Friday, 17 March 2017

About 400 Nigerians Are In South African Jails - Interior Minister, Dambazau


Interior Minister retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau on Friday said 400 Nigerians were saving jail terms for various offences in South Africa.

Dambazau made the disclosure at joint news conference in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the visit of Nigerian delegation to South Africa.

Dambazau and his Foreign Affairs counterpart, Geoffrey Onyeama had on Monday led a delegation to South Africa over the incessant xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in that country.

Real Madrid tell Chelsea to pay €70 million if they want to sign Alvaro Morata

Real Madrid tell Chelsea how much it will cost to sign Alvaro Morata

Chelsea have been told it will cost them €70 million if they want to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata this summer, according to reports in Spain.
Morata returned to the Spanish capital after two successful years in Serie A with Juventus, but has been unable to oust Karim Benzema as Zinedine Zidane’s preferred main striker.
Despite a lack of playing time Morata, who has failed to start a single Champions League game this season, has amassed 15 goals in all competitions but has grown frustrated with his super-sub role.

EFCC secures interim forfeiture order on abandoned 49m cash

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC,yesterday secured an interim forfeiture order granted by Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court Kaduna ordering that the sum of Forty Nine Million Naira (N49,000,000) be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria pending the hearing and determination of Motion on Notice filed by the EFCC.

Decomposed Body of Kidnapped Delta Police DPO Found in Bush


A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) who was in charge of the C Division of the Nigeria Police in Asaba, the capital of Delta State, and was kidnapped last weeks, has been found murdered in a bush.

The decomposed body of a kidnapped Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Delta State, Valentine Mbalu, has been found in a bush in Umunede, a town near Agbor.

N2.8 Million Fraud: Oji Collins Azuka, Osaibueku Bright Jailed


Justice Aisha Mahmud of the Kano State High Court today, March 17, 2017 convicted and sentenced one Oji Collins Azuka and Osaibueku Bright to twelve months imprisonment on a two count charge of Conspiracy and theft.
The accused persons fraudulently connived and fraudulently stole from the complainant‘s bank account, the sum of N2, 800,000 through several withdrawals without his authority.

Randy Pastor Sleeps with Married Female Church Member and Wrecks Her Marriage


An Apostolic Faith Mission pastor who has been eyeing his church member's wife has finally slept with her ruining the woman's marriage.

The love affair was exposed via WhatsApp love messages between the pastor and the female church member.

Messenger charged with stealing employer’s ATM card, withdrawing N255,000

Messenger charged with stealing employer’s ATM card, withdrawing N255,000

A 26-year-old messenger, Oluwafemi Johnson, who allegedly stole his employer’s ATM card with which he withdrew N255,000, on Friday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.
The accused, who resides on Alasela Street, Idiagbon, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

Gambia to probe ex-president Jammeh

Gambia to probe ex-president Jammeh

Gambia’s Government will launch an investigation into the finances of former President Yahya Jammeh, Justice Minister Aboubacarr Tambadou told Reuters on Friday.
Tambadou said the investigation would include his personal use of a charity bank account.
The government of President Adama Barrow, who beat Jammeh in the December 2016 election before Jammeh fled into exile, had accused Jammeh of siphoning millions of dollars of public funds into various bank accounts.

Xenophobia: Nigerians attacked again In South Africa

Xenophobia: Nigerians attacked again In South Africa

Some Nigerian real estate agents in Turffontein, South Africa, have been attacked from local residents who allege that they were hijacking their houses.
The timely intervention of the police however quelled the tension in the area.
Some South Africans also alleged that the hijacked homes were either turned to brothels or were used for harbouring the drug lords.

Union Threatens to Shutdown Aero Contractors for Sacking 900 Workers in Nigeria


The National Union of Air Transport Employees has threatened to disrupt Aero Contractors’ operations by Monday if the airline refuses to recall over 700 workers sacked recently.

The General Secretary, NUATE, Mr Olayinka Abioye, who issued the warning on Friday described the sack of the workers as an exercise in “bad faith” to the industry and the country in general.

My wife stole my money, gave it to her ex-boyfriend – Man tells court

My wife stole my money, gave it to her ex-boyfriend –  Man tells court

A 27-year-old trader, Omobolanle Awoyeye, on Friday pleaded with an Agege Customary Court to dissolve her seven-year-old marriage over constant battering by her husband.
Omobolanle, a mother of two, resides at No. 16, Olowo St., Dopemu, a Lagos suburb, described her husband, Awokunle Awoyeye, as stubborn.

Rare Photos of Adolf Hitler Has Been Sold for $41,000 at an Auction


Exclusive photos of Adolf Hitler allegedly recovered from his mistress’ bunker have sold in auction for $41,000.
A buyer, whose identity was not made public purchased the photos, many of whom show a different side of a man whose name is synonymous with evil.

Russian govt label Jehovah Witnesses an extremist group


Russia's top prosecutor is threatening to ban the Jehovah's Witnesses for alleged "extremism."
The religious denomination has faced growing pressure in Russia over the past several years, with church members arrested and confiscations of church property.
The Jehovah's Witnesses aren't alone. Other denominations, such as the Mormons, are also under pressure.

Photos: Don Jazzy Shows Off His Girlfriend on Social Media


Popular Nigerian producer and label owner, Don Jazzy has always managed to keep his relationship private and has remained single whenever he gets questioned by the media.

However matters of the heart can't be kept hidden forever as the Mavin records boss, has always dropped hint about the woman in his life, despite openly stating at every single opportunity that he has a strong crush on music star Rihanna.

Boko Haram kills officer, four soldiers


Boko Haram insurgents have killed five soldiers, including a Lieutenant during a gun duel in Magumeri town, Borno State.
Disclosing this in a terse statement on Friday, the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman, who did not disclose the names of the deceased soldiers, said three others were missing in action.

Wrongfully convicted man released after 32 years in jail


"I've been inside for 32 years, three months and 14 days. It's been that long". These were the words of Andrew Leander Wilson as he walked out of jail haven been wrongfully convicted.

Wilson went in at the age of 30 when he was convicted of murder and now at 62 he is a free man because evidence had come to light that the prosecution withheld in the case all those years ago.

Lagos Orders Shut Down of Queens College Over Mass Bacterial Infection


Tension has taken over the very popular Queens College in Lagos as mass bacterial infection hits the school.

The Lagos State government has advised an indefinite shutdown of Queens College over the outbreak of water-borne disease in the school.

Addressing journalists in Lagos on Thursday, Jide Idris, the state’s Commissioner of Health, said the school’s resumption should be delayed until appropriate health measures are put in place for the safety of the students.

A Pastor in Zimbabwe is Arrested During Church Service on Rape Charges


A senior pastor with Prophet Adventure Mutepfa’s Revival Centre World Mission Church was on Sunday arrested during a church service on rape charges stemming from an incident in which he is accused of forcing himself on a married church member.

According to Manica Post, David Waerera (32) of House Number 303, Area 3, Dangamvura is alleged to have raped the woman right inside the church which is situated in Mutare’s Dangamvura high-density suburb.

I created Anambra to develop rural areas – IBB

I created Anambra to develop rural areas – IBB

Former Military President, Gen Ibrahim Babangida (retd), has said that his desire to take development to the ordinary people was the main reason he created Anambra State, 25 years ago.
The former leader made the revelation, yesterday, at his Hilltop mansion in Minna, Niger State, when he received a team of Anambra State Government officials led by the deputy governor, Dr. Nkem Okeke, who presented the dummy of a book on Anambra to him.

Man Arrested In US For Masturbating Openly In Front Of Women


A 22-year-old Shasta Lake man admitted to police he exposed himself to at least three women in a Shopko parking lot at 55 Lake Boulevard in Redding.

Kawan Okoye Gaidowsky admitted to the Redding Police Department he was driving a gray, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt when he pulled up next to a woman in the Shopko parking lot, pulled out his joystick and began to masturbate on Wednesday morning around 8:42 a.m., police said.

Kidnap Kingpin, "King Solomon" Arrested In Lagos


A notorious kidnap kingpin, popularly called King Solomon, alleged to have been responsible for the abduction of several residents of Festac Town in Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos and environs, has been arrested by police in Lagos.

One of his victims, as gathered, included the female Customs Officer attached to Tin Can Command SDV, a bonded terminal of the Nigeria Customs Service, who was abducted in the presence of her two daughters at an eatery on 22 Road, Festac Town, last December.

Graphic Photos: Ugandan Police Spokesman Assassinated With His Bodyguard In His Jeep


Here are trending graphic photos of Ugandan Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Andrew Felix Kaweesi, who was shot dead by unknown gunmen this morning. The spokesman for Uganda's police force was killed alongside his bodyguard and driver as the official left his home in the capital Kampala.

Photos: Baby born with full hair like wig


This adorable eight-month-old girl was born with much hair that strangers often think she is wearing a wig. Her mother Philippa Rabbitts, from Chelmsford, Essex, said daughter Bella turns head wherever she goes with her thick black locks.

She saud she is stoppd at least 'five times' whenever she takes her daughter out - and has to convince passers-by the is all natural.

Man electrocuted to death while charging his iPhone and using it in the bath

Pic shows Richard Bull.. The family of a man electrocuted in the bath by his iPhone charger have warned of the startling dangers they carry... Richard Bull, 32, died at his Ealing home on December 11 last year after he dropped his iPhone into the bath he was in... The phone was charging when it made contact with the water killing him instantly... He was getting ready to meet his family later in the day to exchange Christmas, when the tragedy occurred... SEE STORY CENTRAL NEWS

A man died when he was electrocuted while charging his iPhone and using it in the bath.
Richard Bull, 32, was discovered by his wife and had such severe burns to his chest, arm and hand she thought he had been attacked.
He is thought to have used an extension cord running into the bathroom from the hallway then rested the phone on his chest.

FG Summons NAFDAC DG Over N2.9bn Debt, Unapproved Expenditure


The acting director-general of  the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration & Control (NAFDAC), Mrs Yetunde Oni has been summoned by the Federal Government to answer queries bordering on N2.9bn (N2, 854,095,289.02) indebtedness to the Consolidated Revenue Fund with regards to past years’ Operating Surplus that have not been remitted.