Nigeria in 2014: Fact Versus Fiction - Written by Presidential Aide, Reno Omokri

 

Reno Omokri is Special Assistant (New Media) to President Jonathan. His piece below...

I was about to write this piece detailing the positive effects of the Transformation Agenda when I was confronted with a hypocrisy which could possibly pass for the mother of all hypocrisies. 

On the 18th of December 2013 several newspapers carried the statement from the All Progressive Congress, APC. While the different

Stella Damasus To Dump Acting For Her True Calling

Strong indications have emerged that Nollywood award-winning star and a caring mother, Stella Damasus, may dump acting in 2014 to dedicate herself to her true calling.

The actress said that she started the year with 21-day fasting and asking God to give her strength "to see it through."
She continued as

Nigerian Doctors Save Baby Who Was Born Without Anus

Baby Abdullahi Abubakar was born in June 2013, in a remote village along the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Road, Abuja, to the family of Fulani herdsmen, Mallam Abubakar and Mrs Hadiza Abubakar. The baby was delivered successfully, but the parents, who took a closer look at their newborn, discovered he had no external opening of the rectum, that, is, no anus for passing out stool.
The baby's stomach kept swelling, as the

PDP crisis: VP Namadi Sambo’s job threatened by mass defection

As preparations for the 2015 elections gather momentum, the mass exodus of members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) threatenn the job of Vice President, Namadi Sambo.
This is as a result of moves made by the president’s men to enlist the support of two former governors, Attahiru Bafarawa (Sokoto) and Ibrahim

Tambuwal Will Remain House Speaker – APC

The House of Representatives Speaker , Aminu Tambuwal will be immune to the ongoing take over by the All Progressives Congress, APC, Caucus in the House of Representatives.
It however said it was not certain about the fate of the deputy speaker, Emeka Ihedioha. The leader of the Caucus, Femi Gbajabiamila, who disclosed this in a telephone interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday, said the party had

HEALTH TIPS: 25 ways to lose weight

1. First thing in the morning drink 1 cup of warm water with lemon
2. Drink lots of water throughout the day and with all meals
3. Drink lots of green Tea (in morning: has natural caffeine) and eliminate all juice (except natural pomegranate juice), diet and regular soft drinks. Drink only 1 cup  of coffee a day)                           
4.    Never ever eat sugar, this also means

I’m proud of my nude pictures – Maheeda

 

Background

My name is Caroline Sam but my stage name is Maheeda. I am an orphan. I really did not know my mother and I never met my father. My mother died and I was all alone. When I was 14, I decided to hit the streets and I started fending for myself. I did a lot of funny jobs.  Worked as a bar attendant, waitress and was a prostitute just to survive. Along the line I got pregnant. I am just

"My Boyfriend infected me with AIDS"

Initially, Mercy did not think Desmond would take any notice of her. At 17, she had acne all over her face and she was a plain Jane.

Desmond was every girl’s dream. He was handsome and stood at 5 ft9. He was the captain of the school’s basketball team and his parents were said to be the wealthiest in the neighbourhood.

But he had a weakness-he was a womaniser. Although his

See the Photo of the Pastor & His Six Children Were Arrested For Printing, Circulating Fake Naira Notes

The suspects and the seized items. Top right is Pastor Akubuiro

Soooo Punch said Pastor Akubuiro and his six children were beaten up and kidnapped by armed gunmen.
But according to NAN, the Department of State Security Service, SSS, in Lokoja, Kogi on Tuesday announced the arrest of a syndicate, including a pastor, for the alleged printing and circulation of fake naira notes.

The Director of SSS, Mike Fubara, who

I Can Act Nude For $50m – Nollywood Actress, Amanda Ebeye

 
Nollywood actress, Amanda Ebeye in an interview tells why she does more of soap operas than Nollywood movies.

You became popular in the television series, Clinic Matters; is there any difference between you and the character you portrayed in the soap?
 Yes, it’s a world of difference between the character, Abigail and I. Abigail is known to be very nosy, she is two-faced and has

GHOST CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Can You See The Ghost In This Picture? (SEE PHOTOS)

A ghostly figure was caught on camera in London standing outside Parliament on New Year's Eve.
The spooky image shows a transparent figure dressed in modern clothing gazing out over the Thames near Westminster Bridge in London.
Dailymail reports that professional

Meet OJB JEZREEL's 3 Wives And 8 Kids (PHOTOS)

It's no longer news that OJB is married to 3 women.
And here, courtesy TheNetng.com, are their pictures plus those of their kids.
OJB has 8 kids - three kids with his first wife Mabel, three with his second, Ama and two with his third, Korede.  And he is

Mercy Johnson narrates humble beginning, says she once lived in an uncompleted building

 

In an interview with Saturday Tribune, Mercy Johnson Okojie opens up about life before the fame, money and marriage. She talks about how she once lived in an uncompleted building and how she was inspired to start acting after watching one of Genevieve Nnaji's movies. Excerpt below...

Sometimes when I cry in movies, it isn't the script that makes me cry. When I recall my humble beginning, I give thanks to God. When I remember how we moved into an uncompleted building and had to take

Kim and Kanye named worst celebrity couple to live next to

 

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have topped a list of celebrities people would least like to live next door to.The pair, who are currently renovating an $11m Bel Ar Mansion.A quarter of Americans surveyed for the poll, run by Zillow - a real estate company, said

Are you truly in Love? Read This..........

 

Found this interesting article for people in relationships and decided to share.Most times we think we are truly inlove when we are not ..for those who are still single..well still read and save the info for when you meet someone..hugssss
20 Questions to Know if You’re in Love
Your answers to these questions may reveal if you’re in love. Answer “true” or “false” with the first response that comes up. If you’re thinking about

INCREDIBLE!: WAEC Exam 'Cheaters' Return Certificates After Christ Touched Them

In what may come as a big surprise to most people, no fewer than 15 persons recently returned certificates issued to them by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
Cos according to them, they had to give up the certificates because they cheated during the examination, and now as Born Again Christians, they could not live with “the sin.”

SunNews reports that some

Abuja Female Banker Sends Hubby Packing After He Impregnated Their 2 Househelps In 1 Year!

There's this hot gist about an Abuja top banker, Onome, who is in her late thirties, early forties. Who, a few days back, sent her husband of 4 years packing after it became obvious he was too much to handle.

According to CityPeople, it all started shortly after their marriage in the city’s registry in AREA 10 Garki, Abuja.
Less than two weeks in the marriage, Dickson, her husband

10 Ways Instant Noodles Can Kill You

Instant noodles are a fast, cheap and easy to cook food for the man on the go but do you know they can kill you.
Here we take a look at the top 10 reasons why we should avoid these sweet temptations:

1. Nutrient Absorption : Noodles inhibit

Graduate commits suicide over woman in Ikorodu

 

 

According to a report by PM News, a graduate of Architecture, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ogunsona Daniel Adekunle Adebambo (pictured above) committed suicide by hanging himself in an uncompleted storey building yesterday January 1st 2014.

According to the report, the body of the 30 year old man was found around 1 a.m. yesterday dangling from a rope tied to the hook of a fan in an uncompleted

Photos: Maheeda gets completely naked for her new music video

This will definitely get a ban from NBC, but I'm sure Maheeda doesn't care. The new music video was shot today somewhere in Ikeja for one of her songs titled 'Naija Bad Girl'. She's practically naked in some scenes in this video. Unbelievable! See more photos after the cut...18+ please o...

Man Gives Birth To Baby Girl, His Wife Is The Father

 

Last Wednesday, December 18, the first baby to be born to transgender parents in Argentina was delivered via C-section in the province of Entre Ríos. The proud

TRUE STORY: "I Love My Husband And Want A Second Wedding With My Boyfriend"

Just got this curious letter from a female reader who, being originally from Nigeria, has lived over half of her life abroad. She describes her rather controversial lifestyle, as, being already married, she considers marrying again - and the husband supports

PHOTO: SEE HOW Pastor Tries to Walk on Water Like Jesus, Then Drowns in Front of His Congregation

 

Walking on water is not easy.  Not too many people have the ability.  Let’s see, there’s Jesus, and well, that’s about it.
Unfortunately for one pastor on the West Coast of Africa, his attempt to become the second man to make this impossible feat a reality cost him his life.

Pastor Franck Kabele, 35, told his congregation that he was capable of reenacting the very miracles of Jesus Christ.  He decided to make it clear

President Obama Is The Most Admired Man In The World

Every year since 1948, *Gallup asks Americans to name the man and woman living anywhere in the world they admire most.

This year’s poll was conducted December 5-8, and for the 6th year in a row, Obama has been named the Most Admired Man.
Yes, that’s Most Admired Man, over

‘I miss you’: 7 text messages you should NEVER send to your ex

I know how tempting might be sometimes to try to contact your ex but you shouldn’t use every excuse you get in order to do it. Avoid sending them one-word messages like “Hi!”, “Hello!” or “Hey!” because you are no longer a couple for a reason and if you really have something to say or something to ask them, be more elaborate and get right to the point.

1. “I MISS YOU”
In my opinion, this is one of the most important text messages you should never send to your ex. No matter how much you really miss him (her), try not to mention this to your ex. You’ll only seem needy and you’ll also be putting yourself out there emotionally. Most of