See What Nigeria Legislators Earn, Yet...?

Just how much do our legislators actually earn? It has been a question that has occupied the imagination of a lot of Nigerians, because the figures have never been publicly known. In spite of the public outcry, repeated calls by leading civil society organisations, the use of the Freedom of Information Act, and even a court ruling, the dirt on our lawmakers was never made public.

Not anymore it seems. Following a report in the Economist, a UK based magazine, which said that Nigeria’s legislators were the highest paid in the world, the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) finally released details of the legitimate salaries and allowances the National Assembly.

Remember Anini the Thief? Read What the Free Encyclopedia Writes About Him

The Free Encyclopedia wrote of him thus:

“Lawrence Nomanyagbon Anini (c. 1960 – March 29, 1987) was a Nigerian bandit who terrorized Benin City in the 1980s along with his sidekick Monday Osunbor. He was captured and executed for his crimes.

He was born Lawrence Nomanyagbon Anini; but he re-christened himself ANINI THE LAW. He sent fears and chills down the spine of many a Nigerian – particularly residents of Benin city in the old Bendel State!

To underscore his notoriety, especially the embarrassing registration of his presence in the consciousness of Nigerians right up to the Presidency, his dangerous and awe-inspiring exploits compelled then military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, to ask his Inspector General of Police, IGP, Etim Inyang, the very

famous question: “My friend, where is Anini”?

Amaechi's Wife Pays Condolence Visit to First Lady

While their husbands are just being boys at the moment, the Rivers State wife paid a condolence visit to the first lady of Nigeria over her mum's passing.

She has been consistently named as playing a key part in destabilising Rivers, but during the weekend, Rivers first lady, Dame Judith Amaechi and Nigeria’s first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan – let the politics slide as Mrs Amaechi comforted Mrs Jonathan over the death of her mother.

Nigeria Senate Okays Marriage to Underage Girls???

The much-awaited voting on recommendations of the Senate Committee on the Review of the Constitution took place yesterday. And our dear Senate has okayed marriage for girls as young as 10. Or even younger. As long as your parents are willing to give you away.

Police is Indeed Your friend

LOL.

Nigeria, 3rd Largest Facebook User in Africa

If only NEPA was up and doing, LOL

Nigeria is the third largest user of Facebook in Africa in the latest ranking of countries using the social interactive site on the internet by the World Bank.

Tagged African Facebook Users in 2013, the figures as at March, 2013, showed Nigeria having 5, 357, 500 to take the third place in Africa as South Africa came second with 5, 534, 160 users and Egypt led with 13, 010, 580.

Facebook: Nigerian users 3rd in Africa

Reason Why Obama Won't be Going to Nigeria.

The United States of America on Tuesday gave hints on the reasons why President Barack Obama won’t visit Nigeria during his upcoming three-nation trip to Africa...

According to US officials, the ongoing insecurity appeared to be responsible for the exclusion of Nigeria in Obama’s second visit to the continent. Obama is scheduled to visit Senegal, Tanzania and South Africa.

Nigerian Running for Detroit Mayor

John Olumba is a 31-year old Nigerian running for mayor of the city of Detroit in Michigan. He is a lawyer, an ordained pastor and he is currently a State of Michigan House Representative.

According to wikipedia, he is the first Nigerian elected to a state office in Michigan history. His dad is from Owerri in Imo State.

Rare Photo: Nigeria's Past and Present Leaders

It is indeed rare to see all these men together considering the bad blood between them: some of them staged coups against one another. It speaks to a sense of maturity...presenting the most exclusive club in Nigeria. The Presidents Club.

From left to right: general Abdusalam Abubakar, Chief Ernest Shonekan, General Ibrahim Babangida, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, President Goodluck Jonathan, General Yakubu Gowon, Alhaji Shehu Shagari and General Mohammed Buhari.

Fulani Herdsmen Attack in Enugu

A bloodbath may be imminent in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State after Fulani herdsmen recently robbed and raped women in the area. It has also been learnt that two residents were reported to have been killed by the herdsmen recently, a situation that has made the residents to live in fear.

Nigerian Loses £17.5m Divorce Settlement to Spouse

Nigerian oil tycoon, Michael Prest, 51, lost a legal fight with his estranged English wife today in a landmark court case over a £17.5m divorce settlement. The Supreme Court ruled that properties owned by Michael’s companies did count as his, and therefore should be counted as his assets in the high-profile divorce battle between him and ex-wife Yasmin, 50.

Bride Refuses To Show Up for Her Wedding in Ado-Ekiti

A bride refused to show up at her wedding at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Okesa, Ado-Ekiti, on Saturday resulting in the cancellation of the wedding. The groom, who is from Ifaki-Ekiti in Ido-Osi Local Government Area of the state, was already in the church but waited in vain for the arrival of his bride.

Breaking news: Nigerians protest in London

Nigerians came out in their hundreds today to protest in London over what they termed 'President Jonathan's dictatorial tendencies'. They took their protest to 10 Downing Street where they presented their petition to the Prime Minister. More details coming later.