Friday, 6 January 2017
Nigerian Midfielder Leaves Chelsea Sets China
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel announced on Friday he is leaving English Premier League leaders Chelsea to join Chinese side Tianjin TEDA.
Buhari Reacts To Southern Killings
Twelve days after Fulani herdsmen massacred over 800 people in Southern Kaduna, President Muhammadu Buhari has finally reacted to the incident.
Court Orders Temporary Forfeiture of $153.3m Diezani Fund
Justice Muslim Hassan of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the temporary forfeiture of the sum of $153,310,000, which a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueze, allegedly siphoned from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and stashed in three banks in the country.
Aviation Minister Inspects Kaduna Airport
The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika has inspected the Kaduna International Airport ahead of the planned closure of Abuja Airport for repairs of its runway.
NDLEA Seals Off Cannabis Ware House In Adamawa
The Adamawa State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has sealed off a bungalow used as a ware house for Cannabis storage in the state.
Huge Antarctic Iceberg Poised To Break Away
An iceberg expected to be one of the 10 largest ever recorded is ready to break away from Antarctica, scientists say.
A long-running rift in the Larson C ice shelf grew suddenly in December and now just 20km of ice is keeping the 5,000 sq km piece from floating away.
Larsen C is the most northern major ice shelf in Antarctica.
Researchers based in Swansea say the loss of a piece a quarter of the size of Wales will leave the whole shelf vulnerable to future break-up.
Larsen C is about 350m thick and floats on the seas at the edge of West Antarctica, holding back the flow of glaciers that feed into it.
Researchers have been tracking the rift in Larsen C for many years, watching it with some trepidation after the collapse of Larsen A ice shelf in 1995 and the sudden break-up of the Larsen B shelf in 2002.
Last year, researchers from the UK's Project Midas reported that the Larsen C rift was growing fast.
But in December the speed of the rift went into overdrive, growing by a further 18km in just a couple of weeks. What will become a massive iceberg now hangs on to the shelf by a thread just 20km long.
"If it doesn't go in the next few months, I'll be amazed," project leader Prof Adrian Luckman, from Swansea University, told BBC News.
"There haven't been enough cloud-free Landsat images but we've managed to combine a pair of ESA Sentinel-1 radar images to notice this extension, and it's so close to calving that I think it's inevitable."
Prof Luckman says the area that will break off will be about 5,000 sq km, a size he says that would put the iceberg among the top 10 biggest that have been recorded.
The researchers say that this is a geographical and not a climate event. The rift has been present for decades, they say, but it has punched through at this particular time.
It is believed that climate warming has brought forward the likely separation of the iceberg but the scientists say they have no direct evidence to support this.
However, they are concerned about how any break-off will impact the rest of the ice shelf, given that its neighbour, Larsen B, disintegrated spectacularly in 2002 following a similar large calving event.
"We are convinced, although others are not, that the remaining ice shelf will be less stable than the present one," said Prof Luckman.
"We would expect in the ensuing months to years further calving events, and maybe an eventual collapse - but it's a very hard thing to predict, and our models say it will be less stable; not that it will immediately collapse or anything like that."
As it floats on the sea, the resulting iceberg from the shelf will not raise sea levels. But if the shelf breaks up, even more, it could result in glaciers that flow off the land behind it to speed up their passage towards the ocean. This non-floating ice would have an impact on sea levels.
According to estimates, if all the ice that the Larsen C shelf currently holds back entered the sea, global waters would rise by 10cm.
All that is very much in the future. There are few certainties right now apart from an imminent change to the outline of Antarctica's icy coast.
"The eventual consequences might be the ice shelf collapsing in years to decades," said Prof Luckman,
"Even the sea level contribution of this area is not on anybody's radar; it's just a big geographical event that will change the landscape there."
Nigerian Chibok Girl Found With Her Six-Month-Old Baby
The Nigerian army says that one of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls has been found, along with her six-month-old baby.
First FA Cup Tie With Manchester City Will Be 'Special' Says Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says he is looking forward to a "special" first FA Cup game in charge of Manchester City in their third-round tie at West Ham.
Russian Hacking Claims: Biden Tells Trump To 'Grow Up'
US Vice-President Joe Biden has told President-elect Donald Trump to "grow up" and criticised his attacks on the intelligence community.
Thursday, 5 January 2017
Buhari Will Leads NIgeria To Destruction Says IPOB
IPOB says that Nigeria could face crisis over President Muhammadu Buhari’s alleged dictatorial style of leadership in the country, stressing, as an example, his refusal to release its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, from detention
Ministry Of Power Budgets N324.1M For Generators In 2017
For the purchase, maintenance and fuelling of plants and generators in 2017, the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing will spend a total of N324.1M.
50 Cent, Floyd Mayweather Encourage Soulja Boy-Chris Brown To Fight
Floyd Mayweather has placed bets on Soulja Boy to fight and defeat Chris Brown in a celebrity boxing match while 50 Cent placed his bet on Chris Brown. Chris Brown has accepted the challenge even after Soulja boy had previously apologised to him for starting the beef. Read Chris Brown's response Below.
Ben Bruce Warns Buhari Against Blaming Past Leaders
The lawmaker representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Senator Ben Murray Bruce, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop blaming past leaders on the country’s economic woes (Recession).
APC Planning To Unseat Me, Fayose Cries Out, Writes CJN
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, stating that certain “Chieftains” of the All Progressive Congress (APC) were plotting to unseat him.
Adekunle Gold Reveals How He Gets Inspiration
YBNL star, Adekunle Gold has narrated an inspiring story of how a chance meeting with a cleaner inspired a song he is yet to release, noting that it was one of the ways he gets rich contents for his music.
Security Operatives Reportedly Raid Ex-President's In-Law's Home
There are reports that security operatives laid siege to the home of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan's in-law home in Abuja.
Wednesday, 4 January 2017
Chinese Club Make A Move to Sign A World-Record Bid For Aubameyang
Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG have reportedly made a world-record bid of €150m (£127m) for Borussia Dortmund's striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Global Launch By Huawei Of New Mid-Range Smartphone
Chinese electronics giant Huawei announced Tuesday a global launch of its mid-range Honor 6x smartphone which includes dual-lens camera technology and is aimed at young consumers.
Dead Pensioners on Nasarawa Payroll – ALGON Chairman
The Chairman, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria in Nasarawa State, Suleiman Wambai, has said that many ghost pensioners have been uncovered on the payroll of local councils in the state.
Insecurity: Buhari Authorises Airport Security Personnel To Carry Arms
Amosun Commits To Purposeful Leadership In Ogun State
Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has reassured residents of the state of his administration’s resolve to pursue purposeful leadership and good governance.
Somalia Attack: Car Bomb Wounds UN Security Guards
Four security guards working for the United Nations have been wounded after a car bomb explosion near their compound in Mogadishu, Somali officials said.
Badagry Free Trade Zone Licenced
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has licensed the maritime Africa economic city known as the Badagry Free Trade Zone.
Potential Eagle Set To Complete Everton Move
FG To Spend 270bn To Repair Bridge Says Fashola
The Federal Government will spend N270 billion for the management of bridges in three years, Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing said on Tuesday, January 3.
WATCH VIDEO: Man Dies In Hotels With Erect Manhood After Taking Stimulants
The deceased who is married with three children allegedly took his secret lover to a hotel at Ugboroke in Uvwie local government area of the state for a romp on new year's day. Samson was said to have been wooing the lady for the past three months to no avail. But on new year's day, she gave in and they decided to consummate the relationship. To show that he has a great manpower, he took the stimulants.
Buhari Can Not Stop Me From 2019 Presidential Election Says Sule Lamido
The Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido has said that President Muhammadu Buhari can’t stop him from becoming president in 2019.
Mega Party: Anxiety Grips Presidency As Three APC Governors Visit Wike
Some presidency officials are said to be disturbed over the visit of some governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike and Akwa Ibom state governor, Udom Emmanuel, who are of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Oshiomhole May Be Next APC Chairman As Oyegun Gets Another Appointment
Odigie-Oyegun’s tenure as chairman expires in 2018 but some top people in the presidency are pushing for a “choice ambassadorial appointment for him”. This is to appreciate the role he played in the defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 general elections.
HOW FOUR KIDNAPPERS RAPED A WOMAN
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers for allegedly gang-raping a woman in Yali, in the Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state.
Our correspondent learnt that the suspects – Bala Mohammed, Dauda Damina, Mohammed Ahmed and Dahiru Mato – were arrested on Sunday, January 1, 2017, by
God Will Shame My Husband Enemies In 2017 Says Fayose's Wife
Mrs Feyisetan Fayose, wife of Ekiti State Governor, on Tuesday, January 3, wished shame on her husband's enemies in 2017.
WOW! NO MORE PETROLEUM IMPORTATION
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has said that the Federal Government will ban the importation of refined petroleum products into the country by 2018.
Onu made the declaration in his country home in Uburu Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State on Monday while addressing a meeting of stakeholders of the ruling All Progressive Congress.
SEE WHERE NIGERIA WILL BE IF BUHARI WAS NOT THE PRESIDENT
The Northern Governors Forum on Tuesday said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in 2015 saved Nigeria from going into extinction.
The Chairman of NGF and Borno Governor, Kashim Shettima, said this when he led a delegation on a courtesy call on Sen. George Akume; Tor Tiv V, His Royal Majesty Prof. James Ayatse, and Gov. Samuel Ortom in Makurdi.
IPOB WARNS FG TO RELEASE KANU
The Indigenous People of Biafra on Tuesday said its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, had commenced the process to ‘sink’ Nigeria as he threatened during his last court appearance.
In a press statement in Awka, Anambra State, by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the group warned on the danger of the continued detention of its leader.
Tuesday, 3 January 2017
9 Prophecies Pastor E.A Adeboye Made For 2017
According to Pastor E.A Adeboye, the prophetic word for 2017 is surprising.
Read his prophecies below.
Christmas Is A Demonic Says Pastor Olukoya
Pastor D.K. Olukoya, the founder of Mountain of Fire Ministries, has stated that he and his church members don’t celebrate Christmas, Daily Post reports.
EFCC Goes After Ex-First Lady's Cousin Who 'Owns' N9bn Accounts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has put Patience Jonathan's cousin, Esther Oba, on its watch list after it was discovered that she (Oba) is being used as a front for the ex-first lady's N9 billion bank accounts.
'We'll Silence Tinubu In North-Central Region,' APC Leaders Vow
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State have vowed to silence the party's national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in the North-Central region of the country, Punch reports.
MMM Nigeria Releases New Guidelines For Participants iI 2017
In expectation of January 14 relaunch of the Ponzi scheme, MMM Nigeria has released new guidelines for participants for 2017, Nigerian Bulletin reports.
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