Abdul's Blog: 04/24/17

Monday, 24 April 2017

Fraudster impersonates Ooni on Facebook, dupes two American-based ladies

A suspected Internet fraudster, Abiodun Joseph, who impersonated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on his Facebook account, and had duped two Nigerian ladies based in the United States of America of various sums of money had been arrested by the Ogun State Police command.

The bearded suspect was said to have been arrested last Wednesday 19th April at Ilese, in Ijebu North East Local Government Area.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has organized a manhunt for a Lagos socialite and suspected drug baroness wanted in connection with cocaine trafficking.

The suspect, Fumilola Arike Ogbuaya, also known as Arike Fumilola Ogundipe, allegedly was involved in smuggling 1.595kg of cocaine from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Saudi Arabia in February 2017.

Thursday’s Manchester derby may be better without a referee – Yaya Toure

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure will prefer to play without a referee in Thursday’s derby with Manchester United in the English Premier League.

The Ivorian said this on Monday while criticising the standard of officiating in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final defeat by Arsenal.

Justice O. Efreti Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State has ordered that Mrs. Fidelia Omoile , a serving Independent National Electoral Commission' s ( INEC) official in Isoko- South Local Government Area of Delta State, be remanded in prison custody following her arraignment on Monday, on a two- count amended charge, bordering on conspiracy and money laundering, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Ramsey wants Arsenal to win FA Cup for Wenger

Aaron Ramsey wants Arsenal to win the FA Cup for manager Arsene Wenger as the Gunners try to end a turbulent season with some silverware.

Arsenal will play London rivals Chelsea in next month’s Wembley final after coming from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in a controversial last-four clash at the national stadium on Sunday.

Benteke handshake no disrespect to Liverpool – Sakho

Crystal Palace centre-back Mamadou Sakho has defended his controversial handshake with fellow Liverpool castaway Christian Benteke.

Palace surprised the Anfield outfit on Sunday with a 2-1 defeat of Jurgen Klopp’s side thanks to a brace from former Reds big-money signing Benteke, the first of which was followed by an elaborate greeting between him and Sakho.

The Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi ll, has denied the allegation of squandering N6 billion from the coffers of the emirate.

Speaking to newsmen at his palace, Sanusi said contrary to the allegation, he never inherited such amount from the late Emir, Ado Bayero.

The Emir said late Ado Bayero left behind only N2.9bn.

Leave Jonathan Alone Your Govt Losing Direction: Arewa Peace Coalition To Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has been advised to leave ex-President Goodluck Jonathan alone and focus on his government which is “losing direction”.

The Arewa Peace Coalition (APC) gave the advice in a statement issued by Abdulkadir Mohammed, the group’s coordinator.

Mohammed also called Buhari’s attention to prevalent national issues, including the president’s “lopsided appointments” and the economic hardship facing the country.

After numerous hits under his belt like;

- No Pressure

- Ibiza Anthem (Feat Timbo xAfro B & Sona)

- Fall In Love (ft afro B

- Never Let Go

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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, John Oyegun has said a National Leader of the party, Bola Tinubu was not responsible for his emergence as the ruling party’s National Chairman.

Oyegun made the remark in an interview with Vanguard while responding to a question that some people are alleging that he has not been fair to those who assisted him to emerge National Chairman of the party, especially, Bola Tinubu.

State House correspondent of The Punch, Olalekan Adetayo, was on Monday expelled from the beat over a story on President Muhammadu Buhari's health.

The newspaper had on Sunday reported that there was fresh anxiety at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa over Buhari's health.

As the year 2017 enters the second quarter, Nigerian singer and ‘Mad Over You’ crooner, Runtown continues to be the hottest and most talked about pop star.

From selling out tours in US and UK, to headlining his debut concert in Lagos to buying a 2017 Lamborghini Gallardo, the Eric Many frontline star continues to make headlines on and off stage.

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Monday urged the United States to support the Federal Government’s efforts to eliminate malaria in Nigeria by 2020.

Adewole, who made the call in Abuja at the 2017 World Malaria Day celebration organised by the U.S Embassy, said the Federal Government was committed to ending malaria by 2020.

The minister said that with the indices available, the country was still far from its dream of ‘Malaria-free Nigeria.’

The U.S. on April 13, 2017 dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb ever deployed in combat, targeting an Islamic State complex in Afghanistan, and it stirred a debate whether use of such weapons could put at stake human life.

First tested in 2003, the bomb unleashes destructive power equivalent to 11 tonnes of TNT. But, it’s not the most powerful bomb in the world. Russia has a Father Of All Bombs, a far more destructive device, it had been unveiled.

“Nigerian Prince” proposed movie on scammers wins $1m grant

“Nigerian Prince”, a proposed movie on email scammers, has won a one million dollar AT&T grant at the Tribeca Film Festival.

The movie, written and directed by Nigeria’s Biyi Bandele and Oscar Herndez-Topete, was announced the winner on April 20, at the Film Festival in New York.

No time for sentiment ahead of Dortmund clash – Lahm

Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has said now is not the time to be “sentimental” but wants to crown his playing career with a seventh DFB Pokal success.

Lahm, 33, will retire at the end of the season, and with the end of his playing career just weeks away he wants to go out on a by leading Bayern to a league and cup double.

“Another final would be wonderful,” Lahm told a news conference ahead of Wednesday’s DFB Pokal semifinal with Borussia Dortmund.

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Husband repeatedly punches shark to stop it attacking his wife

A man had to punch a shark to try and stop it from attacking his wife after it launched at her while she was snorkelling.

Frankie Gonsalves had been snorkelling with her husband just off Ascension Island in the South Atlantic when she was attacked by the huge shark on Saturday afternoon.

Her husband, who has not been named, immediately launched at the beast and started punching it until it finally released her.

Arsenal star prevented Arsene Wenger from signing N’Golo Kante, says club legend

Arsenal legend Alan Smith believes Arsene Wenger pulled out of the race to sign N’Golo Kante because of his faith in Francis Coquelin.

Kante, who was named the PFA Player of the Year on Sunday evening, joined Leicester City from Caen in 2015 and made an instant impact in the Premier League.

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday struck out the N100m fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by a former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Obanikoro, his wives, Fati and Moroophat, and his sons, Gbolahon and Babajide, had sued the anti-graft agency for what they termed an unlawful invasion of their houses and seizure of some of their properties.

Ubi Franklin Opens Up On Tekno’s Illness

Nigerian singer, Tekno who disclosed in a recent post on Instagram that he has been battling with Acid Reflux since a month. For this reason, he had to be flown to America for medical check-up.

Tekno’s record label CEO of Made Men Music Group (Triple MG), Ubi Franklin in a chat with The Punch revealed that Tekno’s illness is not life threatening but has to travel abroad to ensure that he is thoroughly checked.

A father-to-be will miss the birth of his own child after he was jailed for having sex with a donkey .

The 20-year-old was supposed to be looking after the donkey and used the cover of bushes to hide his shameful act .

On Sunday night, some cultist stormed a soccer viewing centre in Abakaliki during the Spanish League’s El Classico match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona El-Classico, critically injuring their victim.

The viewing centre is located at Onuebonyi area of the town and witnesses likened the incident to a scene from the American Hollywood movies.

Image result for World’s first malaria vaccine 'Mosquirix' to be tested in 3 African countries

Ghana, Kenya and Malawi will pilot the world’s first malaria vaccine from 2018, offering it for babies and children in high-risk areas as part of real-life trials.

The World Health Organisation said in a statement on Monday that the injectable vaccine is called “Mosquirix”.

The WHO said the vaccines was developed by British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to protect children from the most deadly form of malaria in Africa.

The senator representing Zamfara Central Senatorial District, Kabir Marafa, in this interview with PUNCH, describes the recent public utterances of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, as unroyal

What is your reaction to the war of words between Governor Abdulaziz Yari and Emir Muhammad Sanusi on the issues affecting the outbreak of meningitis in the country?

As an individual, I stand on the side of truth. The action of the emir is unroyal kind of. The position he is occupying qualifies him to meet and discuss with any leader, in any part of the world not only in Nigeria. He is expected to offer meaningful advice that would be respected and taken seriously. However, when he is offering such advice on the pages of newspapers, it becomes useless no matter how desirable. He is no longer the radical university lecturer he used to be nor the radical whistle blowing activities he engaged in as a former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria. The governor is also wrong to have ascribed the outbreak of meningitis to the sins committed by the people.

Oxlade-Chamberlain ‘a revelation’ at wing-back – Wenger

Arsene Wenger says Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been “a revelation” in a wing-back position after his man-of-the-match performance in Sunday’s FA Cup semifinal win against Manchester City.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has excelled in Arsenal’s last two games after Wenger switched to a 3-4-3 formation, and was singled out for praise after the 2-1 extra-time victory over City at Wembley. He set up Nacho Monreal’s equaliser with a perfect cross into the area and was at the heart of Arsenal’s attacking play throughout the game.

Sergio Ramos deserved Clasico red card – Pique

Gerard Pique says there is no question Sergio Ramos deserved to be sent off as Barcelona beat Real Madrid in Sunday’s Clasico, with Barca sporting director Robert Fernandez calling for Ramos to face an investigation for the way he reacted to his 77th-minute red card.

Referee Alejandro Jose Hernandez Hernandez took the decision to dismiss Ramos after he lunged in two-footed on eventual match-winner Lionel Messi by the halfway line.

Actor Chris Attoh is unfazed about the numerous reports that his marriage to Nigerian actress Damilola Adegbite has hit the rocks.

According to him, he was not perturbed about the reports because his home is still intact.

In March this year, there were reports that Damilola had walked out of the marriage.

A Pastor Tim Omotosho, a Nigerian,who was arraigned for alleged sexually abusing 30 female members of his congregation, has been denied bail by a South African Magistrate Court.

The 58-year-old Nigerian miracle worker, Pastor Tim Omotosho, the senior pastor of the Jesus Dominion International, was arrested in South Africa.

Staying at Paris Saint-Germain is still a possibility – Matuidi

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi has indicated that he could extend his stay with the French champions.

Matuidi’s contract expires at the end of next season and the club recently proposed improved terms after the 30-year-old had rejected an offer last year.

Mel B is not disputing what her former nanny claimed in her defamation lawsuit against the singer -- that Mel B, husband Stephen Belafonte and the then-nanny had 3-ways for 7 years ... but Mel B says the 2 of them crossed the line.

Sources connected with the singer tell TMZ ... Belafonte hired Lorraine Gilles and then convinced both her and Mel B to have 3-ways, which they did over a period of 7 years.

Drake didn't get an Instagram model pregnant and thinks her claim is so ridiculous he didn't even sic his team on her ... sources connected to the rapper tell TMZ.

It's interesting ... Layla Lace posted earlier this week that Drake knocked her up in London and went radio silent once she told him. But she has since scrubbed all traces of the allegations.

Man City’s Yaya Toure hits out at referees after FA Cup defeat

Yaya Toure has hit out at refereeing standards after Manchester City’s controversial FA Cup semifinal loss to Arsenal on Sunday.

Toure was angered after referee Craig Pawson ruled out what seemed a good first-half goal for City as they were beaten 2-1 in extra time.

Sergio Aguero thought he had scored but the effort was chalked off because Leroy Sane’s cross was ruled to have drifted out of play.

Pregnant Serena back in world number one spot

US tennis star Serena Williams returned to the world number one spot in the latest WTA rankings released on Monday, days after announcing her pregnancy.

The 35-year-old moved up one place during a week dedicated to Fed Cup action ahead of Germany’s Angelique Kerber with Czech Karolina Pliskova holding third spot.

El Clasico: I should have fouled Sergi Roberto before winner – Marcelo

Real Madrid vice-captain Marcelo has said he regrets not fouling Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto at the start of the move that resulted in Lionel Messi’s last-gasp winner.

Messi’s second goal of the game, steered home in the dying seconds, secured a 3-2 win for Barca in a thriller at the Bernabeu.

China’s Xi begs Trump, seeks restraint over North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Monday, in a telephone conversation with, President Donald Trump, urged “restraint” as Japan joined drills with an American supercarrier heading to the Korean peninsula.

The US leader has repeatedly called on China, the North’s sole major ally, to do more to rein in Pyongyang, as tensions in the flashpoint region soar amid speculation it will conduct another nuclear test.

Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Federation, Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke has refuted reports that he led the team that brokered the Malabu oil deal.

Reacting to a recent publication in a National Daily Newspaper, Adoke, in a statement by his Media Officer, Victor Akhidenor said “While we share the view that government should ensure an end to the Malabu Saga, we wish to correct the erroneous view that Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN, led the government team that brokered the deal, which resulted in the sale of the controversial oil well in 2011”.

Manchester United crock Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be forced into retirement after a shocking knee injury.The Swede appears to have torn his ACL against Anderlecht and it’s suggested he’ll be out until January 2018.

The Swede’s knee hyper-extended during the Red Devils’ victory over Anderlecht in the Europa League and the long-term nature of the injury means the striker could have already made his final appearance in a United shirt.ESPN says the forward will be out until January 2018 after seriously damaging his right knee.

Kendrick Lamar’s “Damn” overtakes Drake’s “More Life” as Biggest US Album this year

Kendrick Lamar has pulled off the biggest US album debut this year with “DAMN”, overtaking Drake’s “More Life” playlist, which had earlier held the crown for the year. Tracking service, Nielsen Music reports that the album sold the equivalent of 603,000 copies in streaming and downloads since it’s release on the 14th of April. “More Life” managed 505,000 within the same period after it’s release.

Federal Government To Upgrade 22 Airport Terminals

With the failure of the airports remodelling project of the former administration, there are indications that the government intends to replicate the facelift currently ongoing at the Lagos airport terminal in other airports across the country, MAUREEN IHUA-MADUENYI writes

Following the completion of the repairs of the runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and the ongoing facelift of the terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the Federal Government plans fresh remodelling of all airport terminals in the country.

The veteran actress shared these photo on her way to church as she marked her 39th birthday. She captioned it:

“Time to head out to church. If you can’t go physically please live stream. My church @freechapel is available on @youtube for live streaming. God bless you all. #church #worship #fellowship #gospel #atlanta #usa”

Donald Trump's Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame vandalized again

Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been vandalized again, this time with a magic marker, instead of a pick ax.

Someone scribbled "F*** Trump" on the President's star on Hollywood Blvd. at some point this weekend. Law enforcement sources at LAPD tell TMZ, they were not aware of the vandalism.

Mugabe loyalists say opposition coalition not a threat in 2018 polls

Pro-government outlets in Zimbabwe have dismissed the potency of an opposition coalition set up to retire veteran leader Robert Mugabe from politics come 2018.

Ahead of next year’s highly anticipated polls, main opposition figures – Morgan Tsvangirai and Joyce Mujuru – last week announced a coalition to face Mugabe who has been chosen to represent the ruling Zanu-PF party.

The state-owned Chronicle newspaper wrote in an editorial over the weekend that Zanu-PF was the only truly national party and one that served the best interest of locals.

An Instagram user has blasted Five Star Music front-line act, Kcee for allegedly stealing and using his pictures to deceive Nigerians.

*Zenith, Access, UBA account for 64% of dividend

*Ovia, Wigwe, Elumelu get 89.5%

AT the backdrop of the recession the nation’s economy slipped into last year alongside inflationary pressures, corporate results from the banking sector so far released indicate significant increases in fortune for the investors.

Popular Instagram model, Kristyna Martelli who is known for her multiple plastic surgeries has died.

Reports about her death was posted on her face book page on Wednesday. It was reported that Kristyna died on Tuesday, April 18. It was reported that she died after having a seizure while undergoing more surgery.

A major crackdown on tax evaders is on the way, Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun said yesterday.They will be named and shamed – in a desperate move to improve the tax to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio and expose evaders.

Three Chadians have been arrested in connection with terrorism by the Nigerian troop engaging Boko Haram in the North East.

The Chadians were arrested in a foiled terrorist attack between Borno and Adamawa states’ border.

According to a statement by Maj. Akinloye Badare, the Army Public Relations Officer of the 28 Task Force Brigade, Mubi, the troops foiled the attacks of insurgents on Madagali town in Adamawa; and Limankara village in Borno state.