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Barely after ten months of his lost bid to become re-elected as the president of Nigeria, and his quick surrender to defeat, f ormer president Good luck Jonathan has broken his silence in details why he indeed conceded defeat to the eventual winner of the March 28 2015 presidential election.  “I was actually in that valley on March 28, 2015”, he said. He narrated his story  last week, during a dinner in his honour by Cercle Diplomatique, Geneva, Switzerland. The former President also spoke about his foray into politics, the allure of power and future plans. Jonathan was quick to reiterate the urgent need for peace other than a personal ambition admitted the fact that the journey at the latter stage to the end of his stay in office was indeed not an easy drive.  He began: “ As you can see, I have not come here with a prepared speech, since what I consider appropriate for this occasion is to just thank you all, members and everyone else in attendance, in a few words, for the di

Following the disturbing and very alarming outbreak of the Zika virus in some part of the America, most especially the southern America continent, the virus has since find its way into a over 20 countries with Brazil been the worst hit.  Subsequently, the world health organisation WHO has announced that this deadly virus could claim at least four million persons in the Americas if care is not taken.  WHO Director General, Dr. Margaret Chan, said that Zika had gone “from a mild threat to one of alarming proportions”. The head of WHO also added that it has setup a Zika "Emergency team" adding that the response of the team on Monday, will enable the agency to know firmly if to start treating the virus case as that of a global threat other than an endemic specific to certain regions even though the virus is yet to spread it's wings to certain territories.  Though, the virus is yet to be detected in the united states, but a Brazilian woman who travelled to hawaii was

The Nigerian military says it is ready to allow movement of people, goods and services along the 130 Km Damaturu-Biu road in Yobe State This was disclosed to reporters on Thursday after a tour of some portions of the road by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigeria Army, Brigadier General Mohammed Aliyu. Brigadier General Aliyu explained that opening up commercial activities along the road was significant to the current military operation in Nigeria’s northeast geopolitical zone, considering the strategic nature of the road and its economic significance. During the tour, the GOC had a stopover at Katarko village, some 22KM from Damaturu, the Yobe state capital, to inspect a major bridge which was destroyed by the Boko Haram insurgents to prevent military access to the areas under their control. The military had, during its operation in the heat of the insurgency, constructed a floatable and foldable bridge to enable it cross over to carry out its onsla

The  charges  relate to the country's civil conflict that erupted after Mr Gbagbo lost elections in 2010. Prosecutors accuse him of orchestrating a "campaign of violence". Mr Gbagbo, 70, and ex-militia leader Charles Ble Goude, 44, deny murder, rape, attempted murder and persecution. The trial at the court in The Hague, in the Netherlands, could last three or four years. Inside the courtroom, Laurent Gbagbo seemed unsteady, leaning on his desk as he pleaded not guilty. His co-accused, Charles Ble Goude, gave a more defiant response, telling the judges: "I do not recognise the charges." Prosecutors said Mr Ble Goude had acted as a spin doctor. He called himself the "street general". Archive footage played in court showed him comparing himself to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's media adviser Alastair Campbell. Chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda used her opening statement to focus on the victims. She spoke of one woman who wa

Multi- award winning musician and boss of the record label Hypertech records has expressed his absolute displeasure and disappointment towards his friend and former singing mate of the defunct plantashun boys. Innocent idibia who goes by the stage name 2baba noted his shock towards the allegation made by his former colleagues.  "It is just so unfortunate. I do not know where it is coming from (but) I am trying to think of different reasons,” he said. The singer and song writer in an interview with channels television opined that he originally thought the account of blackface was hacked until he knew it was real coming from a former colleagues and song mate.  On their friendship, he said: “He (Blackface) did not consider me his friend anymore,” noting that he wished him no ill will. The benue born sensation known for his humility and calmness hinted that he is sure the dispute will be resolved soon while noting his sadness that his former colleagues will be coming out at h

Following the dismal news that filtered the lips of many most especially in Nigeria, Kenya and some other parts of the African continent acknowledging the story of men been ordered to marry two wives or face severe punishment from the Erirtean government, the authorities in Eritrea  has not only debunked this rumour, but has also described it as fabricated and fallacious. According to the Eritrea information minister Yemane Gebremeskel, the news is not only a falsity, but also ludicrous by all standing as he en joined the general public to disregard such story. In a tweet from the information  minister page, it reads  "the story illustrates [the] vileness of the dark forces of disinformation and proclivities of others to readily embrace the negative narrative on Eritrea". similarly, he   tweeted  again "the media frenzy to parrot this ludicrous, fabricated and trite story... is appalling". According to a report, this story was first published by an online m

News Alert: Supreme Affirms the election of Governor Nyesom wike of rivers state state as the duly elected governor of the state.  Though, as it is a unanimous judgement by a seven man panel of the apex court, the reason for the judgement is to be listed on 12th Febuary. Given the ruling on Wednesday, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun set aside the later judgement as delivered by the Appeal court which nullified the election of the governor stating non-compliance of electoral rules. It will be recall that the court of Appeal had on December 16 , 2015 struck out the application of Mr wike seeking a dismissal of the judgement of the rivers state election petition tribunal which apparently sacked Mr wike as governor of the state stating a total non compliance with the guidelines and provisions of the independent national electoral commission INEC. Details soon  

According to reports, the suicide bombers has hit the north eastern part of Nigeria, Borno, chibok town to be precise on a market day, 10persons have been reported dead.  At least three attackers were involved, some of them female, witnesses said. More than 30 people were injured. Details are scant and it is not yet known who was behind the attack. "The casualty toll is not conclusive but so far at least 10 people have been confirmed dead and over 30 injured," Ayuba Chibok told the AFP news agency. But suspicion is likely to fall on militants from the Boko Haram Islamist group, who abducted more than 200 schoolgirls from Chibok in 2014. One of the attackers struck at a security checkpoint, while another managed to reach the busy market. A third was identified by residents before detonating explosives close to the market, the reports said. "People I spoke to are in shock, some of them are still crying," a former town resident Malam Ayouba told the BBC H

Ramires has today joined Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning in a permanent transfer. The 28-year-old departs Stamford Bridge after five-and-a-half years as a Chelsea player, in which time he helped us lift every major domestic and European trophy. Arriving in the summer of 2010, the Brazilian international gradually imposed himself with his strong running and tough tackling, scoring the club's Goal of the Season in March that season with a fine solo effort against Manchester City.  More goals were added in his second campaign in England, including strikes at Wembley in both the semi and the final of the FA Cup as he lifted his first Chelsea silverware, though his most memorable contribution came away in the Camp Nou. With us trailing Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final second leg, the Brazilian latched onto a Frank Lampard through ball before sublimely chipping Victor Valdes to put us back in front in the tie.  A yellow card on the night meant he wa

Following their dismal performance at the ongoing African cup of nations tournament CHAN 2016 hosted by Rwanda, the super eagles team and technical crew led by coach sunday oliseh yesterday crashed out of the group stages of the competition following a miserable 1-0 loss to point hungry Guineans who went all out yesterday to seeing that the super eagles team was at the receiving end come 90minutes of play. Written: Dickson Eyinmosan The eagles who was held by a ruthless Tunisia side to a one all draw at their opening encounter in the tournament, subsequently thrashed fellow groupies Niger 4-1 with the name Chisom Chikatara ringing a bell of red signal to all those who cared to listen. However, with four point already in the kitty for the sunday oliseh led eagles, they sure needed just a draw out from the Guineans to see through to the quarter finals stages of the competition but alas, little did they envisage that the Guineans national team had a piece of shocker cake prepared f

Trial of the embattled National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh continued, yesterday, as a senior official from the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, Mr. Baleh Ndam, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that Metuh’s firm, Destra Investments Limited, was among 78 beneficiaries of the alleged fraudulent payment from the ONSA without executing any contract. Ndam, who testified before trial judge, Justice Okon Abang, added that the N400million electronically wired into the defendant’s company account amounted to alleged fraudulent payment for a contract not awarded. Ndam is the third witness the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has brought to testify against the PDP spokesman, who alongside his firm, is answering to a seven-count criminal charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust and illegal diversion of public funds to the tune of N400 million. In his testimony, yesterday, the PW-3, told

Laurent    Koscielny believes Olivier Giroud’s fine form is down to the forward “smelling situations well”. The France striker has scored nine times in his last 11 club appearances, including a vital Champions League hat-trick at Olympiacos and a brace at Anfield. While Giroud’s goals - he has 18 for Arsenal in all competitions - have caught the eye, Koscielny has been impressed with his compatriot’s all-round play. When he plays simple, he’s the best,” Koscielny told Arsenal Player. “He’s tall, he’s big and when you try to find him, he keeps the ball. No defender can pass him. “He’s so massive and that’s one of the best qualities for a striker. When he can play like this, with one or two touches and staying in the box - which is where we want him - we can score in the air. “I think Olivier has a work rate for the team which is very high. He’s not just a forward, he’s always there [when we have] free-kicks or corners against us. “He’s the first guy who tries to head the

The Police in Enugu said they had discovered three decomposing corpses and a human skull in a bush at Ugwuaji in Enugu South Local Government Area of the state. The Spokesperson of the state Police Command, DSP Ebere Amaraizu, confirmed this on Tuesday in an interview with NAN in Enugu. Amaraizu said that the command discovered the corpses and the human skull on Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. following a tip-off. He said the command would do everything possible to fish out the identities of the corpses and the cause of the death. The police spokesperson warned that the command would not tolerate unlawful acts that would disrupt the existing relative peace in the state. He urged residents of the state to be security conscious and report to the police any suspicious movements or acts in their localities.

Following the proliferation of coordinated attacks by the Islamic militant sect group ISIS, a report by the Europe law enforcement agency EUROPOL has revealed some kind of change of tactics by this dreaded Islamic militant group. However, in a warning note,  it indicates that Europe should be more prepared and vigilant as the dreaded militant group is advancing a more ruthless and coordinated planned attack, saying that similar to the last year December paris attack style may not be far from it. The militant group is planning more large scale "special forces style" which according to an official need not be carried out inside Syria, their operating base. Subsequently, the dreaded militants now have smaller camp in some EU and Balkan countries where small scale training are enforced in addition to their operation facilities in Syria. According to the reports, attacks will be majorly directed at location known as "soft target" with their aim been the number o

Swedish prime minister Stefan Lofvan in his reaction to the death of a 22year old young employee at the centre for young asylum seekers, expressed his dissatisfaction and sadness at the very awkward  events. Stefan who visited the centre for unaccompanied migrants in moindal near Gothenburg after the incident, described the situation as a "terrible crime". Similarly, 15year old asylum seeker who committed the crime has been arrested for stabbing 22year old employee Alexandra Mezher who unfortunately died in a hospital due to her injuries. According to Stefan "I believe that there are quite many people in Sweden who feel a lot of concern that there can be more cases of this kind, when Sweden receives so many children and youth, who come alone [to seek asylum]" he was quoted as saying by Radio Sweden. Though authorities confirmed the situation is under control, residents of the home whose age bracket ranges 14 - 17 has thus been to a different accommodation f

In a swift reaction to the senior advocate of Nigeria and foremost human right lawyer Mr Femi Falana, the ex- coordinating minister of the economic Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-iweala has expressed his displeasure over call for prosecution in the alleged $2.1 billion arms deal.  Mr Falana who approached the international criminal court ( (ICC) demanded for her onward trial and prosecution of the former minister for her alleged participation.  Similarly, the former minister through her  Media Adviser, Paul Nwabuikwu has thus reacted to the very strident position held by the Mr Falana.  Here are details of her response:

The rate at which we now notice some outbreaks of diseases is becoming so un becoming as countries around the world gulp for answers to solving this particular trend that has taken us aback. Though, the WHO may seem to be working tirelessly, scientist may wonder aloud as they diligently search for cutting edge vaccines to breaking this medical anomalies. Written: Dickson Eyinmosan ZIKA VIRUS: To some, the name may sound strange to the ear, to others, it could be some sort of sexy name cell for animals while to some others, its could be a sign of red alertness. Be that as it may, the aforementioned is not far fetched in the medical lexis. Zika Virus is a mosquito borne infection, transmitted by daytime active mosquitoes which has been isolated from a number of species in the genus Aedes, such as A.aegypti and arboreal mosquitoes such as A. africanus, A. furcifer, A hensilli etc . A member of the Flaviviridae virus family and the Flavivirus genus. In human, it causes a mild illnes

Although there has been no official report of the number of casualties involved, residents of the area say that about 15 people might have been killed. Security operatives have since been sent to the area. Eyewitness accounts say that about 300 people suspected to be herdsmen carried out the attack. A community leader in the area, Mr Phineas Elsha, told Channels Television during a phone interview that leaders of the community acting on information, had told security operatives that the attack was in the offing before the attackers struck. Channels tv

As the game between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC begins with some much hype and speculation among soccer pundits, football adherent and treasured fans, one cannot unmistakably deny the fact that the encounter is going to be thriller to behold.  Written: Dickson Eyinmosan  No doubt, the current campaign of both teams may give a clear indicative of a possible winner, but then, that only cannot be a yardstick as the rivalry that exist between this two teams knows no bound especially in terms of supremacy and absolute superiority in the round leather game.  Though, the Gunners may as well want to bask in the euphoria of their community shield win against the blues back in August, but then such football postulates and soccer deliveries might fail the hunters test when the duel decides to come to the battle field with varieties of bullets in their armoury as only the best this time can kill the standing elephant with precision and absolute determination. However, their very last encou