Saturday, January 30, 2016
Breaking! Olumofin Brothers Asked To Leave Toolz & Tunde’s Wedding Ceremony
First Photos Of Tunde Demuren As He Weds Toolz Traditionally Today
Banky W, Ebuka and few of his celebrities friends were the
first to be in his hotel room this morning to be with him. See photos from the
hotel room, right at the venue, with his friends in his aso ebi and the rest
all after the cut. Big congrats to the couple!
The Olumofin Brothers Glammed Up For Toolz & Tunde’s Trad Ceremony Today (Photos)
Editor Responsible For Eritrea Hoax Story Transferred To New Job
The Standard Media editor who delivered a blow to African
quality journalism by promoting gender stereotyping and sexism by knowingly
publishing false stories about women in Tanzania and Eritrea has been moved
from his job. According to Kenyan media reports, Standard Media Group Digital
Editor, David Ohito who approved two hoax stories was moved to another job.
Standard Group Digital Editor, David Ohito has tarnished the
groups image and overall credibility and has been transferred to Kisumu to ‘put
things in order’, a statement published by Kenyan Business read.
Two stories could have triggered the move by the media group
according to close sources – the ban on mini-skirts in Tanzania and compulsory
polygamy in Eritrea – could have necessitated the action.
Tanzania vehemently protested the story, with the office of
President John Pombe Magufuli releasing a statement on the Standard, which was
forced to pull out the story and apologise. Eritrean Information Minister,
Yemane Gebremeskel, was not impressed either and expressed his disgust at the
negative light in which Eritrea had been portrayed.
Arms Deal: EFCC Arrests Own Operative For Extortion
An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission, Abdulrahman Mohammed Biu, a deputy detective superintendent, has
been arrested for offences bordering on extortion, influence peddling and
impersonation, the commission said in a statement Friday.
The officer was arrested on Monday following intelligence
report alleging that he extorted $150,000 from some military officers on the
pretext that he would help give them a soft landing in the ongoing
investigation into the arms deal scandal.
Upon his arrest, a search was executed on his residence in
Abuja where the following items were recovered: $20,000 cash, N500, 000 cash,
two police uniforms bearing his name with the ranks of Deputy Superintendent
and Assistant Superintendent, Police warrant card No: 27/2014 with the rank of
DSP allegedly obtained from Kano Constabulary office, documents relating to
military arms investigation and account information of several senior military officers.
I Will Be Getting Married This Year, GT Da Guitarman Says As He Proposes To Long Time Girlfriend
“It has always been something I wanted to do. I’m going to
be 32 this year, so obviously, I’m not getting younger. Apart from the age
thing, this is also someone that I love so much. So the proposal is just the
right thing to do at this time.’’
On why he decided to marry a non-Yoruba woman, GT said;
‘I don’t see love as a tribal thing; it’s about what you
feel about a person, and it happens to you naturally. I think one of the
problems Nigerians have is that we don’t truly love ourselves. The moment we
love ourselves, we’ll see ourselves as Nigerians first and foremost.”
On when the wedding ceremony will take place, he said; “I will be getting married before the end of
the year.”
Malivelihood Gets Multi-Million Dollar Deal With A Princess In Oman (Photo)
Heard he is already
on his way back to Nigeria.
Sad! 14-16 Year-Old Female Secondary Sch Students Join Eiye Fraternity, Leader Initiates Them With S3x
Eight secondary school students have been arrested by the
Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for being
cult members.
The suspects, five boys and three girls were between ages of
14 and 16 belong to the Eiye fraternity.
Saturday Vanguard gathered that the leader of the gang who
initiated the female members reportedly had s3x with them to welcome them to
the group. They were arrested in Akure by officials of the command following a
tip off.
Photo: Police Arrest Kidnapper’s Wife To Negotiate Victim’s Release
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested
the wife of a suspected kidnapper, Mrs. Mercy Okachi, over the abduction of a
youth leader in the state.
Okachi was arrested at her residence in Ubima, Ikwerre Local
Government Area after a cash sum of N10 million being the ransom paid was
traced to the house of her fleeing husband, Kendiri Okachi.
Surprisingly, Mrs. Okachi’s arrest was used to negotiate the
release of the kidnap victim (name withheld for security reason).
Probe: Obanikoros Linked With Arms Deals
The Task Force investigating the alleged diversion of $2.1bn
meant for arms procurement under the immediate past administration of Dr.
Goodluck Jonathan has embarked on a discrete investigation into the former
Minister of State for Defence, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, Punch reports.
It was gathered that the team of EFCC investigators had
traced the sum of N4.75bn to the account of Silva McNamara Limited with Diamond
Bank with links to the family of the former minister.
A top operative of the commission, who confided in a punch
correspondent, said that the company had two sons of the former minister on its
board. The names of the relatives on the company’s board are Gbolahan Obanikoro
and Babajide Obanikoro.
Meet The Pastor Arrested For Buying Stolen SUV For N350k & Wants Another Camry For N250k (Photo)
Most of you will remember him in a previous post we made on
him. He said he thought it was the blessing of God in disguise.
On a 2005 edition of Mitsubishi Pajero parked on the
premises of the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, was a church
sticker bearing the picture of a 32-year-old Presbyterian pastor from Umuahia,
Abia State, Rev. Titus Onwuchekwa. In bold letters beside the pastor’s photo on
the sticker are the words “Too blessed to be cursed”.
True to those words, Onwuchekwa, who was paraded alongside
two notorious stolen car dealers by the police during the week explained that
he thought God had brought a blessing his way, when he bought the SUV for a
mere N350,000.
Oritsefemi Fires Back At Ex-Manager, Says Don’t Worry I Am Coming For You & Your Mother
Double Wahala singer, Oritsefemi is very upset at the
interview his ex-manger, Danku granted where he said he brought him out of the
slum and made him who he is today. Oritsefemi who claims he only met Danku in
2014 after he released his famous song, Double Wahala and was already a star
said what Danku is doing is called defamation of character and he would be
dragging him to court. He also said, he buried Danku’s grandmother on his
behalf because he was broke and his family knows all of this. Oritsefemi went
ahead to say, even the business his mother does today was funded by him. He said
he had to help her with N1m and got her extra equipment.
He said a lot and also accused Danku of disappearing with
his Acura MDX SUV and his money in his care.
Below are the exact things Oritsefemi said to Saturday Beats right after
the cut. Wahala wa o, we don’t even know who to believe again…
Friday, January 29, 2016
Zika virus: Don't Travel To Latin America - FG Warns
The Federal Government on Friday warned Nigerians against
travelling to Latin America nations following the outbreak of Zika virus in the
region.
Pregnant women were particularly asked to steer clear of the
region and the restriction subsists until further notice.
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, while issuing
the travel advice called for closer monitoring and screening of passengers at
various ports of entry in the country, especially for those who had visited
Latin America recently.
Adewole directed the Nigeria Center for Disease Control
(NCDC) to include Zika virus diagnosis as part of ongoing effort to manage
Lassa fever outbreak in the country.
2.5m Chickens Now Affected By Bird Flu In Nigeria, As Disease Spreads To 18 States
Avian Influenza, popularly referred to as bird flu which has
returned back to Nigeria has now affected 2.5 million chickens and has spread
to 18 states in Nigeria. According to the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science,
this has resulted in the loss of several billions of Naira.
The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, NIAS, Dr. Godwin
Oyedeji while explain further on this said,
“By the last count, I think as of yesterday (Thursday), not
less than 2.5 million chickens have been infected and over 700 farms have been
affected nationwide. From one incidence in one state and moving to two states,
it has increased and I think by now we are having it in not less than 18
states,” he affirmed.
Photos: Students Bombard Lai Mohammed As He Visits OAU, Says Tell Buhari To Probe Our VC
Trust students to be bold and OAU students are exceptionally
bold, lol. So today, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai
Mohammed was at Obafemi Awolowo University where he went to deliver a lecture titled
‘Nexus between corruption and underdevelopment of Nigeria’ at the Faculty of
Arts and students bombarded him saying, ‘Tell Buhari to probe our VC, Tell
Buhari to probe our VC’. As if that was not enough, one of the students who were
allowed to ask Mr Mohammed a question, boldly stood up and said;
“Our halls of
residence are in bad shape and my colleagues are saying probe Omole (VC) and so
on. It is not only at the national level that the government should concentrate
its fight against corruption, it should come to universities and we welcome
President Buhari’s war against corruption on OAU campus,” as the entire students
present screamed and applauded him.
Meanwhile the minister promised to meet with the VC to
discuss the issue of students’ union leaders who are currently under
suspension. This just makes you miss school days.... Another photo below...
Supreme Court Sacks Stella Oduah, Andy Uba, All Anambra PDP Senators
The Supreme Court in Nigeria has sacked PDP Senators from
Anambra State, which includes Stella Oduah and Andy Uba. Also affected are
members of the House of Representatives elected on the ticket of the PDP.
Chris Uba, younger brother to Mr. Andy Uba, and Prince Emeka
are expected to take over seats vacated by Mr. Andy Uba and Stella Oduah
respectively. Former Senator Annie Okonkwo is also in line to represent the PDP in a
forthcoming election to fill a senatorial seat held by Uche Ekwunife who was
sacked last December by the Court of Appeal.
Banks, Hotels, Schools Sealed In Anambra Over Tax Evasion
No fewer than 35 buildings in the industrial town of Nnewi,
Anambra State were sealed today for refusal of the owners to pay property rate
of over N150 million.
According to the the Head, Human Resources and
Administration, Anambra Property and Land Use Charge (APLUC), Chinenye Okafor,
the closure followed various court judgments obtained against the tax evaders.
According to her, they have been pleading for the past 2 years to pay up, but
nothing has come forth.
The affected buildings include commercial banks, hotels,
business plazas, filling stations, hospitals, residential homes as well as
primary and secondary schools. She however said more buildings will also be closed down.
Hear her;
No Bail Granted To Kanu, As Court Rules He Must Remain In Prison
A Federal High Court in Abuja has turned down a bail request
by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.
The court said today that Mr. Kanu must remain in prison
pending his trial for alleged treason.
Mr. Kanu has been in detention since his arrest in October. The
government accuses him of running an underground radio that spreads hate
messages in a push for the creation of independent state of Biafra. More photos of him in court below.
Zuckerberg Is Now The Sixth Richest Person In The World
Only five people in the entire world are now richer than
Mark Zuckerberg. The Facebook founder and CEO (also America's favorite dad) saw
his net worth surge overnight Wednesday to around $47 billion on the strength
of the social network's latest quarterly results, pushing Zuckerberg up to
number six on the list of the world's richest people, according to data from
Bloomberg's Billionaires Index.
Zuckerberg overtook Charles and David Koch, the billionaire
brothers known for pouring money into Republican coffers, and now sits behind a
couple of his tech cohorts in the rankings, including Microsoft founder Bill
Gates and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
Alimosho General Hospital; Saving Lives And Giving Hope
Health we all know is wealth, the progress of anyone or
nation is tied to the health of its people. This was stressed recently by Dr.
Bolaji Adebiyi, the Chief Medical Officer of Alimosho General Hospital during
an interview program Hard Facts on Nigeria Info 93.7FM.
His interview was
quite revealing as it highlighted the challenges faced in health care service
and the intervention programmes provided to mitigated and sustain support for
valuable healthcare solutions.
First, he revealed that the hospital is Lagos’ busiest
hospital referring to Alimosho as a Local government area with a population
density that exceeds that of Bayelsa state and recording the highest population
numbers in all of the country. Dr. Adebiyi stated that the hospital’s ability
to meet the needs of over 24,000 patients monthly with only 450 staff strength
made up of doctors, nurses, pharmacist is a daily feat.
Oduah Calls For Establishment Of Inland Container Terminal In Onitsha
A press statement from her
Senator Stella Oduah (Anambra North) has called for the
establishment of an inland container terminal in Onitsha, Anambra State to
enhance production. Speaking at the interactive session of the Committee on
Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, she emphasized the need to
encourage more export in the face of the dwindling economy.
The Managing Director of Nigeria Export - Import Bank, NEXIM
Robert Orya briefed the Committee on its activities in general and the various
challenges they are currently facing as an institution. She congratulated the
Manging Director of the bank for making the country proud in 2015, and noted a
number of expectations from the development bank.
Sarah Ofili Disassociates Self From Fake Modelling Agency
According to Sarah Ofili, there’s a fake agency claiming to
have affiliate with her and even offering ladies mouth-watering modelling deals
as long as they are willing to pay. Apparently some of them got duped by this
fake outlet and decided to reach out to Sarah through her social media pages to
know if she truly runs the agency or has an affiliate with them. Sarah has
however issued a disclaimer saying she knows nothing about it. Some of the
munched tweets she sent in right after the cut.
Charlyboy's Warm Letter To His Wife On Her Birthday
Like joke like joke we both are getting older. Today is your birthday
and once again I can't help but to
celebrate you in the open, what I have always done for the past 37yrs of our
married life. Celebrating our extraordinary life together. I hope that our
togetherness over the years have taught some people about perseverance,
tolerance, discipline and love.
Annie Idibia Stars In Abbyke Domina 2016 Luxe Lace Collection
New Ooni Commissions 7 Buses, Begins Free Health Care Services For The People
The new Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has commissioned seven
new buses worth N56m to ease transportation difficulties in Ile-Ife. The Oba
said he partnered with Olofin Micro Finance Bank, Ile-Ife to make this
possible. While speaking during the commissioning the Managing Director of
Olofin Micro Finance Bank, Mr. Toyin Olufolahan also said the buses would be assessed
by cooperative societies and they would pay within two years.
The Oba however encouraged indigenes to come out in their
numbers and enjoy the free health care service he is rendering to the people of
the community saying, if the people are not healthy there would be no individuals
to rule.
Undergraduates Rape, Rob Job Seeker, Take Nude Photos To Implicate Her
The police in Lagos have arrested two undergraduates for
allegedly raping a job-seeker, identified only as Nike, and robbing her of
valuables in the Igando area of the state.
Punch Metro learnt that the suspects, identified as
Valentine and Kusimo, allegedly took turns to rape their victim after luring
her into a hotel.
Valentine, an indigene of Imo State, was said to be seeing
off the 27-year-old with the hope that she would not raise the alarm when Nike
suddenly called for help. The suspects were subsequently arrested and taken to the
Igando Police Division.
I’m Proud I Laid The Foundation Buhari Is Using To Defeat Boko Haram- Jonathan
The immediate former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan
has said he is proud he laid the foundation for Buhari to fight and defeat Boko
Haram insurgents. While speaking Wednesday night during a programme titled,
‘Focus on Africa’ aired on an international news and current affairs television
channel based in Paris, France 24, the former president said, the equipment
they bought are the ones the President is still using and they have been
recording breakthroughs with them. He said;
“Of course, you know
the new government is working hard and I believe they are still using the
equipment we procured.
“The 2016 budget is still being debated and no new equipment
has been bought. So, even what the new government is still using to prosecute
the war is the equipment we procured. I believe that with what we left behind,
and the new ones they would acquire, this issue of Boko Haram will be taken to
a logical conclusion.”
He also refused to comment on the recent happenings in the
country saying it is a very sensitive issue and he won’t be saying anything
about it now.
Who Would You Save If You Were In His Shoes?
6-Year Old Boy Mauled By Raccoon While Walking To School (Photos)
The child was on his way to the 16th Avenue Elementary
School with his mother, Monali Gavali, when a large raccoon attacked him from
behind and proceeded to bite and scratch him in the face
‘Within a second, he screamed, “Mommy,” then I turn around
and saw that he was on the ground... something was there, something was on his
back,' Ms Gavali said.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
We Can’t Wait To Show Davido To The World- Sony Music
Sony Music has finally spoken about the deal they signed with
Davido despite many Nigerians doubting it. Even when his name was listed on
Sony Music’s website and we brought it here, some still said anyone could have
altered that and insert his name. Anyway, the body has finally confirmed Davido
has one of their artists and now says they can’t wait to show him to the world.
‘Working with incredible talent like Davido heralds a new
era for Sony Music Entertainment Africa on the continent. We couldn’t be
prouder of our partnership with Davido and we are extremely keen to support his
vision to succeed at the highest level in our industry,’ Sean Watson, Managing
Director, Sony Music Entertainment Africa said.
Adam Granite, President, Northern & Eastern Europe and
Africa also said;
No Time! El-Rufai Suspends Monarch Caught With Drugs
Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the Kaduna State Governor has announced
the suspension of a traditional ruler in the state over drug offences.
The Village Head of Goma in Gimi District of Danga Local
Government Area, Alhaji Danladi Ibrahim was said to be in possession of 1.5kg
India hemp and has been taken into custody by the State Command of the National
Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
Governor El-rufai, through his Special Assistant on Media
and Publicity, Samuel Aruwan. announced today that the suspension was with immediate
effect.
Ibinabo Fiberesima Still In Court Over Death Of Lagos Doctor, As Court Sets Aside Day Of Judgement
From Pm News
An appeal court sitting in Lagos, south west Nigeria has
adjourned for judgement the appeal filed by star actress and former beauty
queen, Ibinabo Fiberesima challenging the judgement of a Lagos High Court which
sentenced her to five years imprisonment for causing the death of a Lagos
medical doctor, Giwa Suraj.
The embattled actress was sentenced to five years
imprisonment by Justice Deborah Oluwayemi for reckless driving which caused the
death of one Dr. Giwa Suraj in an auto accident along Lekki-Epe expressway,
Lagos State. The deceased was a staff of one of Lagos state owned hospitals.
At the hearing of the appeal today, the appellate court
presided over by Justice U.I. Ndukwe-Anyanwu (Mrs.) adjourned for judgement in
the appeal after counsel adopted their written addresses.
Metuh Finally Released From Prison (Photos)
It will be recalled that Metuh was remanded with respect to
the charges of fraudulent receipt of N400m from the Office of the National
Security Adviser in 2014 and money laundering involving separate $2m cash
transaction. The charges were preferred against him and his company, Destra
Investments Limited. Another photo below...
Obasanjo Is Still Angry That The Senate 9 Years Ago Took His Money & Refused To Pass The 3rd Term Bill- Dino Melaye
In a letter dated January 13 and addressed to the President
of the Senate, Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Yakubu Dogara by former president Olusegun Obasanjo, accusing the lawmakers of fixing and earning salaries and
allowances far above what the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal
Commission approved for them and also accused them of corruption, impunity,
greed and repeatedly breaking the nation’s laws, the Chairman, Senate Committee
on Federal Capital Territory, Dino Melaye, today deemed it fit to reply the
letter describing all what the ex-president wrote as “a misplacement of anger.”
According to Dino, Obasanjo is yet to forgive the then
members of the National Assembly who took his money and never passed the 3rd
term bill. He however begged the ex-president to forgive and also reminded him that theirs is a new assembly,
and not the one that ruled under his government that took his money, hence he shouldn’t direct is
anger to them. His exact words after the cut.
Read The Tactics Armed Robbers Now Use In Edo State To Rob Innocent Victims
A gang of armed
robbers allegedly led by a female who posed as a nurse, has reportedly snatched
an 18-seater Hiace bus belonging to a Benin-based private commercial transport
company, Agbonifo Line.
The female robber who reportedly dressed in nurse uniform,
was said to have led other members of her gang in the robbery operation to
snatch the vehicle marked DGE 317 XB and chassis No: JTFRX12PV08042624, at
gunpoint along the Ekpoma-Agbor road in the state.
Narrating his ordeal in the hands of the robbers from his
hospital bed where he is being treated for injuries he sustained from the
robbers’ attack, the driver of the bus, Anthony Nwaosa, said the suspect
chartered the bus from the company’s park at Ekpoma, Esan West local government
area of Edo state and informed the driver that she wanted to go and convey
computers her husband imported from abroad.
The Chase Between Ark Insurance Brokers And Seun Bankole Deepens As Article Hits Soft Spot
There has been a new development after Seun Bankole decided
to do an article on The Ark Insurance for delaying in their pledge to replace
his damaged vehicle. As expected, the story caught their attention and another
meeting was scheduled between The Ark Brokers ably represented by Mr Tayo
Awogboro and Mr Seun Bankole. This time however, the tone had changed… so let’s
take some steps backward and fill some loop holes. Some of us pay attention to
details.
• When the clash happened that Saturday morning, it was
gathered that there were nine fully grown horses in the truck that hit Mr.
Bankole’s car. ‘Horses in transit'
• Funny, a Manager at the Ark office mentioned that what if
one of the horses had died, displaying concern for the animals which apparently
belongs to them…at the expense of four human lives that were risked in that
accident. Continue...
EFCC Official Allegedly Batters Teenager After Impregnating Her (Photo)
There was a show of shame recently at the premises of the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, after one of the operatives
allegedly battered a 19-year old canteen attendant he allegedly impregnated in
Lagos.
The teenager was allegedly assaulted at the EFCC office
located on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos where the operative works as exhibit
keeper.
The victim, Blessing Nwokpa, who was a canteen attendant at
the EFCC premises was allegedly impregnated by the EFCC operative identified as
Okeke Edward, who refused to take responsibility for the pregnancy.
Photos: 100 Shops, 3 Cars Burnt In Ketu Market Fire
At least, 100 shops and three cars have been burnt in an
early morning fire which engulfed Jakande Market at Ikosi, Ketu in Lagos.
Fire servicemen, officials of the Lagos State Fire Service
and others battled the fire after they were notified of the inferno. The fire
was said to have begun around 4:00am, with goods worth millions of naira
destroyed in the inferno.
Director, Lagos State Fire Service, Rasak Fadipe said three
trucks with 10,000 litres of water each were mobilised to the scene immediately
to quell it.
Many traders were left to recount their huge losses as the
inferno caused great devastation to the market. More photos below.
Eritrea Forced Polygamy Story Is FALSE
Oh dear, Standard Newspaper on Monday published the story and
misled all of us, LOL. A satirical story that Eritrean men have been ordered to
marry at least two wives, which has been shared across Africa has turned out to
be FALSE.
"Even a madman in [the Eritrean capital] Asmara would
know that this story was not true," an Eritrean official told the BBC.
The hoax was first published online on a Kenyan news site
called Crazy Monday. Some men have even declared their readiness to relocate to Eritrea to find a new wife.
Crazy Monday, which is published by the Standard newspaper,
is well known for its focus on scandalous stories and gossip as part of an
attempt to attract a younger readership, says Mathias Muindi from the BBC's
media monitoring service unknown to us.
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