US stops training of Nigerian military at request of Nigerian government

The US government has discontinued its training of the Nigerian military, according to a statement released yesterday, December 1st. US govt said it was terminating the third phase of the training which was designed to help build capacity for Nigerian military to counter Boko Haram activities, following a request by the Nigerian government.

Dear Patsmart readers: How can I tell my boss that he has mouth odour

From a Patsmart reader

I just got a job with an auditing firm with a fantastic pay. I love everything about my job except that my direct boss wants to chase me out of the office with his bad breathe. Its so bad. I can't even describe it. I have tried to cope within this two months I started but mehn....Kai.... its getting to me now. How can I respectfully tell him without getting myself thrown out of my job? I need your sensible advice please.

President Jonathan to be served Impeachment Notice on Dec. 3

According to Rep. Mohammed Tahir Monguno, President Goodluck Jonathan is to be served with impeachment notice when the House of Representatives reconvene on Wednesday.

Senators and members of the House of Representatives had commenced collecting signatures for the removal of the president after the November 20 security siege on the National Assembly. During the siege, the speaker of the House Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and other lawmakers were teargased by the

11 drown as bus plunges into river in Akwa Ibom State

11 passengers, including a mother and her two female children,died in Abak local government area of Akwa Ibom State when a bus conveying passengers from Port Harcourt to Uyo, plunged in river near the Nigerian Army Barracks, Ibagwa.

All, except two of the occupants drowned.It was gathered that the Toyota Hiace bus belonging to To & Fro Transport Company was hit by a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) making it to plunged into the river.

Nigerian Man jailed in Ghana for impersonating Majid Michel on Social Network

A Nigerian man had been jailed in Ghana for 10 months with hard labour .Kelvin Ogodogu who is based in Ghana was arrested for defrauding a fan of actor Majid Michel.

Mr Ogodogu was nabbed on the 15th of November, 2014 when he told a woman on Facebook that he’s Majid Michel. He later solicited for funds from the US-based Nigerian woman identified as Ikay to bury his late mother.

Meet the African King who Governs his Kingdom via Skype from Germany

 King Togbe Ngoryifia Céphas Kosi Bansah

With the Internet, pretty much anything is possible! Including ruling an entire kingdom via Skype, apparently.

Meet King Togbe Ngoryifia Céphas Kosi Bansah, the 66-year-old king of the Hohoe area of southeastern Ghana, who governs his people via Skype.

Court grants PDP permission to declare Tambuwal's seat vacant

A Federal High court in Abuja today Dec. 1st gave PDP permission to apply for a mandatory order compelling either the Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, to declare the Kebbe/Tambuwal seat being held by Hon Aminu Tambuwal vacant following his recent defection to APC from the PDP.

The PDP had dragged Tambuwal to court, asking the court to mandate him to declare his seat vacant and vacate his position as Speaker following his defect to the APC.

Brand expert, Kenny Badmus, shares his amazing story of living with HIV in the last 15 years

To mark World AIDS Day which is today, December 1st, Nigerian brand expert & founder of Orange Academy, Kenny Badmus, took to his Facebook page to share his inspiring story of living successfully with HIV for the last 15 years. Find his story below...

Today, Monday December 1st, is World AIDS day, and I'm celebrating my resolve to live with this damn virus all these many years without letting it define who I am. Every journey I take, every picture of me you see, and every new challenge I take on are all huge reminders that I must never stop living my best life. So, I decided to share my journey with you today. Honestly, I don’t know what exactly you are dealing with but I’m writing you this to hold tight to your dream. Here's a quick sketch of my journey from the first day I tested positive, 15 years ago. My upcoming book tells the full story.

Court orders sale of Erastus Akingbola's Cayman Island properties to recover N164n debt

Ex- Group Managing Director of the defunct Intercontinental Bank Plc, Erastus Akingbola’s properties in Cayman Islands have been frozen by the Grand Court of Cayman Islands in a bid to recover a debt of N164 billion from him. The property is known as 2 Cambridge Court.

This comes after his properties, some flats at 17, 18, 19&20, Embassy Court London, NW 8, London, were sold.

Bomb Blast at Maiduguri Monday Market

A bomb went off this morning at the Maiduguri Monday market in Borno state, just a week after the same market was bombed by Boko Haram. Two female bombers reportedly carried the explosives under their Hijab dress and blew themselves up as they were about to enter a shop...

God is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                   

                                     
If you are not in this type of situation, why can,t you appreciate God for this month of December?.

Read about Ladi Kwali: The woman on the N20 note

If you know any great Nigerian history please share with the rest of us. Below is the history of Ladi Kwali, the woman on the N20 note...

Nigeria's best known potter who was awarded a Doctorate and was made MBE in 1963 for the level of detail and skill she utilized while making her pots.

Ladi Dosei Kwali (1925-1983) popularly known as Dr Ladi Kwali was born in 1925 in Kwali town in the present Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,Nigeria.

Photos: Pope Francis joins Muslim clerics to pray at Mosque in Turkey

Pope Francis, who is currently on a state visit to Turkey, joined Muslim faithfuls in Istanbul to pray at the Grand Mufti of Istanbul, Istanbul Blue Mosque yesterday. The Pope stood with his head bowed and hands clasped in front of him in 2-minutes of silent prayer inside the 17th-century Sultan Ahmet mosque, aiming to show respect for Islam and encourage stronger ties between the two faiths.

Dear Patsmart readers: I want to leave my girlfriend because she had sex with me

From a male Patsmart reader. I never hear this kind one before o...lol. Abeg read below...

My girlfriend and I have dated for two years now and for the period we have been together, she has NEVER said no to my sexual advances, as in never. She gives me her body at will and never hesitates. Last Sunday in Church my Pastor while preaching said that a woman who really loves you and would be faithful in marriage would not give you her body at all while you are dating and if at all she gives it to you, it would be after a "battle". Now am having a rethink because even me sef am wondering "why would she not ever say no to giving me her body? Does she respect her body at all or is it blind love? Would she be ever faithful? Is my Pastor right?

Lol. Nothing wey person no go hear. Oya, over to you guys...

APC rules out Gov. Fashola as vice presidential candidate

The APC has ruled out the possibility of the Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola as a possible running mate to any of the Presidential aspirants in the party.

According to a chieftain of the party who spoke on condition of anonymity to Punch, Gov. Fashola's religion has disqualified him as a possible running mate since the party would be fielding a Muslim as its Presidential candidate. The chieftain said the party was not going to be fielding a Muslim-Muslim ticket hence the decision to drop Gov Fashola as a possible running mate.

"You know that the South-West is a base for the APC and it also contributed immensely to its formation. We would have preferred Fashola because of his pedigree in the state. Moreover, of all the APC governors from the zone, he is the only one doing his second term. But this issue of religion is the problem" the Chieftain said.

Out of the four contenders for the Presidential ticket of the party, three of them, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari rtd, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Gov Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano state are all Muslims. It is only the Chairman of leadership newspaper, Mr Sam Nda-Isaiah that is a Christian.

Gunmen storm Damaturu, attack Yobe state university

Gunmen, suspected to be members of Boko Haram, stormed Damaturu in the early hours of today and began shooting and bombing the city. The attack, which was ongoing as at 7.30am yesterday, has seen residents of the town scampering for safety.

According to reports, the mobile Police base which is in the outskirts of the town has been burnt down and many state institutions have also been raided by the rampaging gunmen who are now reportedly advancing to the main town of Damaturu.

They have also attacked some schools, including the Yobe State University located in Damaturu. The students have taken to the bushes for safety. There are also reports the militants are advancing to the government house with the aim of taking it over. More details later

Naira Devaluation Will have Positive & Negative Ripple Effects on Economy – Economist

Obida Wafure of the Economics Department, University of Abuja, says the recent devaluation of Naira by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will have positive and negative ripple effects on the economy.

Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Gwagwalada, FCT, Wafure, said that the devaluation would encourage local industries and also bring about closure of many that depend mainly imported raw materials.

NAN recalls that the CBN had on Tuesday in Abuja announced the devaluation of Naira by N13 as part of measures the bank said were aimed at strengthening the nation’s economy.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Remain 42nd on FIFA World Ranking & 9th in Africa

In the latest FIFA world ranking released on Thursday, Nigeria’s Super Eagles remain 42nd on the list – the same ranking they had in the October list.

However, the team is now ranked 9th in Africa despite failing to qualify for the 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), Goal reports.

Jonathan Abandoned Edo State After PDP Lost There- Oshiomhole

Governor Oshiomhole is angry and very bitter towards President Jonathan for ignoring Edo state and its people, by depriving them of what he call their right. While receiving former Minister of State for Works and PDP Chieftain, Engr. Chris Ogiemwonyi who just decamped to APC and 2000 of his followers at the traditional Urhokpota Ground in Benin yesterday, Oshiomhole openly poured out his anger, saying PDP has done more harm than good in the state and the country as a whole. His exact words after the cut.

PVC: INEC says Fashola, others must re-register

                             

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday failed to distribute Permanent Voter Cards at the Ward G3, State Junior Secondary School, the polling unit where the State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, and his wife, Abimbola, registered.

It was learnt that some INEC ad-hoc staff had earlier pasted a notice to notify voters who had registered in the two wards on Itolo Street that they had no PVC.

The commission said the voters would have to register afresh at a later date.