APC has evidence of Jonathan’s interim govt plan –Fayemi

Ex-Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said the All Progressives Congress has strong evidence against President Goodluck Jonathan over his alleged plot to foist an Interim Government on the country.

He said the allegation made by the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that his life was being threatened confirmed the desperation of the Peoples Democratic Party-led Federal Government and Jonathan.

Fayemi, who said this in Aramoko Ekiti on Saturday during the 40-day Fidau for the late Pa Jejelola Akingbolu and Mrs. Raliat Akingbolu, also lambasted Governor Ayodele Fayose for allegedly lying against the APC Presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), over his health status.

Bloodbath in Benue

SUSPECTED Fulani herdsmen numbering about 70 on Sunday   slaughtered   95 people, mostly women and children   in Egba,   Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.

A survivor, who gave his name simply as Oche, said the herdmen arrived the village between 5am and 6am and started attacking them in their houses.

Oche did not give the number of those wounded but he claimed to have seen 80 dead bodies being evacuated by security operatives and volunteers.

He said,“They came with arrows, locally-made guns and knives when most of us were still asleep and started killing us . It was a very bad day for us. I believe that those killed are between 95 and 100 as I counted up to 80 bodies being taken away by people in uniform.”

OPC, Jonathan campaigners lead Lagos anti-Jega protest

The Oodua Peoples Congress and the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation in Lagos on Monday morning led other protesters to storm the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, demanding the sacking of the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, before the March 28 elections.

The bus of the campaign group and the members of the OPC, who massed at the 7UP/Toll Gate end of the expressway, led the protesters, who were chanting anti-Jega songs, giving reasons why Jega should be sacked.

The OPC members carried guns, cutlasses, pocket knifes among other weapons, occupying one end of the busy highway while some members of the groups harassed some motorists and passers-by plying the road.

Some people, who were clad in black vest, said to be beneficiaries of the SURE-P, also constituted a sizable portion of the protesters.

I don’t care what people say about my dressing –Susan Peters

                                                                                             Susan Peters

She may not be a wonderful actress but Susan Peters is certainly as popular as all the A list actresses put together.

With one controversy or the other trailing her, Susan is one actress that doesn’t care whose ox is gored; she does what she wants to do, like her or hate her.

And in fact, the diva pulled another one last Saturday when she stepped out at an event in Lagos in an outfit that left most mouths agape. Those who couldn’t bear it just burst into laughter.

Shortly after she unveiled the look on her instagram page, her fans opined that the dress was not appropriate for the occasion.

Sad tales of Nigerians condemned to life without a smile

                                                                    Dr. Amy Traore Shumbusho

He sat a few yards away from where the other children were playing. Calm but unhappy, he watched dejectedly as the rest of the pack chased one another excitedly in a hide and seek game that afternoon. He used to be part of the frenzy until recently when the price became unbearable. At only 11, it has been a tortuous journey for Ekene Igwe. Born with protruding teeth and lips, little Igwe has often been the subject of ridicule among peers and even relatives who call him all sorts of names.

 Sometimes taunted to tears, the 11-year-old has become more withdrawn lately in an attempt to escape limelight and all the unpleasant remarks hurled at him. He hardly laughs or smiles when in the midst of people except family members for fear of being mocked for his flawed dentition. His dream of becoming a banker is under severe threat. He may never grow into a normal boy.