WAEC: Exam Malpractice To Pay N200,000 Fine

A bill seeking to provide stiffer penalties against examination malpractice passed second reading at the House of Representatives on Thursday.

It sought to amend the existing West African Examination Council Act, 2004, to provide penalties of up to N200,000 against offenders.

Leading the debate on the bill, the House Majority Leader, Mulikat Akande-Adeola, said there was the need to amend Sections 20/21 of the Principal Act to incorporate the new fine.

From the current fine of N2,000, the amendment sought to increase it to N200,000.

Akande-Adeola added, “Furthermore, because of the high incidence of examination malpractice, the Council thought it fit to amend the whole of Section 19 of the Principal Act, providing the offences constituting such malpractice to include illegal possession of examination papers.

Not Again!! Youths Uncover Baby Factory In Ogun State,Set Building Ablaze

 Just in a week, two baby factory was uncovered in Ogun state. That is a big issue. See full report below.

There was pandemonium in the Akinremi Estate, Adigbe, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday after some youths discovered a baby factory around Vulcaniser Bus Stop.

The incident comes barely two weeks after eight women were rescued from a baby factory in the Akute area of the state.

Eyewitnesses told PUNCH Metro that the youths, who thought the building was a ritual killers’ den broke into the compound.

In a fit of rage, the youths were said to have set two vehicles ablaze as well as the one-storey building.

A traffic official, who witnessed the incident, said the youths were able to recover a blood-filled basin, coffin, mortar, calabash, effigy, assorted charms, clothes, live scorpion and other suspected fetish items.

Soldiers Invade Fulani Village In Nasarawa, Kill Atleast 30 Residents

At least 30 people believed to be Fulanis have been killed by a team of soldiers in Keana LGA of Nasarawa State, residents tell Premium Times. See full report below...

The soldiers stormed the Fulani settlements about a kilometre away from Keana Town in the early hours of today Thursday March 3rd in a convoy, and allegedly shot at every Fulani in sight.

Most of the deceased were said to be over 70 years old who were not fast enough to flee the rampage. A witness, Ibrahim Jalo, said that about 24 corpses were evacuated from the Fulani settlements on the road to Giza Town.

Satellite Data Shows Hijacked Malaysian Plane Was Last Seen Flying Towards Pakistan

Investigators say the missing Malaysia Airlines jet was hijacked, steered off-course and could have reached Pakistan. A Malaysian government official said people with significant flying experience could have turned off the flight's communication devices. 

The representative said that hijacking theory was now 'conclusive', and, as a result, police have raided the luxury homes of both the captain (right) and the co-pilot (left)

The search operation has now been focused on two 'corridors', one which extends from  north west from Thailand to the Kazakstan-Turkmenistan border and the other which opens out into the southern Indian Ocean. Continue...

Dad Accused Of Killing His Daughter And Her Girlfriend After Confirming They Were Gay

A devout Muslim man is being accused of killing his lesbian daughter and her girlfriend at his home. The bodies of Britney Cosby (pictured right in the pic) and Crystal Jackson (pictured left), both 24, were found behind a Dumpster in Texas on March 7th, but police believe they were killed somewhere else and later dumped there.

James Larry Cosby has been arrested and charged with two counts of evidence-tampering and police are planning to upgrade his charges to capital murder once they finish their investigation as all fingers point to him as the murderer because evidence has so far shown that the ladies were killed in his home. His daughter died from blows to the head while her girlfriend died from a gunshot wound. Continue...

PHOTO: Nicki Minaj Shows off Hot Bikini Body...

Nicki took the photos while on holiday in Mexico and shared them on her instagram page. See more photos after the cut...

2face Idibia Reacts To The Reports That He Impregnate a Banker, Says Is False News

2face Idibia has reacted to reports that he got a banker named Teniola pregnant. Icon mag claims the girl, who is supposed to be 2face's account officer, is 3 months pregnant. 2face says it's 100% false.

 

See more Tweets after the cut...

Stella Oduah Hands Over To Dr Samuel Ortom, List Achievements As Aviation Minister

Princess Stella Oduah has formally handed over to the Minister of State for Trade and Commerce, Dr Samuel Ortom following her sack by the President last Wednesday, February 12th.

In her speech, she thanked President Jonathan for finding her worthy out of the 160million Nigerians and also listed her achievements while she was Minister. Excerpts from her speech below...

"It was a great privilege to be chosen from amongst the 160million Nigerians to serve in the Federal cabinet. My profound gratitude goes to Mr President who gave me this rare privilege. I also want to thank for him all the support he accorded me to pursue his transformation agenda in the Aviation sector. I equally wish to thank my aides, aviation sector workers and stake holders who partnered with me to realize our vision & mission in the sector. During my tenure, we gave our best to institute reforms in line with Mr President's Transformation Agenda. We produced the Aviation sector Master-plan and implementation Road map. Using the Masterplan and Roadmap, we were ably to...

Tonto Dikeh's Relative Blast Her On Twitter For Claiming She Grew Up Poor

In a touching and emotional message she shared with fans yesterday, actress Tonto Dikeh, writing about her struggles before the fame, claimed she used to beg for food and clean rooms for N200. Fast forward to today and some lady who is related to her, (maybe her sister?) is claiming she lied.

See more tweets and what Tonto Dikeh wrote after the cut...

Minister Of Education Can’t Speak Good English- Gov. Amaechi

Governor Rotimi Amaechi has escalated his war of words with the Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, saying that Wike is not fit to be an Education minister, talkless of his successor as Governor of the State.

Amaechi spoke yesterday at a thanksgiving service for Senator Magnus Abe, at Bera, in Gokhana Local Government Area.

“Wike is not fit to be the minister of education. How do you make a man who cannot speak English the minister of education? How can Wike convince professors in the university on any issue when he can’t speak proper English?

“My Commissioner for Information, (Mrs Ibim Semenitari), speaks better English than Wike. And I am sure most of you know that she speaks English better than Wike,” he said.

Kelly Rowland Walks Off Stage at Darey's Love Like A Movie Concert

According to a reliable source, Kelly Rowland walked off stage after 5 minutes of performing because of a technical hitch during her performance show with Darey, Love Like A Movie Concert and went back to her hotel. Though she later came back on the stage and everything went on great.

Checkut Photos From Dare Art Alade's Love Like A Movie 2014 Concert

The second edition of Dare Art Alade's Love Like A Movie held last night at Ocean View grounds and everyone says its the biggest and most innovative concert of our time with some of the most epic theatrics displays ever witnessed in Nigeria.

The jaw dropping show featured Kelly Rowland, Waje, Tiwa Savage, Eva, Muna, Timi Dakolo, JJC, ariel dancers among others as well as multi concept costumes and a 250 feet crane. See pics from the concert after the cut. Above are Munachi Abii and Sasha P...

Patience Jonathan Secretly Flown To Germany Over An Ailment

Wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience Jonathan, may have embarked on another medical trip to Germany. A report by an online news portal, Sahara Reporters, on Saturday quoted two presidential sources as saying the First Lady was flown out of the country discreetly.

One source, the medium claimed, disclosed that Mrs. Jonathan had kept a low profile several weeks before her movement to a German hospital.

“She has not been in good health for a while now,” a source close to the Jonathan family reportedly said.

After a medical trip in 2013, which her spokesman denied, Patience later returned to the country to admit that she went to a German hospital for treatment. The agency also quoted another source as saying, “Nigerians are paying for her treatment and deserve the courtesy of being informed about her movement.”

New Nollywood Couple-Uti Nwachukwu and Saeon

I try not to say two people are dating if they are not because it's kinda annoying if you're being linked with someone you barely know but there's something definitely going on between singer Seun Oni aka Saeon and actor/BBA winner Uti Nwachukwu. They have been quietly seeing each other for a few months now...they definitely don't want people knowing about it but...we have a job to do. Lol.

"It's still in the early stages. They don't want to give it an official name but there's love and it's serious as of now. They've been on it for a while, but Saeon doesn't like her personal life out in public. " A source close to the couple said

Uti and Seun met through mutual friends in 2012 and became fast friends. Uti even featured in her first video Lies featuring Flowssick. They became serious late last year. Seun has even written a song for Uti called Bust My Brain which will be released soon. She also wrote the sensual song Awada - ereke, which was released last month, for her boo. They look great together.

WAEC Introduced 34 More Subjects, Scholars Question WAEC

Academic dons have questioned the introduction of 39 new subjects by the West African Examinations Council in its curriculum.

In an interview with our correspondent on Friday, the Vice-Chancellor, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, Prof. Ayodeji Olukoju, queried why so many subjects were introduced at once by the examination body.

He said, “I believe the introduction of vocational studies, business studies, and technical studies into the curriculum is a good idea; but it is not just the introduction of those courses that is the issue; it is whether we have competent teachers to teach these subjects, the requisite equipments. Do we also have the appropriate learning environment for the students?

“The idea looks good on paper, but the fact that an idea is noble and beneficial does not mean it will become a success; implementation is the critical thing. What is required is the adequate training of more teachers to handle these subjects, as well as the provision of equipment needed to teach those subjects.”

Olukoju also urged the country to change its attitude towards the learning of vocational, technical and business subjects.

Bank Customers ’ll Now Transact Business With Fingerprints – Sanusi

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday inaugurated the biometric registration of bank customers and declared that after 18 months of the exercise, bank customers would not be able to do any transaction without their fingerprints.

The Governor, CBN, Mr. Lamido Sanusi, who launched the biometric registration exercise at the CBN head office in Lagos on behalf of the Bankers’ Committee, said the development represented a milestone in the nation’s financial system and economy in general.

He said the new biometric registration which will lead to the issuing of Bank Verification Number, a unique identity for every bank customer, would help to mitigate fraud, money laundering and other vices in the country.

“We have launched the Bank Verification Number today, the timetable suggests that within 18 months, every customer would have been registered. This is a day that we would remember for many reasons, not for where we are but where we are likely to get from here. Nobody can steal this identity except he or she steals my fingers. After the deadline, if you don’t register, you cannot do any transaction with the bank,” Sanusi said.

2face, Others Panic On Aborted Aero Flight As Plane Door Was Found Open 30mins After Takeoff

Why do we take safety measures as a joke in his Country. Airlines playing with people's lives is now a trend. Found the story on The Nation...See the report and his account of events below..

There was panic aboard Aero Contractors Flight Aj2002 from Lagos to Douala today Friday February 14th when passengers, including 2Face Idibia discovered that one of the doors was open 30 minutes after take-off.

An angry passenger who does not want his name mentioned told The Nation that passengers had finished taking  their refreshment onboard the small aircraft when a signal came that a door was not locked and they should return to Lagos.

“Remember that small plane you guys used that day to Douala, Aero? Hmm! We left Lagos with it and like 30 minutes later on air, after all the refreshments. I had finished eating and then announcement came in that there’s a signal that the door is open somewhere. That it is required we return to Lagos. Returning to Lagos was hell. Plane flew so low and that’s how we managed back.

Court Declare Dimeji Bankole Innocent On The N9billion Contract Scam Charge

Former Speaker of the House of Reps, Dimeji Bankole, accused by the EFCC of masterminding a N9bn contract fraud was acquitted by a Federal High Court in Abuja today Friday Feb. 14th. Wow!

Punch reports

An Abuja Federal High Court on Friday discharged and acquitted Dimeji Bankole, after finding that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was not able to prove a 16-count criminal charge, bordering on a N9billion contract scam, filed against him.

Justice Evoh Chukwu, in a ruling on a no-case-submission filed by Bankole after the prosecution had called its witnesses against him in the trial, held that there was no evidence linking the former Speaker to the alleged offenses.

BBA Winner Dillish Mathew's Boyfriend Confirms Their Break Up And Why

For weeks now there have been speculations that BBA 2013 winner Dillish Mathews and her boyfriend Stephen Gaeseb have broken up. Dillish even went as far as deleting all his pictures from her instagram page. Stephen did same too. There were reports that the longtime lovers broke up because Stephen was expecting a child with another woman.

Well, after much speculation, Stephen has finally reacted to the reports. In an interview with a Namibian Sun yesterday, he confirmed that he'd split from Dillish but denied he's expecting a baby with another woman. He admitted exchanging flirtatious text messages with a Nigerian woman but says he didn't cheat. He didn't say why they broke up but confirmed they split in December 2013.

He defended Dillish by saying people who claimed she was gold digger, who became rich & dumped him, were wrong about her.

Bamanga Tukur’s Wife Dumps PDP, Register With APC

Hajiya Asiya Mohammed Bello, wife of the sacked PDP Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, dumped the party which disgraced her husband and registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Gabasawa Ward in Kaduna North Local Government area of Kaduna State.

Tukur's wife registration card number is 0623374.

"It is true that our registration officer registered Tukur’s wife and issued her a registration card. This is one of the developments of democracy in Nigeria where you see an immediate past PDP chairman’s wife registering for APC. 

"As far as I am concerned, they might be united as husband and wife but may have different opinions as the far as the political scenario is concerned, it is to show you that it is a falling period for the PDP."

Watch Goldie Last Video Before She Passed On, Give It To Me ft J Martins

Here is Goldie's last effort; the final video she shot in Johannesburg before she passed on (right after 'Skibobo' and 'Miliki'). Directed by GodFather Productions and creatively styled by Denrele Edun.

I Should Have Bought a Private Jet By Now –Ayuba

Bonsue Fuji exponent, Adewale Ayuba, speaks on his plans for the music genre and the challenges ahead in this interview with JAYNE AUGOYE

One thing that cannot be taken away from Adewale Ayuba is his Afrocentric yet modernist approach to music. The legendary musician, who has about 23 albums to his credit, believes firmly in the uniqueness of indigenous African music genres, such as Afrobeat, Highlife, Fuji and Juju.

Although he is one of the few artistes with a cross-over appeal, Ayuba says that one of the high points of his career is his duet with Jazzman Olofin in 2006. He was featured in the production of the latter’s hit song, Raise the Roof.

“I was the first fuji artiste to sing with a Nigerian hip hop artiste. Before then, no one believed that such collaboration was possible. When you realise that younger artistes are taking the shine off the older musicians, you must look for ways to collaborate with them in order to remain relevant,” he says with smiling.

Eight years after, Ayuba still believes that any musician of his generation who wants to remain relevant must learn to re-invent himself by the day. Although there is so much competition among music artistes, the singer is worried about certain developments in the industry.

AY's Multi-Million Naira Non-Smoking Night Club In Lekki Opening Soon

Comedian Ayo Makun popularly known as AY has unveiled plans to launch a multi-million Naira premium Night club at Ommission Emporium, Plot 16 Block 46, Bisola Durosimi-Etti Drive, Lekki Phase1v in the heart of Lekki, Lagos. He is planning to open the night club on Friday, April 18 through Sunday April 20, 2014.

The strictly non-smoking nightc lub, set up to be the entertainment home and official recreation centre for moguls, superstars, leading lights, and 'Most Valuable Players' of all walks of life, resident in Lagos, in other parts of Nigeria, and in other parts of the World.

I Did Not Label APC ‘Satanic’, Pastor Bakare Denies Report

Pastor Tunde Bakare has denied recent reports that he labelled political party APC, 'satanic'

“APC is like a newly opened church of Satan with the evil as a pastor which could not be distinguished by Nigerians from a true living Godly church and hence could be mistaken for a real church, even when it was made of thieves (Legitimate Pen Robbers),” Mr. Bakare, who pastors the Latter Rain Assembly, was reported as saying during a sermon.

But his lawyer says he never made such a comment

“The publication which has been shared on other online news platforms and social media has no shred of truth. It is malicious, offensive and intended to disparage our client and cause him embarrassment and public condemnation.”

Toke Makinwa-Ayida Covers February Edition Of Exquisite Magazine

In this issue of EM, Toke’s talking about her most talked about relationship with fitness trainer now husband Maje Ayida. She also shares her vlogs journey and her new TV show. All, on her own terms.

Exquisite Magazine is on sale from the 16^th of February

In the Spirit of Valentine, Complete Fashion Now On Konga.com...

In the spirit of valentine fashion,Complete fashion,the sensational monthly, all-gloss magazine on all things fashion, style and culture is now available on Konga.com! The latest issue of Complete Fashion features sizzling songstress Lami Phillips on its front cover and the boss, Burna Boy on its back cover.

This Valentine issue is packed with updates that are sine qua non for very fashion focused woman and man. From the juicy interviews with the two cover stars, to editor’s picks of fabulous gift items for this Valentine to a range of new fashion trends straight from the runway, this edition is absolutely worth a read.

Woman Whose Children Died In Iyabo Obasanjo's Car Writes Her An Open Letter

Dr Bisola Clark, wife of Chief E. K Clarke whose two children, Adeife(10) and AKinola (14) were killed in Iyabo Obasanjo's convoy on the 20th of April 2003 has sent an open letter addressed to the Obasanjos expressing her distaste in the manner they handled the death of her children.

Mrs Clarke, who wasn't married to the elder-statesman when the incident happened, said she saw the need to speak up after Iyabo said in her open letter to her dad that the death of the children was what spurred her to pursue political appointments. 

In the open letter, Mrs Clarke said none of the Obasanjo's have been there for her emotionally since the sad day she lost her two children in assassination attempt on Iyabo Obasanjo's life.

Iyabo has since responded to her former friend's letter. See excerpts from the letter sent to Vanguard and Iyabo's response after the cut...

Story Of a Man Turned Woman, Whose Fake Plastic Surgeon Filled Her Face With 'Cement'

Rajee Narinesingh, 46, was born a man. He decided he wanted a different life and identity and turned himself to a woman. He didn't like what he looked like as a woman and decided to have plastic surgery done. She didn't have enough money to go to 'dem Beverly Hills 90210 doctors and decided to do what she could afford. The black market plastic surgeon she paid to do the surgery injected 'cement' like filler into her cheeks, lips, breasts and buttocks leaving her face looking deformed. Lol. God forgive me for laughing but it's too funny.

The fake doctor who carried out the operation, Oneal Ron Morris, 32, was jailed for a year in January 2014, nine years after she carried out the surgery, after admitting one count of practicing healthcare without a licence.

Thankfully for Rajee, after her predicament was made public, a doctor offered to fix her face. Continue..

Jonathan Sacks Stella Oduah, Orubebe, Oluboade and Yerima As Ministers

President Jonathan on Wednesday February 12th sacked the embattled Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah. He also sacked Godsday Orubebe (pictured right), Minister of Niger Delta; Caleb Olubolade, the minister of Police Affairs, and Yerima Ngama, Minister of State, Finance.

Heard Ms Oduah will now focus on her Neighbour to Neighbour political campaign organization which she founded a few years ago. Also heard the other ministers were dropped for political reasons. All three of them are planning to run for governorship positions in their various states. Orubebe is running in Delta, Yerima in Yobe and Olubolade in Ekiti State, all under PDP.

Some Of My Critics Are Very Corrupt Individuals– Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday took on critics of his government’s posture in the fight against corruption, saying some of the critics were very corrupt individuals.

The President has been under severe criticisms from Nigerians over his attitude towards the fight against corruption, especially among top officials of government.

In fact, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, in a scathing remark recently, said the ‘body language’ of the President showed that he was not interested in fighting the scourge of corruption. The Speaker spoke at an event organised by the Nigerian Bar Association to mark the 2013 International Anti-corruption Day in Abuja on December 9, 2013.

Nicki Minaj Releases Sexy New Photos

A few days after she shared behind-the-scenes photos from a new shoot, Nicki Minaj has released the shoot's final images. The rapper works it in a revealing dress by Mark Fast, La Ruicci fishnet body suit and Versace shoes. See more photos after the cut...

Its Fake!!, Washington Post Not Publishing Alleged Obama/Beyonce Affair

Reputable French news source Glamour Paris claims The Washington Post will blow the whistle on an alleged affair between Beyonce and President Obama tomorrow Tuesday February 11th, but nah, that's not happening because the story is fake! 

The Washington Post said the rumor that it will run an Obama/Beyonce shocker is 'definitely not true'

"It's definitely not true," a spokesperson for the Post confirmed in an email

11 People Arrested In An Hotel At Onitsha Where Human Meat Are Sold To Visitors

According to reports, Onitsha police arrested 11 people after they discovered 2 fresh human heads in a hotel (name withheld) very close to the popular Ose-Okwodu market in Anambra state. 2 AK47 rifles & other weapons were also discovered in the hotel. The arrest followed tip-offs from area residents on Thursday morning. The hotel owner, 6 women and 4 men were arrested.

After police got access to the hotel, they made a startling discovery of two human heads wrapped in a cellophane bag, two AK47 rifles, two army caps, 40 rounds of live ammunition and so many cell phones.

"Each time I came to market, because the hotel is very close to the market, I always noticed funny movements in and out of the hotel; dirty people with dirty characters always come into the hotel. So, I was not surprised when the police made this discovery in the early hours of yesterday," said a vegetable seller in the area

A Pastor who was among the people who tipped off the police on Thursday said: "I went to the hotel early this year, after eating, I was told that a lump of meat was being sold at N700, I was surprised. So I did not know it was human meat that I ate at such expensive price."

Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso Runs a Cult – Shekarau Says

Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso yesterday came under attack for the second day in succession from within the Presidential Villa in Abuja. His predecessor Ibrahim Shekarau, who was on a visit to the Vice President, accused the governor of running a cult group in Kano.

On Wednesday, Kwankwaso was pilloried by Information Minister Labaran Maku over his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) late last year. Maku described him as an undemocratic desperado who hijacked the Kano APC from its founders.

Shekarau recently left APC to the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) because the national headquarters handed over state party structures to the governor, who is a long-standing political rival.
Speaking to State House reporters soon after his meeting with Vice President Mohammad Namadi Sambo, the former Kano governor said Kwankwaso was running a cult group called “Kwankwasiya.

Policeman Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Killing 20yrs Old Man

Justice has finally come the way of the family of slain Emmanuel Victor (pictured above), a 20 year old young man who was killed in front of his mother by a trigger-happy Policeman, Mathew Egheghe, two years ago in Yenogoa, Bayelsa state.

Victor was shot dead after he confronted a group of policemen who were trying to extort money from motorists as he was coming back from church. Angered by his effrontery to question their action, Policeman Egheghe moved close to Victor and shot him at close range.

Narrating what happened, Victor's mother Grace, who witnessed the incident said:

"They shot my son brutally. As he fell while they were shooting him, the tallest of them still continued shooting him on the ground". She said she was harassed and stopped from going close to her dying son even as he lay gasping for life in the pool of his own blood.

Delivering his judgement on the case, Justice Lucky Boufili said that such a cruel act was only punishable by the maximum penalty which is death. He sentenced Mathew Egheghe to death by Hanging. The police has since dismissed Mathew Egheghe and his two accomplices from the force.

Former NAICOM Chief Was Sentenced to 15 years In Prison For N10.4m Fraud

Find the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC press release below...

Okechukwu Chukwulozie, a former Commissioner of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) yesterday began his journey to Kuje Prison in Abuja to serve  15 years  over N10.4 million fraud.

He was convicted  last Wednesday at an Abuja High Court on 5 counts charge for using private interest to furnish his official residence and demanding for a percentage in a contract he awarded. Continue...

IBM Study Identifies How African Businesses Can Overcome the Technology Adoption Gap

IBM has announced the results of a new study entitled ‘Setting the pace in Africa: How IT leaders deliver on the potential of emerging technologies’, which found that while nearly 87 percent of African IT leaders rank new technologies such as analytics, cloud, mobile and social media as being critical to business success, only 53% are pushing forward with adoption.

IBM’s survey findings also confirmed that 36% of the African businesses embracing emerging technologies could be considered “Pacesetters” amongst their peers in terms of their focus on prioritizing and rapidly adopting technologies. The survey of 180 Africa-based IT leaders across 29 industries in Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Morocco was conducted by IBM’s Center for Applied Insights, in collaboration with the IBM Center for CIO Leadership*.

African economies are expected to sustain high levels of economic growth over the next decade, boosting consumer-facing industries by an estimated US$400 billion by 2020. Sectors pegged for growth include retail/wholesale, retail banking, telecommunications and tourism.¹ This represents an enormous opportunity for African businesses – if they are prepared to seize it.