Tuesday, 4 August 2015
Buhari: we know banks keeping stolen oil cash
NIGERIA has traced its looted funds to some foreign banks, President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday.
Buhari has vowed to recover such funds from banks, financial institutions and countries in which payments for stolen crude oil have been deposited.
Buhari, who did not name the banks, spoke while receiving visiting United States Congressmen at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, Buhari acknowledged the cooperation his administration was getting from the internationalcommunity in gathering intelligence for tracing and recovering stolen national resources.
Teenagers attack shops, stab three to death
There was panic on Freeman and Borno streets in the Oyingbo area of Lagos State when teenagers, armed with cutlasses and knives, attacked and looted shops, while some traders were injured in the area.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the teenagers, on the fateful day ─ Saturday ─ went to Old Apapa Road, Oyingbo, and stabbed three persons to death.
EFCC quizzes NAFDAC DG for alleged contract fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday quizzed the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Dr. Paul Orhii, for an alleged abuse of office and contract fraud.
Orhii, who arrived the EFCC by 10am, was grilled for seven hours and asked to go by 5pm.
An operative of the commission who confided in our correspondent said that the NAFDAC boss was asked to go on administrative bail and would be available for further interrogation on Tuesday.
Monday, 3 August 2015
Mariah Carey hits the beach with her children, Monroe and Moroccan (PHOTOS)
Singer Mariah Carey enjoyed a day at the beach in LA with her twins Monroe and Moroccan...and her handlers/friends. See more photos below...
Photos: Oshiomole and Beautiful Wife Lara Meet Wole Soyinka
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomole, and his wife Lara Oshiomole visited legendary writer Wole Soyinka in Abeokuta yesterday.
Look at how much their all smiling! It seems that Lara has listened to the opinions of the critics and is now covering up this time.
See her beautiful dress + more pictures...
Look at how much their all smiling! It seems that Lara has listened to the opinions of the critics and is now covering up this time.
See her beautiful dress + more pictures...
How The Ooni Of Ife Died In London - Sahara Reporters
SaharaReporters has learned that the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, the death of whom will soon be officially announced, died at the London Clinic, located at 20 Devonshire Place in London.
The palace of the late Oba is still denying his passing, but Premium Times reported at the weekend revealed that his body has already been secretly flown into Nigeria and placed within the palace to enable death rites of passage to commence.
His death is expected to be officially announced as soon as the required traditional rituals are concluded in Ile-Ife.
Anglican Church Sorry for 'Betrayal' of Samuel Ajayi Crowther
The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised for the Church of England’s ill-treatment of its first African Bishop, Samuel Ajayi Crowther.
Preaching at a ‘thanksgiving and repentance’ service marking the 150th anniversary of Bishop Crowther’s ordination, Archbishop Justin Welby said: “This is a service of thanksgiving and repentance. Thanksgiving for the extraordinary life, which we commemorate [and] repentance, shame and sorrow for Anglicans who are reminded of the sin of many of their ancestors.
Snoop Dogg stopped in Italy for carrying too much cash
Snoop Dogg found himself in trouble with Italian Customs agents because he was carrying too much money when he entered the country.
You know how they ask you to declare money you have in your possession if it's over $10k? Well Snoop was stopped at an Italian airport with approximately $422,000 in cash in his Louis Vuitton luggage, said an Italian lawyer representing him.
PICTURED: Boko Haram Chief Recruiter Arrested
Bana Fanaye also known as Mahamat Moustapha, Boko Haram recruiter
Bana Fanaye also known as Mahamat Moustapha, said to be the mastermind of Boko Haram operations in Chad and northern Cameroon, has been arrested by authorities in Chad.
Assorted weapons, as well as cell phone SIM cards for various countries, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger were recovered from his residence, CameroonJournal reports.
Bana Fanaye also known as Mahamat Moustapha, said to be the mastermind of Boko Haram operations in Chad and northern Cameroon, has been arrested by authorities in Chad.
Assorted weapons, as well as cell phone SIM cards for various countries, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger were recovered from his residence, CameroonJournal reports.
Aww! See what happened when she met VP Osibanjo at a restaurant
A lady narrated her experience when she met Vice president Osibanjo at a restaurant
Today I have seen and felt the change we have craved and chanted for so long. Today I have seen humility like no other. Today I have seen the face of a new Nigeria.
I walked into chop sticks and there he was, full of smiles as my eye caught his. He was having a meeting with someone. With only one Security aid, he sat in a full restaurant.
Saraki seeks Emir’s help on Buhari
In his efforts to make peace with the Presidency over its distaste on the composition of the senate leadership, Senate President Bukola Saraki, has resorted to seeking the assistance of emirs and traditional rulers
In realising this objective, the senate president, has sought the help of the Emir of his home town, Ilorin, Kwara State, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari.
President Buhari, since the inauguration of the 8th Senate on June 9, has reportedly been shunning Saraki whose emergence and that of his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu of the Peoples Democratic Party did not go down well with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress.
Zuma's wife to be charged for poison plot: report
City Press reports Ma Ntuli is under investigation by the National Prosecuting Authority after a plot to poison president Jacob Zuma was unveiled recently.
Zuma's wife, Ma Ntuli was an alleged co-conspirator to the plot, which was said to be the brain child of a Kwa-Zulu Natal businessman and local and foreign nationals. A source told the newspaper Ma Ntuli would be charged.
Another US hunter suspected of killing a Zimbabwe lion: parks authority
Another US hunter is suspected of killing a lion in Zimbabwe, the parks authority said Sunday, following the outcry over the killing of Cecil the lion by an American dentist
A government statement said a crackdown since Cecil's killing had led to the arrest of safari organiser Headman Sibanda on allegations of breaching hunting regulations. It said his client was an American called Jan Casmir Sieski who was in Zimbabwe in April.
"Headman Sibanda's case is in connection with a lion that was killed by the other American (Sieski) in April," confirmed parks authority spokeswoman Caroline Washaya-Moyo.
Bees on the rampage in Jos airport
Air traffic controllers at Jos Airport in Plateau State have been under the attack of bees for more than a decade.
In fact, an official at the facility was almost killed in the last quarter of 2014 after a large swarm of bees invaded the control tower of the airport.
According to the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association, many airmen had been attacked by bees at the airport. They called on the Federal Government to urgently address the anomaly to avoid an unwholesome incident.
Revealed: Who is who on lists of big bank debtors
Banks are exposing the businesses and people behind the mountain of debts threatening to kill the sector – courtesy of a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive that expired at the weekend.
Barring unforeseen developments, some of the banks will begin the publication of their debtors’ list today.
The publications are coming on the heels of the July 31, 2015 deadline set by the apex bank for the debtors to pay up.
Sunday, 2 August 2015
Photos: Osama bin Laden's Sister who Died alongside his Stepmother when their £7million Private Jet Exploded
Sana bin Laden
Osama bin Laden's stepmother Rajaa Hashim, half-sister Sana bin Laden, and his brother-in-law, Zuhair Hashim, were all killed after a private jet owned by the family exploded into a fireball. They had overshot a runway while trying to land outside London.
Sana is pictured above sitting on a plane. She was killed alongside their Jordanian pilot, Mazen Al Doaja, when their £7million Embraer Phenom 300 jet overshot the runway at Blackbushe airport yesterday afternoon.
Bill Gates Wife Melinda fetches water, washes dishes in Malawi
Wife of the world's richest man, Melinda Gates was spotted carrying water on her head and helping local women wash dishes in Malawi..
Worth over 85 billion dollars,Melinda is in the African country on a philanthropic mission..Rather than lodging at expensive hotels,she choose to stay in the village with the locals..
‘Constipation in children could be appendicitis’
In this interview with MOTUNRAYO JOEL, a consultant paediatric surgeon at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Dr. Abdulrasheed Nasir, talks about appendicitis in children
What is appendicitis?
Appendicitis is an inflammation of vermiform appendix. It is the most common reason for emergency abdominal surgery in children. It causes pain in one’s lower right abdomen. However, in most people, pain begins around the navel and then moves. As inflammation worsens, appendicitis pain typically increases and eventually becomes severe.
Although anyone can develop appendicitis, most often, it occurs in people between the ages of 10 and 30. Standard treatment is surgical removal of the appendix.
DSS bursts notorious kidnap syndicates, arrests suspects
The Department of State Services (DSS) has burst a number of kidnap syndicates and arrested some of the masterminds of the gangs across the states.
The gangs have been terrorising their victims and members of the public, particularly in the South-South, South-West and the North-West zones of the country in the last few months.
Some of the victims were raped, maimed or murdered by the gang members, thereby inflicting psychological pains, humiliation and grief on the victims and their families, even after collecting huge sums in ransom from their families.
Why Obasanjo was after me — Mbadinuju
A former Governor of Anambra State, Chinwoke Mbadinuju, tells JOHN ALECHENU how ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo plotted to impeach him
If I recall correctly, the problem of your administration started quite early. What happened?
It is true. The inauguration of the Anambra State House of Assembly incidentally marked the beginning of the crisis that shook the political foundation of the state. It was also the earliest manifestation of the viciousness of godfathers in the politics of the state. The interest of these godfathers clashed with the interest of the state government and it nearly marred the take-off of my administration. Dr. ABC Orjaiko, who could be said to be the power behind my emergence as governor of the state was fully involved and sought for reconciliation. Sir Emeka Offor, up to this time was still my ally, K.C Enemuo was to emerge as the Speaker of the House of Assembly, supported by only 11 out of 30 members of the House.
Metuh scuttled Jonathan’s reelection for losing post to Fani-Kayode — PDP workers
The Peoples Democratic Party Staff Welfare Association has alleged that the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Olisa Metuh, worked against the re-election of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
The aggrieved workers made this known in a statement by the chairman of their association, Ngozi Nze and secretary, Dan Ochu-Baiye in Abuja on Saturday.
According to the workers, Metuh worked against Jonathan because he lost the post of the Director of Publicity of the Presidential Campaign to Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode.
Army dissolves courts martial
Strong indications emerged on Saturday that the new Chief of Staff, Maj. – Gen. Tukur Buratai, has begun the process of reviewing cases of soldiers dismissed from service as a result of alleged acts of cowardice, insubordination, mutiny and related allegations.
Our correspondents learnt that the Army under the leadership of Buratai was revisiting all the cases against military officers and soldiers which emanated from the ongoing operation against the insurgents in the North- East.
Saturday, 1 August 2015
Married Woman Leads Robbery in Lagos, Strips Female Officer
26-year-old Victoria Momidu, is a lady one could described as a shy person at first glance. But as she stood along with her partner in crime behind the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Lagos State Command, Ikeja, one could best imagine how calm but deadly she could be while operating alongside her robbery gang.
Victoria and one other member of her gang were arrested recently by the men of Lagos State SARS, who had been on their trail after receiving a tip-off about the gang’s plan.
Charleston Gunman Who Killed 9 In Black Church Pleads Not Guilty To All Charges
The man accused of murdering nine black churchgoers last month in Charleston, South Carolina, has pleaded not guilty on more than 33 federal charges. Twenty-one-year old Dylann Roof, who is white, wanted to plead guilty on all counts according to his lawyer.
His lawyer, David Bruck, said he would not enter guilty pleas for Mr Roof until prosecutors determined whether they would seek the death penalty.
US Judge Bristow Marchant entered the not guilty plea on all counts.
World's most expensive virginities
Online shopping has become very popular with the advancement of technology. With one click of a button one can purchase a laptop, clothing and now it seems, even a virgin.
Yes, young women are now auctioning off their virginity. It is actually a legal trade.
There are now accredited websites, Facebook groups and pages as well as YouTube channels dedicated to the trade.
We take a look at some of the women who have made money from something which others consider a priceless asset:
Graciela Yataco
Responsible for her mother's medical bills and having to support her younger sibling, 18 year-old Graciela Yataco sold her virginity for $1.3million in 2005.
Watch This Hilarious Video Titled Make You Pop AM?
Enjoy your weekend my lovely KAB blog readers..
Video director Kemi Adetiba
Heartbreaking Photos: Husband, Wife & Son who Died in Awka Trailer Accident Buried
Pictured above is the Governor of Anambra state, Gov Willie Obiano at the funeral mass of the father, mother and son that died in a ghastly motor accident in Awka on the 12th of July. Mr. Okechukwu Odinigwe, his wife and eldest son died when a trailer rammed into their car at Esther Obiakor Junction, Agu, Awka. They were buried yesterday and the mass held at St Antony's Catholic Church in Enugwu Ukwu.
May the souls of Okey Obidigwe, Uche Obidigwe and Richard Obidigwe rest in peace Amen! After the cut are pics of their surviving kids at the church.
Photo: Parents reject N25,000 from man who raped 8 year old daughter
An eight-year-old girl has narrated how she was allegedly raped by their 48-year-old neighbour, Mr. Peter Christopher, one afternoon in the building her family shared with another tenant.
The girl, Blessing (not real name), explained to Saturday PUNCH that on Thursday, June 18, 2015, she was about to enter her parent’s apartment when, Christopher, a carpenter, whose lives just two doors away from their apartment, dragged her into his room, locked the door and defiled her.
Blessing was a jovial girl, she smiled a lot. But when it was time to tell the story of what she went through. Her face creased into a frown as tears streamed down her face.
Her elder sister urged her on to tell everything that happened.
Blessing said,
State hires ‘cigarette cop’ to go after smokers near Capitol
New York City’s tough smoking laws have nothing on Albany, where bureaucrats have hired a “cigarette cop” to patrol a newly expanded perimeter around the Capitol building where smoking is now prohibited.
Officials defended the hiring of a security guard whose sole assignment is to go after smokers puffing away in forbidden areas.
“Previously, the non-smoking range had been 25 feet from building entrances and was extended based on a goal of further protecting building occupants and visitors to the Capitol, many of whom are children on class or camp field trips, from second-hand smoke,” said Heather Groll, a spokeswoman for the Office of General Services.
Dear Biafrans - Etcetera Writes
I have been receiving a lot of mails and phone calls in recent weeks requesting that I lend my voice in support of the ongoing campaign for the sovereign state of Biafra and to also speak up against the recent shut down of Radio Biafra by National Broadcasting Commission. I have decided to make my opinion known to those who have been bombarding me with requests to support the Biafran movement.
Yes, I believe that the Igbo have been marginalised in Nigeria right from 1970 till date. I also believe that as a people, the Igbo have every right to speak out and seek redress. I believe that no tribe or ethnic group in Nigeria deserves to be marginalised or shut out by certain quarters of government because of an incident of the past.
Popular Actress Gloria Young Causes Scene At Bank
Popular actress, Gloria Young, is currently not a happy customer. The iconic actress was recently spotted at a bank where she created a scene and it definitely was not for a movie. Saturday Beats learnt that the actress caused commotion at the bank after it failed to refund her N20,000 which was debited since December.
When Saturday Beats reached out to the actress via the telephone, she explained why she blew a fuse in the banking hall.
Scavenger stabs generator repairer to death over rabbits
A 19-year-old scrap metal scavenger, Mohammed Bello, is in custody of the Department of Criminal Investigation, Yaba, Lagos for allegedly stabbing a generator repairer, Taiwo Falola, to death during an argument over the sale of rabbits in Abbatoir area of Agege, Lagos.
The police said Falola, who reared the rabbits, got into an argument with Bello when he refused to sell his baby rabbits.
Ex-lawmaker gets seven-year jail for drug trafficking
A former member of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Missa Bobbo, and a notorious drug baron, Bappa Madu, of Ngurore town have been sentenced to seven years imprisonment each by a Federal High Court in Yola.
Bobbo was arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in connection with unlawful possession of narcotics in 2013 while Bappa, who has twenty-five children, was arrested in June 2015.
According to a statement by NDLEA spokesperson, Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, Bobbo was convicted for possessing 81.9kg of cannabis sativa while Bappa was found guilty of possessing 61.6kg of tramadol.
250 KLM passengers stranded at Lagos airport
Over 250 passengers of KLM Airlines heading to Europe and other destinations across the world were stranded for almost 48 hours, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, (MMIA) Lagos, following a technical fault developed by the airline’s aircraft on Thursday night.
Some of the passengers who spoke with The Nation were apprehensive that they might not meet up with their appointments, as they alleged that the management of the airline was not communicating with them after they were checked into a hotel at Amuwo-Odofin area of the state.
Cameroon deports 2,000 Nigerians in fight against Boko Haram
Cameroon has deported more than 2,000 Nigerians who were living in the country illegally as part of new security measures intended to prevent suicide attacks by Boko Haram jihadists, according to reports last night.
Regional newspaper L’Oeil du Sahel reported that about 2,500 Nigerians had been “rounded up” in Kousseri, in the far north of Cameroon, and sent back to their country on Thursday.
The weekly posted a photo on its Facebook page showing several departing trucks crammed with hundreds of passengers.
Friday, 31 July 2015
Kaduna refinery producing 2m litres of petrol daily, says MD
The Kaduna Refining and Petrochemicals Company (KRPC), on Friday said it was currently releasing two million litres of petrol daily into the market, as it resumed partial production.
The Managing Director of the company, Saidu Muhammed said this in an interview with NAN in Kaduna.
He said that the company, which was undergoing rehabilitation, would raise its production output to five million litres of petrol daily by March 2016.
Muhammed disclosed that two of the company’s production lines had been rehabilitated, thereby facilitating the refining of about 60,000 barrels of crude per day.
Cheating student faces deportation to China from US
An SAT promotional poster is seen at the Beijing Education Expo on Nov 2, 2013. PROVIDED FOR CHINA DAILY
San Francisco, July 30-A Chinese student named Biyuan Li was ordered deported for hisattempt to cheat his way into the graduate schools of top U.S. universities on Wednesday.
Li, now 25, studies accounting and finance at Northeastern University in Boston,Massachusetts. He was convicted by a federal judge on counts of conspiracy, making andusing forged passports, wire fraud and mail fraud, according to the Boston Globe.
Tonto Dikeh Tells The Truth About Personal Life, Music, And Feud With Shopper, Pearl In New Interview
Tonto Dikeh is revealing the truth about everything that has happened in her life over the past year in a new episode of "The Truth With Olisa".
Within the interview, she talks about her personal life, relationship status, music, and feud with personal shopper, Pearl. She also talks about her tattoos, her colleagues in the industry, having a relationship with D'Banj among other things.
See video + highlights from the interview after the jump:
See video + highlights from the interview after the jump:
We're Now Better Equipped To Battle Boko Haram - Buhari
Buhari is now more than ever well equipped to battle the Boko Haram insurgency and assures us that this time, their best will be good enough to rid us Nigerians of Boko Haram once and for all.
The president on Friday said with the coming on board of the Multi National Joint Task Force which has been established under the auspices of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, Nigeria and neighbouring countries are now on a better stead to defeat the terrorist group, Boko Haram.
He said with the formation of what he called stronger regional coalition, the countries in the region had an increased capacity to deal effectively with the sect and other terrorist groups.
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