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A three story building owned by the  FourSquare Gospel Church in Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos  has trapped several construction workers. Emergency workers said they rescued one person, but four other are still trapped in the building. National Emergency management Agency (NEMA) official said while the rescue work was going on at the Foursquare Church building collapse, two other building collapsed in Bariga and Ikorodu areas of Lagos. Two boys were rescued from the collapsed buildings as well.

General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said that the church lost over 46 branches in crises that occurred in various parts of the northern part of the country, especially during the post-elections violence in 2011. Adeboye spoke in Jos on Wednesday while inaugurating  the headquarters of  Maranatha Covenant Churches International and the consecration of the senior  pastor of the church, Bishop Jonas Katung. Adeboye said christians in the North are under fire especially the clergy and advised  them to be closer to God at all times. While taking his Bible Reading from the Book of Romans chapter 8 verse 31, Pastor Adeboye charged christians to depend on God as their saviour. He called on all christian faithful to seek the face of God first in all they do as God has always kept his covenant with those that seek Him. Katung while appreciating Adeboye described him as the most humble Man of God, saying as result of his humility,

A governorship aspirant and philanthropist, chief Ifeanyi Uba has donated N5m to the Anglican church of Nigeria in Ukpo to support this year’s synod in the area. Speaking after the donation Uba hinted that he had earlier given N64 million naira to Bishop Alex Ibezim, the bishop of the Awka Diocese for the building of his residential house at the Bishop’s court. Uba said he was at the church synod to give thanks to the Almighty God for His blessings which he said increased since he gave the bishop money for the building of his house. ” I have come to thank God because since the time I gave the money, I have been receiving blessings and having more openings in my businesses”, he said. He said he decided to contest for the governor of Anambra state come 2014 to move the state to the next level in all the sectors of the economy of the state and urged his colleagues to play the game according to the rules. ” I have been empowering the people of this state, the needy, the w

Elder statesmen and former governor of Borno State, Group Capt. Mustapha Amin (rtd.) is dead. He died on Wednesday morning in Kaduna State. LEADERSHIP gathered that funeral prayers for the late Amin will hold this afternoon at Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna. The late Amin was the first governor of Borno State; he served from March 1976 to July 1978 during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo. This was after North-Eastern State was divided into Bauchi, Borno, and Gongola states. Before his appointment as governor by the supreme military council, Amin was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Airforce when appointed. He is remembered for his attempt to stop desert encroachment, by imposing restriction on tree cutting permits. He also made it an offense to set fires to clear the land and called for the establishment of an inland port to serve Lake Chad. Source:  Leadership

You will recall that Sunmbo Ajaba, one of Tuface’s baby mamas, was supposed to wed the Senior Pastor of Royal Christian Centre – Pastor David Adeoye on the 4th of May – that was last Saturday. Well, the wedding did not hold! That weekend, the couple were spotted at different locations – Pastor Adeoye was in church while Sumbo Ajaba was in the States. Some reports claim hat the wedding didn’t hold because Pastor Adeoye’s church members, the key members, had kicked against the marriage and even pulled out of the church. Other reports claim that another source says the couple have already had their court wedding in South Africa.

Everton boss David Moyes is in pole position to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, Sky sources understand. United confirmed in a statement on Wednesday morning that Ferguson would retire this summer after more than 26 years in charge. Moyes has long been tipped as a possible replacement for English football's most successful manager but the Scot is now in pole position to take the Old Trafford helm, with an announcement expected in the next 48 hours. The 50-year-old's Everton contract runs out in the summer and no agreement has been reached over a new deal. He has previously said that he wants to wait until the end of this campaign before deciding whether to extend his time at Goodison Park into a 12th year. Moyes has brought stability and consistency on a relatively small budget to the Merseysiders and is viewed by United chiefs as a man who, like his outgoing compatriot, values youth development and longevity. Everton have yet to comment on th

Reps, Governor Demand Arrest of Asari-Dokubo For Treason 8 May, 2013 Local     The House of Representatives on Tuesday demanded the arrest of Niger Delta activist, Mujahideen Asari-Dokubo for asserting that there would be mayhem in the country if President Goodluck Jonathan is not allowed to continue in office in 2015. Niger Delta activist, Mujahideen Asari-Dokubo Another Niger Delta leader, Kingsley Kuku, who had earlier been quoted to have made a similar remark, said that he was quoted out of context. The House of Representatives ordered the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar to arrest Mr Dokubo-Asari for questioning. The House also asked the police boss to summon Mr Kuku, the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Amnesty, for allegedly making utterances capable of causing crisis in the country Mr Dokubo-Asari had last weekend said that the current insecurity and tension in the country would be a child’s play if President Jonathan

Suspected members of the Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram raided the northeastern town of Bama on Tuesday, leaving 55 people dead, the military said on Tuesday. Boko Haram gunmen killed 22 police officers, 14 prison officials, two soldiers and four civilians, while 13 of the group's own members died, military spokesman Sagir Musa told Reuters. Gunmen freed 105 prison members during the raid which began at around 5 a.m. (0400 GMT) and lasted almost five hours, Musa said. Bama's police station, military barracks and government buildings were burned to the ground, a Reuters witness saw. Bama is a small, remote town in northeastern Borno state, where Boko Haram first launched an uprising in 2009. The Boko Haram sect and offshoots such as the al Qaeda-linked Ansaru, as well as associated criminal networks, pose the main threat to stability in Africa's top energy producer. Western governments are increasingly concerned about Nigerian militants linking up with

'God says Jonathan should not  Contest  2015 Presidential Election’-Apostle Charles Osazuwa, Senior Pastor, Rock of Ages Christian Assembly Warns' “He should vacate Aso Rock by then. But, if he contests, I see…” *During RCCG House  on the Rock  13th Anniversary in United States *Confesses: “Nigeria’s Destiny is tied to 2015 Elections” *  Explains : “Nigeria’s President under the  grace of God  Period” WARNING  has come the way of Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan by Apostle Charles Osazuwa, General Overseer of ‘Rock of Ages Christian Assembly’, a prophet and an endowed ‘man-of-God’ gifted with the ‘words-of-knowledge’ like late Pastor Benson Idahosa, who revealed in a clear tone that God wants Jonathan to back out of his aspiration to contest the 2015 Presidential election, stating that Nigeria’s destiny is tied to 2015 elections. His Spiritual Warning In the words of Osazuwa, a man blessed with ‘gift of the season’, he said: “God showed me. He revealed to

 Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Tuesday formally expressed support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging the people of the state to join him.   Mr. Okorocha made the declaration at a rally in Owerri as part of activities marking his two years in office.   He said his intention of joining APC was to ensure that the people continued to benefit from the dividends of democracy.   He explained that APGA had engaged in the merger and not in alliance with any party, noting that a two party system was good for the country’s democracy.   The governor told the crowd that came to witness his declaration that the state had witnessed more development in two years than in the past 12 years.   Mr. Okorocha also told them that APC would bring the state closer to the “federal eye”.   Moves by the governor to merge APGA with others to form the APC has generated heat among APGA stakeholders.   Seven state governors were present at the rally to show solidar

When it comes to rolling and dinning with international stars and figures, Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji is not lagging behind in that 'all important course'. Just like a five-unit project course, which cannot just be carried over, that is how it is to Genny, as she is fondly called by some of her fans. At the recently held Beyonce's concert, the Nollywood export made sure she had 'mad' fun at the event. Also, like in most occasions, which are sometimes used to mingle and network, Genevieve did not 'slack' as she also networked at the concert. The actress posed for a photograph with ex-Arsenal FC footballer, Robert Pires. Also in the picture is popular businessman called Alex Amosu. Source:  Nigeriafilms.com

Peter Odem-wingie’s future with Albion was decided during talks between the club and the PFA last week – with the striker set for a summer exit, irrespective of Saturday’s flare-up with Baggies supporters.   It has also emerged that TV presenter Adrian Chiles has apologised for the comment he made about the striker at last Sunday’s end-of-season dinner.   Odemwingie’s future was pretty much resolved during last Thursday’s meeting involving himself, the PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor, Albion’s sporting and technical director Richard Garlick and the club’s chief executive Mark Jenkins.   The 31-year-old made it clear during those talks that he wants to leave this summer.   Albion will not stand in his way, provided a suitable agreement can be reached with another club as the Nigeria international will still have 12 months left to run on his current deal.   Odemwingie also contested the four separate fines – one of which was suspended – imposed by the club for

The Inspector General of Police carried out the re-deployment.   The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Tuesday ordered the redeployment of 11 Commissioners of Police to different commands and formations across the country.   This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja and signed by Frank Mba, the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer.   The statement listed those redeployed as Agboola Oshodi-Glover to Kwara; Abubakar Mohammed to Enugu and Tonye Ebitibituwa to Bayelsa.   Others are Umaru Shehu, Nasarawa; Hurdi Mohammed, Katsina; Sylvester Umeh, Ports Authority Police, Eastern Port; while Kudu Nma is the new police commissioner (CP) in Gombe.   According to the statement, Usman Baba is now CP Cooperative; Saidu Madawaki, CP Border Patrol; Usman Yakabu, CP Welfare ’A’ Force Headquarters; and Abdulmaji Ali, CP EOD ‘B’ DEPT, FHQ.   It said the I-G’s order followed the recent elevation of some senior officers to the rank of commi

After spending almost two years in prison for attempted illegal gun possession and tax evasion, US rapper Ja Rule has been released from prison. Ja Rule was released from Ray Brook Federal Prison in New York today Tuesday May 6th but will remain on home confinement until July 28th. Ja Rule was sentenced to two years in prison for attempted criminal possession of a weapon and 28 months for tax evasion. He served both sentences concurrently. Source:  TMZ

Sir Alex Ferguson has announced he will retire as Manchester United manager after 27 years at the club on a day that will redefine the landscape of British football. The 71-year-old moved to Old Trafford in 1986 and re-built United's empire in spectacular fashion - winning an astonishing 49 trophies in all. Ferguson's Man Utd trophies Premier League: 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013. FA Cup: 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004 League Cup: 1992, 2006, 2009, 2010 Champions League: 1999, 2008 Cup Winners Cup: 1991 Fifa Club World Cup: 2008 Uefa Super Cup: 1992 Inter-Continental Cup: 1999 FA Charity/Community Shield: 1990 (shared), 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 But, after infamously 'quitting' 12 years ago, he has decided to retire once and for all at the end of this season. He leaves having won his 13th Premier League trophy - and reclaiming the title from the 'noisy neighbours&

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has again challenged Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State to open up on how he practically begged to join the party instead of allowing his aides who knew nothing about it to be defending him. The party, in a statement  in Abuja, by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, also dismissed claims by  Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, that  PDP could not have won the recent local government elections in Edo State on account of the party’s loss of last year’s gubernatorial election. Challenging the governor to tell the world how he begged to join the PDP, the party said: “We view this step as necessary against the background of porous and laughable defence posted by both ACN and low cadre assistants to Governor Oshiomhole. This challenge is direct to Oshiomhole. Let him prove wrong, a well documented overture he made to join PDP, a party he lately labelled ‘party of rogues.’ A word from the horse’s mouth will either settle this matt

The Federal Government has said that Nigerians will acquire about 420 private jets within the space of seven years from 2013 to 2020, which will add to the 80 currently in operation. This came just as international experts said that Nigeria and China topped the list of countries currently buying private jets, following recession in North America and Europe. The Federal Government, in the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2013, unveiled in Abuja on Friday, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent, said the general aviation or private jet sector currently had about 80 planes with a potential to grow to 500 by 2020. The Federal Government said the NCAP 2013 was produced after a detailed diagnostic review of the aviation sector in collaboration with the World Bank. Industry experts have estimated that the additional 420 private jets will cost not less than $15.3bn (N2.4tn). They said the price of the various types of private jets being currently flown by Nigerians in