Sunday 30 June 2013

Jennifer Lopez: Crisis mode after gig for alleged evil world leader

Jennifer Lopez made a quick buck Saturday putting on a show for one of the world's most repressive leaders ... but it might not have been worth it considering the storm she's in now. Read more

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Thompson Oliha is dead. Read more

•We’ve seen God at work, says Acting governor

Ailing Taraba State Governor, DanbabaSuntai, will today celebrate his 52nd birthday in the Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Centre and Home, New York United States of America, where he is recuperating.
Suntai had wanted to return home to celebrate the milestone but doctors advised he waits until he gets a “complete recovery”, it was learnt.
He has been receiving physiotherapy/treatment in the US upon leaving the German hospital in Hannover in March.
Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam, who visited Suntai in New York and returned at the weekend, said Suntai received him well and spoke on phone with President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice President Namadi Sambo.
Taraba Acting Governor, Alhaji Garba Umar, also said the hand of God is sheltering his boss.
“We have seen the hand of God at work in your life,” Umar said yesterday in his goodwill message.
According to him: “On this day, we once again have the opportunity to celebrate the grace, love, blessings, mercy, and kindness of Almighty God upon our leader, mentor, friend, brother and boss, His Excellency DanbabaSuntai, CON, as he clocks 52 years.
“Though you are marking the event in far- away United States of America, where you are recovering from the injuries you sustained in the air mishap of October 25 last year, we join you in appreciating God for what He is doing in your life.
“We do so with an abiding faith in the Creator, that He will bless you (Suntai) with many more years of active and meritorious service to our state, the nation and humanity.
“We wish you a happy birthday anniversary and many returns.”
Senator Emmanuel Bwacha(Taraba South), who also visited Suntai in New York and returned at the weekend, told The Nation that the birthday celebration will be more of thanksgiving and praises to the Lord.
“This is his biggest testimony for the governor. His state (Taraba) and the country are joining him to thank God for his merciful wonders in his life,” he stated.
Suntai’s children, family relatives and friends, including a few leaders from the country, will join him in New York for the celebration.
His eldest daughter, Miss MariyaSuntai, who bagged her private license as a student pilot from an aviation school in Florida, will also join in the thanksgiving.

Culled from The Nation newspaper

Senator Ewherido is dead

Senator Akpor Pius Ewherido, representing Delta Central is dead. Read more

Renewed gun duel between the Joint Task Force (JTF) and Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe State on Friday has led to the recovery a cache of arms , JTF spokesman, Lieutenant Eli Lazarus, said. Read more

BARELY 72 hours after the Rivers State Governor and the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, was barred from exchanging pleasantries with President Goodluck Jonathan, the duo met at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Saturday and embraced each other. Read more

Uneasy calm pervaded Lao area of Akure metropolis yesterday, as prostitutes and their clients beat the security operatives attached to the Environmental Task Force monitoring the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Read more

Mercy Johnson is a well known Nollywood star in Nigeria, nay Africa. After taking a break from the klieg lights to get married and have her baby, she’s now ready for a new project – the Mercy Johnson Foundation. Read more

Ondo governorship tussle: Anxiety as no date is fixed for Appeal Court judgment…48 hrs to deadline

THERE is anxiety in Ondo State with only 48 hours to the deadline for the delivery of judgment by the Appeal Court on the election petition on the last governorship race in the state. Read more

Masquerade stabs 60-year-old man to death

The incident happened at Umuofiagu Ukehe in Igoetiti Local Government Area of Enugu State.

The police in Enugu have commenced investigations into the alleged incident.

Police spokesman said it was gathered that the masquarade later identified to have been borne by one Chinedu Iyioke allegedly stabbed Emma Nnamani in the lower abdomen.

The victim was, however, rushed to Elechi Hospital for medical attention but later gave up the ghost.

The body of the deceased has been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy just as the said Chinedu Iyioke the man bearing the masque had been arrested by the police and was assisting them in their investigations.

Culled from The Nation newspaper

Hemp photos: Tonto Dikeh risks 15-year jail term

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Friday said controversial Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh, risks a minimum of 15 years in jail for encouraging the consumption of hemp. Read more

The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State on Monday’s execution of four inmates. Read more

The Media Officer of the Special Task Force, Capt. Salisu Mustapha, has said that 28 natives were killed in the pre-dawn attack on some communities in Langtang South Local Government area of Plateau State while 20 of the insurgents were killed in a cross fire with soldiers. Read more

–Gulak •There’s hidden agenda against Amaechi –Rivers

The face-off between President Goodluck Jonathan and Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, worsened on Friday, with the presidency accusing the governor of disrespecting the President. Read more

Ashimi Olawale popularly known as Brymo came on the music scene in 2007 when he dropped his debut album, Brymstone. The 27-year-old son of a carpenter father and petty trader mother grew up in Okokomaiko, a suburb of Lagos. Read more

In what is becoming a very sad pattern, actor Nick Stahl has again found himself in police custody.

The "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" and "Sin City" star was arrested in Los Angeles at 5 a.m. Friday morning, omg! can confirm. Read more

The crowd of well-wishers outside former President Nelson Mandela’s Pretoria hospital continues to grow as the health condition of the global statesman is said to be improving but still in “critical condition’’’. Read more
On Thursday, 15 buses filled with supporters arrived at the Mediclinic Heart Hospital.
Throughout the night, crowds of people from all over the country were singing and praying in spite of the bitterly
cold winter weather.
They were given a glimmer of hope on Thursday when President Jacob Zuma who cancelled a trip to Mozambique to remain close, said there had been an improvement in his condition and that he remained in critical but stable condition.
Relatives concurred with this, saying he was “responding to touch and attempting to open his eyes”.
In spite of all the goodwill, Mandela’s eldest daughter Makaziwe Mandela on Thursday expressed her outrage at the
media frenzy around her father, describing journalists reporting on her father’s deteriorating health conditions as “vultures”.
“It’s like vultures waiting when a lion has devoured a buffalo, waiting there you know for the last carcasses, that’s the image that we have as a family,’’ she said in an interview with the state broadcaster.
She added that journalists who were camped outside her father’s Pretoria hospital and childhood village in the Eastern Cape “violate all boundaries”.

By AGENCY REPORTER

Friday 28 June 2013

Wizkid to do collabo with KSA

Wizkid is not resting ass his oars as he has made plans to do a collaboration with King of Juju music, king Sunny Ade in his forth coming album. Read more

Ex-WWE star Doink the Clown -- a hugely popular wrestler in the '90s -- was found dead today in Texas. Read more

The saying " Be your brother's keeper" is beginning to take place as more artistes have been responding the save the live of music producer and artiste, OJB, who is down with kidney related ailment. Read more

Dangote Cement has assured patrons of its products of stability in the price of cement without compromising quality. Read more

The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mbu Joseph Mbu, has given reason for stopping the people who were coming to pay solidarity visit to the state Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, on Tuesday. Read more

The Presidency on Thursday defended the prevention of Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State from exchanging pleasantries with President Goodluck Jonathan by a security operative during dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday. Read more

THE baby delivered in the toilet of Moremi Hostel by a 400-level student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Oyinlola Rotimi, has been named Nifemi, Okikiola.

Rotimi, who gave birth last Tuesday, was initially accused of attempting to flush her baby boy down the septic tank.

But it was later learnt that Rotimi, who was inexperienced in child bearing, thought she had a stomach upset when she was actually in labour.

The 22-year-old mother, studying Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, had told our correspondent that the circumstances that surrounded the delivery of her baby made her “a celebrity.”

She expressed delight with the birth of the baby, describing her experience as “unforgettable”.

When asked how soon she would have another baby, she said, “not so soon,”

It was gathered that the naming of the baby was low-key due to the examination going on in the school.

One of Rotimi’s friends, who spoke on condition of anonymity on Wednesday night, said Rotimi was “extremely happy” at the naming.

She said, “Today(Wednesday) is one of the days I have seen my friend looking so happy, she is extremely joyous. Although, this is not the actual way we planned it. We should have celebrated more than this if not for the fact that examination is ongoing.

“Most of our colleagues are taking exam and that is the major reason for the small celebration. I am hopeful that when the baby clocks one, we will celebrate it in a bigger way because he is our boy.”

However, some OAU students, who were not at the naming of the baby earlier, created their own fun by organising another ceremony, where they named the baby after the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Bamitale Omole.

The students, who gathered around 10pm on Wednesday, appointed a pastor among them to coordinate the christening.

Among the names the students gave the baby are Oriyomi, Omomoremi, Oluwanimilo, Titilayo, Eniolorunopa, Bamitale Omole.

The father of the baby, a 400-level student of Engineering in OAU, Oyewole Samuel, however, rebuffed attempts by PUNCH Metro to chat with him.

But one of his friends, who pleaded anonymity, explained that the father was not happy with the controversy that surrounded the birth of his baby.

He said, “He does not like the controversy and the noise about the birth of the baby. He is a cool person and does not like publicity.”

Culled from Punch newspaper

33 killed in fresh Plateau clashes

No fewer than 33 persons have been killed in the renewed violence between the Fulani and indigenous Taroh communities of Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Read more

The police in Lagos State have commenced investigations into the kidnap of a 43-year-old trader, Mrs. Christiana Gbadamosi. Read more

The Senate on Thursday began an inquest into the alleged mismanagement of over $27m proceeds from the sale of Federal Government properties by officials of the Nigerian Embassy in the United States of America. Read more

59-year-old man arrested for raping girl, 8

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 59-year-old man for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl in Ketu area of the state. Read more

Aaron Hernandez: Dropped by PUMA

And boom goes the dynamite ... NFL star Aaron Hernandez' biggest sponsor PUMA has just dropped him like a hot potato. Read more

Court orders Ajudua to remain in Kirikiri prison

A Lagos High Court in Ikeja has ordered the alleged fraud kingpin, Mr. Fred Ajidua, to remain in Kirikiri Prison till when the case against him is concluded. Read more

Wizkid has replaced his N15million Porsche Panamera that was damaged in an accident in Lekki, after he attended the Nokia Lumia Beat party at Oriental Hotel, Lekki two weeks ago.
The first picture (down) shows the damaged car while new car he acquired is shown above.

Selly’s fishy fright

Humorously priceless was the look of absolute terror on Selly's face today as she got an unexpected visitor in the House. Read more

Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi on Wednesday lamented the crisis rocking the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and then threw a bombshell: 2015 elections may end up like that of the NGF. Read more

A banker with one of the new generation banks in Kano State, (names withheld), has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command, on charges of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery.
The suspect was arrested after he had allegedly conspired with another suspect, who is currently at large, to rob a customer of his bank of N4,755,200.00K on June 17, 2013, along Zaria Road in the state capital.
Speaking on the incident, during a press conference held yesterday, Kano State Police Commissioner, Alhaji Musa Daura, explained that the suspects had armed themselves with a pistol and a knife with which they attacked the customer on his way to the bank to deposit the money.
The police said following the robbery, the suspects were vigorously pursued by the members of the community, alongside the security officers within range and were eventually arrested with the stolen money still in their procession.
He disclosed that the revolver pistol loaded with three live ammunition and a knife were recovered from the suspect upon his arrest, while adding that efforts were being made to arrest the other fleeing suspect.
Meanwhile, the police in the state have announced the arrest of 273 armed robbery suspects in the state since the beginning of the year, adding that a total of 3241 criminal suspects were arrested in the state within the same period.
In the mid year breakdown of arrests made, the police said 52 cases of armed robbery were reported to them by the members of the public, adding that they recovered 30 motor vehicles, 98 GSM, gold and jewelries, clothing materials and house breaking implements.
Other exhibits recovered within the same period, according to the police, included cutlasses, swords, sticks, pumping machines, electric generators, 6300 counterfeit notes among others.

Culled from The Sun newspaper

New Rivers teachers for training

The three-month training for the 13,000 new teachers that have been employed by the Rivers State Ministry of Education is part of an induction recommended during the education summit in Port Harcourt, March this year. Read more

For the first time since the election that caused a division in the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, almost all the 36 state governors converged on the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday for a mid-term dinner organised by President Goodluck Jonathan. Read more

The three Lebanese being held for alleged terrorism were arraigned yesterday on a six-count charge before the Federal High Court, Abuja. Read more

I killed 23 people in 48 hrs –Boko Haram suspect

A suspected Boko Haram member yesterday revealed how he killed 23 people including a village head and a police officer in Maiduguri in two days. The suspect, who started reeling out his murderous escapade hours after he was arrested by the volunteer armed youths famously known as civilian JTF, shocked residents when he confessed to have killed 23 people within 48 hours. Read more

There was an explosion in Lagos on Wednesday after vandals ruptured an oil pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation at Akinbo Island. Read more

The people of Ikeshin village in Ota area of Ogun state have fled their residences after some hoodlums unleashed mayhem and killed one Alhaji Idowu Arinadegbo. Read more

PUNCH Metro learnt that Arinodegbo was working on some plots of land he had bought in the area with some workers when the hoodlums ambushed them and began to shoot sporadically at them.

In the ensuing confusion, Arinodegbo was said to have been hit on the chest, while the others escaped with bullet wounds.

A resident of Onigbin, which is a neighbouring village, told Punch Metro, that the people in Ikeshin ran to them for safety as the gunshots increased.

The source, who pleaded anonymity, said, “On Saturday afternoon, there were sounds of gun shots and we all started panicking. We started seeing people scampering for safety. They came to take cover in our area.

“While in Church the following day, people went to search for Arinodegbo. They came back around 12pm with his corpse.”

He said the incident made many of the people who were living in the area to vacate their homes for fear of being killed.

However, Mr. Nojeem Obileye, a chief and member of the Gbolaya family, a major land owner in the area, said the incident was the climax of a series of attack perpetrated by a traditional ruler in the area, Oba Fatai Matanmi.

He said, “This all started in September 20, 2011. The oba and a surveyor started harassing everybody with thugs.

“The thugs are now powerful and they are now entering into other people’s plot of land to cause trouble.

“That fateful Saturday, some people came to lay the foundation for their house. But unknown to them, the thugs had hidden in the bush. It was from there they started shooting the people. Some of the victims could not even see where the bullets were coming from.

“Unfortunately, Idowu Arinodegbo whom I was told bought about four acres of land was there to clear his land with some of his workers. The bullet hit him in the chest and he died. Some of the people there also sustained bullet injuries.”

When contacted, Oba Matanmi denied the allegations.

He said, “I don’t know anything about it, and I don’t have any thugs. If there is any thug, they are not from me. For anything pertaining to land, I use courts.

“The people who are trying to implicate me are those who don’t like my face and they are members of my family. The last time I was around that area in question was 30 years ago.”

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the incident.

He said the police went with the family to recover the corpse.

He said, “From what the police heard, the deceased went to his land on June 22. There was a report to the police that he was missing. The next day, his corpse was seen somewhere and later taken to the mortuary.”

Adejobi said one Babalola Tajudeen had been arrested, adding that investigations were still on.

Culled from The Punch newspaper

Man rapes, posts girl’s nude photos on Internet

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Babajide Bashorun, for allegedly kidnapping a female undergraduate of the University of Lagos, Akoka, and raping her. Read more

•Christian interment in Eastern Cape
Ailing former South African President Nelson Mandela’s tribal leaders have been told to prepare for his death as he remains in hospital on life support. The advice comes after meetings with the family over the past two days. As at press time, senior tribal leaders, including Mandela’s tribal heir, grandson Mandla Mandela were expected to visit the hospital for further talks with family members. Read more

Prince Jackson: Conrad Murray told us ' Sorry kids, dad's dead'

Prince Jackson just testified ... Dr. Conrad Murray informed them of Michael Jackson's passing by glibly announcing, "Sorry kids. Dad's dead."

Prince has taken the stand in the Jackson family's wrongful death lawsuit against AEG, saying all he and his siblings could do was cry after hearing the news.

Prince said he recalled being in the sitting room of the Holmby Hills mansion when his father went into cardiac arrest on June 25th, 2009. Prince said he heard screams and Murray summoned him upstairs, where Prince saw his father "half hanging out of the bed" while Murray administered CPR.

He said Paris was hit the hardest by her dad's death, screaming that she "wanted her daddy" while Murray was trying to resuscitate him.

Prince said, "She was my dad's princess. She definitely is dealing with [his death] in her own way."

As we reported, Paris has sunken into a deep and dangerous depression recently, stemming from her father and his death.

By AGENCY REPORTER

Nigerian political parties lack capacity for development – VP

Vice President, Namadi Sambo, has said that political parties in Nigeria lack capacity to develop into strong instruments for social engineering. Read more

Dr Seidu Mohammed, the re-appointed Director-General of NASRDA

President Goodluck Jonathan has re-appointed the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr. Seidu Onailo Mohammed as the DG of the space agency for the next five years.
A statement signed by the Head, Media and Corporate Affairs, NASRDA, Mr. Felix Ale, said a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, showed that the appointment was for a second tenure of five years and took effect from July 2, 2013 in accordance with section 14(4) of the NASRDA act of 2010.
Mohammed, according to the statement, is a scientist. He was also said to be in charge of the agency when it launched three satellites in 2011, namely Nigeria-Sat X, an indigenous satellite, Nigeria-Sat 2 and NigComSat IR.

Culled from The Punch newspaper

Arik Air passengers demand probe into near crash incident

Passengers on board Arik Air flight W3 533, from Abuja to Uyo on June 21, 2013 are seeking a probe into the incident that led to the airplane zooming off, after it had reached between 50 to 100 metres from the tarmac. Read more

NDLEA arrests 70 in Enugu for drug-related offences

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Enugu State has arrested 70 persons so far for drug-related offences in the state. Read more

Nollywood actress cum evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi is presently at the Gate Family Church, Dakar, Voir Camp Penal - Opp. Macky Sall's Office, Dakar where she will be ministering at a crusade.
The crusade started on Monday, June 24 and runs till Sunday, June 30.

"I have 8 to 10 weeks left to get the transplant done-OJB Jezreel

OJB Jezreel gave an interview to Encomium magazine on Monday June 24th where he said he has about eight weeks left to get his operation done. Excerpts...

"When early diagnosis was done, it was just a case of renal failure. Right now, my two kidneys are gone. We are running dialysis at the moment. It started two years ago, but gradually depreciated. Most people tend to attribute kidney problem to drinking and smoking. I was told it doesn't have anything to do with that, because as much as I drink and smoke then, it was casual drinking. Maybe they offer you a bottle of drink and all that but not like I drink 15 bottles a day. I have a friend who has gone through this and he never drank or smoked.

"The whole process of the treatment from pre-process, transplanting process and post-transplanting will cost about $100, 000. In two years I have spent up to N5million which I have been trying to maintain myself. That is why it has been kept secret."

"God willing, I have like eight to ten weeks more to get the transplant done. It's strange, I still walk around a little. I can't eat much though. I trust God and Nigerians for their financial support"

Jackson's Brothers: Grief-stricken on death anniversary...We miss him everyday

Michael Jackson's death anniversary is a particularly hard day for members of his family, especially his brothers, who tell TMZ ... he is still loved and missed everyday.

Jackie, Marlon, Tito and Jermaine tell TMZ ... "Four years ago today we lost one of the greatest musicians, entertainers, and icons the world has ever known. But to us, Michael was first and foremost our brother. We carry his spirit with us always, and we love and miss him every day."

Michael's youngest brother Randy Jackson tweeted, "Thinking about my brother on this day. Thank U everyone 4 your love and support and 4 the beautiful display of flowers at Forest Lawn."

As we reported earlier, fans have been leaving flowers at MJ's mausoleum by the thousands.

Michael died on June 25, 2009 from a fatal dose of Propofol. RIP.

By AGENCY REPORTER

Villa dinner won’t stop NGF

All is set for today’s meeting of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) which was convened by the Chairman of the Forum, Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi. Read more

RIVERS State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has dared the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joseph Mbu, to shoot him whenever he embarks on a demonstration against him (CP) and the Federal Government. Read more