According
to reports, the Joint Task Force in Borno State has said that it has recovered
over 200 vehicles, consisting mainly of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), from
the camps of the Boko Haram Islamic sect since the beginning of the onslaught
against the insurgents from the end of last month when President Goodluck
Jonathan declared a state of emergency in the state, and neighboring states of
Yobe and Adamawa. The vehicles which are believed to have been stolen from their
owners in various parts of the country are preferred by the insurgents as they
facilitate their quick escape in the desert area. On Friday, four members of
the sect, including one believed to be very close to the Boko Haram leader,
Sheikh Abubakar Shekau, were arrested by the ‘civilian joint task force’ in
Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
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Saturday 29 June 2013
Friday 28 June 2013
Kwara State University Expels 28 Students for various offences
At
least twenty eight students have again been expelled from the Kwara State
University for contravening various offences against the institution’s rules
and regulations. The students according to the Deputy Registrar, Mr. Shuaib A.
Mohammed, were expelled for miscellaneous offences including examination
malpractice, theft, engagement in physical combat with fellow students,
possession of dangerous weapons and membership of unregistered association(s).
The
deputy registrar, who spoke with newsmen in his office at Malete, the permanent
site of the university said “some of them were expelled for exam malpractice.
Some were involved in the act of misconduct, while some belonged to an
unregistered association. For example, there was a case of a boy who used knife
to fight and injure his fellow students. There was another case of three boys
who were caught around 1am holding a meeting in the bush. They were caught and
throughout the panel session, they failed to disclose other members’
identities. So we had to expel them.
He
said some students’ cases are still pending and that if the investigation team
finds them guilty of offences for which they were alleged, they would
eventually be expelled too.
MARIJUANA DISPLAY! Is Tonto Dike Promoting Marijuana Smoking in Nigeria?
The
controversial actress turned singer recently posted a photo of herself looking
all groggy, presumably an aftermath of marijuana smoking; the pic also shows a spliff
on a table with the caption ‘Mi smoke gaja mi smoke weed while my hatez smoke
ma gossip‘.
Later,
she posted another photo of the drug laid out to spell 'HBD POKO'.
The
last time I checked, Marijuana smoking is still illegal in Nigeria, why is
Tonto recklessly throwing it on our faces?
Moreover, if you go through the International Business Times, UK website today, you would
notice a story on Tonto Dike captioned “Rihanna Would be Proud: Nigerian
Actress Tonto Dikeh Shocks Fans After Promoting Marijuana”
So
the question is – Is Tonto Dike Promoting Marijuana Smoking in Nigeria?
My relationship with PSquare’s Peter Okoye … The true story – Munachi
Check out ex-beauty queen, Munachi Abi recent interview with Vanguard
Do you still recall how you
felt that fateful day you were crowned as the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria,
MBGN 2007?
I
was excited. I didn’t think I was going to win but I won.
Before you won the beauty
pageant, you were with a group called, The Specimen?
No,
I wasn’t with them. They only gave me an opportunity to feature on their album
as at that time. That was my first time rapping on wax. I used to write a lot
of lyrics until my friend saw my notepad and quickly notified “The Specimen” about
me. They were glad to ask me to join them as they wanted to see what I could do
with my talent. I would say I learnt the art on the spot.
Have you written songs for
any Nigerian artist?
Yes,
back in the days, I wrote a song for J Martins, Waje. I have a good chemistry,
I co-wrote the song, “I Wish” with Waje in her current album.
Aside writing songs and
rapping, you are also into modelling. Do you still have that contract with
Unilever as Face of Lux?
My
contract with Lux is under review. They are trying to renew it.
And your programme with
Sound City. Is it also under review?
I
still have an amazing relationship with SoundCity. I worked with them for over
a year. We didn’t
AMAA organise training for film makers in Malawi
Malawians
trooped out in their hundreds at the Crossroads Hotel in the capital city,
Lilongwe, to register for training in various film disciplines.
The
African Film Academy, which is organising the two-week long training termed the
‘Film in a Box Training Courses’, runs similar training programs in Banjul, Johannesburg
and in Lagos.
Speaking
to journalists on Thursday in the capital Lilongwe, AMAA Chief Executive
Officer Peace Osigwe said the training is free of charge, though participants
are expected to pay a token for registration.
Meanwhile,
Martha Chikuni who is the Special Assistant to President Joyce Banda said the
Malawi leader is impressed with the project.
“Let
me tell you that the President is in full support of this initiative which will
only not benefit young Malawians but also boost economic growth of the country,”
Chikuni said.
PHOTOS: Banky W, eLDee, Lynxxx, Damilola Adegbite, Efya and others on set for “Good Good Loving” video shoot
Banky
W has decided to put together an all-star cast for the new video of his single,
“Good Good Loving”.
The
video, which was directed by Clarence Peters will feature the likes of Lynxxx,
eLDee the Don, P.R.E, Boj, Efya, Damilola Adegbite, Retta Rich, Noble Igwe and DJ
Obi.
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James Bond Watch Sells for $160,000
A
watch adapted for the fictional British spy 007 in the James Bond movies sold
for nearly 104,000 pounds ($160,000) at a pop culture auction on Wednesday
after being bought, strapless, at car boot sale for 25 pounds.
The
Breitling Top Time, worn by actor Sean Connery during 007's mission to find
stolen atomic bombs the 1965 movie "Thunderball", was estimated to
sell for between 40,000 and 60,000 pounds.
Auction
house Christie's said this was the first watch to be modified by the Q branch
in the Bond movies and was equipped with a "Geiger counter" to help
the suave secret agent detect the emission of nuclear radiation in the film,
reports Reuters.
Made
by Breitling in 1962, it was adapted by the James Bond art department and was
the only example produced for the movie, a Christie's spokeswoman said.
FG recovers £22.5m stolen assets abroad – Adoke
The
Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr Mohammed Adoke, said on Thursday
that his ministry had recovered more than twenty million pounds allegedly
stolen from Nigeria’s coffers.
Adoke,
who said this at the 2013 Ministerial Platform in Abuja, noted that the money
was recovered from one Raj Arjandes Bhojwani, an Indian national and associate
of late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha.
He
said that the assets were recovered in 2011, adding that the ministry was able
to recover and repatriate the money following its negotiations with the Island
of Jersey.
“During
the period under review, the ministry intensified its efforts to trace and
repatriate Nigeria’s stolen assets abroad.
“In
this connection, we have maintained effective liaison and communication with
targeted jurisdictions to keep pace with assets recovery proceedings in those
jurisdictions.
“In
2011, our close liaison and negotiation with the Island of Jersey led to the
recovery and repatriation of the sum of £22.5 million confiscated by the Royal
Court of Jersey from Raj
Thursday 27 June 2013
Every celebrity has his/her own responsibilities - Juliet Ibrahim Speaks on OJB Kidney Transplant Fundraising
Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim has a word for those who feel celebrites are not doing enough to help in raising fund to cater for OJB Jezreel’s Kidney Transplant.
“First
of all, every celebrity has his/her own responsibilities and family to take
care of”, she said.
Besides,
the light skinned actress believes kidney transplant should not cost more than
$50,000 and also suggested cheaper alternatives.
Check
out her Instagram post:
US First Lady, Michelle Obama Joins Instagram
Michelle
Obama has officially joined Instagram and for her first upload on the popular
photo-sharing site, the First Lady posted a picture of her and daughter Malia
with several other women they met recently on the First Family's trip to
Africa.
"My
first instagram!" Obama wrote in the caption. "So inspired and so
impressed by these extraordinary young women. –mo #FLOTUSinAfrica."
Michelle
also took advantage of the new video option that Facebook, which now owns the
company, recently introduced by posting a 15-second clip of students performing
a welcome dance at MLK Middle School in Dakar, Senegal.
PHOTO: Wizkid Hook up with Juju Maestro King Sunny Ade for a new song
Chinua
Achebe once wrote “If a child washed his hands, he could eat with kings”; this
is definitely true in the life of ‘Naija Akon’, Wizkid.
After
his collaboration with Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti, Wizkid is back to the studio
with KSA for a historic new joint.
We
can only wish him the best while we keep our fingers crossed.
MONEY SPEAKING: Wizkid replaces crashed Porsche with new one
Less than two weeks after crashing his Porsche Panamera in an accident in Lekki, Starboy Wizkid has replaced the heavily dented car.
The
singer posted a photo of the new Porsche and tagged the post “Blessed.”
When
the pepper is there, waiting for indemnity from an insurance company becomes a
second choice. What do you think?
Francis Atuche, his wife and former CFO of defunct Bank PHB must answer ₦25bn theft charge – EFCC
Economic
and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday insisted at a Lagos High Court,
Ikeja, that the former Managing Director of the defunct Bank PHB Plc, Mr.
Francis Atuche, had a case to answer over the ₦25.7bn theft charges it
instituted against him and others.
The
anti-graft agency had charged Atuche, his wife, Elizabeth; and the former Chief
Financial Officer of the bank, Mr. Ugo Anyanwu, with 27 counts of stealing the
bank’s ₦25.7bn while he (Atuche) was the MD of the bank.
Opposing
the accused persons’ “no-case submission” on Wednesday, EFCC’s counsel, Mr.
Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), said with the witnesses the agency had called to testify
in the case, sufficient evidence had been adduced to prove their guilt.
He
said evidence before the court was “potent, cogent and very forensic linking
the defendants to the alleged crime”
PHOTOS: Adaora Ukoh & Lolo Of Wazobia FM Cover June Edition Of Exquisite Magazine
The June edition of Exquisite magazine is tagged The Big and Fabulous Issue and it features Adaora Ukoh & Lolo of Wazobia FM with the question, does size matters?
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PHOTOS: Beverly Naya, Chris Attoh, Uti Nwachukwu show up at MTV Shuga launch
Sizzling
actress, Beverly Naya, Chris Attoh, Uti Nwachukwu, Gbenro Ajibade, Belinda
Effah and Alex Ekubo led several celebrities to the launch of the MTV sponsored
drama series, Shuga.
Shuga
was launched in Nigeria amid fanfare at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos,
Nigeria on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.
Spotted
at the launch were Alex Okosi of MTV, Georgia Arnold, the executive director of
MTV staying alive foundation, Dr. Emmanuel AlHassan of NACA, Dr. Okey Nwanyanwu
of PEPEFAR, Dr. Mairo Mandara of the Bill and Melinda Gates foundations, Kemi
Adesoye and Biyi Bandele.
Expected
to write the script to suit the Nigerian audience and public is Kemi Adesoye
while Biyi Bandele is expected to direct the production as he has been able to
achieve with the first 2 episodes of Shuga in Kenya.
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Man accused of raping a UNILAG student and posting her nude pictures online
The
Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Babajide Bashorun,
for allegedly kidnapping a female undergraduate of the University of Lagos,
Akoka, and raping her.
The
police said Bashorun, a dog breeder, did not only rape his victim, he also took
snapshot of her nudity, which he allegedly posted on the Internet.
A
family source said, “Few days later, the pictures were all over the Internet.
The picture had the name and surname of the girl, her university, age,
department and course of study. People were stopping her on the campus to tell
her they had seen her nude pictures on the Internet.
“The
girl’s relations later saw the pictures and urged her parents to report the
mater at Adeniji Adele Police Division.”
Policemen
from the station subsequently arrested Bashorun.
A
senior officer from the station, who pleaded anonymity, told our correspondent
that the police were still on the trail of two undergraduates of UNILAG.
Wednesday 26 June 2013
PHOTOS: Nollywood Actress, Eucharia Anunobi Arrives Dakar for Crusade, Lambast ‘Haters’
Veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi is currently in Dakar, Senegal for a 5 days prophetic Summit tagged, Pursue, Overtake and Recover All – a programme organised by the Beautiful Gate Family Church.
Prior
to her departure, an interesting drama had played out between the actress and
her fans – this happened after she announced her intended ministerial
assignment in Dakar on her facebook page.
As
soon as she made the post, her fans, rather her frenemies started commenting on
Eucharia’s dress sense; this angered the woman of God, and she reacted
accordingly (but thank God the spirit of Elijah was not in her).
Some
of the comments;
“I
can see d evidence of Pursue in ur attire, may God help you with spiritual
understanding to help you correct yourself Eucharia”
“The
earth is a preparatory ground for eternity! Wat wil it profit u if u pursue,
overtake and recover earthly tins and looses ur soul? Pursue God's kingdom 1st
and al other tins na jara!”
“Study
ur bible wel, it's there in 1Peter, Genesis 35 and Exodus 33. Take ur time, pay
the price and God wil reveal his secrets to u. Many youths r lookin up to u,
lead by example biko! God wil help u.”
At
this junction the Evangelist couldn’t take it any longer, so she fired back;
“Am
grateful to God for He is not a man. If He was like anyone one of us, what
would any of us, including u people condemning whom He has not condemned do?”
“Am
wondering who amongst u people has the keys to heaven and hell? And maybe, the
Lamb's book of life has been given to both Dim Priscy Chioma, Felix Mckins and
Augustine Ayodeji Origbo? beware, if u think u're standing.”
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Undergraduate, bank employees arrested for Internet fraud
The
Special Fraud Unit of the Nigeria Police has arrested a final year student of
Imo State University, Uche Akobundu; two employees of Skye Bank PLC, Nnamdi
Dike, Olawale Ogunniran and a bureau de change operator, Sanni Ismaila, for
alleged fraud.
Punch
Metro learnt that Akobundu, who is the prime suspect, was in the habit of
meeting American women on dating websites.
After
cajoling the women to fall in love with him, he would promise to marry them and
then start collecting money from them through Western Union Money Transfer.
According
to the police, Akobundu went by various pseudonyms such as Devon Miles and
Martin Williams, which he used to impersonate American men.
The
suspect, who claimed to be studying Microbiology, said he posed as an American
living in Nigeria.
I worked as a casual worker at Eagle Flour -- Yinka Ayefele
Tungba
gospel/juju artiste, Yinka Ayefele, had an opportunity to recall his turbulent
past recently. He and other professionals had a mentoring session with a group
of secondary school students in Ibadan, Oyo State. The event was organised by
the Nigeria Bottling Company Plc.
The
youths, who converged on Jogor Centre, Ibadan, had a fun-packed moment
listening to several professionals from different disciplines. The programme
brought together pupils and young professionals for career counselling,
motivation and brainstorming session in a relaxed atmosphere.
On
his part, Ayefele told the pupils that he initially planned to be a lawyer but
ended up as a broadcaster. Though he is now seen as a successful artiste, he
explained that the road to fame was tortuous.
UK cancels controversial £3,000 (about N.75 million) “caution fee” for migrant Nigerians
The
United Kingdom has aborted its plan to place a £3,000 (about N.75 million) bond
on Nigerians seeking entry to the country, it was reported this morning.
The
money, a sort of “caution fee”, has evoked strong reactions by Nigerians since
it was announced and was promptly rejected by the country’s lower parliament,
the House of Representatives. A spokesman for Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs
Ministry was this morning quoted by the Abuja newspaper Daily Trust as
revealing that the new charge has been withdrawn.
The
Sunday Times of London had quoted UK Home Secretary Theresa May as saying that
a pilot scheme that would target visitors from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri
Lanka, Nigeria and Ghana would take off in November under which travellers from
those countries would pay cash deposit of £3,000 to deter immigration abuse.
They will forfeit the money if they overstay their visas.
VIDEO: Monica Lewinsky's Lingerie & Clinton Items Up For Auction
"More
than thirty items that federal investigator Kenneth Starr examined while
gathering evidence for the impeachment case against former President Bill
Clinton went up for auction Monday on the Nate D. Sanders website. Bidding for
the items, which include a negligee that allegedly belonged to the White House
intern, began at $2,500."
A
black negligee owned by Monica Lewinsky is among many items owned by the
former-intern that are going up for auction. Also included in the auction is a
note form President Clinton, as well as some other White House regalia, but
Lewinsky is NOT the one profitting.
Who
is doing this and why?
Tuesday 25 June 2013
VIDEO: Nollywood Actress Omotola Ekeinde Made Her USA TV Debut On 'Hit The Floor'
Sexy actress Omotola Ekeinde makes her debut on Hollywood on the TV series "hit the floor" season 1 episode 5.
Check
out Omosexy’s stunning look
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