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COUPLE CONVICTED FOR MASTERMINDING  LONDON TERRORIST ATTACK

A husband and wife have been convicted of masterminding a terror attack on the 10th anniversary of the London suicide bombings earlier this year.

Mohammed Rehman, 25, used the Twitter name “Silent Bomber” and asked users whether he should bomb a shopping centre or the London Underground train network.

Rehman used as his profile picture an image of the Islamic State group militant known as “Jihadi John”, believed killed earlier this year, and was said by prosecutors to have had a “keen interest” in IS.

He was arrested in May after posting a tweet saying: “Westfield shopping centre or London underground? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.”

That was accompanied by a link to an Al-Qaeda press release about the July 2005 bombings in which four suicide bombers targeted London’s transport system. Fifty-two people were killed.

The couple were accused of planning their attack around May 28.

Rehman was convicted alongside his wife Sana Ahmed Khan at London’s Old Bailey criminal court.

Police also seized more than 10 kilogrammes (22 pounds) of urea nitrate, which can be used to manufacture a large bomb, from their house and he filmed himself testing explosives in their back garden.

“Given his prior knowledge, experience and the ready availability of the chemicals, the manufacture of a detonator would have taken no more than a couple of days and could have been done by him much quicker if he chose to,” prosecutor Tony Badenoch told the court.

HOODLUMS DISRUPT X-MAS ACTIVITIES AT LAGOS

NATIONAL THEATRE 

 

Hoodlums on Friday distorted the peace of fun seekers at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Many people who had come to the premises to spend the Christmas day lost their valuables during the incident which occurred between 4.30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

The venue suddenly became chaotic as members of the public, who had come for relaxation and sightseeing took to their heels following the activities of the suspected hoodlums.

But the Police at the National Theatre Post eventually apprehended some of the suspected hoodlums.

Mr Philip Patrick, a 19-year-old student, told NAN that he just saw people running all over the premises of the theatre.
“I came here with my siblings to spend the Christmas day.

“We were having a picnic sort of, and all of a sudden, we saw people running in different directions; we also saw a `danfo’ bus move speedily around the complex.

“No one could really explain exactly what was happening but we had to run for safety first.’’

Patrick said that there were many pickpockets around.
“There are also a lot of pickpockets around harassing fun seekers.

“One of them took my camera but returned it immediately when I saw his hand coming out from my pocket.

“I also saw the same man take items from other people,’’ Patrick said.
Mrs Anabel Gbenro, a teacher, said that the incident was terrifying.

“I have come here with my family to give them a tour of a historic place in our country.
“The next thing we saw was people running to different directions.

“It is annoying that hoodlums are roaming everywhere here taking items from innocent people who are trying to relax their nerves.

“The security should be tighter; the police should increase their surveillance,’’ Gbenro said.

Miss Precious Ukawuike, another fun seeker, said that more should be done to restore the glory of the theatre.

“We cannot even go inside the theater; on a day like this, we cannot go inside to see how it is.

“It is sad that a lot of our young generation, especially those living outside Lagos do not know what the National Theatre is.

“I also think that people with demeanor which are visibly questionable
should be further scrutinised by security agents to prevent them from harassing harmless citizens,’’ Ukawuike said.

  THE NCAA SANCTIONS AERO CONTRACTORS AIRLINES

 

 The NCAA, yesterday imposed what it called an applicable sanction on Aero Contractors Airlines in line with Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, NCARs, Though, the specific sanction was not revealed but the agency said that it runs into millions of Naira.

 According to Mr Sam Adurogboye, Ag General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA ,“The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed an applicable sanction on Aero Contractors Airlines in line with Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs).”

“In a letter conveying the sanction, the Director General of the Regulatory Authority, Capt. Muhtar Usman, said the action of Aero Contractors Airline in allowing the use of a ladder to disembark passengers from a Boeing 737 – 500 aircraft in a non-emergency situation is contrary to its approved aircraft handling manual.”

“Therefore this is a violation of Part 9.2.4.2(b) of Nig.CARs  which part attracts a civil penalty. All relevant agencies made useful submissions during the course of the investigation.”

The DG continued in the letter that, ‘’in view of the safety implications of your action you are hereby sanctioned in accordance with the provisions of Part 20.2.3(15) of the Nig.CARs.’’

“Although the incident did not result in any mishap, the aircraft is airworthy and the Crew well qualified to operate the flight. However, it is viewed as a breach and resultantly a fine running into millions of naira have been clamped on the airline to serve as deterrence and to forestall any similar infraction by any other airline operator.”

“In addition, the Captain of the flight was similarly fined for failing to comply with the provisions contained in the aircraft manual.”

“The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority ,NCAA, therefore wishes to reiterate its earlier warning that all airlines should endeavour to adhere strictly to Civil Aviation Regulations.

EBONY LIVE TV CEO MO ABUDU STUNNING IN BABY BLUE OUTFIT

EBONY LIVE TV CEO MO ABUDU STUNNING IN BABY BLUE OUTFIT

 Ebony Live TV CEO,Mo Abudu looked gorgeous in blue at the first edition of The Venture Search in Nigeria which took place today in Lagos..
Very classy woman! See another below 

DSS SLAMS CHARGE OF ''TREASONABLE FELONY" AGAINST NNAMDI KANU

DSS SLAMS CHARGE OF ''TREASONABLE FELONY" AGAINST NNAMDI KANU

Days after the Federal High Court ordered his release, the Federal Government has slammed a fresh six-count criminal charge against the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, alongside two others, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi.The trio were accused of committing treasonable felony.
In the charge-sheet signed by the Director, Public Prosecution (DPP), Mohammed Saidu Diri, for the Attorney-General of the Federation,read in part: “

That you, Nnamdi Kanu and other unknown per- sons, now at large, at London, United Kingdom, between 2014 and September, 2015 with intention to levy war against Nigeria in order to force the President to change his measures of being the President of the Federation, Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federation as defined in Section 3 of the Constitution of the Federal Re- public of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) by doing an act to wit: Broadcast on Radio Biafra your preparations for the states in the South- East geo-political zone, South-South geo-political zone, the Igala Community of Kogi State and the Idoma/Igede Community of Benue State to secede from the Federal Republic of Nigeria and form themselves into a Republic of Biafra, and thereby committed an offence punish- able under Section 41(C) of the Criminal Code Act, CAP C38 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.”

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‎The Judge therefore adjourned the case Wednesday, saying a date for the arraignment of the accused persons would be communicated to all the parties.

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   FORBES 10 MOST EXPENSIVE FOOTBALL PLAYERS

Here are 10 football players with the highest total transfer cost. 

 

10. Gareth Bale has cost a total of £95.7m in transfer fees (Southampton, Tottenham, Real Madrid)

9. Cristiano Ronaldo: transfer total of £98.1m (Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid)

8. Radamel Falcao: transfer total of £99.5m (River Plate, Porto, Atletico Madrid, Monaco, Manchester United, Chelsea)

7. Luis Suarez: transfer total of £101.9m (Nacional, Groningen, Ajax, Liverpool, Barcelona)

6. Juan Sebastian Veron: transfer total of £103m (Estudiantes, Boca Juniors, Sampdoria, Parma, Lazio, Manchester United, Chelsea, Inter Milan

5. Hernan Crespo: transfer total of £106.5m (River Plate, Parma, Lazio, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Genoa)

4. Nicolas Anelka: transfer total of £114.7m (PSG, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Fenerbahce, Bolton, Chelsea, Shanghai, West Brom, Mumbai)

3.  James Rodriguez: transfer total of £116.7m (Envigado, Banfield, Porto, Monaco, Real Madrid)

2. Zlatan Ibrahimovic: transfer total of £126.7m (Malmo, Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, PSG)

1. Angel Di Maria: transfer total of £132.6m (Rosario, Benfica, Real Madrid, Manchester United)

   FORBES TOP 10 RICHEST FOOTBALL CLUBS OF 2015

Football is absolutely an expensive sport with vast investments. Here are the 10 most expensive teams.

10. AC Milan – £510million

9. Juventus – £550million

8. Liverpool – £646million

7. Arsenal – £850million

6. Chelsea – £900million

5. Manchester City – £910million

4. Bayern Munich – £1.5billion

3. Manchester United – £2.03billion

2. Barcelona – £2.1billion

1. Real Madrid – £2.17billion

         12 MALAYSIAN TOURISTS DIE IN BUS CRASH

Twelve Malaysian tourists were killed on Sunday in a bus crash in Thailand, according to information from police and a tour operator. Investigators said the accident happened soon after midday in Doi Saket district 30 kilometres (18 miles) from the northern city of Chiang Mai.

“There are now 13 dead, eight females, five males,” an officer at Doi Saket police station told AFP, asking not to be named. He added that the victims were both “Chinese Malaysian and Thai” but could not give a breakdown as investigations were continuing.

In Malaysia, tour operator Chiu Travel said it had been informed by Thai authorities that 12 Malaysians and a Thai tour guide were killed. “This is a real shock. We are all very sad,” manager Terence Yung told AFP by phone from the company’s office in the southern state of Johor.

“We have also lost our tour leader. Some of the relatives are here. They are calm and sad. Some are crying. We are doing everything to help them.” Malaysia’s foreign ministry put the number of Malaysian dead at 13. There was no immediate explanation for the discrepancy.

The ministry in a statement expressed “deepest condolences” to the family and friends of those killed.  Multiple images posted online by local news outlets showed a horrific scene as rescuers battled to reach those trapped inside the smashed bus, which had come to rest in thick foliage with its roof caved in.

Some of those still inside had suffered horrific injuries. In one picture seven pieces of white sheeting had been draped to cover either bodies or body parts. Deadly road accidents are common in Thailand. In a 2015 study on global road safety the World Health Organization found Thailand had the world’s second most dangerous roads with 36.2 fatalities per 100,000 people.

The WHO said the number of official reported road deaths a year in Thailand for 2012, the latest year figures are available for, was 14,059.  But they added that their modelling suggested the true figure is actually closer to 24,000 dead a year. Tourism is a mainstay of Thailand’s otherwise fragile economy, accounting for around 10 percent of GDP, and the December to February period is peak season.

    370,000 PDP MEMBERS DEFECT TO APC IN JIGAWA

370,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Jigawa have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The National Chairman of APC and eight governors on the party’s platform, received the defectors in Dutse on Sunday, amid jubilation

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the governors present at the occasion were Alhaji Bindo Jibrila, Adamwa, Alhaji Abubakar Bello of Niger, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, and Alhaji Bello Masari of Katsina.

Others were Alhaji Muhammed Abubakar, Bauchi, Alhaji Kasim Shetima, Borno, Alhaji Abdulazeez Yari, Zamfara, and Prof. Hafiz Abubakar, Deputy Governor of Kano State.

Receiving defectors, the National Chairman of APC, Chief John Oyegun, said the calibre of the defectors was an indication that APC was on the right track.

Oyegun said that anyone who truly loved Nigeria and believed in the leadership of President Muhammad Buhari to lead the country to path of greatness was always welcome to the party.

He commended Gov. Muhammad Badaru for his good leadership in the state which he said led to the harvest of former PDP chieftains in the state.

In his remarks, Badaru, who said that the number of defectors was more than 370,000, pledged that APC would be fair to them and that they would be treated like the old members of the party.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the defectors included 16 serving local government chairmen, and Alhaji Ibrahim Khalid, the state Chairman, Association of Local Government Chairmen (ALGON).

Eight serving Vice-Chairmen of local councils in the state and Alhaji Lawal Abdu, the immediate past Secretary to the State Government, were also among the defectors.

The list also has Alhaji Hameed Malammadori, former Minister of Power and Steel, and Alhaji Saminu Turaki former Governor of the state.

Alhaji Mustapha Kiyawa, former member, House of Representatives, Alhaji Bashir Adamu, Alhaji Yusuf Galambi and some members of the House were also among the defectors received at the event.

Alhaji Bashir Adamu, who spoke on behalf of defectors, said they defected because they were no longer comfortable with PDP.

Adamu pledged to work with the party at all levels to bring the needed positive change to the people.

PRESIDENT BUHARI TAKES SELFIE WITH KIDS AT ZAHRA'S BIRTHDAY PARTY



The photo was taken at the Zahra's birthday celebration at the Villa on Friday. Pictured are Halima, Yusuf and Zahra. SEE MORE PHOTOS OF HER BIRTHDAY AFTER THE CUT:-

 

A day after her father – President Muhammadu Buhari‘s 73rd birthday, Zahra who ‘broke Nigerian Twitter’ with her pretty photos, turns 21 years old.

A few days ago she commissioned a new library for the ACE Charity camp and the children made her cute cards to wish her a happy day, and she shared photos of them on her Twitter page. Aww!

Here’s her pretty 3-tier birthday cake, though her name is misspelled. 

 

      OBAFEMI MARTINS BECOMES AMERICAN CITIZEN

 

Obafemi Martins will no longer count as a foreigner for Seattle Sounders as he has been listed as an American following the issuance of a Green Card to the ex-Inter Milan forward.

Nigeria allows for dual citizenship and this is also good news for Seattle Sounders, who could now sign another foreign player in place of Martins.

Obafemi Martins obtained the Green Card at some point this year and this was confirmed when the Major League Soccer (MLS) released the roster update for all the 20 MLS teams and listed Martins as a home player.

Sounders may benefit more in cases like that of ‘Oba’ as Jamaicans, Oniel Fisher and Damion Lowe, who have spent several years as students and professionals in the US could obtain Green Cards soon.

MLS clubs are allowed to have eight foreign nationals.

WOMAN SAVED BY GUARDIAN ANGEL AS BRICK FALLS ON HER BED

SERINA MINA

 

A WOMAN NAMED SERINA MINA WAS NEARLY KILLED AS BUILDERS ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED A BRICK DOWN THROUGH HER CEILING  WHICH LANDED ON HER BED. SHE THANKS HER GUARDIAN ANGEL WHO MADE HER GET OUT OF BED 5 MINUTES BEFORE THE FREAK ACCIDENT HAPPENED. SEE PHOTO AND TWEET AFTER THE CUT:-

 serina miña ‏@SerinaMcC 12h12 hours ago

If I hadn't had got out of bed 5 minutes ago I would not be here right now clearly got a guardian angel

    WITCHES SUPPORT BUHARI'S  ANTI-CORRUPTION WAR

Witches have declared support for the anti-corruption campaign by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Declaring the support in Lagos, spokesperson for White Witches Association of Nigeria, WHIWTAN, Dr Okhue Iboi, said decision to back Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade was taken at the end of an emergency meeting of the association that took place at Ofosu, Edo State.

“As stakeholders in the project called Nigeria, we can’t fold our arms and pretend that all is well with our nation. It will not only amount to act of unpatriotism if we decide to look the other way while others are speaking out on way forward for Nigeria,” Ibori stated.

“Following our worries over Nigeria, the general assembly of witches decided to hold this meeting. In attendance were witches from all the 36 states of Nigeria including Katsina, the home state of Buhari. It was at the end of this meeting that the unanimous decision was taken that we should support Buhari to fight corruption. There was no dissenting voice – we also took other decisions on some national issues affecting the country.”

Calling on Buhari to be resolute, the spokesperson said the President should not be afraid to step on toes in his avowed determination to sanitise the country.

“These looters are even lucky that it was Buhari that was going after them to expose and punish them. On our own, we had decided to wage spiritual war against  them, and our own punishment would have been harsher. But but since Buhari has decided to take up the challenge, we have decided to support him. Buhari should not be afraid. I want to assure him that no human force can overcome him.

We have one or two piece of advice that we want to give him if he can send emissaries to us or invite us to Aso Rock. Contrary to the wrong impression by some people, white witches are not evil people. We liberate people from evil people. We are messengers of God, and for over 20 years now, we have been speaking regularly in the media on some national issues,” he said.

Speaking on the fate of Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike regarding election rerun which the court has ordered, Iboi urged Wike to pray very well as he may not return to the Government House.
“The ball is in Wike’s court. If he wants to remain as governor of Rivers State, he should pray very well otherwise the wind of change currently sweeping across the country will blow him away. But if he does all the needful, he will retain his seat,” he said.
On the crisis rocking All Progressives Congress, APC over Saraki’s leadership of the Senate, Iboi said APC may break into splinter groups.

Urging the National Leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Buhari to continue to work together for the benefit of Nigerians, the spokesperson said:

“The partnership between Buhari and Tinubu is divinely ordained, but let it be known to the two of them that some people even within APC are not happy with the union between the two men. They want the two of them to clash. Some saboteurs who I will call enemies of Nigeria are desperate to separate them, but they will fail in their ungodly mission.”

Speaking on why former President Goodluck Jonathan lost 2015 election, Iboi said one of the factors was that Jonathan disobeyed witches.

             CHELSEA'S NEW MANAGER REVEALED

The English Premier League champions Chelsea Football Club have confirmed Dutch man, Guus Hiddink as the team’s first-team manager until the end of the season.


Speaking at his first press conference, Guus said: “I am excited to return to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in the world but is not where it should be at the moment. However, I am sure we can all turn this season around.
“I am looking forward to working with the players and staff at this great club and especially renewing my wonderful relationship with the Chelsea fans.”

Hiddink Replaces Mourinho At Chelsea

Hiddink is presently at Stamford Bridge for today’s match as Chelsea welcome Sunderland.
However, Steve Holland, will take control of team matters for the game alongside Eddie Newton, who will now take on the role of assistant first-team coach.

Hiddink is making a return to London success after his first spell with the club in 2009 saw him lift the FA Cup with the team.
Hiddink took temporary charge of Chelsea in February 2009, losing just one league game as Chelsea recovered from a poor first half of the season to finish third in the Premier League, guaranteeing Champions League football for the next campaign and signed off in style thanks to a 2-1 FA Cup win over Everton at Wembley.
I recall that Jose Mourinho was dismissed by the board of English Premier League champions, Chelsea football club on Thursday, December 17.
His sack came just seven months after leading the London team to a Barclays Premier League title last season.

DROGBA GEARS UP TO REPLACE JOSE MOURINHO

Roman Abramovich has reached out to the club’s legend Didier Drogba, in an effort to get the Ivorian to return to his former club, according to reports,
 Abramovich has contacted Drogba over a potential position in Chelsea’s new backroom team.

Drogba to replace Jose Mourinho at Chelsea?

It’s understood that Abramovich Drogba to work alongside the new interim manager, expected to be former Blues caretaker boss Guus Hiddink.
Drogba is known to be a bonding influence in the dressing room during his playing days at Chelsea and with signs that the 37-year-old is keen on a return to Stamford Bridge, he’s been offered coaching badges with a view to eventually take over first team duties.
Drogba’s ability to unite players is likely to have appealed to Abramovich given the club’s disjointed start to the season.

Didier Drogba to replace Mourinho at Chelsea

“He’s happy to return to Chelsea,” a source told Jeune Afrique.
“It’s his heart club, even if he felt betrayed by Jose Mourinho, who had not met all obligations to him when he returned to England during the 2014-2015 season.”

Drogba is currently with MLS side Montreal Impact, and would need to be released from his contract there in order to return to Chelsea.

ONE DIRECTION SINGER NIALL HORAN SAYS HE WANTS TO MARRY SELENA GOMEZ

One Direction singer Niall Horan confessed he would like to marry Selena Gomez

One Direction singer Niall Horan has expressed his feelings for American singer/actress Selena Gomez.
The 22-year-old confessed to James Corden that he would like to marry the former Disney star.
During One Direction's Carpool Karaoke session on The Late Late Show, the boy band was asked to play the game of "sleep with, marry, cruise". When asked to choose between Demi Lovato, Gomez and Tina Fey, Horan replied: "Sleep with Tina Fey. Let's marry Gomez and go on a cruise with Demi Lovato. Great voice, we could be singing songs."
 
Justin Bieber's former girlfriend was reportedly happy about Horan's revelation. A source told Hollywood Life: "Selena was super flattered by what Niall said about wanting to marry her. In her opinion, Niall is total marriage material. They are in a really good place right now and looking forward to bringing in the new year together. When they aren't together, they text and Skype pretty much 24/7."
Rumours that Horan and Gomez are getting close started after reports emerged that he and the 23-year-old singer apparently shared a kiss at Jenna Dewan Tatum's 35th birthday party at a Los Angeles nightclub. Gomez was quizzed about Horan at the Billboard Women In Music 2015 awards in New York City.
"Oh my god! No," she told Entertainment Tonight. "I love him, I always have. He's amazing."
Gomez had previously revealed that she would go on a date with former One Direction star Zayn Malik. The Come And Get It singer said she would be happy to go with the 22-year-old singer if he were to ask her out.
"If he had asked me out on a date, I would be seen with him. Just kidding, but not kidding," she told InStyle UK.

DELTA STATE GOVERNORS DAUGHTER TIES THE KNOT

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa beautiful daughter Marilyn, tied the knot with her fiance Gbolahan Daramola on Saturday, December 19.

Delta state governor’s daughter weds today!

The church wedding took place at St Philips Catholic Church, Asaba, followed by the reception at the Event Centre Asaba.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta leads his daughter, Marylin, into St Phillips Anglican church, during her wedding with Mr Gbalahon Daramola in Asaba on Saturday, December 19. Credit: NAN-Photo

Marilyn had her traditional wedding with Gbolahan Daramola, on Thursday, December 17, at Owa in Delta state.

The sensational musician Flavour dazzled the audience at the ceremony which also witnessed the performance of cultural dancers from Owo Kingdom where the groom hails from.

Ifeanyi Okowa daughter weds

Ifeanyi Okowa daughter weds

Ifeanyi Okowa daughter weds

Ifeanyi Okowa daughter weds