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A student of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ogun State, who was in her final year of study, has died following childbirth complications. Olatundun Alexander Borokinni was an HND 2 student of the Department of Computer Science. She went into labor on Monday afternoon and was taken to a private hospital where her set of twin babies were delivered. However, she developed complications and was referred to Federal Medical Centre, FMC Idi-aba, Abeokuta. However, on the way to the hospital, the vehicle conveying her broke down, according to reports, and she died before they could get to FMC Abeokuta. Friends and coursemates have taken to social media to mourn the death of the young mother The Article Final year student dies during childbirth first appeared on JoelsBlog . from JoelsBlog https://ift.tt/2H6Qq8d via IFTTT

Zinedine Zidane has shocked the football world after announcing he will be stepping down as Real Madrid manager after two and a half years in charge of the Spanish club. The 45-year-old Frenchman made the shocking announcement after calling for a press conference on Thursday afternoon to confirm that he’s walking away despite helping the club to a hat-trick of Champions League titles on Saturday The three-time Champions League winning coach who played as a midfielder for five years for the Spanish club, is understood to be under contract with Real Madrid until 2020. Zidane’s honours at Real Madrid includes La Liga: 2016-17, Supercopa de Espana: 2017, UEFA Champions League (3): 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, UEFA Super Cup (2): 2016, 2017 and FIFA Club World Cup (2): 2016, 2017 The Article Zidane steps down as Real Madrid’s manager first appeared on JoelsBlog . from JoelsBlog https://ift.tt/2kDZrgd via IFTTT

Former Vice- President Atiku Abubakar says he is running for the office of the President not for selfish reasons but for the survival of Nigeria . Atiku said this at the symposium and inauguration of the Atiku Mandate Group codenamed TAM -G in Lagos . The former Vice -President , who served under ex- President Olusegun Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007, said his primary goal was to put Nigeria back on the path of economic prosperity . Atiku who was represented by the National President and Chairman of the All Atiku Support Groups , Oladimeji Fabiyi , said apart from job creation, he would centre his campaign on uniting Nigerians who had been sharply divided along ethnic lines in recent time . He said his decision to vie for the Presidency of Nigeria was “borne out of genuine desire to serve the people of Nigeria and to help bring the country back to the path of economic growth for the greater good of all Nigerians . The Peoples Democratic Party chieftain added that the 2019 presidentia

Kenyan actress , Jacqueline Nyamide , popularly known as Wilbroda , has been left in shock after discovering that her househelp breastfed her son when he was eight months -old . Speaking to a Kenyan Magazine, Wibroda said that the incident became known after she got an anonymous tip while on a trip to Mombasa Wibroda disclosed that she received a call that the househelp was breastfeeding the child to make him stop crying . “ When my son was about eight months old , I had to travel to Mombasa on a work assignment so I left him in the care of a nanny whom I had trusted so much. While in Mombasa, I received an anonymous call and was informed that my house help breastfed my son whenever he cried ,” said Wilbroda . Traumatised , she took the first flight back to Nairobi then rushed the baby to the hospital to have tests carried out to ascertain his state of health . According to Wilbroda , the househelp was sacked the following day . “I didn ’t sleep that night and had to rush to the

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has overtaken a Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario among the top goalscorers in South American history . He now needs only 14 more goals to become the all – time record scorer , according to Soccer Laduma . The Argentine netted a hat – trick in his side ’s 4 – 0 friendly win over Haiti on Wednesday morning , taking his overall tally for the Albiceleste to 64 goals . In doing so , he bettered the record of Selecao forward Ronaldo, who retired with 62 strikes for Brazil . Three -time World Cup champion Pele , who sits in seventh spot in the worldwide all -time ranking , is the only South American player to have scored more than Messi . Pele retired with 77 goals for Brazil , which means Messi needs to score 14 more times to overtake the legendary striker . The Blaugrana attacker also extended his own record as Argentina ’ s all -time record scorer , and is now 10 strikes ahead of second -placed Gabriel Batistuta . Sergio Aguero , who scored his country ’

Residents of Aba, the commercial city of Abia State have accused the Nigerian Army of killing a young man identified as Nnamdi over the Wednesday’s sit-at-home order. It was alleged that residents of Chigbu Street, off Uratta junction by Port Harcourt road in Aba South local government area of Abia State had on Wednesday trooped out to mark the 30th anniversary of the defunct Biafra Republic but were resisted by some men of the Nigerian Army. Argument ensued between the youths and some soldiers and the security men in the process fired shots into the air to scare the protesters away. Nnamdi, was said to have been killed by a stray bullet from the soldiers said to be on patrol in the area. Enyiocha, the youth leader of the community, who spoke on spoke on behalf of the youths, claimed that the soldiers after killing Nnmadi who they said to be in his late twenties, dragged his body away and deposited it at a yet-to-be identified location. The youth leader, who displayed the pictur

The Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe has warned the opposition parties that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won’t accept defeat in the 2019 presidential election. Abaribe said the APC had grown so “vicious and dangerous” and will find it hard to relinquish power if they lose. The lawmaker stated this while addressing members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at a rally in Obingwa Local Government Area, during the visit of the state working committee. “At this moment, Nigeria is at the crossroads. “This is a very vicious government. It is not going to be easy (to unseat Buhari) because we’re facing a dangerous government,” Abaribe said. Abaribe added that the APC government was swimming in corruption, but “twists everything they do” in order to cover their sins and “call themselves saints when they are the worst devil.” The Article APC is vicious, they won’t relinquish power if they lose in 2019 – Senator Abaribe first appeared on JoelsBlog . from Jo

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reacted to the defection of Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to its fold. Recall that the embattled lawmaker had on Wednesday decamped from the APC to PDP on the floor of the senate. However, reacting to Melaye’s defection, PDP’s spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan welcomed the embattled lawmaker into the party. Ologbondiyan, who took to his official Twitter handle wrote: “This Morning, @Sen_Dino_Melaye crossed the aisle of the Red Chamber to the “Comfortable” and “People-Oriented” @OfficialPDPNig side. “As a party, we welcome him and await his final porting to the Peoples’ Party.” Melaye is currently involved in a face-off with the Nigeria Police Force. The lawmaker, who allegedly jumped off a police van conveying him to Lokoja, Kogi State, has since been arraigned in Kogi State High Court. However, Melaye was granted bail by the court. The Article PDP react as Dino Melaiye Decamp from APC first appear

Ex-England International, John Terry has announced his departure from Aston Villa after just one season following a disappointing campaign where they failed to gain promotion from the Championship league. “Today I part ways with Aston Villa Football Club. I’m very proud to have had the opportunity to play and captain this great and huge club,” he said yesterday in a statement on Instagram page. DAILY POST recalls that last year Villa moved to snap up Terry on a free transfer following his trophy-laden career at Chelsea, where five Premier League titles, and winners’ medals in the Champions League and Europa League even though he did not play in either final were among his list of achievements. Despite his age and being in the twilight of his career, former England skipper Terry made a telling contribution at Villa and captained them as they finished fourth in the regular season, securing a spot in the playoffs. It had been reported that a one-year extension was to be handed to th

As reported by Daily Post Two police officers have been killed by unknown gunmen around Eliparanwo junction along Ada-George within Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. A source who claimed to have witnessed the incident told DAILY POST that unknown gunmen who rode in a black Highlander Jeep trailed the police officers who were in a private car at about 10:12pm, Tuesday night and opened fire on them, killing two and leaving one with bullet wound. Our source simply identified as Iyke said the killers escaped while the police officer who suffered bullet wounds was rushed to a nearby hospital before a team of police officers and men arrived the scene of the incident. According to Iyke, “I was sitting with my friends in a bar near the place where the incident took place. We just saw one black Highlander blocking a white car occupied by policemen, in few minutes, we started hearing gunshots. “When we rushed there, we saw one police officer lying dead on the ground and ano

A Nigerian Facebook user, Sarah Olatunji shared photos of her self with the outrageous caption,   “Ladies don’t be afraid to approach any guy you want.. They are all cheap, They will never say No”  Indeed  Nigerian guys are cheap… Just flaunt the strands of your pubic hair or flash a glance of your underwear, they will be all over you… This is the result of those Nigerian men that has made a woman’s p*ssy their no. 1 priority. Nowadays, with just have a clean veejay and good looks you can get your Dream Job if the Manager is that type of Nigerian man, but as a guy…you will forever remain unemployed because you don’t have what they want… Tufiakwa! I spit on those type of men! See Nigerian reactions ; The Article “Guys are Cheap to get!” – Nigerian Lady  first appeared on JoelsBlog . from JoelsBlog https://ift.tt/2LKYX3Z via IFTTT

Following the alleged torture and rape of two teenagers by five men in Ondo town, Ondo State, some traditionalists have sealed up the houses of the suspects. The suspects – Bode Akinsiku, Olabanji Femi, Abiodun Ayodele, Fadairo Wahab, and Adedayo Adebayo – are currently in custody, have been remanded by Chief Magistrates’ Court for the alleged incident, which took place on Kogbona Street. The suspects were also accused of recording and posting their misconduct. It was gathered that the traditionalists performed some rites over the matter considered a taboo in the town. A source told Punch that the traditional worshippers converged on a spot where they offered prayers before moving to the houses of the alleged rapists. The source said, “The traditionalists later sent the residents of the houses (of the suspects) out and tied palm fronds around the houses after some incantations. “They also locked the doors and windows of the houses after which they used some wooden materials to d

No fewer than three persons were on Monday night feared killed over an age-long kingship tussle in Abala community, Ndokwa East local Government Area of Delta State It was gathered that the victims were shot by unidentified persons after a caucus meeting held by a faction of some elders in the community. The elders were attacked on their way home. They were said to have been rushed to a nearby hospital in Abala where they were confirmed dead. Chief Edwin Uzor, Special Adviser to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Rural Development, Peace Building and conflict Resolution told DAILY POST that “the situation in Abala is tensed but we as a government has waded into it. “The persons that were shot, we are not sure they will survive it, it is a total breakdown of law and other in the community.” He called on the elders of the area to look inward, and create the enabling environment for government to resolve the crisis He said that with peace in the area, meaningful development would come to t

JJ Omojuwa started a Twitter poll asking Nigerians if Elections were held today, who would they vote for president, and 37% voted for Buhari… I don’t see us leaving this Regime anytime soon Sha!  The Article If Elections were held today! Who will you vote for president?  first appeared on JoelsBlog . from JoelsBlog https://ift.tt/2L9myum via IFTTT

THE restoration of electricity in the early hours of Monday threw a man suspected to be in his late 30 s off a high tension pole in his failed attempt to commit suicide. The unidentified man had climbed the high tension pole close to Jevinik Restaurant in New GRA, Port Harcourt at about 11 pm on Sunday, claiming he was tired of life and that nobody was willing to help him after the death of his parents . It was gathered that the man ’s presence on the high tension pole attracted a crowd , who begged him for over an hour not to take his life . Among those who appealed to the man was the General Overseer of a popular church in the Rivers State capital , who promised him N 1m if he would change his mind . But despite the pleas , the man insisted on committing suicide . It was learnt that the man had initially touched some naked wires inside the two electric transformers beneath the poles, but was not electrocuted because the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company had yet to

Popular Awka comedian Prince Neche has shared his chats with a lady (unknown)  who has agreed to date him after 8 years. According to the comedian, he asked the lady out in 2010 and was friend zoned.  8 years later the lady has decided to date him due to unknown reasons but she claims she wanted to know he he really felt about her.  Is this lady for real??  The Article Screenshots: Lady agrees to date popular comedian after 8years first appeared on JoelsBlog . from JoelsBlog https://ift.tt/2JdwJjZ via IFTTT

One of Nollywood’s actor, Michael Okon, is traditionally getting married to his beautiful lady, Kosi Obialor. The couple have been in a relationship for a while but kept it private. Their traditional wedding ceremony will be taking place at the residence of his fiancée in Imo state, Nigeria. Check out their pre-wedding photos which was inspired by the 1990 movie “Pretty Woman”. The Article Nollywood actor, Michael Okon set to wed, see his pre-wedding photos first appeared on JoelsBlog . from JoelsBlog https://ift.tt/2IYPl3M via IFTTT

Gay men and women in Accra, Ghana, last week attended the annual gay/drag night party at the 10pounds pub. The party saw all the queer men looking all glammed up and giving Ghana girls a run for their money. See more photos from the party which was well attended by the International community below The Article Photos: Check out the glitz and glamour from the annual gay/drag party in Ghana first appeared on JoelsBlog . from JoelsBlog https://ift.tt/2L5ZNHr via IFTTT