Fire engulf Dubai hotel near world tallest building

Fire engulfed a 63-storey skyscraper in downtown Dubai on Thursday night, but there appeared to be no injuries, a civil defense official said. Large tongues of flame shooting skywards enveloped the luxury hotel and residential block, which lies across a plaza from the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, where people were gathering for a spectacular fireworks display due to mark the start of the New Year. "There are no injuries, thank God," Major General Rashed al-Matrushi, general director of the Dubai Civil Defence, told the pan-Arab television channel Al Arabiya. He said the festivities would go ahead despite the fire, saying: "Of course, it will not affect the celebration." The Dubai government's media office tweeted that civil defense teams were working to evacuate the 300-metre hotel and tackle the fire. It said the blaze had started on the 20th floor, on the outside of the tower, and that internal fire-fighting systems were operating to try to prevent it getting inside the hotel. Four fire brigade teams were at the site. Source from Yahoo! News

Ice prince Zamani shows his new house

Sensational rapper and chocolate city artist,Ice prince Zamani shows his fan on instagram his new crib.... Congrats bro

President Muhammadu Buhari's New year messages to Nigerian

Welcome to the beginning of a New Year of the continuation of CHANGE in our beloved nation. I am aware that Nigerians have experienced a number of significant hardships over the past months. Living in the State House has not alienated me from your daily sufferings. I am aware of the lengthy queues at fuel stations and of the difficulties businesses have faced in acquiring foreign exchange. These challenges are only temporary; we are working to make things better. When I presented myself to you as a presidential candidate and asked you to vote for me, I wanted to be a leader who keeps his promises. I wanted to be a leader who restores the people's hope in those elected to serve them. I wanted to be a leader who initiates positive and enduring CHANGE. I am still totally committed to being that kind of leader. Unforeseen circumstances and other distractions notwithstanding, I shall still do my utmost best to keep every promise I made to Nigerians during my election campaign. In the past seven months since our inauguration on May 29, 2015, my administration has focused on laying the right foundation for the CHANGE you voted for during our historic presidential election. Nigerians will in due course begin to enjoy the fruits of all our ongoing work. The effective and efficient implementation of our 2016 budget proposals will address many of the socio-economic issues that are of current concern to our people. One area in which Nigerians, especially those in the northeast, have already begun to experience major CHANGE is in the war on terror. I commend our Armed Forces for significantly curtailing the insurgency which has ravaged the northeast of Nigeria over the past few years. However, there is still a lot of work to be done in the area of security. Our Armed Forces will maintain, consolidate and build on their successes in the war against Boko Haram and violent extremism. This government will not consider the matter concluded until the terrorists have been completely routed and normalcy restored to all parts of the country that have been adversely affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. Our crackdown on corruption will continue to be vigorously undertaken. I urge the courts to support our efforts and help in the recovery of stolen funds by speedily concluding trials and showing that impunity no longer has a place in our country. There is much work to do in other areas as well and I have charged all my ministers and other appointees to ensure that Nigerians experience positive changes in their lives in 2016. We must reduce our country's reliance on oil. We must diversify our economy. And we must do all we can to promote job creation. Our challenges are many but our determination to succeed is strong and unshaken. So too is our confidence in God. I wish you all a very Happy New Year. MUHAMMADU BUHARI

Ini Edo ends 2015 with a touching message

The beautiful actress and business woman Ini Edo praised God for what happened in year 2015, she said "2015 has been a remarkable year. It wasn't a bed of roses but it's ending gloriously, made mistakes, made successes,fought and loved. The best part is God saw me through it all. 2016 is a confirmation of promises made. This is so much to look forward to and so much to be grateful for God be praised". The gorgeous actress steps out in a black jacket and black pants with a beautiful Sophia Webster heel sandal she look so hot.....2015 is surely a remarkable year for Ini, she recently opened her club in an highbrow area in Lagos, Nigeria and also she look so hot and she's always slaying with her designer outfits.

Car bursts into flame on third mainland bridge

A blue space van burst into fire on third mainland bridge this morning according to an eye witness the incident occurred around 10am today, the driver noticed the fire while driving and he parked it. Passerby tried their best to stop the fire but they couldn't stop the fire and the it burnt the whole car.

Ambode's convoy arrests Airforce cadets for locking boy in a car trunk

Abdullahi Fahad and Peter O Solomon were arrested by the convoy of the Lagos State governor,Gov.Ambode at Mile 12 for locking Dahiru Lawal an apprentice inside their car trunk who they accused of breaking the windscreen of a Chrysler stratus car. The cadets who claimed to be an Airforce personnel attached to the Airforce base in Ikeja had forced and dragged Lawal inside the boot of their car for the said offence. Governor Ambode who was returning from an inspection visit to Agbowa in Ikorodu saw the situation and hurriedly intervened to save Lawal who was gasping for his breath. The cadets said Lawal ran inside the market immediately he knew what he had done and they have to put him inside the boot to avoid him running away again and took him to his boss so that they can settled it,they said the boot was not closed.The Governor wondered how such inhuman treatment could be given to a fellow citizen just for slightly breaking the windscreen of a car. The governor then ordered that the two Airforce cadets be handed over to police for further investigation and prosecution....

NDLEA rescued a female Facebook lover from trafficking drug to Malaysia

THE Acting Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mrs. Roli Bode-George, has alerted members of the public to some drug cartels that has invaded Facebook and other social media platforms for the recruitment of drug mules. Mrs. Bode-George raised the alarm as the agency foiled attempt by a drug trafficking organization to recruit a 37-year-old lady, Ezeabata Uju Gloria, on Facebook as a drug courier under the guise of marriage proposal. She was to smuggle 1.325kg of methamphetamine to Malaysia through the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos, when she was apprehended. The arrest turned out to be a lifeline for the suspect as drug trafficking is punishable by death in Malaysia. A suspected leader of the cartel, who masterminded the aborted smuggling of methamphetamine to Malaysia, was equally arrested. According to Bode-George, “the agency has uncovered plot by drug trafficking organisations to use the social media for recruitment of drug mules. After a painstaking surveillance, we have successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle drugs to Malaysia by a courier recruited online via Facebook. Members of the public should be wary of these antics, ascertain a wholesome relationship and report suspicious cases to the agency. Some of the tricks to watch out for include marriage proposals to unsuspecting female victims, unsolicited generosity like cash and other gift items as well as offering all-expense paid trip to Asia, Europe, America and South Africa.” NDLEA commander at the Lagos airport, Ahmadu Garba, said Ezeabata Uju Gloria was arrested following the discovery of methamphetamine in her luggage. In his words, “Gloria was arrested during screening of passengers on an Ethiopian airline flight on her way to Malaysia at the departure hall. Substances that tested positive for methamphetamine weighing 1.325kg were detected in her luggage. The drug was concealed in 26 packs of Indomie noodles in a bag of foodstuff containing plantain, pepper, melon and other spices. Further investigation led to the arrest of one Mr. Philip Maduabuchi Akpaka, 39, who allegedly coordinated the travel arrangement for Gloria and gave her the bag containing the drugs.” In her statement, Gloria who works with an accounting firm in Lagos admitted having a Facebook relationship that got her involved in drug trafficking. “I met a man on Facebook some months ago who lives in Malaysia. He told me while chatting online that he is from my state, Anambra in South East Nigeria. After some months, he proposed to marry me and I requested that he comes to Nigeria to meet with my parents as our custom demands. He promised to fulfill every marriage rite. Months later, he invited me to Malaysia promising to pay all the travel expenses. After several appeals, I decided to visit him. The day I was to travel, he told me to take along a bag of foodstuff sent by his mother from the village. I was given the bag at the airport but in the process of checking it in, drug was discovered inside packs of noodles in the bag and I was arrested” Gloria stated. Philip also admitted preparing the travel documents of Gloria on the request of his friend based in Malaysia. “I am a transporter. My friend in Malaysia asked me to prepare travel documents for Gloria. He also asked me to give a bag to Gloria to take to Malaysia” Philip stated. Both suspects will soon be charged to court for conspiracy, unlawful possession and exportation of narcotic drugs. Source from Guardian news

Toyin aimakhu act old woman in an upcoming movie

The talented and popular actress revealed her older look in an upcoming movie, the producer and actress posted this picture on her instagram page and she look beautiful with the makeup applied on her, the film its produce by the legendary actress Ronke Oshodi Oke the title of the yet to be release movie it's Fehintola Olobi and the makeup is done by Hakeem effect good job brother. I can't wait to watch the movie make una grab ur copy from the direct sales point oooo say no to piracy or else..... Pictures from toyinaimakhu instagram page.

Female suicide bomber attacks Motor Park in Adamawa

Two female suicide bombers today attacked a busy motor Park in Madagali,Adamawa state. According to an eye witness the female suicide bombers detonated the explosive device at a mini market near a motor Park around killing several people.Earlier today two suicide bombers attacked a mosque in Maiduguri Borno state. May God save us all.

Malaysia court sentenced Nigerian drug trafficker to death

Nigerian Ekene Collins issac 37yrs of age was found guilty of trafficking 915.6grm of metaphine into the country, a high court in Malaysia sentenced issac to death after he was found guilty of trafficking the hard substances. Issac, who was a cleaner in Nigeria committed the offence 3 years ago on march 3,2012. The drug was found on him and he was alleged to have swallowed it before flying to Malaysia.... This country have no chill for the drug peddlers I hope Nigeria government can help him so that they can revoke the sentence to a lesser one may God help him(prayingmood)

Ini Edo look smashing in all white attire

Ini edo look beautiful and radiant in this white outfits this what I call simple,classy and elegant who all agree with me yah or nah?

Osun state house of assembly minority leader dies

The minority leader of Osun state house of assembly Honourable Samson Oladejo Makinde is dead,The honourable also know as igwe died on Sunday 27th of december,2015 at the age of 48.The PDP Law maker represented ife central constituency he died in a private hospital Ekiti after battling with a brief illness. May his soul rest in peace.

Kaffy and bovi to host The Headies award 2015

Celebrity dancer kaffy and A list comedian Bovi to host the 10th edition of The Headies award, the award it's one of the most talk about award and event in the country, the highly anticipated award its meant to hold on Wednesday 30th of december, 2015 but had been postponed to Thursday 1st of January, 2016. The award will host people in different genre of the entertainment industry and top bills artiste are to entertain and perform at the events. Faaji at the highest level heeeeheee....

Dayo amusa survived a road accident

       

   Nollywood actress turned musician Dayo    amusa survived an accident yesterday        evening on 27th of december, according to what she wrote on her instagram page she said "Dangote trailer on motion without a brake". The unforgivable producer and ayemi crooner thank God for the lives of those that survived the accident more than 3 cars were affected by the accident.  I was able to screenshot from the video she posted on her instagram page here are some of the pictures;
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I’m here for my medical treatment not to plot against President Buhari , says Atiku

Former vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and All Progressive Congress(APC) chieftain Alhaji Atiku Abubakar asked his political opponents to stop peddling rumours and lies about him plotting against President Mohammadu Buhari.
                                                 

He said this in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, on Sunday.

He dismissed an allegation that he had been hosting political meetings at Burj Al-Arab, Dubai, to frustrate Buhari.

Atiku said, “This is the work of rumour-mongers planning to cause distrust and distraction in Buhari’s government. They do not mean well for the APC administration. With the challenges of providing good governance for the country and creating job opportunities for Nigerians, including reducing the impact of poverty, President Buhari needs all the goodwill and support in these endeavours.”

According to the former vice-president, the success of Buhari’s administration has been his preoccupation.

He said that contrary to the rumours being peddled by his political opponents, he was currently in Dubai with his family for physiotherapy on his injured knee.

He said it was unfortunate that at a time that energy should be channelled into helping the President actualise his change agenda, some were busy spreading deliberate falsehood to cause distraction.

He warned that his private affairs should not be politicised by anybody to achieve sinister objectives.

Atiku said he was entitled to enjoy his private life, including the right to attend to his health without being harassed and lied against by political opponents.

The statement read, “This is yet another plot by the enemies of our country and democracy to divide, divert attention and distract the APC in its avowed commitment to secure the country, provide jobs for the unemployed youths, build the needed critical infrastructure, enthrone a regime of probity and accountability and pull the country out of the economic woods it has been consigned to by locust years of mismanagement.

“Whether at home or abroad, the Turaki is preoccupied with his unassailable support to President Buhari and his administration, especially at this critical time, as he works assiduously to turn the fortunes of our dear country around and make Nigeria work for the greater good of all.

“Rumour-mongers are toxic to the progress of the APC and the country at large. The campaigns are gone, and therefore, all energies should be constructively devoted to the success of the Buhari administration.”

Iyabo Ojo step out with her kids to support Liz da Silva Ankara ball festival

The sultry actress who celebrated her birthday recently step out with her Gorgeous kids to support her fellow actress Liz da Silva on her 3rd edition of Ankara ball festival. The kids and their actress mom look simple and beautiful with the dress they wore to the event.  Pics culled from iyabo Ojo fepris instagram The pics are below

Senator Ben Bruce speaks on cbn ban of Atm card in abroad

  

Senator Ben Murray Bruce also known as the common sense senator speaks on the recent ban of the use of Atm debit and credit card in abroad by the Central Bank of Nigeria. He   thinks this decision is not a wise one here his the opinion of Sen, Ben Bruce. 

 

This is just the beginning

Hi everyone compliment of the season and I wish everyone merry Christmas and happy new year in advance. I'm starting this blog to entertain, inform and educate people reading and viewing it , this is my first attempt and I hope to do more and get  views and opinions of people commenting on any topics here. I never thought I could do this but I'm putting my self on trial to see how far it goes I started this blog on the 26th of December, 2015 at about 17.00. This blog will post news and article's  on current affairs, sport, entertainment, lifestyle and health, real life stories  and so many stories that will captivate your heart. All information post here will be duly investigate and also we will acknowledge those source we get the information from. Thank you all for visiting, reading and commenting on this blog I am Mariam Olushola Aina.