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.

Thieves Broke Into Church In Rome,Stole Pope John Paul II's Blood

A group of thieves broke into a church near Rome favored by the late Pope John Paul II over the weekend and stole a vial filled with his blood, sparking a region-wide manhunt that includes more than 50 police and a team of dogs specialized in tracking.

Pope John Paul II, who died in 2005, was known to visit the Abruzzo region, east of Rome, to hike or ski or pray in the small stone church of San Pietro della Ienca, near the city L'Aquila. Six years after he died, his former secretary gave the local community some of the late Pontiff's blood as a token of his love for that region. The blood was set in a gold and glass circular case and kept in the church.

A custodian of the church, Franca Corrieri, said Monday she discovered a broken window on Sunday morning and alerted authorities. The relic and a crucifix were taken in the heist. "In a sense, a person has been stolen," she told Reuters.

Queen Elizabeth II Going Down To Her Last Million Due To Overspending

According to new reports, the Queen of England is down to her last $1.6m in reserves after royal overspending. She was once the richest woman in the world (in the 80s) and in 2010 Forbes mag estimated her net worth at around $450 million and now she's broke? Nah!! Read the report below..

From Eonline

Perhaps Queen Elizabeth II could learn something from her thrifty granddaughter-in-law Kate Middleton. The 87-year-old monarch has been overspending the royal family's famous fortune, according to a report published by the Commons Public Accounts Committee on Monday, Jan. 27.

Following her courtiers' advice, Her Majesty the Queen's reserve fund has fallen from £35 million ($58 million) in 2001 to just £1 million ($1.6 million) in 2014. The report states the royal family is "spending above their means and dipping into the reserves...the balance now stands at an all-time low." Continue...

Secondary School Students Threaten To Kill Corpers In Kogi State

Batch A Corp member serving in Victory Model College, Efodo - Okpo, Olamaboro L.G.A of Kogi State. The mail below and the threat written on a blackboard above

It's no good news to hear that NYSC Corp Members are treated with discontentment in Kogi State, especially in remote local government like Olamaboro.

There have been cases of some drunk youths ganging up to launch attack on corpers at their capital project sites, accusing them of integrating strange norms into their culture

Let me go straight to what I witnessed this morning. I woke up this morning like every other boring mornings in the village where I serve, dressed up, and went to the school. On arrival, all the students were gathered at one corner looking at me and the other Corp members, some with satisfaction, while others with pity.

On getting to the class rooms, we saw some write-ups directly warning me and other three(3) batch A Corp members. The pictures attached to this email will help tell the story better (even with the wrong English). Continue...

NDLEA Arrests Ex-Lawmaker For Being In Possession Of Indian Hemp

This is a report from the News Agency of Nigeria. What I don't understand is why this ex-lawmaker's name was never mentioned in the report. Find it below...

The Adamawa Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Saturday confirmed the arrest of an ex-lawmaker in possession of 81.9 kilogrammes of Cannabis Sativa (Indian Hemp).

Confirming the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria in Yola, the state NDLEA Commander, Alhaji Hassan Zungeru, said the suspect was charged to court.

“The suspect, a former lawmaker is being prosecuted at the Federal High Court Yola,” Zungeru said. He said the former Assemblyman, who was in the state assembly in 1992, was arrested with the exhibit in Jada town.

INEC Releases 2015 Elections Time Table

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced February 14 2015 as the date for Nigeria's presidential election as well as those for the members of the National Assembly.

Governorship and State House of Assembly elections are scheduled for February 28, 2015.

This was contained in statement released last night & signed by the Commission's secretary, Augusta Ogakwu. The commission also announced that the Ekiti State governorship election will hold on June 21, 2014 while that of Osun State will hold on August 9, 2014. Continue...

Journalist Karen Eloke Young Speaks Out On How She Was Sexual Harrassed

The former MBGN contestant turned journalist shared her bitter experience in the hands of a house owner in Lagos. It's a really sad tale and I'm sure a lot of single girls will identify with her story. See her tweets after the cut...

Hollywood Activist Goldie Hawn Described President Jonathan as 'A Wonderful President of Nigeria' Based On Anti-gay Law

Hollywood actress and activist Goldie Hawn met President Jonathan on January 22nd at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, took a pic with him, shared it on twitter and described the president as 'wonderful president of Nigeria'.

Thing is, Goldie Hawn is a staunch supporter of gay rights and when some fans lashed out at her for taking a pic with an anti-gay president and praising him, Goldie said she had no idea & was appalled. She immediately deleted the pic with the president and apologized to her twitter followers. Continue.

Mourinho & Wenger At War Over Sale of Mata to Manchester United

Jose Mourinho yesterday slammed Arsene Wenger for having another go at Chelsea. And the Chelsea boss also taunted his Arsenal counterpart by claiming he could have landed £37m Juan Mata ahead of Manchester United.

Wenger claimed Mourinho let Mata – the club’s player of the year for the last two seasons – join United to boost the Blues’ chance of the title, with the champions still due to play the Gunners’ and Chelsea’s other title rivals Manchester City.

He said it gives the Blues an unfair advantage as they have already faced United twice. But his attack angered Mourinho – who in his previous spell at Stamford Bridge accused the Frenchman of being obsessed with Chelsea.

MYSTERY: Parents Cage Teenage Daughter For 2years In Bayelsa

Tongues have begun to wag in Bayelsa following the discovery of a 16-year-old girl, Blessing Olokumo who had been locked up in a cage for the past 30 months by her parents over an alleged witchcraft induced illness.


Saturday Sun gathered that the cage that has housed the victim for two and half years is just by the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital in Okolobiri community, Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state. She was rescued from the cage few days ago by the Mary Slessor Twins Foundation.

The group, led by its acting president, Mr Robert Ebitei Tonye, disclosed that preliminary investigations revealed that Blessing was diagnosed with an illness nine years ago which triggered convulsion.

Findings by Saturday Sun revealed that when Blessing was taken to the hospital for medical attention nine years ago, the parents were asked to pay N15, 000 for her treatment. It was further learnt that the father, who said he could not afford such medical bill, requested her to be discharged and signed a form that he was taking her from the hospital against medical advice.

Tracy Ogbonna Disses Maheeda With Nude Photos

This hot and sexy model is a Nigerian who is making waves in the United States of America for her daring moves in the fashion industry where she is the number one lingerie model.

She realize her own photos to diss Maheeda..

Dirty Secrets of Obanikoro, Jonathan's New Minister EXPOSED

It is becoming obvious that President Goodluck Jonathan has a penchant for appointing men and woman with questionable antecedents into public offices. And, funny enough, it seems the SSS is even afraid to do proper screening on anyone he decides to give a political appointment.

How do you explain a situation where security agencies cleared Stella Oduah as a Minister only for us to find out later that she forged an MBA from an institution that do not even offer such programme?

Now a man cleared by the same security agencies to become a Minister is involved in another mess...

Frothing with potentially lethal allegations, a letter to relevant authorities had questioned Senator Obanikoro’s declarations in the affidavit of personal particulars, sworn to at a High Court Registry on 14 December 2006, and the details of his residency in the United States.

The then Action Congress, AC, alleges that the claims made in INEC Form CF001, a copy of which is in possession of this medium, amounts to perjury. Specifically, Obanikoro is deemed to have given a false response to the question: “Did you change nationality in the past?”

Kate Henshaw & Konga.com Want You to Be Fit For Life Starting Now.

High ranking among the many New Year resolutions of most Nigerians this year will be getting and staying fit.

And Kate Henshaw, one of Nollywood’s most beautiful and talented actresses in collaboration with Nigeria’s Largest Online Mall, Konga.com wants to ensure that this resolution is achieved.

Apart from the fact that she’s beautiful and talented, one other thing that stands Nigerian actress and celebrity, Kate Henshaw out is her body. Since most Nigerians have been dying to know what exactly her workout comprises of, Kate has been benevolent enough to share her fitness regimen with the world.

Yes, the secret is out! In this new DVD called “Kate’s Fit for Life”, Kate shares the amazing formula that has kept her body in tip-top condition. 

The DVD reloaded for 2014 is a first in the series of workout videos Kate will be releasing. It also comes with a free six-week meal planner and a dance video. This DVD is intended to help you start an exercise routine and eating pattern leading to a healthier, better YOU. It is low impact and should be easy to follow. Exercising is a lifestyle and not a momentary activity so, get the DVD, go steady and work it the Kate Henshaw way. I assure you, you ain’t got your best body yet! The DVD is available on Konga.com. (Get it here!)

Paris Hilton Wears Daring Gown To Diddy's Pre-Grammy Party

Paris Hilton went underwear-free in this black full-length gown with an entirely sheer side panel which she wore to Diddy's 4th Annual Red Carpet Pre-Grammy Celebration at Boulevard3 in Los Angeles on Thursday night. You like?

Man Holds Girlfriend Hostage After Her Parents Refused To Let Them Get Married

A construction worker held his girlfriend hostage on a Chinese rooftop with a meat cleaver for five hours after her parents reportedly refused to approve their marriage.

Hundreds of onlookers and armed police watched as the man stripped to his underwear and ordered his girlfriend to do the same so she would be shamed in front of their neighbours.

He announced he was going to kill her and claimed the 29-year-old regularly had affairs when he went to work, according to various local media reports. Continue...

"My Man Can't Cheat On Me Because I Satisfy Him In Everything" - Angela Okorie

Ex Delta soap model cum actress, Angela Okorie in a chat with Sunday Express Entertainment says it takes a man who doesn't get everything from his wife to cheat on her. When asked if she can ever leave her matrimonial home on the bases of infidelity, the pretty actress responded:

"In the first place, it will take a lot before my husband can go for another woman. That can only happen when I don't satisfy him in everything, which I do. It is only when a woman does not satisfy her man in everything that he goes in search of other women." (Erm..I don't think I agree with this). She continues " I've never caught my husband with another woman, so I don't believe all men are polygamous in nature. I don't think so. There are good men and I married one."

“I Am Gay” – High Profile African Author Reveals

His coming out has made Binyavanga one of the highest profile Africans to reveal details about their se*uality. Homosexual acts are illegal in several African countries; most recently in Nigeria.

Binyavanga Wainaina came out this week by releasing a “lost chapter” from his 2011 memoir “One Day I Will Write About This Place”.

Read excerpts below;

Nollywood Actress Dayo Amusa Shares Cleavage Revealing Photo

No offence but I think at a certain age, people shouldn’t be allowed to register with social sites like Instagram and the rest, Wink!!. From the photos above, you can clearly see what I mean. Nollywood’s Dayo Amusa decided to go trendy as she rocked this cleavage revealing outfit.

She also reveal cheating on his boyfriend before.....

The actress and film maker tells Sun News Online:

"Yes I have cheated on a boyfriend. I cheated when I  realized he wasn’t real and not what he said he was. In my mind, I moved on even without telling him. I move on in my mind before telling the person I’m dating. If I make up my mind, that’s it.

Daughter Of Tycoon Deinde Fernandez, Abimbola Fernandez Release Stunning Picture

Nigerian gemstone tycoon Antonio Deinde Fernandez is so rich, he has his own Island. He also owns a mansion in Larchmont, NY, a house in Brussels, a palace in Nigeria and a French hunting château that once belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte. He owns three private jets and is said to be worth about $8.7 billion. And the lady above is his daughter, 25 year old Abimbola Fernandez, who recently joined the music business.

She released her first single 'Let's Take It Naked', just yesterday and aspires to be the next Rihanna. 

"I think that, unfortunately, everyone’s perception of socialites has been pretty accurate so far, which is what I want to change. People think I’m exactly like Paris Hilton, that I do nothing, I don’t work for myself, I don’t make my own money, I just spend my dad’s money, and I’m a spoiled brat. I hope they’re not right.” Bim as she's called explains why she's following her passion and going into music. See more photos after the cut...

Nigeria Will Start Exporting Cars Soon – GEJ

President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed optimism that with the new automotive policy Nigeria will soon be exporting cars to other countries.

The President was speaking while receiving in audience, a delegation of business community from Anambra State led by the state governor, Peter Obi, at the Presidential Villa,.

This is even as he stated that if Nigeria must become great as expected by all, the Federal Government must industrialise.

According to the President the basic needs of industrialists’ such as road, power and port would be addressed appropriately. He said “We are totally committed to creating jobs. Nigeria is a country with huge population of youths. If jobs are not created, there will be crisis. The housing, agriculture and power sectors are also receiving attention.

Pres. Jonathan Sends Names Of 12 Ministerial Nominees To Senate

President Jonathan today Tuesday Jan. 12th officially presented the names of 12 ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and approval. Senate president, David Mark, announced the names on the floor of the Senate at the resumed plenary session for the year 2014.
The nominees are: 1. Mr. Boni Haruna from Adamawa State
2. Mrs Akon Etim Eyakenyi from Akwa Ibom State 3. Hon Mohammed Wakil from Borno State 4. Lawrencia Labaran Mallam from Kaduna State 5. Ambassador Aminu Wali from Kano State 6. Hadjia Jamilia Salik from Kano State 7. Senator Musiliu Obanikoro from Lagos State 8. Asabe Asmau Ahmed from Niger State
9. Alh Abduljelili Oyewale Adesiyan from Osun State 10. Dr T. W. Danagogo from Rivers State
 11. Dr. Khaliru Alhassan from Sokoto State 12. General Aliu Gusau Mohammed (rtd.) from Zamfara State

Former PDP Chairman Bamanga Tukur Appointed Chairman Railway Corporation

Immediate past chairman of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, Bamanga Tukur has been appointed Chairman Board of the Nigerian Railway Corporation by President Jonathan.

His appointment was contained in a statement released by Special Assistant (Media) to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sam Nwaobasi.

Alhaji Bamaga last week resigned as chairman of PDP. He was replaced with the former Governor of Bauchi State, Adamu Muazu.

Joan Rivers Brands Kim's Daughter An 'Ugly Baby

Radar Online reports that 80 year old comedienne and E! Fashion Police presenter branded Kim K and Kanye West's seven months old baby, North West, 'ugly' and 'desperately in need of a waxing'.

The comedienne joked about North as part of her latest stand-up comedy routine. She explained how she had met Nori when Kim brought her into the offices of the E! television network.

'That baby is ugly... I've never seen a six-month-old so desperately in need of a waxing.' Joan told her audience at Saban Theater on January 17 in Los Angeles.

Now waiting for Kanye West's response...

Reason Joseph Mbu, Rivers CP Is Working For Patience Jonathan

When you see this case where a Commissioner of Police leave his office and run to the airport to welcome the wife of the president, Patience Jonathan, who has no constitutional office but exhibits so much power, then you should know that something is fundamentally wrong somewhere as is presently the case.
When a Commissioner of Police starts taking top security action without consulting the chief security officer of Rivers State, who is Governor Rotimi Amaechi, then you should know the CP is working for someone.
Governor Amaechi has finally revealed why CP Joseph Mbu is working for Jonathan's wife... In a chat monitored by AshmarkOlakunle on Channels on Monday morning, Governor Amaechi gave an insight into what is really motivating the "illegal" actions of CP Mbu who has been acting with impunity.

On Same Sex Marriage: Who Be Government Teacher? By Reno Omokri

An article written by Special Assistant to President Jonathan on New Media. Find below...

The criticism President Goodluck Jonathan has faced in some quarters for signing the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Bill 2011 into law is in my opinion clearly misplaced. For one, these critics have to understand that the way and manner democracy works, at least in Nigeria, is that the Legislature makes the laws, the Executive implements it and the Judiciary interprets it.

But be that as it may, in Nigeria, the President at any time is both a Head of State as well as the Head of Government, this is one reason why the President is called an Executive President. Continue...

The Boys Who Tortured Some Women With Pepper Water In Ejigbo, Lagos Have Been Arrested

There is no hiding place for the wicked..! The heartless perpetrators of a bestial torture and sodomy of 2 girls and a woman in the Ejigbo area of Lagos which went viral after broke the sad story have all been arrested with the help of a traditional ruler, Oba Moruf Adisa Ojoola of Ejigbo, Lagos.

The arrest was possible as a result of immense pressure on Oba Moruf himself. He was said to have got all the men assembled at his palace around 11pm Saturday night, following a closure of the Ejigbo market.

The market was shut down, preventing the market men and women from carrying out their trading activities in the area until the perpetrators of the inhuman act were identified and brought to the palace...
The gang’s torture and sodomizing of one of the girls by thrusting of a bottle of ground pepper and sticks in her genital had resulted in her death, two months after. She was later identified as “Juliana” by her father, a palm wine tapper, who revealed that he also lost a toddler in the incidence as his wife, mother of the baby while being tortured by the gang was not allowed to attend to the baby.

Photos From Toke Makinwa & Maje Ayida’s Wedding Dinner party

A small wedding dinner party was organized for newly weds Toke Makinwa & Maje Ayida by their friends, Abi and Funke Kuku yesterday Saturday January 18th at their home. In attendance were close friends of the couple including Tiwa and Teebillz, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Waje, Omawumi and April by Kunbi designer, Kunbi Oyelese. See photos after the cut...

Exclusive Photos: P-Square Bought Two New Homes In Atlanta, Georgia

They have a house in Omole Estate, Ikeja, building one in Parkview Estate, Ikoyi and now they have acquired two more homes in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Peter Okoye posted pics of their new home on his instagram page just this afternoon and wrote:

"Bought ourselves two new homes in Atlanta GA. Thank u Lord. #Hardwork"

OMG, I want to be rich when I grow up! :-). See photos from the beautiful new homes after the cut.

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Nun Gives Birth In Italy, Says She Didn't Know She Was Pregnant

She didn't know she was pregnant? Is she supposed to be pregnant? Find the report below...

A Salvadorean nun who said she had no idea she was pregnant gave birth in Italy this week after she felt stomach cramps in her convent and was rushed to hospital, Italian media reported on Friday.

The 31-year-old mother and her baby boy, who weighs 3.5 kilograms (9 pounds), are doing well and other new mothers in Rieti hospital have begun collecting clothes and donations for her, the reports said.

"I did not know I was pregnant. I only felt a stomach pain," the nun was quoted as saying at the hospital, the Italian news agency ANSA reported. Continue...

The Obama's Marriage Heading The Rock , Says National Enquirer

Thank God this report is from National Enquirer and not TMZ. So please take it with a very large portion of salt...:-). Find it below...

Under the headline Obama Divorce Bombshell!, the National Enquirer claims their 21-year marriage has dissolved in a string of ugly fights that were prompted by the Mandela memorial incident and — far more outrageously — Mrs Obama’s discovery that Secret Service bodyguards had been covering up infidelity on her husband’s part.

It’s an allegation the White House has declined to comment on, though after Bill Clinton’s trouser-dropping scandals, Americans would be rather less sanguine about any extra-marital activity than the French appear to be over President Francois Hollande’s behaviour.

Mrs Obama, the Enquirer claims, intends to stand by her husband until his presidency is over, at which time he will move back to Hawaii, where he grew up, and she will stay in Washington with their children. Continue...

D'banj's Finally Received His Custom Guiseppe Zanotti Sneakers

In October 2013, D'banj shared a pic of Italian shoe designer Guiseppe Zanoti holding up a pair of his famous custom sneakers which he gifted to D'banj. Three months later, the sneakers is finally here. D'banj posted the photo above and wrote - "It was real and it has landed special delivery by the Man Himself. #GiuseppeZanotti"

My Waist Is My Sexiest Body Part –Moet Of Soundcity Disclosed In An Exclusive Interview

Monyeazo Abebe is a Video Jockey with Soundcity cable channel. She tells Ademola Olonilua about building her career and also clears the air on some rumours trailing her

How did you get into the entertainment world especially being a VJ?

I got into the entertainment industry as soon as I moved back to Nigeria from the UK. I had been away for about 11 years, so moving back was a major step and decision. While I was in the UK, I had delved into various extracurricular activities apart from law school and my education in general. I was into dancing, acting, public speaking and so I knew that once I moved back, the aim would be to put all my skills to work. Within the first few months I was back in Nigeria, I heard that Soundcity was hiring, I did a screen test, my boss liked what I brought to the table and here I am.

What got you attracted to the job?

The major attraction for me was the platform that working as a VJ provided; the opportunity to meet different people from different walks of life.

Tukur’s Resignation Will Not Stop PDP's Problem– Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday said that the problems of the Peoples Democratic Party were beyond the resignation of Dr. Bamanga Tukur, as the party’s national chairman.

The media aide to the former President, Mr. Tunde Oladunjoye, in an interview with one of our correspondents in Abuja, said Obasanjo had nothing personal against Tukur.

But he said Obasanjo would not comment on Tukur’s resignation, arguing that the issues earlier raised by the former President had not been addressed with Tukur’s exit.