Friday 24 March 2017

[REVEALED] Buhari Sacks Permanent Secretary For Awarding Contracts Worth Billions Of Naira To Himself

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A Permanent Secretary alleged to have been using his office to defraud the Federal Government through the award of phantom contracts worth billions of Naira to himself has been sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The permanent secretary, was appointed by Buhari in 2015, was fired, Tuesday, March 21 on the orders of the President.

Buhari’s praise singers are his real enemies, says Sanusi

Emir Sanusi and President Buhari

Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of Kano, says the praise singers of President Muhammadu Buhari are the enemies of his government.

He said they could destroy his efforts.

Fayose to Fashola: Because of you, I’ll tone down my criticism of Buhari

Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, has promised to tone down his criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari “due to the intervention” of Babatunde Fashola.
Photos of Fayose and Fashola during inspection of ongoing work in Ekiti State
Fashola, who is the minister of power, works and housing, visited Ekiti on Thursday to inspect some projects.
Promising to exercise patience with Buhari’s government, Fayose said he does not expect all developmental projects in Ekiti to be fixed in one term.
“We would be praying for your success, there is nothing to ask, because you’ve said it all, and we don’t expect you to do all in one term,” he said.
“If we would be getting this much help, we won’t be criticising the federal government like this.

Ex-Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso: I played for 'best team in England'

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Xabi Alonso has told the Liverpool Echo that he considers himself "lucky" to have played for the most storied clubs in England, Spain and Germany.

Alonso will retire from football at the end of the season, bringing an end to his illustrious career at Real Sociedad, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

The midfielder joined Liverpool in the summer of 2004, winning the Champions League and FA Cup before his departure to the Bernabeu.

Debbie Reynolds' son says she prepared him for her death

PHOTO: Debbie Reynolds, left, celebrates her 65th birthday on stage as her son, Todd Fisher, presents her with a cake following her evening variety show, at the Debbie Reynolds Hotel in Las Vegas, April 1, 1997.
Todd Fisher says his mother, Debbie Reynolds, set him up "for her leaving the planet" the day his sister and Reynolds' daughter, Carrie Fisher, died in December.
The 84-year-old Reynolds suffered a stroke and died one day after her 60-year-old daughter died following a heart attack. Todd Fisher tells Entertainment Tonight that his mother told him she wanted "to go be with Carrie" before she died.

Health bill vote set for Friday as Trump draws line in the sand

The Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, a central promise of GOP leadership, is set for a showdown Friday as President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum, demanding that the House of Representatives move forward.
The American Health Care Act is being pushed full steam ahead by both Speaker Paul Ryan and the White House, despite heavy criticism from a group of moderate and conservative Republicans.

Thursday 23 March 2017

“He Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best” – Hushpuppi Cancels Pledge To Help People As He Shows Off N153M

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Malaysia-based Nigerian moneybag, Raymond Hushpuppi, who recently settled his 24-hour beef with Davido pledged to give back to the society as he has decided to help people with educational related issues.

Another terrorist attempt in less than 48hrs:Man arrested after trying to drive a car into a crowd in Antwerp

Hours after three people were killed in London by a terrorist who mowed down pedestrians and cyclists outside the House of Commons before stabbing a policeman to death, a man has been arrested in a suspected terrorist act in Antwerp.

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A man wearing camouflage has been arrested after trying to drive a car with French plates into a crowd on a busy shopping street in Antwerp at around 11am.

“Don Jazzy Won’t Make Money If It Wasn’t For Artistes Like Me” – Eedris Abdulkareem



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Veteran Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkarim recently shared his sentiments regarding the Nigerian music industry.
Speaking in an interview with HipTV, Eedris said artistes like him paved way for the likes of Don Jazzy to make money in Nigeria and should be accorded with the respect they deserved.

NIA LONG 'EMPIRE' HAIR AND MAKEUP LODGED COMPLAINT Nia Threatened Suit

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Nia Long was such a nightmare on the set of "Empire" ... the hair and makeup folks lodged an official complaint against her, and Nia also threatened to sue the show over an improper goodbye ... this according to well-placed production sources.

Multiple people -- cast, crew and production people -- tell TMZ Nia was disrespectful and unprofessional throughout her run on the show.

Sir Alex Ferguson: Spain dominance may end as Ronaldo, Messi fade

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Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told ESPN FC that he expects Spain's dominance in Europe to end in the near future as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are getting older.

Spanish clubs have won the Champions League (Real Madrid twice, Barcelona once) and Europa League (Sevilla three times) for the past three years, and have three teams in the quarterfinals of the Champions League again this season.

Lola Rae & Tekno In Sizzling Romance?

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Singer and producer, Tekno and Nigerian-born British-Ghanaian singer, Lola Rae maybe in a hot romance as they have been frequently exchanging messages on social media.
Tekno is an artiste under Ubi Franklin’s record label, Triple MG who just signed a deal with Sony.

Aregbesola takes fresh $65m loan from Islamic Devt Bank

Rauf Aregbesola, governor of Osun state, says his government has secured a $65 million loan from Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to be used to improve water supply in the state.
The money would be used for the construction of water treatment plant, 17 kilometres transmission line from Kajola to Ilesa, booster pumping station and three water reservoirs on the hill.
“The state will provide counterpart fund of about 40 million dollars for the construction of water distribution system and sanitation,” he said.
At the celebration of the World Water Day in Osogbo on Wednesday, the governor said the water project was in line with the six-point Integral Action Programme.

Senate confirms 45 ambassadorial nominees, rejects two

The senate has confirmed the appointment of 45 non-career ambassadors nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari.
But the upper chamber of the national assembly rejected two of the nominees – Sylvanus Nsofor (Imo) and Jacob Daudu (Ondo).
The senate explained that they were not confirmed based on the recommendation of the foreign affairs committee.
The lawmakers had rejected the ambassadorial list in November, but the Buhari administration sent a revised list on January 12.

UK prime minister: London attacker was known to authorities and British-born

PHOTO: Injured people are assisted after an incident on Westminster Bridge in London, March 22, 2017.
The suspected perpetrator of Wednesday's terrorist attack at London's Westminster Bridge was British-born and previously known to authorities, U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May told Parliament today.
Speaking to Britain's House of Commons, May spoke solemnly about the "act of terrorism that tried to silence our democracy."
"But today we meet as normal -- as generations have done before us, and as future generations will continue to do -- to deliver a simple message: We are not afraid," she said. "And our resolve will never waiver in the face of terrorism."

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes London mayor after terror attack

Donald Trump Jr. criticized London Mayor Sadiq Khan after a terrorist attack in London today near the Houses of Parliament, referring to remarks Khan made in 2016.

On Twitter, Trump wrote, "You have to be kidding me?!: Terror attacks are part of living in a big city, says London Mayor Sadiq Khan." Accompanying the tweet was a link to a September story by The Independent, which reprinted a quote from Khan in The Evening Standard, in which he said the threat of attacks is "part and parcel of living in a big city."

You have to be kidding me?!: Terror attacks are part of living in big city, says London Mayor Sadiq Khan https://t.co/uSm2pwRTjO— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) March 22, 2017.

Ahmadu Bello University Makes A U-Turn, Keeps Silent On Certificate Scandal Involving Melaye

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Despite their earlier stance to issue a statement yesterday, March 22 on the certificate scandal Senator Dino Melaye is embroiled in, the management of the Ahmadu Bello University has said they are still meeting over the alleged certificate scandal.

PUNCH reports that the entire saga took a twist on Wednesday as the Information Officer became hostile when enquiries were made about the scandal.

SGF backtracks, asks senate to reschedule hearing

Babachir Lawal, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), has asked the senate ad hoc committee on the humanitarian crisis in the north-east to reschedule his appearance.
SGF backtracks, asks senate to reschedule hearing
The committee had summoned Lawal to appear before it on Thursday. The summons followed allegations of corruption levelled against him.
But he wrote to the committee, saying that he would not appear before it because he had gone to court to challenge the invitation.
However, Lawal wrote again to the committee through Shehu Sani, its chairman, asking for a rescheduling of the hearing, citing a “pressing engagement” as the reason for his request.

Wednesday 22 March 2017

Senate approves $500m Eurobond request by President Buhari



Senate on Wednesday has approved the sum of $500million eurobond meant to finance 2016 budget deficit.

The approval was after two hours closed door session.

Moving the motion, Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Ibn N’allah explained that time was against the 2016 budget, adding that it would be disastrous for nation for any delay.


Daughter of Jide Kosoko replies actress accusing her of sleeping with her husband

Veteran actors Jide Kosoko's daughter who is a Nollywood actress has responded to the the adultery scandal levied against her by another actress.
As earlier reported, Bidemi Kosoko was mentioned as dating the husband of another actress Bose Alao Omotoyosi.
Bidemi Kosoko replies actress accusing her of sleeping with her husband

Firearms incident reported near UK Houses of Parliament

PHOTO: Police on the scene after sounds similar to gunfire have been heard close to the Houses of Parliament, London, March 22, 2017.

A firearms incident was reported at London's Westminster Bridge, near the United Kingdom Houses of Parliament, the Metropolitan Police said today.




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Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he still gets "adrenaline" from his falling out with Pep Guardiola at Barcelona.

Guardiola brought Ibrahimovic to the Camp Nou in 2009 but the relationship between the pair broke down and he was loaned to AC Milan after only a season before making the move permanent.

The striker has been outspoken in his criticism of Guardiola since and, when Manchester United face the coach's Manchester City next month, Ibrahimovic will be fired up.

In an interview with former England coach Fabio Capello on Fox Sports Italia, he said: "I learned from Barcelona, both on and off the pitch. I learned that in football any situation can change in 24 hours.

Ex-Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort had multimillion-dollar contract with Russian oligarch, AP says

PHOTO: Paul Manafort speaks during a Bloomberg Politics interview on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, July 18, 2016.

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort secretly worked for a Russian billionaire to advance the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a new Associated Press report.

The AP reported there was a $10 million annual contract between Manafort and aluminum magnate Oleg Deripaska that is believed to have started in June 2006. The business relationship lasted until 2009, the AP said, citing a source.

Police deploys special tactical force to Zaki-Biam

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris has deployed a special tactical force to Zaki-Biam

- The police special tactical force is led by a commissioner of police

- The team is under the supervision of a deputy inspector general of police in the department of operations

Following a raid by some gunmen suspected to herdsmen in Zaki Biam, Ukum local government area of Benue state, which left 30 people dead, the Nigeria Police Force has swung into action.

Israel plans mass evacuation if war erupts again

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If Islamic militants in Gaza or Lebanon go to war with Israel, they could find their usual targets empty.
Israel is drawing up contingency plans to evacuate up to a quarter-million civilians from border communities to protect them from attacks from Hamas, Hezbollah or other Islamic militant groups.
The mass evacuations would be the biggest in Israel's history, part of a bigger plan where the army works with municipalities to keep civilians safe.

Chelsea Diego Costa still open to China move

Diego Costa is refusing to rule out a move to China at the end of this season despite insisting that he is happy to stay at Chelsea, and admits he did everything in his power to force a return to Atletico Madrid last summer.
Back in January the 28-year-old was dropped from the Chelsea team to face Leicester City following a training ground row with a fitness coach and Antonio Conte over an injury, as well as a lucrative offer from Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian.
Chelsea were unwavering in their stance that Costa would not be sold in the middle of the Premier

Ashley Cole: I laugh to myself about Arsenal's struggles since I left

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Former Arsenal defender Ashley Cole has said he will still "laugh to myself" about the club's lack of success since his controversial move to Chelsea in 2006.
Cole, part of the 2003-04 "Invincibles" team, told ITV's panel show "Play to the Whistle" that he had no regrets about the move.
"I had a great time [at Arsenal], I missed the old players that were there but I moved on and won every trophy I could," the defender said.
"I wouldn't look back and say I regretted it, no."

Arsenal are in a strong position to sign Kylian Mbappe - but the lure of Real Madrid might prove too strong

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As Kylian Mbappé smashed a right-foot shot past Willy Caballero at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester City’s 5-3 win over AS Monaco in the first-leg of the UEFA Champions League, anyone who hadn’t already heard of the teenager sat up and took notice.
Then, in Monaco, when his opening goal of the return leg put the Ligue 1 side on the front foot, eventually knocking Pep Guardiola’s side out of the tournament, if you didn’t believe the hype, you were certainly coming around.

Liverpool legend Ronnie Moran dies aged 83 after serving as player, captain, coach and assistant manager

Kenny Dalglish and assistants Ronnie Moran and Roy Evans hold the Barclays League Division One Champions Trophies after the match against Derby County, May 1990
Liverpool legend Ronnie Moran has passed away aged 83.
Moran was an incredibly loyal servant to the club, operating as a player, coach, assistant manager, mentor and Boot Room original over the course of his life, report the Liverpool Echo.
In the mind's eye of Liverpool fans from all over the world however, Moran's spiritual home was a claustrophobic corner of Anfield known as the Boot Room, where three decades of unprecedented footballing success were plotted by some of the sharpest football minds of the time.

Baby born with four legs and two spines separated from parasitic twin which stuck out of her body

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A baby girl born with four legs and two spines has been separated from a parasitic twin which protruded from her neck and back.
The ten-month-old girl, identified only as Dominique, was taken from the Ivory Coast to a hospital in the US for a complex surgery which was deemed a success.

AQAP trying to hide explosives in laptop batteries, official says

Intelligence obtained in recent weeks found that an al Qaeda affiliate was perfecting techniques for hiding explosives in batteries and battery compartments of electronic devices, according to a US official.
The discovery that al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula was looking to exploit batteries and their compartments in laptops and other commercial electronic devices led the United States and United Kingdom to ban devices larger than a cellphone from certain flights, the US official told CNN.

Seven killed as multiple blasts rock IDP camp in Maiduguri

The Borno Police Command, on Wednesday confirmed the death of seven persons in a multiple suicide attack on three “unauthorized” internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in the Muna area of Maiduguri, Borno state capital.
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Damian Chukwu, commissioner of police, told NAN that the suicide bombers targeted  the city.
He said the first attack was at a camp sheltering displaced persons mainly from Gulumba community in Bama local government area of the state.
“All together seven persons were killed made up of three suspected suicide bombers and four innocent Nigerians,” he said.
“The attack happened around 4:30 am on Wednesday around Muna area of the metropolis.

Brave victim of Rotherham sex gang campaigning for ‘Sammy’s Law’ to pardon girls who commit crimes while being groomed



A woman abused by the leader of a child grooming gang in Rotherham is pleading for a royal pardon.

Sammy Woodhouse has revealed her identity to call for a crime amnesty to encourage other grooming victims to come forward.

She wants to see a ‘Sammy’s Law’ believing she could face years behind bars for crimes she was made to commit as a young teenager.

Naira dramatically recovers to N405/$1 after MPC decisions

The Nigerian naira dramatically recovered on Wednesday to 405 per dollar, less than 24 hours after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting.
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In Abuja, the naira is currently trading between 405 to 410 per dollar, while the British pound is going for 520/523 — all at the parallel market.
For Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, traders are selling at 415 per dollar, and buying at 410. The pound and euro  were also going for 530 and 460 respectively.
On Tuesday, after the CBN MPC voted to keep existing monetary policies, Godwin Emefiele warned speculator that the bank had all it takes to sustain its prevailing interventions.

BREAKING: Plateau Commissioner, Samuel Galadima slumps, dies while jogging with Governor Lalong




Plateau Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Samuel Galadima, slumped and died Wednesday morning.
He died while jogging along with Governor Simon Lalong, at the Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos.
Emmanuel Nanle, Director of Press Affairs, said, “the commissioner slumped while jogging and was rushed to the Plateau Specialist Hospital, where he died.”

Tuesday 21 March 2017

Drake Chills With Sade, Brings Out Nicki, Skepta & Trey Songz at Final London Show



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Drake was clearly in a celebratory mood on Monday night (March 20) during his final show in London, hanging with Sade and his mom before the gig and then bringing out Nicki Minaj, Skepta, Giggs and Popcaan to toast the last gig on his Boy Meets World tour. He might have been in such a good mood because his just-released More Life playlist project is crushing records all over the place, grabbing a record 89.9 million streams globally in its first 24 hours on Apple Music and another 61.3 million streams on its first full day of release on Spotify.

Jose Mourinho: Call me 'The Calm One' now, with more control of my emotions

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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has told France Football that a new-found maturity and control of his emotions has made him a better manager, and he no longer obsesses over results as he did earlier in his career.

Mourinho, who has been in trouble with the Football Association on several occasions already this season, following incidents that took place in games against West Ham, Liverpool and Burnley.

Jamie Vardy reveals 'death threats' for perceived role in Claudio Ranieri's exit

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Jamie Vardy says he received death threats "walking down the street" and also alleged that his wife was the victim of a road-rage incident as a result of suggestions he was involved in a dressing-room revolt against Claudio Ranieri.

Vardy, currently on England duty ahead of this week's internationals against Germany and Lithuania, was reported to be one of a group of Leicester City players involved in a meeting with the club's owners hours before Ranieri was sacked in the wake of the Champions League round of 16 first-leg defeat against Sevilla.

Arsenal Supporters' Trust 'concerned' about Arsene Wenger uncertainty

The Arsenal Supporters' Trust (AST) is "extremely concerned" about the uncertainty surrounding manager Arsene Wenger's future and the "apparent vacuum in decision making."

Wenger's contract is due to expire at the end of the season and he plans to make an announcement on his future "very soon."

After a run of six losses from nine games in all competitions, pressure is growing on Wenger and the club's hierarchy to be more decisive.

Trump's US-Mexico border wall gives Arizona town a sense of worry and hope

PHOTO: There are a number of different types of fencing used along the border, some less difficult to climb than others.
John Ladd has seen just about every incarnation of the border fence separating his cattle ranch in Arizona from Mexico.
His family has owned 16,000 acres of land on the border with Mexico for 120 years, the 61-year-old told ABC News. Before 1927, there was nothing separating the property from Mexico. Then, there was a barbed wire fence built to stop diseases from spreading among cattle, Ladd said. In more recent decades, as concerns shifted from cattle health to border security, a mesh barrier up to 13 feet tall was erected. It was “real easy to climb” and able to be sawed through, Ladd said.

Osato, Nigerian who sends drones to space, works for US army and owns a university

Nigerians are connecting bright dots on the map of the world; breaking new grounds, setting new records, and as Osatohanmwen Osemwengie will put it, “researching what doesn’t exist yet”!
CLOSE-UP: Osato, Nigerian who sends drones to space, works for US army and owns a university
Osemwengie, who hails from Edo state, left the country in the early 80s and has become a force to reckon with in Robotics Engineering. If there was a Nobel for Robotics Engineering Osato, as he is called, may have won one.
He still holds on to his strong ties in Nigeria and May have visited the country in December 2016, after his mother’s 85th birthday.

Senate investigates alleged customs’ seizure of ‘Saraki’s car

The senate has directed its committee on ethics and privileges to investigate the alleged seizure of a bulletproof car purportedly owned by Bukola Saraki.
The car was reportedly seized by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) of which comptroller-general, Hameed Ali, had been locked in a face-off with the senate.
The upper legislative chamber had summoned Ali to appear before it in uniform over the customs’ planned enforcement of duty on old cars.
But the customs chief appeared before the senate in civilian attire. He was subsequently ordered out of the chamber with an order to get a uniform.
However, there were insinuations that the senate was being hard on Ali because the customs had seized a sport utility vehicle (SUV) of Saraki.
On Tuesday, Ali Ndume, a senator from Borno state, raised a point of order asking the upper legislative chamber to investigate the allegation.
He said Nigerians were insulting the senate over the matter.
He also asked the senate to investigate allegations of certificate forgery against Dino Melaye, a senator from Kogi west.
After listening to the motion, deputy senate president Ike Ekweremadu, who presided over the session, referred it to the committee on ethics and privileges, and he directed it to submit its report in four weeks.
source:https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-senate-investigates-alleged-customs-seizure-sarakis-car

Trump sidesteps Russia inquiry at Kentucky rally


PHOTO: President Donald Trump holds a rally in Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center, March 20, 2017, in Louisville, Ky.

FBI Director James Comey and National Security Agency Director Mike Rogers testified before the House Intelligence Committee Monday about an issue long dismissed by President Donald Trump as a “ruse” and “fake news” concocted by his political adversaries: Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and alleged connections between Trump associates and the country.

The president -- who prides himself on counterpunching -- and his aides have hit back hard, calling for the discussion to instead focus on what they call illegal leaks of classified information, as well as an unsubstantiated insistence that Trump was surveilled by order from the previous administration.

Nasarawa governor’s son arrested for killing student

Khaleed Umar Al-Makura, son of Nasarawa state governor, Umar Al-Makura, has been arrested for killing a student of Government Secondary School, Lafia.
The victim, Ovye Amos, died on Sunday night after he was hit by the governor’s son with a car.
NAN reports that students of the school protested his death, carrying placards with various inscriptions demanding justice for Amos, a junior secondary school two student.
The police, officers of the Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps, teachers and government officials intervened to calm the students.
Aliyu Tijjani, Nasarawa state commissioner for education, said the government had taken measures to ensure that the perpetrator is brought to book.

From April, banks will charge N4m on every N40m cash withdrawal

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that charges on deposits will be re-introduced.
From April, banks will charge N4m on every N40m cash withdrawal
In a circular released on its website, the apex bank said the decision was made at the 493rd bankers committee meeting that held on February 8.
The apex bank also said it would extend its cashless policy to the remaining 30 states.

Court grants Yakubu bail after four days in prison

Ahmed Mohammed, justice of the federal high court, Abuja, has granted Andrew Yakubu, former group managing director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), bail in the sum of N300m.
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Yakubu, who has spent four days at Kuje prison, is also required to present two sureties.
Last Thursday, the judge remanded Yakubu in prison after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned him on a six-count charge of fraud.

Police ‘recover’ body of doctor who jumped into lagoon

The body of Allwell Orji, the medical doctor who jumped into the lagoon on Sunday afternoon, has been recovered, Channels Television is reporting.
Police ‘recover’ body of doctor who jumped into lagoon
The station quoted Fatai Owoseni, commissioner of police in Lagos, as saying the body was recovered by the Marine Police at the Onikan end of the lagoon.
Kehinde Adebayo, spokesman of the Lagos State Management Emergency Agency (LASEMA), told TheCable on Tuesday afternoon that officials of the agency were yet to confirm if the body recovered was that of Orji.
“We have sent for the family, they have to confirm the body before we issue a statement,” he told TheCable.

‘He doesn’t interact… he only greets people’, says neighbour of doctor who jumped into lagoon

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The atmosphere on Shobowale and Opayemi streets in the Abule Ijesha area of Yaba, Lagos, was bright as children played around after school hours, but the situation on the adjoining Odunukan street was totally different when TheCable visited the area on Monday evening.
Until he decided to end his life by jumping into the lagoon on Sunday afternoon, Allwell Orji, a medical doctor, paid frequent visits to 3, Odunukan street.
It is unclear if Orji resided there, but his family members are among the occupants of the one-storey building painted brown.
One of the residents told TheCable that Orji was staying there with his siblings – a boy and a girl, another said he only visited his family members.
But a neighbour said Orji’s father resided in the house until he died three years ago.

Historic restoration of Jesus' burial shrine completed

The tomb of Jesus has been resurrected to its former glory.
Just in time for Easter, a Greek restoration team has completed a historic renovation of the Edicule, the shrine that tradition says houses the cave where Jesus was buried and rose to heaven.
Gone is the unsightly iron cage built around the shrine by British authorities in 1947 to shore up the walls. Gone is the black soot on the shrine's stone fa?ade from decades of pilgrims lighting candles. And gone are fears about the stability of the old shrine, which hadn't been restored in more than 200 years.

Monday 20 March 2017

Ghana tree fall at waterfalls during storm kills 17

A large tree fall during a storm at Ghana's Kintampo Waterfall has killed at least 17 people, mostly students, as they were visiting the site north of the capital on Sunday, officials said Monday.

As of Monday, 17 bodies have been retrieved at the resort, about 414 kilometers (257 miles) north of the capital of Accra, Ghana police commander Desmond Owusu-Boampong told local media. Most of the dead are students from the Wenchi Methodist Secondary School and the University of Energy and Natural Resources, he said.

Sunday 19 March 2017

John Legend's first concert was much cooler than yours

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26:  Musician John Legend performs onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
In case you needed it, here's further proof that John Legend is cooler than you: His first concert was the Fugees, with opening act (and then up-and-comer) Jay-Z.
"Jay-Z was kind of unknown at the time and was opening for the Fugees," Legend remembers in a new video featuring "The Voice" advisers. "Like, can you believe it?"

'Amazing' Lionel Messi will continue to set records for Barcelona - Luis Enrique 0:00 / 1:19 L

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Luis Enrique heaped yet more praise on Lionel Messi after the Argentine's brace in Barcelona's 4-2 win over Valencia on Sunday took him past 40 goals for the eighth consecutive season.

Messi scored from the penalty spot at the end of the first half and added his second after the break, firing home from inside the area after receiving the ball from Javier Mascherano.

Luis Suarez had earlier equalised for Barca, who fell behind to an Eliaquim Mangala header, with the Valencia defender then sent off for a second yellow card for hauling down the Uruguayan inside the area.

Liverpool game was "one of happiest days of my career as a manager-Pep Guardiola

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MANCHESTER -- Pep Guardiola claimed it was "one of happiest days of my career as a manager" after Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Liverpool.

City recovered from going a goal down to a James Milner penalty with a Sergio Aguero to rescue a point and keep City in third place -- a point above Jurgen Klopp's side with a game in hand.

Arsene Wenger: My Arsenal future won't depend on UCL qualification

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Arsene Wenger says Champions League qualification has not influenced his decision on his future, amid reports that he would like to stay on as Arsenal manager.

The Frenchman has made up his mind on his plans beyond the end of the current campaign and said on Saturday he would make an announcement "very soon" on what those plans are.

Wenger, who has managed the Gunners for the last 21 years, is out of contract at the end of the season, and he is under increasing pressure with Arsenal's season on the brink of collapse after six defeats in the last nine matches in all competitions.

Chuck Berry didn't just cross barriers -- he obliterated them

photo PARIS - NOVEMBER 14: Singer Chuck Berry performs at the 'Les Legendes Du Rock and Roll' concert at the Zenith on November 14, 2008 in Paris, France. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images)

Whatever else that can be said about Chuck Berry's "Maybellene" when it shot out of America's radios like a Redstone rocket in the bright late summer of 1955, one hard, true thing remains clear after those 62 years: Nothing like it ever existed before.
Here's why: There was no category that could safely contain it. It charted No. 1 on the rhythm and blues charts, which was where most black recording artists such as Berry could be found. But its beat and its sensibility were just as deeply rooted in the predominantly white traditions of country blues and western swing.

Kiss Daniel:‘I Can’t Marry A Woman Who Only Knows How To Twerk’ –Read Full Interview

Kiss Daniel, is a fast rising Nigerian recording artist, performer and entertainer best known for his chart-topping single “Woju”.
In an interview with Punch, the singer speaks about his career, the opposite sex and other issues.
See excerpts:

You are not God, Ahmadu Ali tells Obasanjo

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Ahmadu Ali, a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says former President Olusegun Obasanjo “is not God”.
Ali said this while reacting to a statement credited to Obasanjo where he said that the PDP was dead.
In an interview with PUNCH, Ali said Obasanjo’s position was “only his own feeling.”
“He only said that during his 80th birthday. And when he said it, I grudgingly said that he is not God. But that is his own feeling,” he said.
“You know the former president has a way of saying his mind.”

Why Buhari Can’t Renominate Magu for EFCC Job’ – Dino Melaye

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The chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has said that following the Senate’s rejection of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) twice, President Muhammadu Buhari cannot validly re-nominate the same candidate again.

Mr. Melaye, while commenting on the debate in the media about whether Mr. Magu can continue to act as EFCC boss in spite of his failure to be confirmed by the Senate or whether the president can re-nominate him, Mr. Melaye said there was a provision of the Senate rules which would not allow members consider Mr. Magu for the same position again.

'Beauty and the Beast' nabs $350 million worldwide

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"Beauty and the Beast," Disney's live action remake of its beloved 1991 animated film, made an estimated $350 million worldwide this weekend.

Of that total, $170 million came at theaters in North America.

Ifeanyi Ubah: How can NNPC accuse Capital Oil of theft when it is owing us millions of dollars?

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Ifeanyi Ubah: How can NNPC accuse Capital Oil of theft when it is owing us millions of dollars?

Ifeanyi Ubah, chairman of Capital Oil and Gas Industries Ltd, has denied the allegation that his company is owing the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), saying the oil firm is indebted to Capital Oil to the tune of millions of dollars.

NNPC had said Ubah’s company could not account for 100 million litres of petrol stored in its depot in Lagos.

The NNPC similarly accused MRS, another oil company of being in possession of its product, but said the company had returned 30 million litres that it initially diverted.

But Ubah described the allegation against his company as mischievous and misleading.

Victoria Kimani Set To Quit Chocolate City After 5 Years

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Victoria Kimani is an American-born Kenyan singer, songwriter, actress and entertainer who is currently signed to Chocolate City and is described as the record label’s first lady.
Victoria looks all set to part ways with her record label of 5 years, Chocolate City. Victoria was signed on to the label in November 2012 and recenty dropped her album titled ‘Safari’.

Former ISIS sex slave demands justice for Yazidis

A Yazidi woman who was kidnapped and taken as a sex slave by ISIS told CNN's Fareed Zakaria on Sunday that the Iraqi government and the UN should establish an investigation in order to bring members of the brutal regime to justice.
Nadia Murad, along with her counsel, international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, described her ordeal to Zakaria. It began in 2014 after ISIS militants arrived at her village in Sinjar, Kurdistan, she said.
"Early morning on August 3, 2014, they attacked us," she recalled.
"Nearly 6,500 women and children from the Yazidi were abducted and about 5,000 people from the community were killed during that day. For eight months, they separated us from our mothers and our sisters and our brothers, and some of them were killed and others disappeared."
Murad's mother and six of her brothers and stepbrothers were executed. Murad, along with other unmarried women, was taken as a sex slave and passed around various ISIS militants.

[PHOTOS] See The Reason why a Medical Doctor Commits Suicide by Jumping Into Lagoon From Third Mainland Bridge

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Tragedy struck on the third Mainland Bridge when a man said to be a doctor jumped into the lagoon on Sunday.
He was reported to have stopped his driver on the bridge, opened the door of his Nissan SUV and jumped into the Lagoon.
“The driver parked the car, the doctor came down and immediately jumped into the Lagoon.”

China's Xi, Tillerson urge cooperation as North Korea tests rocket engine

North Korea tested a new rocket at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, in North Pyongan Province on Sunday, March 19, 2017.

Beijing (CNN)North Korea marked the final day of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's Asia visit Sunday by claiming to have tested a new type of rocket engine, underlining the country's defiance of recent calls for calm on the Korean Peninsula.
The test came hours before Tillerson met Chinese President Xi Jinping, the highest level meeting between a US official and China since US President Donald Trump took power in January.
Xi told Tillerson that there are far more shared interests between the two countries than disputes, emphasizing the need for more communication and coordination on matters involving "regional hotspots," according to a statement released by the Chinese foreign ministry.
On Sunday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the successful test of a high-thrust engine, state-run Korean Central News Agency reported, saying the event had "historic significance" that could lead to the "new birth" of the country's indigenous rocket industry.
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he'd "had meetings on North Korea," and without mentioning North Korean leader by name said "He is acting very very badly. I will tell you he is acting very badly."