Innoson CEO opens up on arrest by EFCC, says my ordeal not tribalism

THE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Innoson Group of Companies, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, says his recent arrest and detention by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission EFCC, early this week was not a tribal issue or an antagonism against the Eastern Nigerians (Igbos).

Speaking to some selected journalists yesterday, in his country home, Nnewi, shortly after his release, Chief Chukwuma confirmed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was behind the arrest through the auspices of a commercial bank that was deducting some money illegally from his account for over eleven years amounting to over four hundred million naira.

‘If given all the money in the world without good sex, I will cheat’ - Actress Juliet Njemanze

Nollywood actress, Juliet Njemanze, in her interview with Vanguard talked about sex, relationship and money. According to the actress, apart from knowing God, sex is next thing topping her list.

“For me, apart from knowing God and all. Sex is the most important. He has to be good in bed. It’s definitely sex before money because you could give me all the money in the world, if I’m not sexually satisfied, I will definitely cheat on you” she said.

Fuel scarcity: We can no longer import and sell at N145/litre — Marketers

Against the latest round of fuel scarcity rocking many parts of the country, private oil marketers are calling for government intervention to enable them to access foreign exchange at a special rate for the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol).

According to them, selling the product at N145 per litre is no longer feasible with the current exchange rate.

Apple Sued In More Than Three Federal Courts For Slowing Older Phones

APPLE IS BEING SUED IN NO FEWER THAN THREE FEDERAL COURTS AFTER THE COMPANY ADMITTED THIS WEEK TO INTENTIONALLY SLOWING DOWN OLDER MODEL IPHONES.

Attorneys filed class action complaints in federal courthouses in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco on Thursday following revelations involving Apple’s newly disclosed practice of releasing iOS operating system updates that slow down iPhones with older batteries.

Gunman kills four at Christmas carol service in Kaduna

The Christmas festivity has taken off on a tragic note at Nindem village in Godogodo district of  Jema’a Local Government Area, Southern  Kaduna, with  the murder of four persons at a Christmas carol in the village.

A lone gunman stormed the village square on Friday  night as residents gathered for their annual carol and unexpectedly started shooting  sporadically, felling all victims.

‘I sold my kidney for N15m in Malaysia because of poverty’

A young adventurous Nigerian man from Irua, in Edo State, has narrated how he was driven by poverty to sell his kidney for the sum of N15million in Malaysia.

The man, identified simply as Abu, said he had travelled to Kuala Lumpur in 2008 in search of greener pastures, when he ran into some Malaysians, who told him he could make good money by parting with one of his kidneys.

Trump insults Nigerians - 'You need to stop leaving your huts to come to America'

The American President, Donald Trump surely does not have much regards for Nigerians?

Going by a special report yesterday by the authoritative New York Times on the style of the American leader.

The newspaper, in the report on Trump’s harsh immigration policy, described how he denigrated Nigerians at a meeting with his officials at a meeting in June.

Donald Trump Denies Making Racist Comments About Nigerians And Their “Huts”

Donald Trump has denied making racist remarks during a discussion about immigration in the White House. The New York Times quotes two anonymous officials as saying the President made a number of derogatory comments during a national security meeting in June.

He was reportedly enraged that his travel bans had been held up by US courts and by statistics on the number of people still entering the US from overseas.

Cristiano Ronaldo Meets With £40m Wonder Kid Ahead Of Real Madrid Move

Cristiano Ronaldo met with £39.6m wonder kid Vinicius Jr as the Brazilian visited Real Madrid for El Clasico match. The Flamengo starlet was visiting his next club with Los Blancos agreeing a £39.6m deal for the 17-year-old last summer.

The deal ensures Vinicius Jr will remain in Rio de Janeiro on loan next season, but his move will be rubber stamped next summer after turning 18 years of age.

The Very Sad Story Of Ex-Arsenal Defender Emmanuel Eboue Who Is Now Close To Suicide

Eleven years ago he was lining up to take part in the biggest club match in world football.

During an illustrious seven-year career in the Premier League , he pocketed millions of pounds in wages, lived in a mansion and drove flashy cars.

Now ex-Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue spends his days hiding from bailiffs, sometimes sleeps on the floor of a friend’s home, travels by bus and even cleans his clothes by hand because he has no washing machine.

Buhari Finally Bows To Pressure, Sets To Replace Ibrahim Magu With DCP Ahmed Abdulrahman As New EFCC Chairman

The President, according to Gong News has reportedly narrowed down to the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations at Police College, Kaduna, Ahmed Abdulrahman as Ibrahim Magu’s replacement.

Our source reported that the government is already combing the ranks of the Nigeria Police force for a worthy and less controversial replacement for Mr Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Sultan is leader of only Fulani Muslims, Egbe Omo Oduduwa writes Yoruba Muslims

Sultan of Sokoto, Army Colonel Saad Abubakar (retd) raised the banner of the National Question as against the “Religious Question” when he stated, at the recent retreat of Northern Senators and leaders, that he is the leader of the Fulani in Nigeria and West Africa.

The €3m SECRET DEAL Buhari Didn’t Want Nigerians To Know He Had With Boko Haram To Free Chibok Girls – Report

The Federal Government paid €3m for the release of some Chibok schoolgirls who were in Boko Haram custody, according to Wall Street Journal.

In 2014, Boko Haram insurgents had kidnapped 276 girls from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok in Borno state.

My babymamas have no problem with the way I flaunt my wife - Oritsfemi

Singer Oritsefemi tied the knot with his woman Nabila Fash a fgew weeks ago.

He has since continued to flaunt her on social media with many wondering if his babymamas won't be jealous.

Wizkid Addresses Rivalry Between him And Davido

OJUELEGBA crooner Wikzid, is letting the world know his stance on his perceived rivalry between him and Davido.

Speaking with Sunday Scoop, Wizzy, as he is fondly called made it known he does not see Davido as a rival as his attention is placed on making good music.

I Advised United to Sign Mbappe, Jesus - Giggs Reveals How Club Missed Chance to Sign Young Stars

Former Red Devils star and assistant manager, Ryan Giggs, has admitted that the club have neglected to sign some of the most promising players in the world and criticised Manchester United's recruitment policy after they passed up on the chance to sign Kylian Mbappe and Gabriel Jesus despite his recommendation.

The attackers are two of the highest-rated young players in Europe at present as 19-year-old Mbappe is flourishing since his summer switch to Paris Saint-Germain from Monaco in a deal that will cost around €180 million, while Gabriel Jesus, 20, has scored 17 goals in 36 appearances for Manchester City since joining from Palmeiras for around €33m.

Grace Mugabe’s farm manager arrested after ‘looted’ wheelchairs found at his farm

Two of Robert Mugabe’s cabinet ministers, including one who managed several of the former first family’s farms, have been arrested after looted farm equipment was found on his property.

Former agriculture minister Joseph Made and former provincial minister Jason Machaya are facing charges of abuse of office, said the state-run Herald.

I understand Sergio Aguero’s frustration – Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says he understands if Sergio Aguero is frustrated with him but says it doesn’t matter as long as he gets on with his Manchester City teammates.

ESPN reported that the City striker was growing increasingly disillusioned with his role at City under Guardiola after being regularly left out of the starting lineup.

South Africa knew what Zimbabwe military was up to – Robert Mugabe ex-spokesperson

South Africa’s defence forces were kept constantly updated on the Zimbabwean military operation that removed Robert Mugabe from power, the former president’s spokesperson has said.

George Charamba said the constant updates meant the South African government was kept in the picture via its national defence force, something President Jacob Zuma expressed thanks for during his meeting this week with newly-inaugurated president, Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Fares increased at Lekki toll gate, Ikoyi link bridge

The Lekki Concession Company Limited (LCC) says from January 1, 2018, motorists using the toll gate at the Victoria Island end of the Lekki-Epe expressway and Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge would have to pay more money.

Currently, cars are levied N120, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) N150 and commercial buses N80 at the toll gate, while cars pay N250 and SUVs, N300 at the bridge.

Calabar Woman Begs Trailer Driver To Crush Her To Death After Her Goods Were Seized By Government Officials

According to journalist, George Odok, a woman in Calabar begged a trailer driver to crush her after her goods were seized by government officials.
Narrating the event, George wrote,

Lukaku Unhappy with Ibrahimovic, Mourinho and Pogba

Romelu Lukaku who joined United for a club-record £75million last summer and got his Old Trafford career off to a flier with 11 goals in his first 10 games, is unhappy at Manchester United and annoyed with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba.

But the Belgium international's form has tailed off recently, coinciding with Ibrahimovic's return from injury.

Former SSA to Bayelsa Governor Found Dead in His Hotel Room Few Days to Christmas (Photos)

A former Senior Special Assistant to the Bayelsa State Governor on Youth Development, Torukori Nasko Egei, is dead.

 

According to multiple online reports, the married man and a father of two was found dead on Friday in a room at Aridolf Resort Wellness and Spa, Yenagoa, Bayelsa. 

Rohr Excited By England Friendly, Wants More Russia 2018 Build-Up Games

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr believes that the proposed international friendly match against the Three Lions of England next year will help his players to prepare well for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

The match is slated for Wembley Stadium on June 2.

Zimbabwean President, Mnangagwa Names Coup General, Chiwenga as VP

Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa has confirmed speculations by appointing General Constantino Chiwenga, former army chief who led a coup that ended Robert Mugabe’s 37-year rule, as one of his two deputies in ZANU-PF, the ruling party.

Presidential press secretary George Charamba said in a statement on Saturday, that  long-serving state security minister Kembo Mohadi was also appointed as Mnangagwa’s deputy  “with immediate effect.”