Armed robbers kill Lord's Chosen pastor in Lagos

Pastor Chukwuemeka Okpokpo of the Lord’s Chosen Church in the Ijesha area of Lagos was on Monday shot and killed by armed robbers.
The pastor was carrying a sum of about 3 million naira he just withdrew from a bank in Apple Junction.
An eyewitness says “It was at about 3pm. The cleric was shot by armed robbers at Alakoso Avenue, off Ijesha bus stop. The attack and the killing of the pastor showed that it was based on information.
“They had been lurking around the
area for a while, but no one
suspected that anything was fishy.
When they saw the church vehicle
approaching, they stopped him and
asked where the money was.
“The pastor replied, ‘Which money?’
They did not even wait for any
explanation. One of the robbers
went inside the vehicle and took the
money. The other gang member
then shot him in the head,” the
eyewitness said.

Lagos State Police command has confirmed the incident and it is currently being investigated.

Nigerian girl gets award from Queen of England

Nkechi Azinge, who is committed to caring for sickle cell patients was one of the four Nigerians who were honored by the queen of England.

The award was given yesterday, June 22, 2015 at the The Queen’s Young Leader Award which took place at the Buckingham palace. Azinge runs a Sickle Cell Foundation and also got support
from former English international, David Beckham and producer of 12 Years a Slave, Steve McQueen.

President Jonathan loses son

Tragedy struck in the home of immediate past President of Nigeria, Arirewa Jonathan, son of former President Goodluck Jonathan died in London in the evening of Monday 22nd June 2015.
Arirewa is said to have been sick for some time now.
Fabulousjist blog condoles with the Jonathan family.

Siasia celebrates 30th wedding anniversary.

Former Super Eagles player and U-23 Dream Team coach, Samson Siasia and his wife, Eunice got a surprise from members and backroom staff of the U-23 team who celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with them.



47 year old Siasia, was also coach of the 2005 silver winning Flying Eagles and was one time coach of the Nigerian Super Eagles.



We wish them more bliss in their marriage.

Senegal abolishes Senate, Vice Presidency

Senegalese lawmakers, who are divided between a 150-seat National Assembly and a 100-seat Senate, voted to do away with the Senate,
passing a law, which dissolves the institution in order to save an estimated $15 million.
Minister of Justice Aminata Toure explained that the suppression on Tuesday of the Senate is intended to curb government spending, and
would provide the cash needed to help the victims of the yearly rains, which have left thousands homeless and killed at least 13 people.
Unlike the National Assembly, the senate is a relatively recent institution, and has become a
symbol of government waste.
It’s been frequently pilloried and described as an instrument of cronyism, a way to reward loyal
party workers who did not get elected to the larger National Assembly. Around half the senators are directly appointed by the president.
Congress also voted to abolish the Office of the Vice-President, established in 2009 by then President Abdoulaye Wade, the BBC reports.
It has never been occupied.

Boko Haram kills 38 in Niger Republic

Islamist group Boko Haram
carried out an attack in neighbouring Niger Republic killing at least 38 people, officials say.
The attack took place late on Wednesday night, according to Reuters.
Boko Haram first attacked Niger in February when the government said it repulsed an attack, killing more than 100 of the group’s fighters.

Fire Incident at Zenith Bank

There was a fire incident at the head office of Zenith Bank on Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos State, on Thursday.
It was learnt that the fire, which started around 5pm, destroyed some gadgets and a few documents, but was not a large inferno.
Director of Lagos State Fire Service, Rasaq Fadipe, confirmed the incident saying apart from a few items that were torched, there was no casualty.
The cause of the fire is yet to be revealed.