades Asaba Airport

The Federal government of Nigeria has downgraded and declared Asaba Airport in Delta state unsafe for travelers.

Olamide Release New VIDEO - BOBO

YBNL general Olamide serves up the visuals to his recently released track - Bobo, the video was shot on location at Oriental Hotel Lagos which was directed by Moe Musa Watch out for the Bobo dance steps DOWNLOAD AUDIO/MP3