The personality clash between the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Bello Adoke and the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mrs. Farida Waziri is heading for the worse as both play their respective roles in the prosecution of the government’s anti corruption campaign.
While the AGF believes in the rule of law in the prosecution of an offender, EFCC allegedly pushes for the aggressive hunt and mob trial approach which was the hallmark of the Nuhu Ribadu years. And that is why the Presidency is studying the processes that led to the arrest of four former governors last week while some other former chief executives of some states were left as untouchables.
Saturday, 15 October 2011
Cop kills two brothers over bribery
Akure TWO brothers were reportedly shot dead by a policeman in Okitipupa area of Ondo state over N20 bribe (Egunje) at check point.
Three other persons are critically injured and are on admission at an undisclosed hospital in the town Saturday Vanguard gathered that the deceased brothers are motorcycle riders in the ancient town.
It was gathered that the ugly incident occurred at Kajola street junction along Broad Street at about 9.15pm on Thursday.When one of the deceased was flagged down by the policeman who was on a foot patrol demanded for a twenty naira bribe from him, the okada rider popularly known as Osare according to an eye witness told the police man that he was off duty that day and would be unable to pay the bribe.This according to an eyewitness account provoked the policemand he immediately shot him at a close range and hit him on the chest.Saturday
Friday, 14 October 2011
Rick Ross Suffers Seizure On Plane, Falls Unconscious
The 35-year-old rapper was flying from Fort Lauderdale, Miami to Memphis, Tennessee when he fell unconscious. The plane was forced to make an emergency landing.
However, DJ Sam Sneaker, a reported member of the Rick Ross crew has confirmed via Twitter that the rapper is ‘good’. ‘I’m wit @rickyrozay now he good…’ @DJSamSneaker tweeted. It is believed that Ross has regained consciousness.
Mystery Allergy Causes A 26-year-old To Age
A 26year old to have lost her youthful appearance? This is bizarre, supernatural, unearthly, uncanny and weird. Apparently it's an allergic reaction to seafood she ate in 2008, has caused the skin over her face and body to sag and wrinkle according to Yahoo! Lifestyle
Meet The Man Who Has Altered His Face Severally To Be Like Superman
"Superman is my idol. I want to look like him," Chavez said.
"That's why I copied his nose and the proportion of Superman's face."
Once a typical-looking Filipino, Chavez now has the firm-jawed face of Clark Kent.
A curl of black hair falls on his forehead, and he occasionally
more after the jump
Nicki Minaj Covers W Magazine November Issue
Following a rather feisty, sex kitten US Cosmopolitan cover, Nicki Minaj serves an unexpected but beautiful cover for W Magazine’s November Art Issue. The reigning queen of rap has been transformed into a powdered 18th-century courtesan by the hands of famed artist Francesco Vezzoli who has worked with the likes of Lady Gaga, Cate Blanchett, Michelle Williams, Gore Vidal, and Natalie Portman.
50 cent feeds 1 billion African Kids in fight against hunger
Rapper 50 cent is planning to feed 1 billion african kids in fight against hunger.He recently launched an energy drink called street king which has already sold out in many stores in the US . The high number of pre-orders of the beverage enabled 50 Cent to send the United Nations a check towards hunger programs.
According to the drink's website, 50 cent travelled to Africa last year for the worldcup and his eyes were opened to rampant poverty and hunger across the continent. He said he is in talks with Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Usher and Drake about the initiative in order to achieve his aim.The website shows 2.5 Million kids have
According to the drink's website, 50 cent travelled to Africa last year for the worldcup and his eyes were opened to rampant poverty and hunger across the continent. He said he is in talks with Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Usher and Drake about the initiative in order to achieve his aim.The website shows 2.5 Million kids have
Fake EFCC official arrested in Aba
A 31-year-old man, who has been presented himself as an official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and duping petroleum product dealers in Aba, Abia State has been arrested by the police.
The man, who hails from Okada Local Government Area of Edo, was arrested yesterday with the assistance of members of the Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria (IMPAN), Aba chapter. But for the timely intervention of the police and IMPAN officials, the suspect would have been lynched by a mob at Osisioma, in Aba for allegedly duping a petroleum dealer of N60,000. On interrogation by the Aba Area Police Commander, Mr Rabiu Dayi, the suspect allegedly confessed that he impersonated as an EFCC official.
He, however, said he only went to the filling station to harass the dealer for selling adulterated fuel to him in February, saying he did not collect any money from him.
The man, who hails from Okada Local Government Area of Edo, was arrested yesterday with the assistance of members of the Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria (IMPAN), Aba chapter. But for the timely intervention of the police and IMPAN officials, the suspect would have been lynched by a mob at Osisioma, in Aba for allegedly duping a petroleum dealer of N60,000. On interrogation by the Aba Area Police Commander, Mr Rabiu Dayi, the suspect allegedly confessed that he impersonated as an EFCC official.
He, however, said he only went to the filling station to harass the dealer for selling adulterated fuel to him in February, saying he did not collect any money from him.
3 Ladies Arrested For Raping 124 Men In 11 Days And Stealing Their Sperm For Rituals
This is like a movie script difficult to believe, but anyways it is true. Three Zimbabwean ladies Rosemary Chakwizira, 24, Sophie Nhokwara, 26, and Netsai Nhokwara, 24 are currently in police custody for allegedly kidnapping, raping and collecting semen of men at gun point.
They are always present at bars and fun places to source for their prey, who are mainly men without means of transportation. They offer the unsuspecting men lift, but then drug and drive them to secluded spots to complete their operation.
Midlands police chief Senior Assistant Commissioner Charles Makono said the women came under suspicion after asking officers if they could retrieve the bag of condoms from their car, which had just been involved in an accident.
They are always present at bars and fun places to source for their prey, who are mainly men without means of transportation. They offer the unsuspecting men lift, but then drug and drive them to secluded spots to complete their operation.
Midlands police chief Senior Assistant Commissioner Charles Makono said the women came under suspicion after asking officers if they could retrieve the bag of condoms from their car, which had just been involved in an accident.
Kidnapped Imo commissioner regains freedom
OWERRI – Imo State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Lady Chioma Ogoke, who was kidnapped nearly one week ago in Owerri, has been released by her captors.
Confirming the news in a telephone interview, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Dr. Obinna Duruji, said his colleague was released in the early hours of yesterday.
He said: ”The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Lady Chioma Ogoke, has been released by her captors. She was released today (yesterday).”
When asked whether any ransom was paid, the Commissioner declined comment, especially as security agencies are said to be still probing the incident.
Confirming the news in a telephone interview, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Dr. Obinna Duruji, said his colleague was released in the early hours of yesterday.
He said: ”The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Lady Chioma Ogoke, has been released by her captors. She was released today (yesterday).”
When asked whether any ransom was paid, the Commissioner declined comment, especially as security agencies are said to be still probing the incident.
Bomb scare at Information Ministry in Abuja
ABUJA—There was pandemonium at the Federal Ministry of Information, Abuja, Thursday as staff and visitors as well as passersby ran in different directions over rumours of bomb explosion.
The 9-floors building also houses the headquarters of Federal Radio Cooperation of Nigeria, FRCN, Voice of Nigeria and the Ministry of Information.The situation, however, was brought under control, even while the Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, was at Presidential Retreat currently going on in the city.According to one of the staff in the building, there was a letter warning staff of the ministry of a possibility of bombing the building.
The 9-floors building also houses the headquarters of Federal Radio Cooperation of Nigeria, FRCN, Voice of Nigeria and the Ministry of Information.The situation, however, was brought under control, even while the Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, was at Presidential Retreat currently going on in the city.According to one of the staff in the building, there was a letter warning staff of the ministry of a possibility of bombing the building.
US to award $3m scholarships to Nigerian students
ABUJA—United States Government has offered $3 million scholarship grants to Nigerian students for the 2011 and 2012 academic year, the US Embassy disclosed yesterday.
The scholarship scheme, under the Educational Advisory Centre, according to the Deputy Chief of Mission in the Embassy, James McAnulty, will afford Nigerian students the opportunity of studying in the United States.
Speaking during 2011 Annual College and career Fair in Abuja, McAnulty said: “During the 2011 to 2012 academic year, we anticipate that Nigerian students participating in our Educational Advisory Centre will receive nearly three million dollars in financial aid and scholarships.
BY Victoria Ojeme
Source: Vanguard
It's A Family Thing.....Mother And Daughter Bond To Rob A Bank
Loool!!!Mother and daughter rob a bank? This one is funny.
This is how huffing post reported the gist........
It’s always heartwarming to see mothers and daughters remaining friends into adulthood and making memories together, but robbing banks together? That’s just what Westminster police are saying a mother daughter pair did earlier this week.The Denver Post reports that on Tuesday Tina Guerrero, 31, is accused of walking into a TCF Bank on 72nd Avenue and Federal Boulevard claiming she had a
This is how huffing post reported the gist........
It’s always heartwarming to see mothers and daughters remaining friends into adulthood and making memories together, but robbing banks together? That’s just what Westminster police are saying a mother daughter pair did earlier this week.The Denver Post reports that on Tuesday Tina Guerrero, 31, is accused of walking into a TCF Bank on 72nd Avenue and Federal Boulevard claiming she had a
Dr. Dre’s $300 million Beats deal
Hip hop legend turned entrepreneur Dr. Dre has confirmed recent reports claiming his popular Beats By Dre headphones have teamed with smartphone supplier HTC for a $300 million investment
According to Dre, Beats by Dre is in a partnership with Verizon to launch their new smartphone line.
“I am trying to build my electronics company, Beats Electronics. We just signed a major deal with HTC and we have cell phones coming out in the next two weeks. I am involved in Chrysler; we are in cars right now. My whole thing is to take over everything with a speaker. That is what I am shooting for. The phone will be on Verizon and, like I said, it is going to be out in the next 2 weeks. … I am trying to be number 2 to Apple, and number 2 to Apple is not a bad position to be in.”
Talk about a hustler’s ambition. Why not be Number 1 though?
According to Dre, Beats by Dre is in a partnership with Verizon to launch their new smartphone line.
“I am trying to build my electronics company, Beats Electronics. We just signed a major deal with HTC and we have cell phones coming out in the next two weeks. I am involved in Chrysler; we are in cars right now. My whole thing is to take over everything with a speaker. That is what I am shooting for. The phone will be on Verizon and, like I said, it is going to be out in the next 2 weeks. … I am trying to be number 2 to Apple, and number 2 to Apple is not a bad position to be in.”
Talk about a hustler’s ambition. Why not be Number 1 though?
Strike: Delta govt sacks 15 doctors
For daring the Delta State government and persisting in the strike embarked upon by doctors in the state over a month ago, 15 of the doctors have been shown the exit door by the government, the state Commissioner of Health, Dr. Joseph Otumara has revealed.
The doctors under the aegis of Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners went on strike over tax-related issues and the demand to redeploy the Permanent Secretary of the state Health Management Board, Mrs. Caroline Ajuya over alleged high handedness.
Dr. Otumara had warned them to call-off the strike and resume at their duty posts or risk being sacked. He described the strike by the workers as an abuse of industrial process, saying the issues had earlier been resolved.
The doctors under the aegis of Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners went on strike over tax-related issues and the demand to redeploy the Permanent Secretary of the state Health Management Board, Mrs. Caroline Ajuya over alleged high handedness.
Dr. Otumara had warned them to call-off the strike and resume at their duty posts or risk being sacked. He described the strike by the workers as an abuse of industrial process, saying the issues had earlier been resolved.
Thursday, 13 October 2011
Mercy Johnson is pregnant!!!
There might finally be an explanation to the reason why Mercy Johnson didn’t call off the wedding with Prince. Mercy Johnson is reportedly pregnant.
The story broke when the couple attended the opening of Chika Ike’s Multimillion naira boutique in Abuja, with numerous other star artistes like Emeka Ike, Jim Iyke among others.
Se said that the actress now spends most of her time in church learning and understanding the gospel.
The story broke when the couple attended the opening of Chika Ike’s Multimillion naira boutique in Abuja, with numerous other star artistes like Emeka Ike, Jim Iyke among others.
Se said that the actress now spends most of her time in church learning and understanding the gospel.
BankyW 's Girlfriend??
Yoruba Actor Baba Suwe Arrested At Airport: Cocaine
Its the hottest news in town!......yet another actor has supposedly been caught red handed with drugs at the airport on his way to offload.
Its none other than famous yoruba funny actor babasuwe.them say ''he acted suprised when told he had some drugs in his stomach''......well probably he swallowed amala and was shocked to hear he had drugs.
Whatever the reports say,lets wai tuntill we are shown proof that my favourite actor has excreted the 'amala wraps'...till then lets place on his neck the 'innocent till proven guilty' tag.
Its none other than famous yoruba funny actor babasuwe.them say ''he acted suprised when told he had some drugs in his stomach''......well probably he swallowed amala and was shocked to hear he had drugs.
Whatever the reports say,lets wai tuntill we are shown proof that my favourite actor has excreted the 'amala wraps'...till then lets place on his neck the 'innocent till proven guilty' tag.
BlackBerry Service ‘Fully Restored’ says RIM
Research in Motion co-CEOs Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie held a phone-in press conference, today, to announce that BlackBerry services have been “fully restored” around the world, according to a Time magazine Technology report.
“On Monday we had a hardware failure,” began Lazaridis, who went on to explain that one of the company’s data switches failed in Europe, at which point “the backup switch didn’t function as intended, Lazaridis was quoted to have said.
BlackBerry services have been fully restored as of “early this morning,” according to Lazaridis, who continued on to say that they’re now “flushing through the queue” of backlogged messages. Any delays right now are purely the backlog of messages that have built up.
“On Monday we had a hardware failure,” began Lazaridis, who went on to explain that one of the company’s data switches failed in Europe, at which point “the backup switch didn’t function as intended, Lazaridis was quoted to have said.
BlackBerry services have been fully restored as of “early this morning,” according to Lazaridis, who continued on to say that they’re now “flushing through the queue” of backlogged messages. Any delays right now are purely the backlog of messages that have built up.
Resign now, Yakubu tells Siasia
Blackburn Rovers’ striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has passed a damning verdict saying that Nigeria head coach, Samson Siasia should leave his post.
Aiyegbeni’s reaction in an interview on Brila FM on Thursday morning comes after Nigeria’s Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
The former Everton man also believes that the blame lies at the doorstep of Siasia and he should accept responsibility for the country’s failure to claim a spot at the Afcon.
Aiyegbeni, 28, also holds the view that Stephen Keshi can turn out to be a perfect replacement for Siasia.
Aiyegbeni’s reaction in an interview on Brila FM on Thursday morning comes after Nigeria’s Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
The former Everton man also believes that the blame lies at the doorstep of Siasia and he should accept responsibility for the country’s failure to claim a spot at the Afcon.
Aiyegbeni, 28, also holds the view that Stephen Keshi can turn out to be a perfect replacement for Siasia.
Pirates kill 2 in Calabar, injure others
Calabar – No fewer than two persons were feared dead in a fight between pirates and staff of an oil company on the Calabar, Cross River and Oron, Akwa Ibom states’ waterways.
The incident happened the same day the Cross River State Government pleaded with the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ola Ibrahim to intervene in the incessant attacks of pirates, militants and other criminal elements at the waterways in Bakassi Local Government Area of the state.
The two oil workers, who were reportedly on routine duty to lift oil from offshore, met their untimely death on the high sea, as they were attacked by pirates in a speed boat heading towards the oil installa-tions with empty jerry cans to scoop crude oil.
The incident happened the same day the Cross River State Government pleaded with the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ola Ibrahim to intervene in the incessant attacks of pirates, militants and other criminal elements at the waterways in Bakassi Local Government Area of the state.
The two oil workers, who were reportedly on routine duty to lift oil from offshore, met their untimely death on the high sea, as they were attacked by pirates in a speed boat heading towards the oil installa-tions with empty jerry cans to scoop crude oil.
Rooney banned for three Euro 2012 matches
NYON(AFP) – England striker Wayne Rooney was on Thursday banned for three matches by UEFA for his red card against Montenegro, a decision which will rule him out of the group stages of Euro 2012.
Manchester United star Rooney was punished for his 74th-minute sending off in the 2-2 draw in Podgorica last Friday in England’s final qualifier.
“The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body has today handed down a three-match suspension to England forward Wayne Rooney following his dismissal during the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifier in Montenegro last Friday,” said a UEFA statement.
Manchester United star Rooney was punished for his 74th-minute sending off in the 2-2 draw in Podgorica last Friday in England’s final qualifier.
“The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body has today handed down a three-match suspension to England forward Wayne Rooney following his dismissal during the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifier in Montenegro last Friday,” said a UEFA statement.
2 community leaders killed in Edo
A popular Jehovah’s Witness faithful in Oza-Nisi congregation, Orhionmwon Local Government Council of Edo State has reportedly killed two village elders, shortly after he was said to have delivered a message to the gathering.
The double tragedy, it was gathered, has thrown the community into mourning, following the bizarre manner the victims, an old man and woman were murdered.
The suspect who gave his name as Oghenovo from Ovu village of Delta State, was brought in handcuffs from the Abudu Police Division to the State Police Command headquarters, Benin City, yesterday.
The double tragedy, it was gathered, has thrown the community into mourning, following the bizarre manner the victims, an old man and woman were murdered.
The suspect who gave his name as Oghenovo from Ovu village of Delta State, was brought in handcuffs from the Abudu Police Division to the State Police Command headquarters, Benin City, yesterday.
Man, 70 arrested for defiling girl, 8
A 70-year-old man, simply identified as Baba Sunday has been arrested by the police for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old girl in Lagos. The old man, who is currently facing interrogation at the Ilaje Police Station, was said to have taken the girl to a popular hotel (name withheld) in Bariga where he defiled the girl.
The suspect was said to have booked the hotel room for N10,000 before luring the girl to the place.
The hotel managers did not suspect foul play when they initially saw the little girl going inside the room with the man, who is old enough to be her great grand parent. The receptionist in the hotel was said to have become worried when she checked the time and later discovered that the time was far spent and there was no mature girl that came with the man.
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
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