Ex-Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi Confirms The Death Of Dora Akunyili

 Dora Akunyili

A Statement By Former Governor Peter Obi Of Anambra State Confirming The Death Of Dora Akunyili

On behalf of the Akunyili's family, I wish to officially confirm the death of Prof. (Mrs.) Dora Nkem Akunyili, OFR, in a Specialist Cancer Hospital in India this morning at 10 am, Nigerian Time, after a two-year battle with cancer.

In spite her illness, Prof. Akunyili was unwavering in her belief in a better Nigeria. That was why she defied her condition and was part of Anambra State Handover Committee and the National Conference.

The last time I visited her in India, even when she needed all the prayers herself, she was full of concern for the abducted Chibok girls, security and other challenges facing the country and told me that she remained prayerful for the release of those girls and for God to help President Goodluck Jonathan to overcome all the challenges facing the Nation. She therefore urged all Nigerians to remain prayerful and committed to building a better society for our children. We all prayed together and I promised to be visiting her every month.

We thank all those who remain fervent in prayers for her recovery and urge them to remain prayerful for the peaceful repose of her soul.

Mr. Peter Obi, CON
Saturday, June 7, 2014

Tracy Morgan in intensive care after 6-car crash

 Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan was in intensive care Saturday after the limousine bus he was riding in was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said

The vehicle carrying the former "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock" cast member and six others was involved in a six-vehicle accident on the turnpike near Cranbury Township at about 1 a.m. Saturday, Sgt. First Class Greg Williams told The Associated Press.

Williams said one person died in the crash that occurred in the northbound lanes of the turnpike near mile marker 71.5.

A spokesman at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey, says a patient named Tracy Morgan is in critical condition there.

There was no immediate word on other injuries from the accident.

Williams says two tractor-trailers, a sports utility vehicle and two cars, along with Morgan's limo bus, were involved in the accident. There is no immediate word on the cause of the pileup.

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The 45-year-old New York City native joined "Saturday Night Live" in 1996 and was on the sketch-comedy program for seven years before leaving to star in "The Tracy Morgan Show" in 2003. That show lasted just one season. In 2006, Morgan found a long-running role in NBC's hit show "30 Rock," which was created by SNL co-star Tina Fey.

Morgan grew up fatherless, one of five siblings, in a blighted section of Brooklyn, where he helped raise and support the family.

He once called his gift for being funny "a defense mechanism" for his miserable circumstances.

As a teen he started doing comedy on the streets to supplement the family's welfare income.

In late 2010, Morgan had a kidney transplant.

The New Jersey Turnpike was closed for more than five hours after the crash and was reopened at about 6:30 a.m.

Female travelers spark internet craze by posing TOPLESS around the world (PHOTOS)

Three women travelling for adventure have sparked a new internet craze – taking holiday snaps topless.

Olivia Edginton, Lydia Buckler, 21, and Ingvild Marstein Olsen, 20, have won the hearts of thousands of fans across the world with  ‘The Topless Tour’ project. 

And as usual, scores of people especially women around the world have followed the  lead of the pioneers by taking off their tops for the camera and posting the photos online.

Daily Mail reports:

Internet craze: The Topless Tour has sparked others to take part – including students from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance, pictured outside the Royal Naval College in London

However, the photographs are tamer than the name would indicate – with only the women’s backs displayed.

Explaining the concept, Olivia, 20, said: ‘The Topless Tour is the opening of your bare chest and heart to the world. 

‘It sounds really cheesy on paper, but it really connects you with the people you love. The experience is a whirlwind of different emotions and it’s so nice to share it with others.

She added: ‘Our family and friends are really supportive. Most of them have even taken part themselves. 

‘Everyone is very proud of the message, our parents think it’s really refreshing for young women to be embracing who they are and love for their body. It is something we don’t hear enough about these days.’

 

A bit chilly: Ingvild and Olivia brave the cold whether while skiing in Norway

Landmarks: The three women, pictured topless in Berlin, Germany, have won thousands of fans across the world

Adventurous: Ingvild, Lydia and Olivia pose topless in Teufelsberg in Berlin, Germany

The girls, who live together in Greenwich and study at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance, have so far posed topless in Oslo, New York, Manchester, Berlin and London.

They have 4,000 followers on their Instagram account and their Facebook page has received thousands of likes and hundreds of picture submissions from 28 countries – including as far away as USA and Australia and even Pakistan and Palestine.

Lydia, originally from Stratford-upon-Avon, added: ‘The Topless Tour isn’t just our story anymore, it’s becoming a part of so many adventures and lives. 

‘It is so humbling to know that we are in some way responsible. We are very excited about its future as it has so much potential and can’t wait to see what is in store.

 

Unique view: Olivia and Ingvild pose upside-down while in the Lake District

The right way round: Olivia, Lydia and Ingvild in Norway have so far posed topless in Oslo, New York, Manchester, Berlin and London

Pernille, Ingvild and Ingvild pose topless in Primrose Hill in London

‘Some people are a bit apprehensive when we ask them to join the tour but when it’s all over they say they absolutely love it. It’s one of those moments where time just stands still. It is so addictive.’ 

The Topless Tour was established in Christmas 2012 while the girls visited Ingvild’s hometown of Brumunddal and were taken for a walk around nearby Lake Mjøsa, the largest in Norway.

Ingvild said: ‘We had been for a walk around the lake and very spontaneously decided to see how cold we could really feel – it was then we lost our topless virginity. 

‘It was surprising to see how much your body adjusted to the temperature, it felt so natural, so free. We soon became addicted.

 

Cold weather: Ingvild, Lydia and Olivia posing in the rain in Grimsdalen, Norway

‘So far we haven’t got in too much trouble, we get the occasional tut and shake of the head, but generally the response is surprisingly more positive.

‘We still always seem make people smile and laugh – especially when we’re on skis.’

The Topless Tour is now planning to visit Italy, Croatia and Sweden this summer to further spread the word – and are hoping to have hundreds of thousands of hits by the end of the year.

EFCC Press Release: Finance Controller Arraigned For $300,000 Fraud

 
John Adet Esiegbuya By Wilson Uwujaren The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Thursday, June 6, 2014 arraigned the Finance Controller of Lonestar Drilling Nigeria Limited, John Adet Esiegbuya, before Justice Lambo Akanbi of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt on an 8-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, forgery and obtaining money under false pretense.  The accused, sometime in July, 2010, allegedly forged documents and signature of the Managing Director, Lonestar Drilling Nigeria Limited and defrauded the company of Three Hundred Thousand US Dollars ($300,000.00); which he allegedly transferred to the account of another company, Combo Limited, purportedly promoted to conceal the fraud.  The accused pleaded not guilty to all the charges preferred against him.  One of the counts reads, “that you John Adet Esiegbuya, on or about the 27th day of July, 2010 at Port Harcourt, within the Jurisdiction of this honourable court did steal the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300, 000) property of Lonestar Drilling Nigeria Limited contrary to section 383(2) (a) of the Criminal Code Act Cap C38 of the Revised Edition (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) 2007 and punishable under section 390 (9) of the same Act.  Another count reads,  “that you John Adet Esiegbuya on or about the 28th day of July, 2010 at Port Harcourt, within the Jurisdiction of this honourable court did forge a Compro Limited letter addressed to Diamond Bank  Plc with invoice dated 19th July,2010 in respect of ‘Consultancy Services rendered IRO LSO rigs 203 and 204’ and thereby committed an offence contrary to the Miscellaneous Offences Act Cap M17 Revised Edition(Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) 2007 and punishable under section 1(2) of the same Act”.  In view of his plea, prosecuting counsel, A. Olatunji prayed the court for a date for commencement of trial. The defence counsel, Kola Olapoju however urged the court to grant the accused bail.  Justice Akanbi granted the accused bail in the sum of Two Million (N2, 000,000.00) Naira with two sureties in like sum. One of the sureties must be a GL. 14 Officer in either the Federal or the State Civil Service while his counsel stands as the second surety.  The matter was adjourned till October 8, 2014 for trial.

Miguel arrives South Africa for MAMAs

It’s going down this weekend in South Africa.

American R&B singer Miguel who is scheduled to perform at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards, has arrived in the country for the show taking place this Saturday in Durban.

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Chioma Chukwuka Releases Enugu Police Assault Video

Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha has released a recorded video showing some police officers in Enugu harassing her film crew. 

The actress announced on Twitter yesterday that her crew was assaulted by some police officers and even attempted to shoot one of them out of anger. 

Officers of the Nigerian Police have in the past killed some Nigerians claiming ‘accidental charge’ for the actions. In the video, a female voice was heard underground calling on a member of the film crew, which is believed to be Chioma’s. 

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LASU Students Sets Firewood At The Governor's Office Premises While Protesting[Pictures]

Students of Lagos State University, LASU, are no doubt really grieved at the way things are going in their school. The students on Thursday stormed the office of Governor Babatunde Fashola at Alausa, Ikeja, to protest about their school fees hike, which was increased many months ago. The students said they would not return home until their school fees were reduced and all their arrested colleagues are released unconditionally.

The students arrived at the office at about 3pm in over 10 buses, came along with mats, mosquito nets and cooking pots, among others. The female students quickly swung into action, setting up fire woods to prepare beans near the entrance of the Governor’s Office. 

The students also defied a downpour that threatened their demonstration, as they danced to solidarity songs and held mid-day prayers to seek divine intervention....

President of the LASU Student Union Government, Mr. Yusuf Nurudeen, said the students had resolved to fight their cause until their demands were met by the government.

Here is what he said; “Our school has been shut down. Students are dropping out of the university on a daily basis. We decided not to engage the party leaders because the people in government do not understand any language. The only language they understand is protest.

“We have resolved to fight this struggle by ourselves. We are a pressure group in the country. We can do this alone. We do not want any person to fight for us. We elected Governor Fashola. We elected all the members of the House of Assembly. They must listen to us.

“Fashola promised us a ‘Better Rewarding Future’. How can we have a rewarding future without education? He has denied us education by the tuition hike. Section 3(1) of the law that established LASU stated that the university should be made available for all people irrespective of their socioeconomic background and status. Now, the governor has made LASU the University of the Rich.

“We will not leave until we hear something from the government. We have gone everywhere and the police shot at us. That is why we decided to come here today and tell the governor what is on our minds. Also, our colleagues arrested by the police must be released unconditionally.

“If the governor refuses to come out, we will remain here until he comes out. If the governor can respond to issues that are less important than this, he should come out and respond to the students of the state he governs.”

The commissioner for Information and Strategy, Aderemi Ibirogba, has said the government may be able to reach a conclusion on the fees by June 9, the students are hoping that their conclusion should yield result.