Maiyegun's Diary

Saturday, 2 January 2016

After the Execution of Shia Cleric, Saudi Embassy in Tehran Attacked

"Saudi Embassy Attacked In Tehran"

The Saudi embassy in Tehran has come under attack from petrol bomb throwers amid a backlash against the execution of a prominent Shia cleric.

The President carries the twin boys of Katie Beirne Fallon, Director of Legislative Affairs, into the Oval Office

Nigerian Pop Star D Banj and Ade Bendel

INTRODUCTION

Ade Bendel mi, olo lo lo ooo, (My dear Ade Bendel)

Ade o lo lolo lolo! O lo lo lolo!

Ade ma ba e re ilu Owan l’Edo, (Ade, I will accompany you to Owan in Edo State)

It was over 34 years ago, the 18th of December, 1980 to be precise. A Fulani teacher named Shehu Shagari was the first civilian executive Nigerian President but the nation he was leading was in flames, set alight by a skinny but energetic man who spoke high-pitched Fulani. The security forces were helpless and even the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces seemed confused. The violence, the horror and the terror that ensued from the wild ideas of one old man who was not even a Nigerian was about to consume the nation. Sheer madness was mixed with agonizing destruction as major cities burned.

Olamide's tweet

Olamide is fuming hot on Twitter cuz jazzy called him out at the Headies Award

Terror Alert in Germany: 'Concrete Tip' Led To Munich Terror Crackdown

"'Concrete' Terror Threat In Munich"

* Up to seven suspects are hunted over an alleged suicide bomb plot targeting train stations as a security alert is scaled down.

German police are hunting for up to seven people suspected of plotting suicide attacks on people celebrating New Year's Eve in the city of Munich.

More than 8,500 performers from 20 countries took part in the event, which was witnessed by 500,000 spectators.

Paramedics treated the victim at the scene of the attack but he died of his injuries and the pet was later destroyed by vets.

The fatal dog attack happened at an address in Dundonald Street, Preston

Cole had struggled with health issues in recent years

* The jazz singer, who had suffered drug addiction and hepatitis, "fought a fierce, courageous battle", her family said.

Natalie Cole, the singer and daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, has died at the age of 65.

President Muhammadu Buhari

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja

The Presidency on Friday said President Muhammadu Buhari has yet to take any decision to ban the use of Hijab, a long veiled dress used mostly by Muslim women.

Pastor E. Adeboye

Simon Ejembi

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed his prophesies for 2016, predicting that a new sexually transmitted disease will emerge during the year.

Nigerians crossed into the New Year in various ways. Some spend the last hours of 2015 worshiping God, others were at shows getting entertained and experiencing the thrill of fireworks.

President Muhammadu Buhari

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday responded to criticisms on the alleged slow nature of his administration, saying he adopted the style deliberately so that he would not make mistakes.

Nnamdi Kanu

Simon Ejembi

The continued detention of the leader of the Independent People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, takes Nigeria back to the military era, his lawyer has said.

BREAKING NEWS: President Buhari signs 2015 budget implementation extension into law

President Buhari during the budget presentation

President Muhammadu Buhari, has appended his signature to an Act of the National Assembly which authorised the executive to extend the implementation of the Capital vote component in the 2015 budget beyond December 31, 2015.

Nnamdi Kanu, Radio Biafra Director standing treason trial in Nigeria

Simon Ejembi

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the leader of the Independent People of Biafra and Director, Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, came into Nigeria from the United Kingdom without any passport and with sophisticated equipment for his radio station.

Davido, Artist

Simon Ejembi

Award-winning artiste, David “Davido” Adeleke, has left those accusing him of abducting his daughter, Imade, and denying his baby mama, Sophia Momodu, access to her daughter to God.

He said IPOB’s secessionist agenda was informed by the “incessant hardship, lack of holistic development in the socio-economic landscape of Nigeria, lack of youth employment, corruption in high offices and economic regression.”

President Buhari presenting the 2015 budget at the joint session of the National Assembly

Olusola Fabiyi, Abuja

The Peoples Democratic Party alleged on Thursday that President Muhammadu Buhari’s responses at the Wednesday Presidential Media Chat were not only embarrassing but also further exposed his undemocratic character as an unrepentant tyrant who has no regard for the rule of law and the self-worth of Nigerian citizens.

Nigeria: 'I am sorry for referring to President Muhammadu Buhari as a terrorist, evil and a paedophile' - Nnamdi Kanu begs

Nnamdi Kanu

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja

THE leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and founder of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed regret for referring to President Muhammadu Buhari as a terrorist, evil and a paedophile in his radio broadcasts.

Gov. Fayose

Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti

The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has accused Governor Ayodele Fayose of stashing away money belonging to the state in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

Buhari departs Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport, Katsina, for the UN General Assembly in New York, United States … on September 24

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has so far travelled out of the country 17 times since his inauguration as the President on May 29.

President Muhammadu Buhari

Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo are to spend N2.2bn on travels and transport, foodstuffs and catering materials, refreshment and meals as well as honorarium and sitting allowances in the 2016 fiscal year.

Nigeria: Radio Biafra transmitters installed on MTN masts

Nnamdi Kanu

Ade Adesomoju

The Federal Government has said the transmitters for Radio Biafra, which has been accused of spreading secessionist agenda and campaigning for the carving out of a Biafra Republic from Nigeria, were found to be installed on MTN masts in Enugu and Anambra states.

Minister of Information & Culrute, Lai Mohammed

Eniola Akinkuotu

The Federal Government says most of the female suicide bombers being used by Boko Haram do not know that they are carrying bombs.

Yuletide: Abuja hotel owners slashes room rate by 50 per cent

Hilton hotel Abuja

The Hotel Owners Forum, Abuja (HOFA), has reduced room rates and other services by 50 per cent to encourage patronage for the yuletide.

CSP Adebowale Lawal, Public Relations Officer, Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, on Wednesday reaffirmed the ban on street carnivals and the use of fireworks during the Yuletide.

The Human Rights Watch, HRW, has alleged that no fewer than 300 members of the Shi’ia sect were killed and secretly buried by the members of the Nigerian army.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Wednesday that the Nigerian military had met the December deadline to defeat the Boko Haram terrorists.

HAPPENING NOW: HE Aisha Buhari is hosting end of the year gathering of Social Media Change Agents at the Aso Villa. [SEE PHOTOS]

The Dinner for Social Media change Agents organised by the President's wife

PREMIUM TIMES’ National Assembly correspondent, Hassan Adebayo, lists six key things to expect in 2016.

The main opposition party in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2016 budget as a fraud.

Baba Tee, the popular Yoruba Comic actor shared the photos of his marriage proposal to his new girlfriend, Dupe Odulate.

Fellow Nigerians, I want you to take note of the followings that will unavoidably happen under the Buhari-led government in 2016.

The President takes a bow after his budget presentation

Photos: Funny Things Happening in Nigeria

Wanna hop a jet? 'Follow the ladder'

*Lagos INEC officials on Payroll of One Man

*APC More Corrupt Than PDP

Professor Itse Sagay, SAN, headed President Muhammadu Buhari’s advisory committee on anti-corruption. He speaks with OLAKUNLE TAIWO on the legal implications of the Kogi governorship election, why some key institutions are corrupt, the president’s integrity and his anti-graft crusade, among others.

Excerpts:

The world fell in love with the eight-year-old Kevin McCallister as he defended himself and his home from burglars in the Christmas comedy classic Home Alone

Where are the child stars of our best-loved Christmas movies NOW? Drug rumours, writing plays and a leather-clad rocker - what these festive film favourites did next

check the link here: http://www.biafratv.co/?m=0

Blatter On Ban: I'm Sorry For FIFA And Football **FIFA's suspended President reacts to the eight year ban given to him and UEFA President Michel Platini over a breach in rules.

"Man Throws Money At Sepp Blatter"

Sepp Blatter has claimed he is sorry for FIFA and for football after condemning a decision to ban him and UEFA President Michel Platini from football for eight years.

Lagos for show

I hope the other religions have their own government official vehicles too?

Photo: See Who visits the Ooni - Obafemi Martins

Nigerian Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins visits the new Ooni of Ile Ife, Oba Enitan ogunwusi Ojaja II to pay his homage to the imperial majesty at his palace recently.

Nigeria: Drama in Ile Ife as Cultist Hijacked the corpse of a High Chief

There was a mild drama on Friday, when members of Isoro cult hijacked the corpse of Obalufe of Iremo Quarters, Ile Ife, Oba Solomon Omisakin, during his funeral ceremony in the ancient city.

El-Zakzaky

So much has been said about the December 12 confrontation between the Nigerian Army and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria led by Sheik Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, the leader of the Shia in Nigeria. I guess the point has been well-made that there are faults on both sides. There seems to be a consensus, however, that the followers of Ali, better known as Shiites or the Shia, seem to enjoy confrontations with the state and seem determined to disregard dominant authority- Islamic and secular.

Jacob Zuma, South African President

SOUTH AFRICA has had three finance ministers in less than a week. The first, Nhlanhla Nene, a respected technocrat, was “redeployed” after he objected to wild spending plans. One clash involved the chairman of South African Airways, Dudu Myeni, who wanted the state carrier to buy aeroplanes via an unnamed middleman. Local press speculated that Ms Myeni was one of the president’s mistresses. Jacob Zuma issued a public denial. He replaced Mr Nene with a nonentity: a backbench MP and former small-town mayor called David van Rooyen. The rand promptly plummeted 9%. Over the weekend Mr Zuma dropped Mr van Rooyen and replaced him with Pravin Gordhan, a safe pair of hands who has done the job before. Problem solved? Not by a long shot.

A mock giant cup of Pepsi at a shopping mall in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas on 20 December 2015 Reuters

President Micholas Maduro has described the country's chronic product shortages as the product of an 'economic war' led by opposition leaders and private companies

Miss Colombia wiped away tears of joy as the $30,000 blue diamond and topaz crown was placed upon her head and she was named Miss Universe 2015, winning the title for her country for the second year in a row. But her glory only lasted for two minutes.

FIFA Ban Blatter, Platini from Football for 8 years

Sepp Blatter, the FIFA president, in June. Credit Ennio Leanza/Keystone, via Associated Press

Lampard and Christine at Knightsbridge, London yesterday

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