Saturday, February 28, 2015
So Wizkid Broke Twitter Promise Because Of 'Morenike'
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On Monday, February 23, 2015, starboy Wizkid and his former label mate, Skales had a go at each other in what could be described as one of the most reported celebrity Twitter feuds in recent times.
They called out each-other, exchanged words and traded insults and Wizkid ended his rant on Monday at about 1:24pm with a tweet that says he won't be tweeting for the next one month.
In his exacts words, 'No more tweets for a month! Blessings and love!'.
Well, Wizkid didn't keep to his words as he has just tweeted exactly 120 hours later (just 5 days). He broke his promise when he tweeted about the release of his artiste, 'L.A.X's' latest music video titled 'Morenike'.
They called out each-other, exchanged words and traded insults and Wizkid ended his rant on Monday at about 1:24pm with a tweet that says he won't be tweeting for the next one month.
In his exacts words, 'No more tweets for a month! Blessings and love!'.
Well, Wizkid didn't keep to his words as he has just tweeted exactly 120 hours later (just 5 days). He broke his promise when he tweeted about the release of his artiste, 'L.A.X's' latest music video titled 'Morenike'.
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Cynthia Morgan Speaks On Exposed B••bs, Queen Ure And The Contentious 'Porpori'
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Delectable reggae/dancehall singer Cynthia Morgan has refuted claims that she is scared of Queen Ure for not promoting her song, Porpori.
The speculation began shortly after the dancehall queen began promoting her new single, German Juice instead of Porpori.
Last year, Queen Ure got a court injunction to stop Morgan from using the word, Popori, claiming that she created the word and had its copyright.
But in a chat with Saturday Beats, Morgan said that popori is a slang in Edo State and therefore, it would be wrong for Queen Ure to lay claim to coining it.
She said she couldn't have been scared of Queen Ure not to promote the song, saying their songs had different spellings and concept. Morgan hinted that apart from promoting it, she would soon do a video for the much talked about song.
"My song, Popori, is still out and I am shooting the video for it very soon. Ure does not have anything on me and I don't have any case with her. Popori is my song. I produced the song and came up with the title. I am from Edo State and I have been hearing the word Popori from my childhood. It was funny when she said that she was the one that invented the word popori and holds the copyright. She cannot even use a copyright for the word. If she had told me that she trademarked the word, then it would have been a separate thing. Even if she trademarked the word, our songs have two different spellings.
"So if she takes the case to a court, I am sure they would say she is being funny. It is just as I bear Cynthia and I decide to trademark the name if someone else spells hers as 'Synthia;' I cannot sue the person because they are two different spellings. It is funny to me because it is like someone saying they invented the word love and no one else should use it. I don't have any problem with Ure and I am not scared of her. We don't have any case. If everyone should do what she did to me, then it means my fellow artistes would be suing themselves over songs like Azonto, Shoki, Caro, and the likes. I think it is a funny situation. Instead of her being a 'hater,' she should be supporting the newer generations of artistes and feel proud that I used the word, popori. It doesn't even make sense to me. Asides all this, I am working on some singles and my album would be out before the end of the year," she said.
The reggae sensation also trended last week due to a picture of her boobs that went viral online. She told Saturday Beats that she only took a picture of a necklace she liked but people decided to feast on her breast in the picture.
She added that because she sings mostly reggae music, it does not mean that she takes Indian hemp for inspiration.
"I was just having fun and I took a picture. I actually took a picture of my necklace and the boob part went viral but it is all good because it was fun. I took a picture of my necklace because I liked it and I asked my fans what they thought about it but people decided to see only the boobs. I was just having fun; I was not flaunting my boobs on social media. I was in Cape Town shooting a video for German Juice when I took the picture. It was not planned, I just did it and the picture went viral.
"I don't take marijuana; I am naturally an energetic and playful person. I love nature and having people around me. I draw my strengths from the people around me. I don't take Indian hemp," she said.
The speculation began shortly after the dancehall queen began promoting her new single, German Juice instead of Porpori.
Last year, Queen Ure got a court injunction to stop Morgan from using the word, Popori, claiming that she created the word and had its copyright.
But in a chat with Saturday Beats, Morgan said that popori is a slang in Edo State and therefore, it would be wrong for Queen Ure to lay claim to coining it.
She said she couldn't have been scared of Queen Ure not to promote the song, saying their songs had different spellings and concept. Morgan hinted that apart from promoting it, she would soon do a video for the much talked about song.
"My song, Popori, is still out and I am shooting the video for it very soon. Ure does not have anything on me and I don't have any case with her. Popori is my song. I produced the song and came up with the title. I am from Edo State and I have been hearing the word Popori from my childhood. It was funny when she said that she was the one that invented the word popori and holds the copyright. She cannot even use a copyright for the word. If she had told me that she trademarked the word, then it would have been a separate thing. Even if she trademarked the word, our songs have two different spellings.
"So if she takes the case to a court, I am sure they would say she is being funny. It is just as I bear Cynthia and I decide to trademark the name if someone else spells hers as 'Synthia;' I cannot sue the person because they are two different spellings. It is funny to me because it is like someone saying they invented the word love and no one else should use it. I don't have any problem with Ure and I am not scared of her. We don't have any case. If everyone should do what she did to me, then it means my fellow artistes would be suing themselves over songs like Azonto, Shoki, Caro, and the likes. I think it is a funny situation. Instead of her being a 'hater,' she should be supporting the newer generations of artistes and feel proud that I used the word, popori. It doesn't even make sense to me. Asides all this, I am working on some singles and my album would be out before the end of the year," she said.
The reggae sensation also trended last week due to a picture of her boobs that went viral online. She told Saturday Beats that she only took a picture of a necklace she liked but people decided to feast on her breast in the picture.
She added that because she sings mostly reggae music, it does not mean that she takes Indian hemp for inspiration.
"I was just having fun and I took a picture. I actually took a picture of my necklace and the boob part went viral but it is all good because it was fun. I took a picture of my necklace because I liked it and I asked my fans what they thought about it but people decided to see only the boobs. I was just having fun; I was not flaunting my boobs on social media. I was in Cape Town shooting a video for German Juice when I took the picture. It was not planned, I just did it and the picture went viral.
"I don't take marijuana; I am naturally an energetic and playful person. I love nature and having people around me. I draw my strengths from the people around me. I don't take Indian hemp," she said.
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Nollywood Actress With The Biggest 'Ukwu', Didi Ekanem Believes S3x Should Be Had As Many Times As Possible
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Didi Ekanem has caused much commotion in Nollywood, both for her legendary bum and talent. But the beautiful actress is in quandary over the great fuss over her big butt, saying she wished people would appreciate her more for her talent than for her butt. Maybe someone should have warned her that you cannot cheat nature.
For her, she believes people should have s3x as many times as they want it.
For her, she believes people should have s3x as many times as they want it.
"If you want to have it 100 times a day, good for you" she says.
"Who doesn't like sex? I'm not going to sit here and tell you I don't like sex. Everybody loves sex; it is just natural, so I'm not going to pretend I don't like it. For me, I'm a very busy person so I don't have that time to even enjoy it as much as I should or have it as much as I would. Anytime I have the time and I want to, and I do. Every position goes, as long as I can feel what I want to feel at that point in time. Every position is fine" she concludes.
"Who doesn't like sex? I'm not going to sit here and tell you I don't like sex. Everybody loves sex; it is just natural, so I'm not going to pretend I don't like it. For me, I'm a very busy person so I don't have that time to even enjoy it as much as I should or have it as much as I would. Anytime I have the time and I want to, and I do. Every position goes, as long as I can feel what I want to feel at that point in time. Every position is fine" she concludes.
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I didn't send any er•tic message to Phyno and I am not dating Alex Ekubo -Singer Yemi Alade Cries Out
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It wasn't really a big deal that Nollywood hunk, Alex Ekubo, featured in Yemi Alade's Jonny video. But tongues started wagging when the two were seen at several events together.
Automatically, it was assumed that Yemi and Alex were an item as they were seen stepping out hand in hand at all events.
However, in a chat with Saturday Beats, the fast rising singer said that there is nothing between her and the actor.
"Alex Ekubo and I just shot a video together and that was it. Even though we attended some events together, it does not mean anything. We are very cool friends, there is nothing between us, she said.
When probed further if they were ever an item, she said, "I don't have to talk about my private life, I'm sorry."
However, she told Saturday Beats that she has five men in France who are interested in her and she would go back to see who is worthy of her attention.
She said, "I found five 'Johnnys' in France already and I am going back to pick the right one. I kicked off my Europe tour in Paris and it was on Valentine's Day and that is how I met them."
The dark-skinned singer also spoke about her instagram account that was hacked and the erotic messages sent to her colleague, Phyno, via the hacked account.
"I lost over 90,000 followers which made me a bit unhappy. The erotic messages that were sent to Phyno were not from me. It was the hackers that sent it to him. Right from the moment a picture of Snoop Dogg with marijuana was posted, that was not from me. My PR team has been sending messages to instagram but we are yet to get a response. I think it is because we are in Africa; they tend not to attend to our messages on time. But my team in London is working on it even if it means deactivating it. I have a new instagram page now. However, I started my tour on that day and it elevated my mood," the singer said.
Automatically, it was assumed that Yemi and Alex were an item as they were seen stepping out hand in hand at all events.
However, in a chat with Saturday Beats, the fast rising singer said that there is nothing between her and the actor.
"Alex Ekubo and I just shot a video together and that was it. Even though we attended some events together, it does not mean anything. We are very cool friends, there is nothing between us, she said.
When probed further if they were ever an item, she said, "I don't have to talk about my private life, I'm sorry."
However, she told Saturday Beats that she has five men in France who are interested in her and she would go back to see who is worthy of her attention.
She said, "I found five 'Johnnys' in France already and I am going back to pick the right one. I kicked off my Europe tour in Paris and it was on Valentine's Day and that is how I met them."
The dark-skinned singer also spoke about her instagram account that was hacked and the erotic messages sent to her colleague, Phyno, via the hacked account.
"I lost over 90,000 followers which made me a bit unhappy. The erotic messages that were sent to Phyno were not from me. It was the hackers that sent it to him. Right from the moment a picture of Snoop Dogg with marijuana was posted, that was not from me. My PR team has been sending messages to instagram but we are yet to get a response. I think it is because we are in Africa; they tend not to attend to our messages on time. But my team in London is working on it even if it means deactivating it. I have a new instagram page now. However, I started my tour on that day and it elevated my mood," the singer said.
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Police Corporal Kills MOPOL Commander In Bauchi
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The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of its Commanding Officer in charge of Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), Superintendent of Police Chris L Eza, in yet-to-be ascertained circumstances by a police corporal in Bauchi town.
Confirming the development, the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Haruna Mohammed, said the MOPOL commander was shot dead while he was on routine inspection of officers on stop and check duty last night.
"The incident happened on the 26/2/2015 at about 23:20hrs, when the Commanding officer Mopol 10 PMF Bauchi, SP Chris L Eza was shot by a Police Corporal while on routine Visit at the Stop and search point along Ahmadu Bello way, Bauchi", the PPRO recounted.
"The killed senior officer was rushed to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) Bauchi, where he was certified dead by a Medical Doctor and corpse has been deposited at the Motuary for postmortem examination".
It was learnt that the state commissioner of police, Mohammed K Mohammed and his management team, on Friday visited the crime scene where he ordered for full investigation of the matter.
Meanwhile, the PPRO said the police suspect has been arrested and detained while investigation into the matter continues.
Confirming the development, the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Haruna Mohammed, said the MOPOL commander was shot dead while he was on routine inspection of officers on stop and check duty last night.
"The incident happened on the 26/2/2015 at about 23:20hrs, when the Commanding officer Mopol 10 PMF Bauchi, SP Chris L Eza was shot by a Police Corporal while on routine Visit at the Stop and search point along Ahmadu Bello way, Bauchi", the PPRO recounted.
"The killed senior officer was rushed to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) Bauchi, where he was certified dead by a Medical Doctor and corpse has been deposited at the Motuary for postmortem examination".
It was learnt that the state commissioner of police, Mohammed K Mohammed and his management team, on Friday visited the crime scene where he ordered for full investigation of the matter.
Meanwhile, the PPRO said the police suspect has been arrested and detained while investigation into the matter continues.
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I am not on twitter, that account is fake -Babangida Laments
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Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.), has denied having a Twitter account or any other account in the social media through which anybody could relate with.
IBB's denial comes barely a week after former President Olusegun Obasanjo also disowned all social media accounts operating in his name.
The former ruler in a press statement signed by one of his aides, who is also the publisher of an online magazine, Alhaji Iliyasu Dhacko, Ajiya Minna and made available to journalists on Friday, said he was miffed by the disclosure recently of spurious use of his name by some dubious elements on a social media account.
Mr. Babangida, who said he was not against the usage of his photographs in the media, however, advised that his pictures be put to judicious use.
According to the statement, the retired general expressed dismay that Nigerian youths, who are supposed to be looked up to as leaders of tomorrow, were degenerating into social miscreants and creating disaffection with the social media.
Babangida advised that the media instead should always be used to foster unity as the country at this trying period he said, needs positive contributions of all Nigerians to get things right.
He also advised politicians to desist from engaging the youth in thuggery but more in constructive ventures beneficial to all, adding that any further use of social media account in his name would be treated as fraud with the originator handed to the appropriate authority.
IBB's denial comes barely a week after former President Olusegun Obasanjo also disowned all social media accounts operating in his name.
The former ruler in a press statement signed by one of his aides, who is also the publisher of an online magazine, Alhaji Iliyasu Dhacko, Ajiya Minna and made available to journalists on Friday, said he was miffed by the disclosure recently of spurious use of his name by some dubious elements on a social media account.
Mr. Babangida, who said he was not against the usage of his photographs in the media, however, advised that his pictures be put to judicious use.
According to the statement, the retired general expressed dismay that Nigerian youths, who are supposed to be looked up to as leaders of tomorrow, were degenerating into social miscreants and creating disaffection with the social media.
Babangida advised that the media instead should always be used to foster unity as the country at this trying period he said, needs positive contributions of all Nigerians to get things right.
He also advised politicians to desist from engaging the youth in thuggery but more in constructive ventures beneficial to all, adding that any further use of social media account in his name would be treated as fraud with the originator handed to the appropriate authority.
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Ajegunle Man D3files 15-Year Old Daughter Claiming He Wanted To Confirm If She Was A Virgin
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One Mr. Alex has been arrested for attempting to r»pe his own 15-year-old daughter in his apartment at Abiodun street, Ajegunle, Ajeromi, Ifelodun local government area of Lagos, though claiming he was only trying to find out if she was still a v¡rgin.
He claims he carried out that act to test her virginity. It was reported that Alex was apprehended by his neighbours and handed over to the police at Ajegunle police station but was later released on bail last weekend.
A police inspector attached to Ajegunle police station disclosed that it was neighbours that dragged the suspect to the station. He said: "His wife was not at home when he wanted to perpetrate the act but the man denied doing that. "You know that nobody will agree that he wanted to r*pe his daughter. Police acted on the information given to us and even took the minor to the general hospital for medical examination."
According to the source, Alex claimed that he only wanted to check whether his daughter had been breached. "He wanted to know whether his daughter is still a v¡rgin or not. So he decided to insert his fingers, to know her situation, according to him," he said.
He claims he carried out that act to test her virginity. It was reported that Alex was apprehended by his neighbours and handed over to the police at Ajegunle police station but was later released on bail last weekend.
A police inspector attached to Ajegunle police station disclosed that it was neighbours that dragged the suspect to the station. He said: "His wife was not at home when he wanted to perpetrate the act but the man denied doing that. "You know that nobody will agree that he wanted to r*pe his daughter. Police acted on the information given to us and even took the minor to the general hospital for medical examination."
According to the source, Alex claimed that he only wanted to check whether his daughter had been breached. "He wanted to know whether his daughter is still a v¡rgin or not. So he decided to insert his fingers, to know her situation, according to him," he said.
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Assassin Nabbed After He Advertises His Trade On Facebook Using Fake Name
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A man from Peru has been arrested after looking for work as a "hitman." The man set up a Facebook page, where he advertised his "services" as a contract killer.
38-year-old Jonathan Giraldo attempted to hide his identity with the alias "Tony Garcia," and he nicknamed himself "Anthrax." Police tracked him down after he used real videos and photos of himself posing with weapons, including a pistol with a silencer attachment and bundles of cash. In his fake profile, Giraldo, who also referred to himself as the "Most Wanted," wrote: "in the streets you learn more than in school."
Police arrested Giraldo in his apartment in Miraflores in the Lima Province. Police said that they arrested the suspect while he was updating his profile with more claims of his criminal adventures. Police spokesperson Leonidas Menendez said that at this time, Giraldo is being held on charges of possession of firearms.
"The truth is that at the moment, we don't know if the suspect really is a hitman or if he is just a fool with making up a fantasy life in his bedroom," Menendez added. Police are doing ballistics checks on the guns, which were confiscated from the home, and they are also looking at Giraldo's bank accounts to see if there has been any suspicious payments.
38-year-old Jonathan Giraldo attempted to hide his identity with the alias "Tony Garcia," and he nicknamed himself "Anthrax." Police tracked him down after he used real videos and photos of himself posing with weapons, including a pistol with a silencer attachment and bundles of cash. In his fake profile, Giraldo, who also referred to himself as the "Most Wanted," wrote: "in the streets you learn more than in school."
Police arrested Giraldo in his apartment in Miraflores in the Lima Province. Police said that they arrested the suspect while he was updating his profile with more claims of his criminal adventures. Police spokesperson Leonidas Menendez said that at this time, Giraldo is being held on charges of possession of firearms.
"The truth is that at the moment, we don't know if the suspect really is a hitman or if he is just a fool with making up a fantasy life in his bedroom," Menendez added. Police are doing ballistics checks on the guns, which were confiscated from the home, and they are also looking at Giraldo's bank accounts to see if there has been any suspicious payments.
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Blogger Killed For Criticising Religion
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A knife-wielding mob has hacked to death a US-Bangladeshi blogger whose writing on religion had brought threats from Islamist hardliners.
Avijit Roy, an atheist who advocated secularism, was attacked in Dhaka as he walked back from a book fair with his wife, who was hurt in the attack.
No-one has been arrested but police say they are investigating a local Islamist group that praised the killing.
Hundreds of students gathered in Dhaka to mourn the blogger's death.
Mr Roy's family say he had received threats after publishing articles promoting secular views, science and social issues on his Bengali-language blog, Mukto-mona, or Free Mind.
He defended atheism in a recent Facebook post, calling it "a rational concept to oppose any unscientific and irrational belief".
The website was inaccessible on Friday.
Avijit Roy, an atheist who advocated secularism, was attacked in Dhaka as he walked back from a book fair with his wife, who was hurt in the attack.
No-one has been arrested but police say they are investigating a local Islamist group that praised the killing.
Hundreds of students gathered in Dhaka to mourn the blogger's death.
Mr Roy's family say he had received threats after publishing articles promoting secular views, science and social issues on his Bengali-language blog, Mukto-mona, or Free Mind.
He defended atheism in a recent Facebook post, calling it "a rational concept to oppose any unscientific and irrational belief".
The website was inaccessible on Friday.
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Obasanjo Denies Avoiding President Jonathan At Shagari's Birthday Ceremony...“I had no cause to dodge"
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied reports in a section of the media that he deliberately arrived late at the birthday celebration of former President Shehu Shagari, after all the other past leaders and President Goodluck Jonathan, had departed the Sokoto home of the celebrant.
President Shagari's 90th birthday was marked with an unusual fanfare Wednesday with President Jonathan and all former Nigerian leaders, except Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), in attendance.
Obasanjo arrived only after his colleagues had left after the cutting of the birthday cake, fuelling media speculation he deliberately refused to arrive early to avoid a meeting with Mr. Jonathan, whom he has in recent times criticized harshly.
But the former president denied snubbing President Jonathan and other past leaders, saying he had no cause to backtrack on what they all agreed to do together in Mr. Shagari's honour.
Mr. Obasanjo said it was "unfortunate" he arrived President Shagari's Sokoto home late, and blamed a traffic gridlock in Lagos for the delay.
"I have read with dismay the imputation of some section of the media to the unfortunate incident of my not being able to be with my colleagues at the birthday celebration of President Shehu Shagari on Monday 25 February", Mr. Obasanjo said in a statement Friday.
"Leaving Abeokuta at 6:45am and hoping to fly out of Lagos airport at 8:30am, to Sokoto, we ran into a very bad traffic hold-up that made me get to Lagos airport at 10:45am".
The ex-president accused the media of failing to report his apologies to Mr. Shagari during the visit.
"I did not arrive at Shagari's house until about mid-day by which time the team of my colleagues had left. It is a pity that the media did not report my profuse apologies to both Shagari and other colleagues when I spoke at Shagari's house.
"I had no cause to dodge, avoid or snub my colleagues for what we all agreed to do together", he said.
President Shagari's 90th birthday was marked with an unusual fanfare Wednesday with President Jonathan and all former Nigerian leaders, except Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), in attendance.
Obasanjo arrived only after his colleagues had left after the cutting of the birthday cake, fuelling media speculation he deliberately refused to arrive early to avoid a meeting with Mr. Jonathan, whom he has in recent times criticized harshly.
But the former president denied snubbing President Jonathan and other past leaders, saying he had no cause to backtrack on what they all agreed to do together in Mr. Shagari's honour.
Mr. Obasanjo said it was "unfortunate" he arrived President Shagari's Sokoto home late, and blamed a traffic gridlock in Lagos for the delay.
"I have read with dismay the imputation of some section of the media to the unfortunate incident of my not being able to be with my colleagues at the birthday celebration of President Shehu Shagari on Monday 25 February", Mr. Obasanjo said in a statement Friday.
"Leaving Abeokuta at 6:45am and hoping to fly out of Lagos airport at 8:30am, to Sokoto, we ran into a very bad traffic hold-up that made me get to Lagos airport at 10:45am".
The ex-president accused the media of failing to report his apologies to Mr. Shagari during the visit.
"I did not arrive at Shagari's house until about mid-day by which time the team of my colleagues had left. It is a pity that the media did not report my profuse apologies to both Shagari and other colleagues when I spoke at Shagari's house.
"I had no cause to dodge, avoid or snub my colleagues for what we all agreed to do together", he said.
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Nigerian Girl Trafficked Into Pr•stitution Dies In Burkina Faso
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A Nigerian girl identified as Gift from Edo state, (pictured above), has been found dead one month after she gave an interview to PM News, about how she was trafficked to Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso for prostitution.
According to PM News, Gift had told them in January 2015 during an investigative report on Human trafficking that she and some girls had been lured to Ougadougou in April 2014 with the hope of getting a better life in Europe but in the end were made s*x slaves at the 'Bar Dancing Petit Ouaga', a brothel in Toudoubweogo village in Ouagadougou.
During the interview in January, Gift had expressed hope that once she has paid the traffickers their money, she would be free to leave. Sadly she has died. They didn't say how she died and when.
According to PM News, Gift had told them in January 2015 during an investigative report on Human trafficking that she and some girls had been lured to Ougadougou in April 2014 with the hope of getting a better life in Europe but in the end were made s*x slaves at the 'Bar Dancing Petit Ouaga', a brothel in Toudoubweogo village in Ouagadougou.
During the interview in January, Gift had expressed hope that once she has paid the traffickers their money, she would be free to leave. Sadly she has died. They didn't say how she died and when.
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Trouble For 74-Year Old Ebonyi Governor As Assembly Serves Him Notice Of Impeachment
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The Ebonyi State House of Assembly Friday morning set in motion the process to remove the state Governor, Elder Martin Elechi, by serving him an impeachment notice for acts of gross misconduct.
Reading the notice at the plenary, the acting leader of the House, Hon. Francis Nwifruru, accused Governor Elechi of huge financial misappropriation, undermining of the integrity of the House, among other offences.
The motion for him to be served the notice was moved by Hon. Odefa Obasi Odefa and seconded by Hon. Valentine Okike
Reading the notice at the plenary, the acting leader of the House, Hon. Francis Nwifruru, accused Governor Elechi of huge financial misappropriation, undermining of the integrity of the House, among other offences.
The motion for him to be served the notice was moved by Hon. Odefa Obasi Odefa and seconded by Hon. Valentine Okike
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Passenger Runs Mad In Ajegunle After Boarding Okada
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There was pandemonium in the Ajegunle area of Lagos State on Wednesday afternoon when a motorcycle passenger suddenly ran mad and started stripping himself in public.
According to news report, the passenger had boarded the motorcycle at Boundary market, Ajegunle, enroute Ojo road.
On the way, he suddenly started shouting and ordered the rider of the commercial motorcycle to stop.
When the rider stopped at Babani street junction, along Bale road, the passenger got down and started screaming, "my head! my head!!"
An eyewitness simply identified as Tajudeen said: "Before anybody could bring cold water to sprinkle on his head, he began to remove his clothes very fast and also pulled off his pant. He started to run and we had to give him a hot chase so that he would not enter the market. We managed to apprehend him and he even bit one man called Andrew in the hand. He was just saying, ''leave me, I want to die now''. Later, he began to say things that were not reasonable."
Tajudeen said the people in the area were going to attack the rider of the motorcycle but stopped when he explained what happened. He told them the man was all right when he boarded the motorcycle and all of a sudden started to exhibit madness.
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Tunde Kelani Hits 67
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Popular Nigerian filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, who is fondly referred to as TK, turned 67 recently (Feb26,2015).
Born back in 1948, the CEO of top movie production outfit, Mainframe Productions, is an acclaimed storyteller, director, cinematographer and producer.
In a career spanning over four decades, TK has specialised in producing movies that promote Nigeria's rich cultural heritage and have a root in documentation, archiving, education, entertainment and promotion of the culture.
He is also known for his love of adaptation of literary materials into movies as most of his works have followed that style of filmmaking. Award-winning films from his production outfit include Ko se Gbe, Oleku, Thunder Bolt, The Narrow Path, White handkerchief, Maami, and most recently, Dazzling Mirage and the lay movie, Yeepa!
TK holds a Diploma in the Art and Technique of Filmmaking from the London International Film School and is considered an icon in the African filmmaking circles.
Born back in 1948, the CEO of top movie production outfit, Mainframe Productions, is an acclaimed storyteller, director, cinematographer and producer.
In a career spanning over four decades, TK has specialised in producing movies that promote Nigeria's rich cultural heritage and have a root in documentation, archiving, education, entertainment and promotion of the culture.
He is also known for his love of adaptation of literary materials into movies as most of his works have followed that style of filmmaking. Award-winning films from his production outfit include Ko se Gbe, Oleku, Thunder Bolt, The Narrow Path, White handkerchief, Maami, and most recently, Dazzling Mirage and the lay movie, Yeepa!
TK holds a Diploma in the Art and Technique of Filmmaking from the London International Film School and is considered an icon in the African filmmaking circles.
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2Face Hosts Former Mate Faze As He Clocks 38
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On Thursday, February 26, 2015 former Plantashun Boiz member, Chibuzor Orji, popularly known as Faze, was a year older and guess who hosted him to a birthday party?
2face Idibia hosted Faze his friend and former member at his Rumours Night Club in Festac, Lagos and quite a party it was.
With DJ Strange and Dj Preppy on the wheels of steel, 2Face hosted Faze to a lavish night of fun with other stars like Terry G, Patoranking all turned up to celebrate with Faze as he clocked 38.
2face Idibia hosted Faze his friend and former member at his Rumours Night Club in Festac, Lagos and quite a party it was.
With DJ Strange and Dj Preppy on the wheels of steel, 2Face hosted Faze to a lavish night of fun with other stars like Terry G, Patoranking all turned up to celebrate with Faze as he clocked 38.
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Nollywood Actress, Omoni Oboli Turns Blogger
Add BBN on 2BAFB965 Diva, Omoni Oboli has joined the increasing number of bloggers in Nigeria as the award-winning thespian launched her new blog recently.
Called 'omonioboliblog', the blog, according to the Being Mrs Elliott actress and producer, is strictly a platform for her to interact more with her fans and also share her pleasant and unpleasant experiences with fans.
According to reports, Omoni disclosed that she will also be sharing things about herself, family, lifestyle, travels, fashion, food and more on her blog regularly.
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Obasanjo Avoids President Jonathan At Ex-President Shagari's 90th Birthday
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The ongoing war between former president Olusegun Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan took a remarkable turn recently during the 90th birthday celebration of ex-leader Shehu Shagari in Sokoto, as Obasanjo avoided the president.
It was reported that Obasanjo arrived when President Goodluck Jonathan was inside Shehu Shagari's house but refused to come out of his vehicle until Goodluck Jonathan had finished and left.
Those present could not stop laughing as the former president was repeatedly poking his tongue at them from inside his vehicle.
Also present at the event were the former head of the interim government, Ernest Shonekon, as well as ex-heads of state, Generals Yakubu Gowon, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar.
Obasanjo and Jonathan have been at loggerheads following the former's constant attacks on the Jonathan government.
At the celebration President Goodluck Jonathan and the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), congratulated the former president Shagari, on his 90th birthday.
It was reported that Obasanjo arrived when President Goodluck Jonathan was inside Shehu Shagari's house but refused to come out of his vehicle until Goodluck Jonathan had finished and left.
Those present could not stop laughing as the former president was repeatedly poking his tongue at them from inside his vehicle.
Also present at the event were the former head of the interim government, Ernest Shonekon, as well as ex-heads of state, Generals Yakubu Gowon, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar.
Obasanjo and Jonathan have been at loggerheads following the former's constant attacks on the Jonathan government.
At the celebration President Goodluck Jonathan and the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), congratulated the former president Shagari, on his 90th birthday.
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Cannavaro, Former World Footballer Of The Year Bags 10-Months Imprisonment
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Italy's World Cup winning captain, Fabio Cannavaro has been handed a 10-month jail sentence for breaching orders to keep out his property after it was seized by Italian authorities.
According reports, the former Real Madrid star had been under investigation for tax evasion and got his properties seized by Italian police as part of the case in October 2014.
But the matter got twisted even further when the former star player breached the orders by going into the villa which is included as one of the properties seized by going for a dip alongside his wife, Daniela Arenoso and his brother, Daniel Cannavaro who were also sentenced to 6 months in prison.
However, the three have appealed the judgment, which means sentences are suspended until the court has re-visited the case.
Cannavaro won the Ballon d'Or in 2006 after leading Italy to their World Cup triumph that same year in the tournament hosted by Germany. He moved to Real Madrid that summer and won two La Liga titles with the Spanish giants.
The 41-year old recently kickstarted a managerial career with Chinese side, Guangzhou Evergrande after retiring from football in 2011.
According reports, the former Real Madrid star had been under investigation for tax evasion and got his properties seized by Italian police as part of the case in October 2014.
But the matter got twisted even further when the former star player breached the orders by going into the villa which is included as one of the properties seized by going for a dip alongside his wife, Daniela Arenoso and his brother, Daniel Cannavaro who were also sentenced to 6 months in prison.
However, the three have appealed the judgment, which means sentences are suspended until the court has re-visited the case.
Cannavaro won the Ballon d'Or in 2006 after leading Italy to their World Cup triumph that same year in the tournament hosted by Germany. He moved to Real Madrid that summer and won two La Liga titles with the Spanish giants.
The 41-year old recently kickstarted a managerial career with Chinese side, Guangzhou Evergrande after retiring from football in 2011.
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Friday, February 27, 2015
50 Shades Of F**kery: Fifty Shades Of Grey Movie Review By @Ms_Nayomi (18+)
After so much hype about the movie, I was lured into reading all three series of the book, '50 shades of grey', by my ex who had not only read the books but also seen the stage show on Broadway. Finally the movie is released and I run to the theatre like a fat kid hungry for ice-cream. I commend the lovely job Sam Taylor-Johnson (the movie director), did with the book, as transforming a best-seller to the big screen is a huge gap to fill. Despite cutting off some scenes, there was smooth flow and transition between character dialogues and scenes, for a critic like myself who has read the book, my expectation for the movie was super high and I would say even if it wasn't met, Taylor came pretty close.
Most people who have read the book or seen the movie seem to focus more on the kinky, s3xual and graphic aspect of the story. Yes 50 shades is graphic, the novel alone tends to drive your imagination wild! I mean I found that I began to question myself how far I would go in the bedroom if I ever fell in love with a man like Grey. 50 shades is a fantasy, an er•tica and a lot of women have crazy fantasies which their overprized dignity prevents them from sharing/experiencing with their partners. And fantasies definitely come in thousands of shades of grey…50 is just mentioning a few.
However, this has not stopped me from being aware of the story behind the graphics, "a naïve college girl named Anastasia Steele (played by Dakota Johnson) met a ridiculously handsome billionaire, Christian Grey (played by Jamie Dornan) with intimacy issues. Greys issue can be attributed to his childhood experience, to sum it up, being abused as a child, both physically and s3xually. Grey meets Anastasia and is smitten by her looks, spoils her with luxurious gifts and presents his proposal about her being his submissive. Ana like any other girl would be was curious and mesmerised by Greys poise, eloquence, and handsomeness. She is torn between wanting a relationship with grey despite how ridiculous being a submissive is, or living life wondering what if.
Could Dornan and Dakota have done a better job playing Grey and Ana? Would the movie have had a better twist if a different actor and actress were used? Yes and Yes. The chemistry between Dornan and Dakota was questionable, and Dornan's ability to ooze s3xual aura could be better. I did find that the book portrayed Ana as one who blamed her inner-goddess for her s3xual urges around Grey, but Ana in the movie pretty much seemed to me like she was responsible for her decisions. Nonetheless, the soundtrack pretty much made up for the flaws of the movie, it added to the s3xual intensity and mood, lighting was great and the close-ups and wide shots framing of the movie also helped set the mood.
In all, Johnson has done a great job bringing 50 shades to the screen after a lot of criticism from some readers of the book who had questioned how such book could get transformed to a movie. His choices on scenes to cut off, use of detailed and eloquent set (furniture's), choice of soundtrack and the point to abruptly stop the movie (yes the end was abrupt, the lady in front of me at the theatre was about to start a fight), was all just enough to make the movie acceptable to the viewers while leaving them hungry…even begging for the other two parts to be released sooner than valentine's day next year.
Should you see the movie? Most definitely! Why? Try to enjoy the s3xual scenes, but I leave you with these questions as you do, "how far are you willing to go for the one you love? What would you do if you were Ana? And for the lovely guys out there, would you bend your rules if you found the one?"
My Naija people, sorry you can't see the movie in theatres, in my opinion, the pirated copy will not do the movie justice. Cheers to 50 shades of f**kery!! Much love, Mimi!
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Man Stripped N»ked For Impregnating Student Of Girls School In Enugu
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A middle-aged man escaped death by the whiskers in Enugu, yesterday, following an attack by angry teachers of Metropolitan Girls Secondary School located at Ogui New Layout.
The man, an Enugu-based contractor (names withheld), was beaten to pulp and stri*ped Unclad for allegedly impregnating a Senior Secondary, SS1, student of the school (names withheld).
Already, the randy contractor had been handed over to officials of National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. Vanguard gathered that the cat was let out of the bag when the victim suddenly slumped during morning assembly, bleeding profusely from her private part.
She later named the contractor as being responsible for the pregnancy.
The contractor, who claimed to be a pastor, was lured to the school where he was mobbed.
Speaking with journalists over the issue yesterday in his office, the state Commissioner for Education, Professor Uche Okolo, confirmed the incident.
He said: "A man was apprehended. The man defiled a girl and she got pregnant. The child was bleeding and rushed to hospital. "The school made a report to NAPTIP and the man came to the school to take the girl and he was arrested. The good thing is that he has been apprehended. He should go and face the law."
The man, an Enugu-based contractor (names withheld), was beaten to pulp and stri*ped Unclad for allegedly impregnating a Senior Secondary, SS1, student of the school (names withheld).
Already, the randy contractor had been handed over to officials of National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. Vanguard gathered that the cat was let out of the bag when the victim suddenly slumped during morning assembly, bleeding profusely from her private part.
She later named the contractor as being responsible for the pregnancy.
The contractor, who claimed to be a pastor, was lured to the school where he was mobbed.
Speaking with journalists over the issue yesterday in his office, the state Commissioner for Education, Professor Uche Okolo, confirmed the incident.
He said: "A man was apprehended. The man defiled a girl and she got pregnant. The child was bleeding and rushed to hospital. "The school made a report to NAPTIP and the man came to the school to take the girl and he was arrested. The good thing is that he has been apprehended. He should go and face the law."
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Gobe! Electrician contracted to install DSTV decoder r»pes teenage maid
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A 33-year-old electrician, Chukwuka Onuorah, who was contracted to install a DSTV decoder, in the home of a client, Mrs Gloria, allegedly returned to the house the next day to r*pe the client's 15-year old housemaid. Leadership reports:
The incident occurred around 3pm on February 6, when Gloria who lived alone with the house help invited Onuorah over to her house to install the decoder. Onuorah did not finish the job that day and was told that he should come back only when Gloria was at home.
The next day however, Onuorah came back to Gloria's house without informing her that he was coming to complete the installation. He immediately pounced on the housemaid who was alone in the house and forcefully had s*x with her. The housemaid was said to have escaped from the room and locked the defiler inside the room while she ran outside to alert her neighbours . Chukwuka was promptly arrested and taken to the police station.
The FCT police command commissioner of police (CP) Mr Wilson Inalagwu who confirmed the incident during a press conference said the case is under investigation.
"The facts of the case are that on the 06/02/2015 at about 1500hrs one Chukwuka Onuorah 'm' of Gidan Daya village by Living Faith Church, Orozo was called by Mrs. Gloria to come and install DSTV Decoder for her. The suspect did not finish the installation that same day.
The incident occurred around 3pm on February 6, when Gloria who lived alone with the house help invited Onuorah over to her house to install the decoder. Onuorah did not finish the job that day and was told that he should come back only when Gloria was at home.
The next day however, Onuorah came back to Gloria's house without informing her that he was coming to complete the installation. He immediately pounced on the housemaid who was alone in the house and forcefully had s*x with her. The housemaid was said to have escaped from the room and locked the defiler inside the room while she ran outside to alert her neighbours . Chukwuka was promptly arrested and taken to the police station.
The FCT police command commissioner of police (CP) Mr Wilson Inalagwu who confirmed the incident during a press conference said the case is under investigation.
"The facts of the case are that on the 06/02/2015 at about 1500hrs one Chukwuka Onuorah 'm' of Gidan Daya village by Living Faith Church, Orozo was called by Mrs. Gloria to come and install DSTV Decoder for her. The suspect did not finish the installation that same day.
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Man Breaks Spinal Cord While Fighting over Woman In Lagos
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A young man, simply identified as Akeem Amoo has broken his spinal cord after he engaged in a fight over a woman with one Michael Taiwo. PM News reports:
The incident happened at about 7.40 p.m. recently at Omisesan junction, Alagbado area of Lagos State, western Nigeria, where the two men reside. The 28-year-old Taiwo reportedly lifted Amoo up and hit him on the ground where stones were and he broke one of his legs and spinal cord.
He cannot walk again as doctors certified him unfit after the fight. He is now confined to a bed in an undisclosed hospital in Lagos. P.M.NEWS learnt that Amoo and Taiwo had a disagreement over a woman which resulted in both of them fighting in public.
Following the development, the police arrested Taiwo for allegedly inflicting grievous injury on Amoo. He was charged to Ojokoro Magistrates' court where he pleaded not guilty and was granted bail by the presiding Magistrate, Mrs T. Akanni. However, he was remanded in prison custody pending when he will perfect his bail conditions.
The matter was adjourned till 9 March 2015.
The incident happened at about 7.40 p.m. recently at Omisesan junction, Alagbado area of Lagos State, western Nigeria, where the two men reside. The 28-year-old Taiwo reportedly lifted Amoo up and hit him on the ground where stones were and he broke one of his legs and spinal cord.
He cannot walk again as doctors certified him unfit after the fight. He is now confined to a bed in an undisclosed hospital in Lagos. P.M.NEWS learnt that Amoo and Taiwo had a disagreement over a woman which resulted in both of them fighting in public.
Following the development, the police arrested Taiwo for allegedly inflicting grievous injury on Amoo. He was charged to Ojokoro Magistrates' court where he pleaded not guilty and was granted bail by the presiding Magistrate, Mrs T. Akanni. However, he was remanded in prison custody pending when he will perfect his bail conditions.
The matter was adjourned till 9 March 2015.
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Strange Items Found In Goat Slaughtered For Burial In Ekiti
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A strange thing happended in Ilawe-Ekiti, Ekiti South-West Local Government Area of Ekiti State, where some people who had slaughtered a goat for a burial were shocked to find some pieces of coins, keys, padlocks, raw gold and wedding ring among others inside the goat after cutting its belly. The SUN reports:
The strange happening stirred up confusion and controversy as those who claimed they saw it happened, insisted it was true, while cynics wondered how the claim could be true. They were nevertheless enthralled by a daunting evidence of blood stained pieces of raw gold presented by the eyewitnesses.
According to residents, many of whom spoke on condition of anonymity, the development disrupted the ceremony, as guests for whom the goat was slaughtered went back to their homes in fear and embarrassment. The goat owned by a yet-to-be identified old woman who had given it out to a friend.
The woman whom the goat was given, it was gathered, had reared it for several years after which it did not reproduce. She, however, got tired of rearing the goat and sold it to the people who needed it for the ceremony.
The strange happening stirred up confusion and controversy as those who claimed they saw it happened, insisted it was true, while cynics wondered how the claim could be true. They were nevertheless enthralled by a daunting evidence of blood stained pieces of raw gold presented by the eyewitnesses.
According to residents, many of whom spoke on condition of anonymity, the development disrupted the ceremony, as guests for whom the goat was slaughtered went back to their homes in fear and embarrassment. The goat owned by a yet-to-be identified old woman who had given it out to a friend.
The woman whom the goat was given, it was gathered, had reared it for several years after which it did not reproduce. She, however, got tired of rearing the goat and sold it to the people who needed it for the ceremony.
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Lagos Big Girl Docked For Stealing Brazilian, Indian Hair Worth N3Million
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A woman has been dragged to court for stealing Brazilian and Indian hair amounting to a whopping N3m.
33-year-old Nneka Amadi's crave to get rich quick has landed her in court as she has been charged before an Ikeja Magistrate's Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing Brazilian and Indian Hair valued N3.1 million.
Aside the stolen hair, she was also accused of stealing a diamond wristwatch belonging to one Chioma Ngwolo. Amadi was arraigned by the police on a one-count charge of stealing.
The charge preferred against her reads:
"That you Nneka Amadi 'F' in between 2011 and February 2015 at No. 17 Kola Amodu Street, Magodo in Ikeja Magisterial District, did steal diamond wristwatch, Brazilian and Indian hair valued Three Million, One Hundred and Sixty Thousand Naira (N3, 160, 000.00) property of one Chioma Ngwolo."
However, the accused pleaded not guilty and the Magistrate, Abimbola Komolafe granted the accused bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties who are to be blood related and must have paid tax for a period of three years.
33-year-old Nneka Amadi's crave to get rich quick has landed her in court as she has been charged before an Ikeja Magistrate's Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing Brazilian and Indian Hair valued N3.1 million.
Aside the stolen hair, she was also accused of stealing a diamond wristwatch belonging to one Chioma Ngwolo. Amadi was arraigned by the police on a one-count charge of stealing.
The charge preferred against her reads:
"That you Nneka Amadi 'F' in between 2011 and February 2015 at No. 17 Kola Amodu Street, Magodo in Ikeja Magisterial District, did steal diamond wristwatch, Brazilian and Indian hair valued Three Million, One Hundred and Sixty Thousand Naira (N3, 160, 000.00) property of one Chioma Ngwolo."
However, the accused pleaded not guilty and the Magistrate, Abimbola Komolafe granted the accused bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties who are to be blood related and must have paid tax for a period of three years.
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England Battles Nigeria Over Liverpool Younstar
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England are looking forward to fast tracking the process of integrating Liverpool winger, Jordon Ibe into the U-21 squad so as to nip Nigeria's interest in the striker in the bud.
The 19 year old, whose real name is Jordon Ashley Femi Ibe, was born in England to Nigerian parents, is still eligible to play for Nigeria despite representing England for the Under 18s, Under 19s and Under 20s already.
The two nations are currently looking at securing the services of in-form Liverpool winger for their senior national teams and according reports, the FA is considering bringing Ibe into the senior set-up in the coming months which might see him feature in England's forthcoming friendly matches with Lithuania and Italy.
The 19 year old, whose real name is Jordon Ashley Femi Ibe, was born in England to Nigerian parents, is still eligible to play for Nigeria despite representing England for the Under 18s, Under 19s and Under 20s already.
The two nations are currently looking at securing the services of in-form Liverpool winger for their senior national teams and according reports, the FA is considering bringing Ibe into the senior set-up in the coming months which might see him feature in England's forthcoming friendly matches with Lithuania and Italy.
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Obsessed Fan Dashes Paris Hilton Cadillac...yet she ignores him!
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Paris Hilton has been sent a classic car by an obsessive fan but has refused to accept the Cadillac.
A man named Johnny delivered the Cadillac to the 34-year old socialite's Beverly Hills gated community on Sunday, but when the security guard at the gate called the blonde beauty and described the guy, she said she was going to call police as he has been 'harassing' her for years.
The car, which has a bouquet of flowers on the back seat – has been parked on the street ever since and on Tuesday, the windows were smashed in.
According to TMZ, Paris is convinced Johnny has damaged the vehicle because she wouldn't accept his gift.The car isn't the first expensive gift the heiress has received from the man.
He previously sent her a wedding gown in the mail, along with a card which read: 'Will you marry me?' And Johnny once flew a plane bearing two banners over Paris' family estate in Malibu.
One reads: 'Can't Get Paris Whitney Hilton Out of My Mind.' The other said: 'Mr. & Mrs. Hilton, may I court your daughter Paris?'The vehicle remains outside the gated compound as it is legally parked and registered.
A man named Johnny delivered the Cadillac to the 34-year old socialite's Beverly Hills gated community on Sunday, but when the security guard at the gate called the blonde beauty and described the guy, she said she was going to call police as he has been 'harassing' her for years.
The car, which has a bouquet of flowers on the back seat – has been parked on the street ever since and on Tuesday, the windows were smashed in.
According to TMZ, Paris is convinced Johnny has damaged the vehicle because she wouldn't accept his gift.The car isn't the first expensive gift the heiress has received from the man.
He previously sent her a wedding gown in the mail, along with a card which read: 'Will you marry me?' And Johnny once flew a plane bearing two banners over Paris' family estate in Malibu.
One reads: 'Can't Get Paris Whitney Hilton Out of My Mind.' The other said: 'Mr. & Mrs. Hilton, may I court your daughter Paris?'The vehicle remains outside the gated compound as it is legally parked and registered.
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Duncan Mighty Mocks Buhari On Instagram
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Self-acclaimed Port Harcourt's first son and popular musician, Duncan Mighty has some thoughts about APC presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari's trip to London. The singer, who has publicly shown his support for the ruling party PDP with his campaigns and performances at the party's rallies took to Instagram early today to share a meme that depicts former Lagos State governor and APC chieftain, Bola Tinubu controlling the retired General.
Duncan Mighty captioned the picture with the words: 'STUPIDITY is when you go to London to campaign for people without PVCs. MUMU is when you go to London and fail to come back with your acclaimed Cambridge certificate. MUGU is when you did not go to school and you forge a certificate and come online to say sai Buhari. FOOLISHNESS is when you have been shouting up Nepa since you were born but expects GEJ to become a magician within 4 years. AKPOS is when you read day and night to get a certificate and still want a semi-illiterate to rule you. 419 is when buhari said he borrow 27 million for presidential form but Buhari's wife donates drugs worth N135m to displaced persons in Yola.'
Recall that Duncan Mighty's close friend and another popular Goodluck Jonathan supporter, Sammie Okposo called out General Buhari on Twitter a few weeks back, but he deleted the post and apologized afterwards.
Duncan Mighty captioned the picture with the words: 'STUPIDITY is when you go to London to campaign for people without PVCs. MUMU is when you go to London and fail to come back with your acclaimed Cambridge certificate. MUGU is when you did not go to school and you forge a certificate and come online to say sai Buhari. FOOLISHNESS is when you have been shouting up Nepa since you were born but expects GEJ to become a magician within 4 years. AKPOS is when you read day and night to get a certificate and still want a semi-illiterate to rule you. 419 is when buhari said he borrow 27 million for presidential form but Buhari's wife donates drugs worth N135m to displaced persons in Yola.'
Recall that Duncan Mighty's close friend and another popular Goodluck Jonathan supporter, Sammie Okposo called out General Buhari on Twitter a few weeks back, but he deleted the post and apologized afterwards.
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Lupital Nyong'o's Calvin Klein Oscar Gown Worth $150,000 Stolen From Hotel Room
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Lupita Nyong'o's $150,000 pearl-encrusted Oscar Awards dress has allegedly been stolen from her hotel room.
The 31-year old actress' custom Calvin Klein gown, which was made up of over 6,000 pearls, was reportedly snatched from The London Hotel in West Hollywood on Tuesday night, February 24, 2015.
According to TMZ.com, the 12 Years A Slave star told police the expensive piece was taken between 8pm and 9pm while she was out. Law enforcement officers are now believed to be searching through video footage from the hotel to help them catch the thief.
The London Hotel told E! News in a statement: 'This is a terribly unfortunate situation, and we are working with law enforcement on their investigation.'
Meanwhile, the brunette beauty had all eyes on her on Sunday night when she turned up at the Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, wearing the dazzling attire.
Francisco Costa, who made the garment by hand, told the New York Daily News at the event last weekend: '[We were working closely with Lupita over the past few months.
'We decided to use natural pearls to create a truly modern, timeless dress that compliments her style and echoes the aesthetic of Calvin Klein Collection.'
The 31-year old actress' custom Calvin Klein gown, which was made up of over 6,000 pearls, was reportedly snatched from The London Hotel in West Hollywood on Tuesday night, February 24, 2015.
According to TMZ.com, the 12 Years A Slave star told police the expensive piece was taken between 8pm and 9pm while she was out. Law enforcement officers are now believed to be searching through video footage from the hotel to help them catch the thief.
The London Hotel told E! News in a statement: 'This is a terribly unfortunate situation, and we are working with law enforcement on their investigation.'
Meanwhile, the brunette beauty had all eyes on her on Sunday night when she turned up at the Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, wearing the dazzling attire.
Francisco Costa, who made the garment by hand, told the New York Daily News at the event last weekend: '[We were working closely with Lupita over the past few months.
'We decided to use natural pearls to create a truly modern, timeless dress that compliments her style and echoes the aesthetic of Calvin Klein Collection.'
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Prison Controller, Senior Inspector Jailed For Stealing Seized Oil
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A former Deputy Comptroller in charge of Ogwashi-Uku Prison in Delta State, DCP Diete Wure Wisdom and a Senior Inspector of Prison, Ayamede Peter, have each been sentenced to three years imprisonment for stealing 27, 200 litres of automotive gas oil (AGO) stored in exhibit trucks, left in the custody of the prison service.
They were sentenced to prison by Justice C. O Ogisi of Delta State High Court, Sapele, on Wednesday.
The duo were prosecuted on a 4-count charge by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on the strength of evidence that they conspired to sell products in three exhibits trucks: Mack tanker with registration number XD 605 JJT and Man Diesel Lorries with registration numbers, XD 789 ENU and XD 620 FGG, filled with AGO.
The petitioner had alleged that after the sale of the products, the drums and the tankers were refilled with water on the directives of DCP Wisdom.
Consequently, they were arraigned on November 1, 2013, on the four count charges but they pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
One of the counts read, "That you Wisdom Wure Diete and Peter Ayamede while being a Deputy Comptroller of Prisons in charge of Ogwashi-Uku prison and a Senior Inspector of Prison respectively on or about April 2012 at Ogwashi-Uku Judicial Division did steal 27,200 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) being the content of the 134 (One Hundred and Thirty Four) drums of 200 litres each loaded in a truck with registration number: XN 789 ENU, valued at about N4, 02,000.00 property of the Federal Republic of Nigeria kept for safe keeping with the Nigerian Prison Service Ogwashi-Uku which you were in charge and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 390 and punishable under Section 390 (5)(8)(b) & (9) of the Criminal Code Law CAP C21 Laws of Delta State of Nigeria 2006".
They were sentenced to prison by Justice C. O Ogisi of Delta State High Court, Sapele, on Wednesday.
The duo were prosecuted on a 4-count charge by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on the strength of evidence that they conspired to sell products in three exhibits trucks: Mack tanker with registration number XD 605 JJT and Man Diesel Lorries with registration numbers, XD 789 ENU and XD 620 FGG, filled with AGO.
The petitioner had alleged that after the sale of the products, the drums and the tankers were refilled with water on the directives of DCP Wisdom.
Consequently, they were arraigned on November 1, 2013, on the four count charges but they pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
One of the counts read, "That you Wisdom Wure Diete and Peter Ayamede while being a Deputy Comptroller of Prisons in charge of Ogwashi-Uku prison and a Senior Inspector of Prison respectively on or about April 2012 at Ogwashi-Uku Judicial Division did steal 27,200 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) being the content of the 134 (One Hundred and Thirty Four) drums of 200 litres each loaded in a truck with registration number: XN 789 ENU, valued at about N4, 02,000.00 property of the Federal Republic of Nigeria kept for safe keeping with the Nigerian Prison Service Ogwashi-Uku which you were in charge and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 390 and punishable under Section 390 (5)(8)(b) & (9) of the Criminal Code Law CAP C21 Laws of Delta State of Nigeria 2006".
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Man Jailed For Six Months For Stealing iPhone Six In Lagos
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A Tinubu Magistrate's court, sitting at Lagos Island Thursday sentenced a 27 year old man Benjamin Moses to six months imprisonment for stealing Iphone six from a motorist.
Magistrate Salama Matepo sentenced the convict to Ikoyi prison where he would serve his six months jail term with hard labour and without an option of fine after pleading guilty to the offence of stealing.
Magistrate Matepo said" you are hereby sentenced to six months imprisonment at Ikoyi prison with hard labour and without an option of fine".
The convict, who was arraigned on a one count charge of stealing, committed the offence on February 14, 2015.
The prosecutor, Sergeant Koti Aoudohemba, told the court that the convict who has no fixed address committed the offence at about 8pm on the said day.
He said that the incident took place at Admiralty way Lekki Phase 1, in Eti-Osa local government area of Lagos state.
Aoudohemba further stated that the iphone six that was stolen belongs to one Afolabi Familusi.
According to the prosecutor Familusi's iphone got stolen by the convict while he was soliciting for help to push his car out of the gutter.
He said the convict was caught through some snap shots that he took with the iphone, adding that while the convict was snapping himself with the iphone it was reflecting on the complainant's ipad.
The prosecutor said that the convict was later apprehended through the pictures he took with the iphone six.
However the convict pleaded guilty to the one count charge levied against him, after the charge was read to him and he was sentenced to prison accordingly
Magistrate Salama Matepo sentenced the convict to Ikoyi prison where he would serve his six months jail term with hard labour and without an option of fine after pleading guilty to the offence of stealing.
Magistrate Matepo said" you are hereby sentenced to six months imprisonment at Ikoyi prison with hard labour and without an option of fine".
The convict, who was arraigned on a one count charge of stealing, committed the offence on February 14, 2015.
The prosecutor, Sergeant Koti Aoudohemba, told the court that the convict who has no fixed address committed the offence at about 8pm on the said day.
He said that the incident took place at Admiralty way Lekki Phase 1, in Eti-Osa local government area of Lagos state.
Aoudohemba further stated that the iphone six that was stolen belongs to one Afolabi Familusi.
According to the prosecutor Familusi's iphone got stolen by the convict while he was soliciting for help to push his car out of the gutter.
He said the convict was caught through some snap shots that he took with the iphone, adding that while the convict was snapping himself with the iphone it was reflecting on the complainant's ipad.
The prosecutor said that the convict was later apprehended through the pictures he took with the iphone six.
However the convict pleaded guilty to the one count charge levied against him, after the charge was read to him and he was sentenced to prison accordingly
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Christ Embassy Ignores Anita Oyakhilomhe's Birthday...which used to be carnival-like
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Many new media users might have awoken today just to realise that they did not felicitate with Pastor Anita, estranged wife of the President of the Believers' Love World Inc. (aka the Christ Embassy), Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, on her birthday.
Anita, who has filed a divorce suit against her husband, marked her birthday on Thursday. But the celebration was devoid of the usual social media hoopla that accompanied it the previous years.
Google, as they say, has an answer for every question. But one line the search engine could not capture on Thursday was Chris' birthday message to Anita, the woman he had spent the last 24 years with.
Asked for a clue to what the cleric said to his wife on Thursday, the search engine result page displayed links of stories of the divorce case and other matters that involved the church. There was also much on the Oyakhilomes' good old days.
But for a few posts on Nairaland, there was almost no mention of Anita's birthday which, in previous years, had received a dedicated programme where members of the church showered her with praises and love.
In 2012, an event was organised for her where different groups performed in songs and dance. Three years after the classic event, YouTube still hosts a video recording entitled, We See God in You, a song composed by one ChristianK to honour Anita.
This was an atmosphere that was completely missing in Anita's life on Thursday. Otherwise, its effort did not reflect in the church members' social media engagements.
Even the UK office of the church might have celebrated offline, as there was no message attributed to its members in any of the social media channels and blogs.
Importantly, there was also no word from Chris, just as there was none from the children, Sharon and Charlyn.
On the website, the celebrant did not get a mention from the Christ Embassy family she meant so much to. The news and event section of the church's website had nothing to indicate that the church had any programme lined up to celebrate with Anita, a woman many members had fondly referred to as the first lady of the Believers Love Word.
Interestingly, Sinach, the lead singer of the Christ Embassy choir, did tweet, quoting from the Rhapsody of Reality, a devotional pamphlet that was co-authored by Anita alongside her husband.
"Never allow the challenges you face to overwhelm you. Whatever challenges you might be facing today are (sic) what you have been built, prepared and fashioned for," she urged her fans.
"None of us is given more than he or she can handle: "…God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able… Rather than focus on the trouble, act on the word, and you will surely have a testimony," Sinach counselled.
The gospel singer who had enjoyed a robust relationship with Anita did not make any reference to the birthday, neither did dozens of the church members who responded to the message that was also shared on her Facebook page.
The webpage of the Christ Embassy Bermondsey, the United Kingdom, which displays the photograph of Chris on its profile page, was also quiet on Anita's celebration as of Thursday.
On Nairaland forum, one Joagbaje commended Anita for "blessing the world," while wishing her happy birthday. He claimed that online media had attempted to break up her union with Chris but failed.
Also commenting, one Nuella described the celebrating pastor as lovely and wonderful. She said the church and, indeed, the Christian community, would continue to appreciate her.
Anita had filed a case with suit no FD14D01650 at the Divorce Section A of the Central Family Court, London, asking for the dissolution of her 24-year marriage to Chris.
Anita, who has filed a divorce suit against her husband, marked her birthday on Thursday. But the celebration was devoid of the usual social media hoopla that accompanied it the previous years.
Google, as they say, has an answer for every question. But one line the search engine could not capture on Thursday was Chris' birthday message to Anita, the woman he had spent the last 24 years with.
Asked for a clue to what the cleric said to his wife on Thursday, the search engine result page displayed links of stories of the divorce case and other matters that involved the church. There was also much on the Oyakhilomes' good old days.
But for a few posts on Nairaland, there was almost no mention of Anita's birthday which, in previous years, had received a dedicated programme where members of the church showered her with praises and love.
In 2012, an event was organised for her where different groups performed in songs and dance. Three years after the classic event, YouTube still hosts a video recording entitled, We See God in You, a song composed by one ChristianK to honour Anita.
This was an atmosphere that was completely missing in Anita's life on Thursday. Otherwise, its effort did not reflect in the church members' social media engagements.
Even the UK office of the church might have celebrated offline, as there was no message attributed to its members in any of the social media channels and blogs.
Importantly, there was also no word from Chris, just as there was none from the children, Sharon and Charlyn.
On the website, the celebrant did not get a mention from the Christ Embassy family she meant so much to. The news and event section of the church's website had nothing to indicate that the church had any programme lined up to celebrate with Anita, a woman many members had fondly referred to as the first lady of the Believers Love Word.
Interestingly, Sinach, the lead singer of the Christ Embassy choir, did tweet, quoting from the Rhapsody of Reality, a devotional pamphlet that was co-authored by Anita alongside her husband.
"Never allow the challenges you face to overwhelm you. Whatever challenges you might be facing today are (sic) what you have been built, prepared and fashioned for," she urged her fans.
"None of us is given more than he or she can handle: "…God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able… Rather than focus on the trouble, act on the word, and you will surely have a testimony," Sinach counselled.
The gospel singer who had enjoyed a robust relationship with Anita did not make any reference to the birthday, neither did dozens of the church members who responded to the message that was also shared on her Facebook page.
The webpage of the Christ Embassy Bermondsey, the United Kingdom, which displays the photograph of Chris on its profile page, was also quiet on Anita's celebration as of Thursday.
On Nairaland forum, one Joagbaje commended Anita for "blessing the world," while wishing her happy birthday. He claimed that online media had attempted to break up her union with Chris but failed.
Also commenting, one Nuella described the celebrating pastor as lovely and wonderful. She said the church and, indeed, the Christian community, would continue to appreciate her.
Anita had filed a case with suit no FD14D01650 at the Divorce Section A of the Central Family Court, London, asking for the dissolution of her 24-year marriage to Chris.
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IGBIN! Man Murders Brother Over Snail
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The Nigerian Police in Abia has paraded one Chizaram Amandu, 40, who allegedly murdered his kinsman over an argument over snails in the bush.
The suspect, according to police, went to hunt for snail at Ahiaba Okpuala Isiala Ngwa with the victim, Sampson Sunday.
The police added that quarrel ensued over sharing formula and the suspect allegedly stabbed Sunday to death with dagger.
But the suspect said it was an accident as the victim came out to confront him while hunting for snail behind his ( victim's) house in the night .
According to him, he never knew the victim could die as a result of injuries he sustained.
The police also paraded one Gideon Ezenwoko, a suspected kidnap kingpin, who had been allegedly terrorising residents of the Obingwa council area, adding that he had been on the wanted list of police.
The CP said, "The suspect escaped from prison, where most members of his gang had been jailed.
"He will be arraigned as soon as investigations are over."
The suspect, according to police, went to hunt for snail at Ahiaba Okpuala Isiala Ngwa with the victim, Sampson Sunday.
The police added that quarrel ensued over sharing formula and the suspect allegedly stabbed Sunday to death with dagger.
But the suspect said it was an accident as the victim came out to confront him while hunting for snail behind his ( victim's) house in the night .
According to him, he never knew the victim could die as a result of injuries he sustained.
The police also paraded one Gideon Ezenwoko, a suspected kidnap kingpin, who had been allegedly terrorising residents of the Obingwa council area, adding that he had been on the wanted list of police.
The CP said, "The suspect escaped from prison, where most members of his gang had been jailed.
"He will be arraigned as soon as investigations are over."
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Police Nab Igboman For Selling His 14Month Old Son For 300k
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A middle-aged palm tree harvester, George Maduabuchi, from Owerrinta in the Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State is in the police net for allegedly selling his 14-month-old son for N300,000.
The father of four was said to have connived with another suspect, Obinna Erondu, now at large, to perpetrate the act.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joshak Habila, who paraded the suspect along with other suspected criminals on Thursday, said, "Luck ran out on Maduabuchi when the wife alerted the police on his questionable role when the baby fell ill and he took him out and did not return with him."
But the suspect told our correspondent that he did not sell his son, but only took him to a herbalist when he took ill.
He said, "The herbalist gave me money and told me that he could not heal the baby. I therefore left the baby in the herbalist's home."
But his explanation was countered by his wife, Eberechi, who said he took their son, who had a cough to the said herbalist, but instead of returning with the baby, rather came back with bundles of money.
She said, "When I demanded explanations on the whereabouts of our son, he could not offer any convincing answer."
The wife, who is also pregnant, said she raised the alarm, which attracted neighbours who helped to arrest the husband.
The neighbours subsequently alerted the police, who picked up the husband who later led the police to the herbalist's house at Owerrinta where the boy was recovered .
The father of four was said to have connived with another suspect, Obinna Erondu, now at large, to perpetrate the act.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joshak Habila, who paraded the suspect along with other suspected criminals on Thursday, said, "Luck ran out on Maduabuchi when the wife alerted the police on his questionable role when the baby fell ill and he took him out and did not return with him."
But the suspect told our correspondent that he did not sell his son, but only took him to a herbalist when he took ill.
He said, "The herbalist gave me money and told me that he could not heal the baby. I therefore left the baby in the herbalist's home."
But his explanation was countered by his wife, Eberechi, who said he took their son, who had a cough to the said herbalist, but instead of returning with the baby, rather came back with bundles of money.
She said, "When I demanded explanations on the whereabouts of our son, he could not offer any convincing answer."
The wife, who is also pregnant, said she raised the alarm, which attracted neighbours who helped to arrest the husband.
The neighbours subsequently alerted the police, who picked up the husband who later led the police to the herbalist's house at Owerrinta where the boy was recovered .
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Another Forced Teenage Bride Stabs New Husband To Death In Kano
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An 18-year-old who was allegedly forced to marry a man she did not love, is said to have killed her husband in Kano on Wednesday. The woman, Rahma Hussaini and the deceased, 24-year-old Tijjani Basiru had just gotten married on Friday, February 20th.
The new housewife killed her newly wedded husband at Darmunawa quarters of Kano at their matrimonial home after a quarrel with the groom. A neighbour, Isa Alhassan revealed that the young couple got married last Friday, pointing out that "from what we heard the union was a product of forced marriage".
Alhassan said; "We were alarmed by a frightening scream of a subdued man in need of rescue and we rushed to discover that the man of the house was in his pool of his own blood. Neighbours mobilized and took the groom to the hospital but doctors confirmed him dead on arrival."
The eyewitness disclosed that the bride was handed over to the police who arrived following a tip off.
The police PRO, ASP Magaji Musa Majia has confirmed the tragic incident, saying; "… at about 1000hrs one Rahma Hussaini of Darmunawa quarters stabbed her husband, one Tijjani M Basiru on his stomach with a knife and was rushed to AKTH."
ASP Magaji Musa Majia stated the victim of the attack was confirmed dead adding that the female suspect has been taken into custody.
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The new housewife killed her newly wedded husband at Darmunawa quarters of Kano at their matrimonial home after a quarrel with the groom. A neighbour, Isa Alhassan revealed that the young couple got married last Friday, pointing out that "from what we heard the union was a product of forced marriage".
Alhassan said; "We were alarmed by a frightening scream of a subdued man in need of rescue and we rushed to discover that the man of the house was in his pool of his own blood. Neighbours mobilized and took the groom to the hospital but doctors confirmed him dead on arrival."
The eyewitness disclosed that the bride was handed over to the police who arrived following a tip off.
The police PRO, ASP Magaji Musa Majia has confirmed the tragic incident, saying; "… at about 1000hrs one Rahma Hussaini of Darmunawa quarters stabbed her husband, one Tijjani M Basiru on his stomach with a knife and was rushed to AKTH."
ASP Magaji Musa Majia stated the victim of the attack was confirmed dead adding that the female suspect has been taken into custody.
– Vanguard
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Corp Member Commits Suicide After Girlfriend Got Engaged To Someone Else
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The body of a 26-year-old National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, member, identified as Ernest, was, Wednesday, recovered from his one room apartment after he reportedly took a poisonous substance.
Reports indicated that the young man, who was in love with a fellow NYSC member, Chioma Okewuru, went berserk when the girl came back from her village over the weekend with a ring from a man she had promised to marry.
Ernest, who is from Edo State and a graduate of the University of Benin, was posted to Cross River State in October, where he met and fell in love with Chioma, and both were serving in Redemption Secondary School, Ofombogha 1 in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross Rivers State.
Mr. Noah Ntuen, Acting Divisional Police Officer for Obubra told Vanguard on phone: "The girl had told the guy that she would not marry him, but that they could be friends. So when she came back from home last weekend and showed him the ring her husband-to-be gave her, the young man became furious.
"On Wednesday, the situation became worse and at about 7pm, he locked himself in the room and took some poisonous substances."
A source in the school told Vanguard: "They met at the NYSC Orientation Camp at Abrekpe-Ebokpo and as luck would have it, they were both posted to the same school where they had a relationship going.
"He had the hope the whole thing would end in marriage, but Chioma already had another person she wants to marry."
Ntuen said the body had been deposited in the mortuary of Obubra General Hospital, while Chioma is with the police, where investigations on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death are in progress.
Reports indicated that the young man, who was in love with a fellow NYSC member, Chioma Okewuru, went berserk when the girl came back from her village over the weekend with a ring from a man she had promised to marry.
Ernest, who is from Edo State and a graduate of the University of Benin, was posted to Cross River State in October, where he met and fell in love with Chioma, and both were serving in Redemption Secondary School, Ofombogha 1 in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross Rivers State.
Mr. Noah Ntuen, Acting Divisional Police Officer for Obubra told Vanguard on phone: "The girl had told the guy that she would not marry him, but that they could be friends. So when she came back from home last weekend and showed him the ring her husband-to-be gave her, the young man became furious.
"On Wednesday, the situation became worse and at about 7pm, he locked himself in the room and took some poisonous substances."
A source in the school told Vanguard: "They met at the NYSC Orientation Camp at Abrekpe-Ebokpo and as luck would have it, they were both posted to the same school where they had a relationship going.
"He had the hope the whole thing would end in marriage, but Chioma already had another person she wants to marry."
Ntuen said the body had been deposited in the mortuary of Obubra General Hospital, while Chioma is with the police, where investigations on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death are in progress.
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Fresh Crisis Hit Ijora, Lagos As Rival Cults Clash...aftermath of notorious tout's murder
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There was confusion on Thursday at the Seven-Up bus stop, in the Ijora area of Lagos State, after suspected hoodlums clashed, shutting down business activities in the community.
It was gathered that the fight began on Wednesday evening after a 24-year-old man identified as Sodiq, a.k.a Always, was stabbed to death.
He was said to be a truck loader in the Ijora area.
Our correspondent, who visited the scene of the incident on Thursday, learnt that Sodiq was going to see a friend who owed him money, when he was attacked by a six-man gang and killed.
A resident, George Jumbo, told our correspondent that the deceased was a member of the Oju Ina gang and was killed by rival cultists from a neighbouring street.
He said, "It was around 6.30pm. Always (Sodiq) was going to collect money from a friend when he was cornered by the gang. They had been monitoring his movement. He was caught unawares.
"The cultists surrounded him and stabbed him in the chest and by the side of his body. He died on the spot."
Another resident, who claimed to know the deceased, Moses Kolawole, explained that Sodiq's friends carried his corpse, but later released it to the police after the intervention of a member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers.
"His friends took his corpse from the spot he was killed and brought it to a place we call Janjara in the community.
"Late that night, the police came and demanded his corpse, and the boys refused. But one of us, Taranta, asked the boys to release his body to the police," he said.
It was learnt that after releasing the corpse, boys from Oju Ina went on rampage.
A cab driver, Ahmed Aweda, said he was seated in the park when the area boys struck and he fled along with his colleagues.
He said, "I don't know exactly what happened or what led to the clash which began yesterday (Wednesday) after I heard somebody was killed. The area boys that evening were wielding guns and cutlasses and we all took to our heels.
"This morning again, around 10, the hoodlums pursued one another into the Badia area and we all lost our peace. The police later came to disperse them."
A motorcyclist, Tajudeen Alao, said the hoodlums used the opportunity of the chaos to steal and rob passersby.
He said, "The government knows what to do if they want to bring about peace. The politicians are the ones giving these boys firearms, or how can one explain how a jobless and homeless area boy would come about a gun?"
The traditional ruler of the Ijora community, Oba Fatai Aromire, when contacted, said he was not aware of the development.
But the Police Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Nwosu, confirmed the incident.
"Sodiq was stabbed to death and we have commenced investigation. We cannot categorically say why he was killed, but we are working to get to the roots of the matter," he said.
It was gathered that the fight began on Wednesday evening after a 24-year-old man identified as Sodiq, a.k.a Always, was stabbed to death.
He was said to be a truck loader in the Ijora area.
Our correspondent, who visited the scene of the incident on Thursday, learnt that Sodiq was going to see a friend who owed him money, when he was attacked by a six-man gang and killed.
A resident, George Jumbo, told our correspondent that the deceased was a member of the Oju Ina gang and was killed by rival cultists from a neighbouring street.
He said, "It was around 6.30pm. Always (Sodiq) was going to collect money from a friend when he was cornered by the gang. They had been monitoring his movement. He was caught unawares.
"The cultists surrounded him and stabbed him in the chest and by the side of his body. He died on the spot."
Another resident, who claimed to know the deceased, Moses Kolawole, explained that Sodiq's friends carried his corpse, but later released it to the police after the intervention of a member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers.
"His friends took his corpse from the spot he was killed and brought it to a place we call Janjara in the community.
"Late that night, the police came and demanded his corpse, and the boys refused. But one of us, Taranta, asked the boys to release his body to the police," he said.
It was learnt that after releasing the corpse, boys from Oju Ina went on rampage.
A cab driver, Ahmed Aweda, said he was seated in the park when the area boys struck and he fled along with his colleagues.
He said, "I don't know exactly what happened or what led to the clash which began yesterday (Wednesday) after I heard somebody was killed. The area boys that evening were wielding guns and cutlasses and we all took to our heels.
"This morning again, around 10, the hoodlums pursued one another into the Badia area and we all lost our peace. The police later came to disperse them."
A motorcyclist, Tajudeen Alao, said the hoodlums used the opportunity of the chaos to steal and rob passersby.
He said, "The government knows what to do if they want to bring about peace. The politicians are the ones giving these boys firearms, or how can one explain how a jobless and homeless area boy would come about a gun?"
The traditional ruler of the Ijora community, Oba Fatai Aromire, when contacted, said he was not aware of the development.
But the Police Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Nwosu, confirmed the incident.
"Sodiq was stabbed to death and we have commenced investigation. We cannot categorically say why he was killed, but we are working to get to the roots of the matter," he said.
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