Wednesday 24 August 2016
Veteran Actress Funke Akindele a.k.a (JENIFA) Turns 40
Probe Obasanjo, he introduced corruption – Waku to Buhari
Senator Joseph Waku has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to probe Obasanjo
Waku claims Obasanjo introduced corruption in Nigeria
Waku claims Obasanjo introduced corruption in Nigeria
Saraki’s Corruption Trial: Tribunal fixes October 5 for ruling on fresh application
Buhari opens up to U.S Secretary of State about Niger Delta, Boko Haram, others
No Criminal Offence In Naming Dog After Person —Lawyers
The incoming Second National Vice President of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Mr. Monday Ubani, yesterday, said that no offence is committed by someone naming his dog after somebody else.
He said: “In the eye of the law, it is not criminal for somebody to name his or her dog after another person. It may be offensive by examining the circumstances under which the incident happened.
“I understand that a particular dog was named after a neighbour and both of them were not in good terms; in a Hausa community somewhere in the South-West.
“So expediency would have prevailed on him not to name his dog after somebody he was quarrelling with.
“The Bible says wisdom profited for direction. Anything you are doing must be with wisdom. If such a thing would provoke unnecessary argument, you should avoid it.”
Another Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Tunji Muyedeen, said: “As far as I am concerned, there is no way such offence could be sustained in law. Anybody can name his pet after anybody’s name.
“He can even call the pet his name. However, spurious charge or charges may be preferred against such person.
“All of us will be living witnesses to the trial of the man. We will see what evidence the prosecution has to prosecute the accused person.”
For human rights activist, Mr. Okey Nwaguna, prosecution must show that accused had the intent to cause breach of public peace.
He said: “The motive of an accused is never and can never be established by the charge: it must be established by evidence.
“Prosecution must show that accused had the intent to cause a breach of public peace. What constitutes ‘public’ is key.”
Tuesday 23 August 2016
Popular American comedian Chris Rock and Malaak Compton finalized their divorce on Monday after 20 years of marriage.
The couple also share an adopted an 8 year-old-girl named Ntombi who started living with them from 2008. In divorce papers, Malaak named Ntombi-futhi Samantha as a dependent along with the couple’s two biological daughters. A spokesman for Chris told TMZ Chris has no adopted child. The truth of this is yet to be confirmed.
Chris is reported to still maintain contact with his two biological daughters. The comedian also begun dating 33-year-old actress Megalyn Echikunwoke earlier this year.
List of banks barred from forex transactions by Central Bank of Nigeria
United Bank for Africa (UBA) -$530m;
First Bank of Nigeria (FBN)- $469m;
Diamond Bank Plc-$287m;
Sterling Bank Plc-$269m;
Sky Bank Plc -$221m;
Fidelity Bank -$209m;
Keystone Bank- $139;
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) -$125m;
and Heritage Bank-$85m,
totaling .
It will be recalled that CBN had couple of months ago, released the highlights of the much awaited flexible Foreign Exchange Market Policy , which according to report, followed the investigation revealed.
The highlights, which are key notes and agreements reached by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), were released on Wednesday, weeks after the Monetary Policy Committee announced the introduction of the policy.
After its meeting Of May 24 , the CBN said the policy would allow the bank retain a small portion of foreign exchange for critical transactions.
However, going by the calculation, Luyukab's blog
investigation , revealed that the erring banks had in its records Zennith Bank (Undisclosed amount), which was later removed from the list of barred banks.
Evil Husband Cuts Off Wife’s Hand After Suspecting Her Of Cheating (See Graphic Photo)
A young woman is recuperating at the Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital after her husband brutally attacked her and cut off one of her hands over alleged cheating allegations.
The man is said to have been fighting her for a long time before the tragic incident.
The left hand of the 30-year-old woman identified as Alice Kathambi was allegedly chopped off by her husband, who went further to cut her in the face before escaping.
According to eDaily, Kathambi narrated her shocking story at the health facility’s surgical ward how her husband traced her to her parents’ home in Mbirikene village in Imenti North of Kenya where she had sought asylum upon suspecting that the man would harm her following a series of domestic wrangles that had rocked their union.
During the ordeal, a thumb on her right hand was completely cut off. Speaking to eDaily, nursing officer in charge of the surgical department at the health facility, Consolata Kirigia, said Ms Kathambi was responding well to treatment. The woman has left the case for the police as she begs for justice.
Breaking News: Police withdraw from Kwankwaso’s home
KANO - In a dramatic turturn of events, the Kano police Command Tuesday evening withdrew it's personnel barely 15 hours after siege.
However, we learned that the withdrawal of the police officers was sequel to complaint allegedly lodged to higher authorities by the sitting MP.
As at 6.00pm that Our reporter visited the Lugard road residence of the former Governor, it was empty devoid of bustle and hustle associated with multi-million naira Guest House.
Shortly after the withdrawal, handful of Kwankwaasiyya faithful rushed to occupy the building to celebrate their freedom.
The link roads to Kwnankwaso's Lugard residence that were initially cordoned off have been open to free flow of traffic.
The link roads to Kwnankwaso's Lugard residence that were initially cordoned off have been open to free flow of traffic.
The seal up of Kwankwaso's residence according to the police was done to "prevent illegal assembly"
Android 7.0 Nougat released by Google
Google has released Android 7.0, codenamed Nougat.
The new version of its mobile operating system allows two apps to be run on the same screen at once, and makes it possible for devices to handle more complex 3D graphics.For now, only Nexus-branded handsets and tablets can get the update.
Google says a forthcoming phone from LG will also have the software pre-installed. But other device owners will have to wait for manufacturers to carry out their own checks before they make it possible to install the code.
The situation poses a challenge to Google, which wants as many users as possible to upgrade. According to the firm's own figures, only 15% of Android devices in use got the previous version of Android.
Technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones asks one of Google's senior engineers about the release.
“I Have The Best Stature Anybody Can Wish For” – Actress, Bidemi Kosoko
This is what she wrote:
“As far as I’m concerned, the best stature anybody can wish for so I don’t need any extra attachment to my breasts or bum even if my ass is the flattest in the world #appreciateurselfalways# #fakegossipcontinue# #dabonhaters am the perfect image of God
hello fans Eyin temi se ewa pa…”
Top court approves Russia's ban from Rio Paralympics
The decision to exclude Russia's entire Paralympics team, initially made on August 7 by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), means at least 250 Russian competitors are set to miss the September 7-18 event.
The CAS said its panel found the IPC "did not violate any procedural rule in dealing with the disciplinary process" which led to Russia's suspension from the event.
It said the ruling was "proportionate in the circumstances" and that the Russian Paralympic Committee "did not file any evidence contradicting the facts on which the IPC decision was based".
The IPC had gone further than the International Olympic Committee, which stopped short of a blanket ban on Russia at this month's Rio Olympics, leaving the decision instead in the hands of international sports federations.
It all started with a report for the World Anti-Doping Agency, which found the Russian government and the FSB security service had over years covered up hundreds of doping cases across the majority of Olympic sports, as well as Paralympic events.
Girl Who Spent The Night With Usain Bolt Revealed To Be The Widow Of One Of Brazil’s Most Dangerous Drug Lords
Jady Duarte, 20, had two children with Douglas Donato Pereira, known by his chilling nickname Diná Terror, who commanded the narcotics trade in the Faz Quem Quer shantytown in the north of Rio.
The kingpin, known for being ‘violent and bloodthirsty’ and wanted for at least 10 violent crimes, was shot dead by elite police troops in March this year.
Duarte’s night with the world’s most famous athlete was revealed when she posted WhatsApp pictures that appear to show her kissing and cuddling Bolt, who has a long-term girlfriend.
In one of the photos which first appeared on several Brazilian websites including Globo after Duarte shared them with friends Bolt seems to give Duarte a kiss on the cheek while she looks into the camera.
The Jamaican sprinter, who turned 30 on Sunday, was also pictured partying until the early hours of Sunday morning at All In, a club in the Barra de Tijuca suburb of Rio.
Duarte described herself as a student, but is also the widow of Pereira, ‘Dina Terror’.
According to police, Pereira was responsible for torturing and murdering a teenage girl from the slum in September 2014.
Before his death, Pereira posted pictures of himself on his Facebook page how he was the ‘terror of policemen’. He also called himself the Lord of War.
Following his death, Jady posted photos with the gangster on her Facebook page. One read: ‘In eternity, I will be with my love the way I always wanted, because in heaven all the time is time to be happy.
‘God will take you in, it’s my hope that in eternity I will see you.’
US Secretary Of State, John Kerry, Arrives Sokoto State
He will also be giving a speech on the importance of resilient communities and religious tolerance in battling violent extremism.
Kerry will later today visit President Buhari.
Nigerian military says Boko Haram leader, Shekau, wounded in deadly air strike
The army said the terrorists were killed on Friday in a major air strike on their location in the dreaded Sambisa Forest.
The spokesperson for the Army, Sani Usman, said the leader of the terrorist group, Abubakar Shekau, was also inflicted with with “fatal injury” during the operation.
Mr. Sani, a colonel, said the bombardment was carried out on Friday while Mr. Shekau, who the Nigerian military had pronounced dead several times in the past years, was leading his group in performing the Friday prayers at a secret location called Tayye in the heart of the vast forest.
The military has repeatedly claimed credit for killing Mr. Shekau. But the sect denounced the claims each time saying its leader remained alive. At times, Mr. Shekau would appear in a video to prove he had not been killed.
The military however insisted that the original Abubakar Shekau had long been killed, and that the so-called Abubakar Shekau said to be alive was a made-up character.
Giving further details of Friday bombardment, Mr. Sani gave the names of those killed in the raid as Abubakar Mubi, Malam Nuhu and Malam Hamman.
Our correspondent in Maiduguri said the air raid was not immediately reported because journalists have no access to the location. Military insiders also said the air force had no idea how successful the bombardments were until late Monday when the Army became aware of those killed and injured in battle.
Colonel Usman’s statement reads in full:
“In what one could describe as the most unprecedented and spectacular air raid, we have just confirmed that as a result of the interdiction efforts of the Nigerian Air Force, some key leaders of the Boko Haram terrorists have been killed while others were fatally wounded.
“The air interdiction took place last week Friday 19th August 2016, while the terrorists were performing Friday rituals at Taye village,
“Those Boko Haram terrorists commanders confirmed dead include Abubakar Mubi, Malam Nuhu and Malam Hamman, amongst others. While their leader, so called “Abubakar Shekau”, is believed to be fatally wounded on his shoulders. Several other terrorists were also wounded”.
5 Reasons Why We Think Wizkid Is Not Husband Material
Wizkid might be one of Nigeria’s biggest stars today, but is he ready to take on the big responsibility of being a husband? We don’t think so, and here’s why.
1. He’s Young And Just Wants To Have Fun
The most important thing to note here is that Wizkid just wants to have fun and is in no way ready to be saddled with the responsibility of taking care of a wife and family.
Let’s not forget how he vehemently fought his second baby mama, insisting her child wasn’t his. 2. He is Surrounded By Way Too Many Women And Is Showing No Signs Of Settling
His latest ‘love interest’ seems to be 20-year-old American singer, Justine Skye, but some of us are already counting down to the day we’ll hear the not-so-shocking news of a breakup.
Guess whose heart will be broken?
3. He Has Two Kids And Too Many Women Willing To Play Wife For Him Already, What Does He Need One Single Woman For Right Now?
With the snap of a finger, he can get any woman of his choice to come around and play wife for him whenever he’s in need of being fussed over and catered to.
What more could he ask for?
Wizkid has always professed his love and admiration for late Afrobeat king, Fela Kuti, and even got a tattoo of him on his arm.
Who can ever forget the iconic man who got married to 27 women in one day and maintained, until his last day, that he did not believe in being with one woman?
Yep, that is Whizkid’s biggest mentor, and like him, we we don’t think Wizkid believes in getting tied to one woman either. He ain’t about that one man to one woman life.
So ladies, if you had any plans of getting hitched to the pop star anytime soon, you might want to think again.
4. He’s At The Peak Of His Career And Doesn’t Need That Sort Of Distraction
A wife is the last thing he needs right now as we all know the great responsibility that comes with settling down.
5. Like His Mentor, Fela, He Can’t Be Loyal To One Woman
Wizkid has always professed his love and admiration for late Afrobeat king, Fela Kuti, and even got a tattoo of him on his arm.
Who can ever forget the iconic man who got married to 27 women in one day and maintained, until his last day, that he did not believe in being with one woman?
Yep, that is Whizkid’s biggest mentor, and like him, we we don’t think Wizkid believes in getting tied to one woman either. He ain’t about that one man to one woman life.
So ladies, if you had any plans of getting hitched to the pop star anytime soon, you might want to think again.
Monday 22 August 2016
Mimi Orijiekwe reveals why she will never get a tattoo
– Nollywood actress and model Mimi Orijiekwe speaks on why she doesn’t have any tattoo on her body.
I cannot draw anything on my body. I see my body as a Ferrari or a Bentley. You will never see anyone write things on such exotic cars. I keep my skin clean, I don’t want any tattoo on my body because I don’t need all that. I think if I inscribe something on my body, at a point, I might not want it any more so I don’t want to do something I would want to remove later in life and may not be able to.
How about extra body piercing?
I come for a very humble Christian background. It is not like there is anything wrong with extra body piercing but I grew up knowing my mother did not have an extra piercing on her body. She is my role model and I do not want to do anything she did not do. As the only daughter in my family, my mother was and still is the only one I look up to. I learnt how to shape my eye brows from her. She did not have an extra piercing. I copied that from her. When I was growing up and saw that my friends had multiple ears piercing, I liked it at a point but I made a decision not to indulge in it because my mother didn’t do it.
Mimi Orjiekwe came into Nollywood in 2010 but took a break due to some problems she encountered and also to complete her National Youth Service. She returned to the industry in 2012 and has appeared in a lot of movies including UNIBEN Babes, School Hour, Mean Girls, Ghost in the Palace, and Wrong Selfie, to name a few.
Comply with criteria set by FEC on admission, JAMB tells universities
The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, made the call at the First Technical Committee Meeting on the 2016 admissions to first choice institutions on Monday at Bayero University, Kano.
He also called on the universities to focus on what was beneficial to the largest number of Nigerians. “For Federal universities, the criteria stipulated by Federal Executive council concerning merit, catchment and educationally less developed states should be complied with,” he said.
Oloyede said that at the same time, the universities should not aggravate the burden of the masses yearning for higher education as a veritable means of active participation in public life. The registrar called for commitment, synergy and cooperation between the board and the institutions.
Oloyede said he would extend the hands of fellowship to the institutions for the advancement of national goals. He also called on the institutions to ensure that the admissions exercise was concluded before or by approved deadline of Nov. 30.
Earlier in an address of welcome, the Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Prof. Yahuza Bello, commended the Federal Ministry of Education for clarifying the admission process.
“It is gratifying to note that the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has clarified on the admission process by saying that University Senates and academic boards of other Tertiary institutions are responsible for the admissions,” he said.
Bello said with a total of 64, 220 qualified candidates through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, Bayero University was fifth in terms of number of applicants.
He commended the registrar for bringing the meeting to the university and added that it was the first time in the history of JAMB that a technical committee would be taking place in the university and in Kano city.
The Man Who Named His Dog Buhari, Granted Bail
The accused faced a one count charge of conduct likely to cause breach of peace.
The prosecutor, Itaita Ebibomini, told the court that the accused committed the offence on August 13 at the Hausa section of Ketere Market in Sango-Ota, Ota Magisterial District.
Mr. Ebibomini, a police inspector, said the offence is punishable under Section 249 (d) of Criminal Code of Laws of Ogun State of Nigeria, 2016.
The one count charge read: “That you Joachim Iroko aka Joe and other still at large on Saturday 13th day of August 2016, at about 5.30 p.m. at Ketere area Sango, in the Ota Magisterial District did conduct yourself in a manner likely to cause breach of peace, by writing a name ‘Buhari’ on a dog and parading same in the Hausa section of Ketere Market Sango and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 249 (d) of Criminal Code of Laws of Ogun State of Nigeria, 2016.”
At the hearing, the accused who pleaded not guilty to the offence, was represented by a counsel, U. Michael.
The counsel pleaded that the accused be granted bail, as the offence was a bailable one.
The prosecutor did not oppose the plea for bail.
The Chief Magistrate, B. J. Ojikutu, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50,000 and two sureties who must be regular payers of tax in the state, in same sum.
The sureties were also to attach four passport photographs each to the bail bond, depose to affidavits of being gainfully engaged and reside in the court’s jurisdiction.
The magistrate thereafter adjourned the case to September 19.
Naijaloaded had reported how the accused, also called Joe Fortemose Chinakwe, was arrested on Saturday after one of his neighbours complained that he named the dog after his father, Alhaji Buhari.
The accused was first taken to Sango Police Station, from where he was transferred to State Command Headquarters at Eleweran, Abeokuta.
He was yet to meet all the bail conditions at the time of this report.
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