Bomb blast kills 6, 11 others injured

The explosion is said to have occurred at about 7:25pm on Friday, January 16, at the Arawa market near the Gombe State University. A bomb blast in Gombe State has killed six people and left 11 others injured, according to reports. The explosion is said to have occurred at about 7:25pm on Friday, January 16, at the Arawa Market near the Gombe State University. “It was a suicide bombing. Six people were killed including the bomber and 11 others were injured. We evacuated them to the hospital,” Saidu Ahmed Minin, the head of operation of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the state, told AFP. A witness, Idris Babandada also said: “The bomber went into the crowd of people waiting to recharge their telephones and then set off the explosive. The explosion shook the whole neighbourhood.” However, a resident of the area reportedly told news platform, The Cable that more than 15 people had died in the blast. An earlier bombing had occurred in the Kasuwan Mata area of Gombe on January 13 leaving one person dead.

Man commits suicide after beheading his wife, daughter

An Ogun State farmer committed suicide after beheading his wife and their three-year-old daughter. A man in Ogun State, Olubusayo Sunday, on Wednesday, January 14 committed suicide after he allegedly beheaded his wife, Oyewole and their three-year-old daughter, Esther. After killing his wife and daughter, Olubusayo Sunday stabbed himself, set himself ablaze and was about jumping inside a well before he was held by his neighbours. He later died in the hospital of fatal injuries he sustained from stabbing and setting himself on fire. The corpses of the deceased have been deposited at the General Hospital, Ifo for autopsy. According to Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, Mr Olumuyiwa Adejobi, what caused the actions of the 46-year-old farmer could not be revealed by the neighbours and close family members of the deceased family. Olumuyiwa Adejobi said that Olubusayo told the police that there was a quarrel between him and his wife. The State Commissioner of police, Mr. Ikemefuna Okoye, has ordered investigation into the tragic incident.

Rapper's girlfriends clash bitterly on social media

Christina Milian vs. Karrine Steffans: inside the girls' fight over the Cash Money king Lil Wayne's ex girlfriend, Karrine Steffans and current chick Christina Milian went hard on each other on social media early this week over a comment Milian made on TV! After Christina's appearance on 'The Wendy Williams Show', she became a target for her boo's ex chick. During her interview, Wendy asked her if she and Wayne were dating and if she loves him? To which she responded, 'He's my Man, Crush, Everything. We're in the studio late at night. We're at his skate park. How about that? We have great chemistry and we have a lot of involvement in each others lives and I did want to protect that on the show as well as my daughter.' Of course, Karrine Steffans wasn't okay with that! So she took to her IG with a special message for Christina writing: 'And most importantly, little girl, be careful not to claim a man who belongs to the world.' Milan responded with: 'My ladies don't lose sleep over the Noise of old sheep... Get To Weerk... Feel me tho? LOVE YA! Tina T.U.' Reports say few years back, Karrine and Wayne had something going on, and she has always said that she'll forever love him. Author Joan Ngomba Joan Ngomba is a Category Editor at Pulse. A writer, VJ and producer, Joan has a BA Degree in History and Archaeology. She lives entertainment and enjoys talking showbiz. Top 3 1 Muna Obiekwe Read actor's last interview before deathbullet 2 Muna Obiekwe Colleagues confirm actor's deathbullet 3 Don Jazzy Revealed: "Why I'm not married"bullet Celebrities Davido shows off his expensive cars Davido Pop star shows off his expensive cars Kim Kardashian wears prada ---- but she's all nude Kim Kardashian Reality star goes naked again for new magazine shoot Saddam Hussein's daughter Raghad Saddam says she hopes to become a world-class jewelery designer Saddam Hussein Iraq's ex president's daughter becomes jewelery designer Sir Elton John clinched huge deal worth $500/show in Las Vegas Elton John Music legend inks $500K/show gig in Las Vegas

Nigerian, 5 others executed by firing squad

Daniel Enemuo of Nigeria, Namaona Denis of Malawi, Tran Thi Bich Hanh of Vietnam, Marco Moreira of Brazil, Ang Kiem Soei of The Netherlands and Rani Andriani of Indonesia were killed despite pleas from the international community to spare their lives. Indonesia has executed six people by firing squad after they were found guilty of drug trafficking. Daniel Enemuo of Nigeria, Namaona Denis of Malawi, Tran Thi Bich Hanh of Vietnam, Marco Moreira of Brazil, Ang Kiem Soei of The Netherlands and Rani Andriani of Indonesia were killed despite pleas from the international community to spare their lives. The six convicts were executed at about midnight on January 18. "The execution of the six convicts has been carried out," spokesman for the attorney general's office, Tony Spontana, told news agency AFP. The Dutch government and Brazil had made final attempts to save the lives of their citizens but failed. The two countries have recalled their ambassadors from Indonesia for consultations. A spokesperson for Brazilian President Dilma Roussef said that she is "distressed and outraged" by the execution. "Using the death penalty, which is increasingly rejected by the international community, seriously affects relations between our countries," the spokesperson said in a statement. Dutch Foreign Minister, Bert Koenders said: “My heart goes out to their families, for whom this marks a dramatic end to years of uncertainty. The Netherlands remains opposed to the death penalty.” Indonesia's Attorney General, H.M Prasetyo, however justified the execution saying that the death penalty is not "something pleasing or fun" but had to be carried out in accordance with the law. “Indonesia must be saved from narcotics... this is a crime against humanity that damages the morals of the younger generation. I hope everyone can understand this,” Prasetyo said. The executions are the first in Indonesia since President Joko Widodo took office in October. Widodo has disappointed human rights activists who believed that he would stop capital punishment due to his image as a reformist.

Fuel now N87 per litre

The minister made the announcement today, January 18, during a broadcast by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The pump price of fuel in Nigeria has been reduced from N97 to N87, the Minister of Petroleum, Dieziani Alison-Madueke has said. The minister made the announcement today, January 18, during a broadcast by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). Alison-Madueke also released a statement to that effect saying: As you may be aware, there has been a lot of volatility in the oil market in the past few months and due to this the importation prices of our petroleum products have been impacted. Therefore, with the approval and directive of Mr. President and by virtue of Section 6 clause 1 of the Nigerian Petroleum Act, it is my responsibility as Minister of Petroleum Resources to hereby announce a reduction in the pump price of Petroleum Motor Spirit (Petrol) from the current Ninety Seven Naira (=N=97) per litre pump price down to Eighty Seven Naira (=N87=) per litre pump price, effective from twelve (12) midnight Sunday, 18th of January 2015. Accordingly, I have directed the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) and the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to ensure strict compliance of this price adjustment by all marketing companies. It is my hope that all Nigerians will benefit from this adjustment. I thank you and God Bless you all.

Chelsea manager regrets not signing Steven Gerrard in 2005

Mourinho denounces Chelsea fans who taunt Steven Gerrard at Stamford Bridge, saying that the Reds Legend deserves respect Mourinho admits that failing to bring Steven Gerrard to Stamford Bridge in 2005, during his first spell at Chelsea is one of his greatest disappointments. Back then, Gerrard was a transfer speculation but only decided to stay back at Liverpool but he ends the 17 year-old long career with the Reds when he moves to LA Galaxy by the end of this season. “He [Gerrard] is a historical player for Liverpool, a historical player for the Premier League and an opponent I have always admired and respected. “We did everything to try [to sign him] and it was almost there. I was dreaming of [Claude] Makélélé, Gerrard and [Frank] Lampard in midfield. “We were playing in a proper triangle without a No10 and playing Maka in front of the defenders. Me, Mr Abramovich and [the former Chelsea chief executive] Peter Kenyon at that time, we dreamed of that. “His people were open to him joining a top side like Chelsea. But to me personally he never said he would come. Never. He [Gerrard] was always a red and I think the decision was right.” The Portuguese manager added that he does not like a taunt song Blues fans sing mocking the 34 year-old Kops legend, following his slip-up against Chelsea at Anfield last season which gave Chelsea a 2-0 win. “The song that my fans have I don’t like at all. “A couple of times it is good fun but to go and go and go, especially with a player like him who deserves respect, I don’t think you don’t need that. We have so many other songs, you don’t need that one. “I love this quote when he was saying in his life he would never score a goal against Liverpool. I love these words. “I understand why he was – almost, almost, almost – coming to Chelsea. But he didn’t and I respect that a lot.”

Read actor's last interview before death

The late Muna Obiekwe had his last interview before death with Vanguard Newspaper. In the interview, the actor cleared the air on the controversial viral nude photos of himself with actress, Biola Ige. Nollywood actor, Muna Obiekwe died on Sunday, January 18, 2015. The actor who lived a very private life, rarely granted interviews. The actor had his last interview on March 23, 2014 with Vanguard Newspaper. The actor had the interview to clear the air on his viral nude set photos with Biola Ige. Prior to the interview, Muna told the interviewer that he didn't grant interviews, and also challenged her to bring any interview he had granted before. Read their conversation below; Are you aware there is an x-rated picture of you and Biola Ige all over the internet, both of you partially naked, with you, sucking her boobs? I was made aware of it. I don’t remember the movie. I also don’t remember sucking Biola’s breasts. If the movie exists, that scene never took place. The film is ‘Pregnant Hawkers’ and were you and Biola Ige involved in any sensual scene where you were both nude, making love, real and unreal? Like I told you, I don’t recall the movie. I do a lot of movies and I can’t remember what happens in all of them. The fact that I don’t recall means that the movie was shot a long time ago. Probably three or more years back. when love scene was in vogue with producers. I’m still searching for the movie to acquaint myself with the story. There has never been anything between myself and any actress that I’ve made a movie with. My romantic relationships have always been outside the movie industry. I don’t take my work home. But you seem to have the knack for romantic scenes. Why? Love making scenes are normal in movies. When we see them in foreign movies it’s nothing. But when it’s done here, people start questioning actors morality. Bear in mind that these scenes are not shot the way it’s finally seen when the movie comes out. Nothing ever actually happens. Not with about ten people in the production crew in the room with you. I want to add that the aim in making movies is to enlighten people. You want them to see exactly what’s happening in the world around them. You want them shocked into action against whatever it is you’re trying to portray. Avoiding to touch, the sensibilities of people only result in those things you want seen and treated, ignored. In that regard, I try to make my acting as real as possible without actually doing something wrong. How do you feel being labelled a porn star, because some people feel that is what you are actually becoming in the industry I’m not a porn star and I never will be. Love making scenes are sometimes inclusive in a movie and should be done with class. Sometimes editors and directors don’t edit or direct well and it comes out wrong. Will you call any of the American or British movie stars a porn star? As a top brand in Nollywood and as a sex symbol: how do you handle advances from women? I avoid them. And please, I’m not a sex symbol. I’ve done two hundred movies, out of which only about ten of them have anything concerning sex. Why are people concentrating on those? An actor, before he can be acknowledged as one, has to play quite a number of roles in his career. Source: Vanguard.

Jonathan visits mother of ex-President Yar’adua

President Goodluck Jonathan is in Katsina State in continuation of his campaign tour of the Northern States of Nigeria. President Goodluck Jonathan has paid a courtesy visit to the mother of late former President, Umar Yar’adua. Jonathan is in Katsina State in continuation of his campaign tour of the Northern States of Nigeria. The president was accompanied on the visit by his Vice President and running mate, Namadi Sambo and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu. Jonathan takes campaign to Kano [PHOTOS] President Goodluck Jonathan has taken his re-election campaign to Kano State. Jonathan arrived in the state today, January 21, and also paid a visit to the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. The President was welcomed by a massive crowd of supporters who thronged the venue of his campaign rally. The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari is also in Kano for his campaign.

Thugs stone President’s convoy in Katsina

President Goodluck Jonathan visited the state, along with his entourage, as part of a tour for his re-election campaign Published: 11.39, Refreshed: 11.53 'Jola Sotubo Print eMail President Goodluck Jonathan visits mother of ex-President Umar Yar’adua in Katsina State President Goodluck Jonathan’s convoy was on Tuesday, January 20, attacked by political thugs in Katsina State. Jonathan visited the state, along with his entourage, as part of a tour for his re-election campaign. The trouble was said to have started when the President’s convoy made its way to the home of former President Umaru Yar’adua’s mother for a courtesy visit. The attackers were reportedly holding brooms, a symbol of the opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC), and were chanting “Sai Buhari”, showing their support for the APC Presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari who is from Katsina. The youths launched an assault on Jonathan’s convoy after the visit and pelted the cars with stones but were dispersed with tear gas by security operatives. Another group of anti-Jonathan youth were also said to have demolished a newly erected campaign billboard of the President in the state.