Lagos police arrest suspected serial murderer, robber

Lagos police arrest suspected serial murderer, robber


The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended Ibrahim Balogun, a 25-year-old man accused of perpetrating a series of murders in Somolu, Bariga and Fadeyi in the state.

PUNCH Metro had reported on June 25, 2012, that Balogun also known as Small Jpron, was declared wanted following a gang-related violence between Shaggy Boys and Downtown Boys which left at least five people dead in Ilaje, Bariga.

Balogun, who also goes by the pseudonym, Asarailu, which means death in Arabic, is said to be the deputy gang leader of Downtown Boys and a member of a sect, Eiye Confraternity also known as EFCC Boys.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Balogun was arrested on Bawahala Street near Pedro Police Station on Saturday.

A reliable police source narrated the circumstances that led to Balogun’s arrest to our correspondent.
He said, “On Friday, around 11:30am, Yusuf Adebowale, a resident of Somolu, took a commercial motorcycle to FirstBank branch in Fadeyi to withdraw N100, 000. As he was withdrawing the money from ATM, the okada rider, later identified as Dare, informed Balogun and his gang.

“As Adebowale left the bank, just a few metres away, Balogun and three other gang members attacked  him and stole the money, phone and a wristwatch.

“Adebowale reported the matter at Onipanu Police Station and also told youths in the area about his ordeal. Less than an hour later, Dare, the okada rider, was apprehended by residents and taken to the  police station where he confessed.

“Later that night, he led us to Balogun’s hideout but Balogun was not around. One of the policemen, identified as Abu, however released Dare without authorisation.”

Our correspondent learnt that the following day, around 11:30am, Balogun and four others allegedly went to rob residents of Bawahala Street and a woman alerted the police.

The police source said, “In broad daylight, Balogun and four gang members, heavily armed, went to rob. We received a distress call and policemen headed by Inspector Smart, rushed down to the scene.
“The four others escaped but Balogun was arrested and taken to Pedro Police Station where he identified himself as Ibrahim Oriyomi Folarin.”

Our correspondent learnt that the policemen could not identify Balogun even though the police had declared him wanted. However, scores of residents stormed the police station and quickly identified him.

It was learnt that there was pandemonium at the station as residents who had fallen victims to Balogun and his gang asked the police to hand him over.
Youths in the area were said to have brought a tyre and petrol which they threatened to set the suspect ablaze.

But the Special Anti-Robbery Squad took Balogun away and this restored normalcy to the station.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the state police command, Ngozi Braide, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on the telephone.

She said Balogun had been on police wanted list for a long time.
“I just spoke to the officer in charge of SARS and he confirmed the incident to me. He said the suspect (Balogun) is accused of murders, attempted murders and robberies,” she said.

West brings Kardashian to mother's grave

West brings Kardashian to mother's grave

Kanye West reportedly introduced Kim Kardashian to 'his mother's side of the family' over Thanksgiving holidays.

The musician's mother Donda West died a day after undergoing a breast augmentation, tummy tuck and liposuction in a single surgery on November 9, 2007.

Kanye is well acquainted with Kim's family, but apparently the reality star hasn't congregated with the rapper's brood until just recently.

"Kanye brought Kim to Oklahoma City the day after Thanksgiving to pay respects to his mother and to meet his mother''s side of the family,' a source told Radar Online.

"This was her first time meeting them."

Kanye and Kim stayed in Oklahoma City for just over a day, departing Friday and flying back into Los Angeles on Saturday.

While they were there, the couple visited the gravesite of Kanye's mother Donda in commemoration of her passing.

"This was a really monumental moment for Kanye because he adored his mother," another insider told the website.

"He wouldn''t have brought Kim there unless he was completely in love with her."

Jordan Davis got shot to death for playing loud music

Jordan Davis got  shot to death for playing loud music




A software engineer is in a Brevard County jail charged with murder and attempted murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old high school student Jordan Davis.
The incident occurred at a Jacksonville gas station on Southside Boulevard on Friday. Michael Dunn, who is white, told police he “felt threatened” by Davis and his friends after he complained about the loud music coming from their car. Davis is African American.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that Jacksonville homicide Lt. Rob Schoonover said Dunn pulled out a weapon and started firing into the vehicle. Davis was shot multiple times and the car was riddled with at leasr 8 bullets.
“Our suspect produced a weapon and started firing into the vehicle. Our victim was shot a couple of times,” Schoonover said. “ … They were listening to the music. It was loud; they [other teens] admitted that. But I mean that is not a reason for someone to open fire on them.”
After the shooting Dunn and his girlfriend casually drove to their Jacksonville hotel. They then returned to their Brevard County home, where he was arrested.
Davis was a well-liked student at Samuel W. Wolfson High School, a magnet school in Duval county.
Dun is vice president of Dunn & Dunn Data Systems, a software development company in Vero Beach, Florida.
The tragic case is already drawing comparisons to 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, who was gunned down by a cowardly neighborhood watch man who claimed he felt threatened by the unarmed teen.
Florida is one of the states that have controversial Stand Your Ground laws on the books. The law supports an individual’s right to stand their ground and use deadly force when they feel threatened.

Twilight Stars Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson Expecting a Baby

Twilight Stars Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson Expecting a Baby




Just a few months ago Robert Pattinson was considering a life without his Twilight co-star and girlfriend Kristen Stewart, who he accused of cheating on him.
But the couple have since rekindled their romance, and they are rumoured to be expecting a baby.
According to published reports, the ‘Twilight’ stars built a lavish nursery for their first child that rivals the opulent nursery built by Beyonce and Jay Z for their daughter. Stewart and Pattinson are planning to raise their baby in Pattinson’s Native England.
From Celeb Scoop:
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were reported to rekindle their romance in September this year after the cheating scandal of Kristen with Rupert Sanders made Robert walk out of the relationship. With the last installment of the ‘Twilight’ saga receiving favourable reviews, the lead actors of the vampire movie would be in high spirits.
OK! Magazine alleges that Kristen is pressing Robert to marry her before the child is born. The reports will remain to be speculations as the pair has not validated them, but with the increased media scrutiny on their lives, the couple has been avoiding the media since their reconciliation.

Man charged with beating 2-year-old stepson to death

Man charged with beating 2-year-old stepson to death




A DeKalb County stepfather is being charged with the suspected beating death of his wife’s 2-year-old son. Michael Weeks died of cardiac arrest after he was allegedly physically assaulted by 23-year-old Devon Sawyer.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that Sawyer was booked into the DeKalb County Jail Monday night on murder charges.
The toddler, Michael Weeks, suffered cardiac arrest and had bruises on his chest and thighs, according to a police incident report.
The child’s mother, Danielle Calhoun, told police she left her son with her husband while she ran errands.
Sawyer told police he and the boy had taken a nap and when he woke up he found Michael unresponsive at home in the 2000 block of Memorial Drive around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to the police report.
On Tuesday morning, Calhoun told Channel 2 that an autopsy revealed her son had been abused.

FG sacks Onagoruwa,Director General of Bureau for Public Enterprises(BPE)

FG sacks Onagoruwa,Director General of Bureau for Public Enterprises(BPE)


President Goodluck Jonathan has directed the Director General of the Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE)  Bolanle Onogoruwa to vacate office with immediate effect.

She is to hand over to the most Senior Director in the Bureau,  Benjamin Ezra Dikki who is to hold the position in an acting capacity until further notice.

A press statement by the Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to the Vice President, Umar Sani said “The Director General of the Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE) Mrs. Bolanle Onogoruwa has been relieved of her appointment with immediate effect.  She is to hand over to the most Senior Director in the Bureau, Mr. Benjamin Ezra Dikki who is to hold the position in an acting capacity.

“Mr. President extends his sincere appreciation to Mrs. Bolanle Onogoruwa for her services to the nation and wishes her the best in her future endeavours.“

The reason for her sack was not mentioned in the statement.

Terry G wanted by the Nigerian police for hit and run

Terry G wanted by the Nigerian police for hit and run



The new papa (he just had a son) is wanted by the Nigerian police for a hit and run that occurred in Ikeja penultimate Friday.

According to police reports, Terry G hit the victim, Moshood Azeez, with his car while leaving Club Royale located on Oba Akran Rd Ikeja.

Moshood, whose leg was crushed in the accident, was rushed to General Hospital Ikeja where he is still receiving treatment. Terry G was said to have fled the scene of the accident now making it a police case.

Police at Wemabod Estate, Ikeja invited the Akpako master for questioning but he didn't respond to the invitation. Corporal Linus Reuben who is in charge of the case said Terry G has left the country for the UK. He said they plan to go after him once he returns.

The Saturdays' Rochelle Humes Is Pregnant!

The Saturdays' Rochelle Humes Is Pregnant!


Rochelle Humes (née Wiseman) is gearing up for diaper duty!
The 23-year-old singer for the U.K. girl group The Saturdays is just giddy after learning she's going to have her first baby.
Raising Sextuplets' Jenny McLendon Is Pregnant!
Rochelle tells E! News exclusively that "this year has been full of incredible moments, including getting married, but finding out I was pregnant was by far the best moment of all."
Just a month ago, Rochelle told the Sunday Mirror that seeing her fellow bandmate Una Healy successfully juggle life as a mom and a performer gave her some inspiration.
"I'm really looking forward to falling pregnant," she told the mag. "Una's proved being a mother and being on the road can work.'
This is the first child for the British pop star and her JLS singer hubby, Marvin Humes, who wed in July.
Congrats!

Will Smith asked President Obama to help spring T.I. from prison

Will Smith asked President Obama to help spring T.I. from prison


Rapper/actor Tip “T.I.” Harris is making the rounds to promote his blockbuster album, Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head, which is set to drop next month.
In an interview with Billboard Magazine, T.I. revealed how actor Will Smith attempted to use his significant pull with Barack Obama to have T.I. released from prison. He also received support from rappers Eminem and Nelly while he was doing time on weapons charges.
BILLBOARD: Through the years, you’ve mentioned different people being supportive of everything you’ve gone through, including Eminem. Who else has been there to help?
T.I.: “As you mentioned, of course, Em. He was extremely supportive and inspirational during that time. Busta Rhymes, Puffy, Lyor Cohen, Russell Simmons, Nelly, David Banner, Charlie Mack, Will Smith. Will actually went as far as getting in touch with [attorney general] Eric Holder and the Obama administration trying to see if we could get some kind of release. He was very politely told that was not possible. [laughs]”
Really?
“It was the last time I was going back, and I was going to court for my probation violation. He was in deep discussions about it. And he’s been a huge contributor to the administration, and I mean not just in finances, I’m talking about time and other kinds of efforts, so it ain’t like his words were falling on deaf ears. But I understood. I didn’t even expect no help. I didn’t expect nobody to be able to help me. I knew I made my bed and I knew I had to lay in it.”

Man choked to death on cockroaches

Man choked to death on cockroaches


A Florida man choked to death after swallowing dozens of live roaches during a roach eating contest.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution obtained a copy of Edward Archbold’s autopsy report which showed the 32-year-old man died as a result of “asphyxia due to choking and aspiration of gastric contents.
The human stomach is designed to reject — or regurgitate — caustic substances that may be harmful to our health.
In Archbold’s case, he inhaled the regurgitated roach body parts into his lungs.
“There is a flap called the epiglottis that is supposed to stop objects from going into the lungs,” medical examiner Craig T. Mallak wrote in an email to the AP. “Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work. In the video you could see him trying to swallow and breathe at the same time. We can’t do both simultaneously.”
Archbold collapsed and died shortly after the Oct. 6 contest at Ben Siegel Reptile Store in Deerfield Beach, Florida, 40 miles north of Miami.
The West Palm Beach resident went outside to vomit just after winning the grand prize — a python snake. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The cause of death was ruled an accident.

Not Ashamed to Own a Plane” Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor

In the wake of the donation of a private jet to Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor by members of his church – Word of Life Bible Church, Delta state, there has been a slew of criticisms from other religious leaders and Christians.

Many have criticized the Pastor saying the acquisition of such an expensive item is an exploitation of members of his church. Since the criticisms started, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Oritsejafor, had not given any response. However, he broke his silence in an interview with Vanguard speaking about the private jet.

He narrated some difficult experiences he’d  had when he travelled to preach the gospel further justifying the importance of the private jet.

“You may have heard me speak about my trip to Indonesia, to Jakarta. In fact,  it wasn’t even Jakarta I was going to, but I had to stay inside an airport in Jakarta for five hours to wait for my flight, to get to the very city I was going. I was only going to preach for two hours there. I flew from Lagos to Dubai and I spent over three hours, changed flight to fly to Jakarta and then stayed five hours at the airport just to catch a flight to where I was going to, where I was to preach for just two hours.

“And after everything, I got a flight from that place again to Jakarta, stayed at the airport again for another five hours, then flew into Dubai, stayed again at the airport for another three hours before I flew into Lagos. It took me four days to make a journey to preach for two hours. I’m a human being and I am not getting younger every day.

“And locally, it is worse, for instance, the acting General Secretary of CAN lost his father in a place outside Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and I had to be there. I preached in a place in Lagos on a Friday and needed to be back to Warri on a Saturday, but at the end of the day, the plane that would have taken me was no where.

“I had to charter a plane for N3.5 million to take me to Uyo, waited for me to finish and then take me back to Warri. Two weeks ago, a young pastor in Port Harcourt built a new church and had been on me all this while to come and dedicate the church and suddenly from no where, there was this flood that cut off the road to Port Harcourt.

“There is no road now to Port Harcourt. If you want to go by road now, it takes you up to 12 hours to get to Port Harcourt and I had to preach in Port Harcourt, I had to preach in Lagos, I had to preach in Abuja and other places. Finally, I was able to find my way to Port Harcourt, it was on a Saturday.

“I had to get to Warri that Saturday so as to be able to preach the next day, Sunday. Do you know what I had to finally do? I chartered a helicopter that cost me N2 million to drop me in Warri. When they dropped me here, ah, I can’t tell you how I felt that I had to part with that sum. But I had promised the young man and the church and if I had said  no, will it be right? I can go on and on and on.”

He said he didn’t even know the church members who donated the jet but that they constituted a committee for the purpose and that his wife worked closely with the committee.

According to him, they decided to donate the jet after they became aware of the suffering he was undergoing whenever he travelled in and out of Nigeria to peach the gospel. “They feel the pain I go through and they feel painful for not seeing me most of the time,” he explained. “They don’t like it, they are troubled.”

He concluded by saying the plane was not a luxury but a necessity. “This is my story about the plane. And I’m not ashamed to own a plane, I think it is a necessity and not a luxury for some of us deeply involved in the work of God to own planes.”

ANOTHER BLACK SUNDAY: JAJI CHURCH EXPLOSION

ANOTHER BLACK SUNDAY: JAJI CHURCH EXPLOSION

At least 5 people have been confirmed dead from the explosion at the Protestant Church at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College suicide bomb attack this afternoon. A source at the Military Hospital told Daily Trust that he has seen 5 corpses brought in so far as well as many injured from the blasts.

He also said some of the cases brought in may be beyond the capacity of the hospital to treat and they may have to be referred to the 44 Army Reference Hospital or the ABU Teaching Hospital, Shika.

He said a good number of those affected by the blast were members of the church's choir as the congregation had already begun to disperse when the attack happened.

Authorities at the Cantonment have sealed off all entry and exit routes into the barracks as well as blocking all traffic on the Zaria to Kaduna lane of the express way in front of the cantonment.

Eyewitness said a smaller bomb was initially detonated causing a scare before a suicide bomber drove a bomb-laden car into the church. 

Don Jazzy announces N1 million prize for African Cup of Nations theme song competition winner

Don Jazzy announces N1 million prize for African Cup of Nations theme song competition winner





Music producer  Don Jazzy is giving away a million naira to the winner of the African Nations Cup theme song competition.

This time the music producer is collaborating with Samsung to produce the official theme song and he’s opened it to the public to find a new star.

The winner doesn’t take all in this commendable offer, the three runner-ups would get N250,000 each.

New artistes from all over the country can enter the competition but they must record their performance of the ‘Journey of a thousand mile’ track on D’Prince’s new album – Frenzy first, then upload to theirTruSpot account and share link.

How To Participate:

How To Participate:

1. Get and learn the chorus of Track 2 from the “Frenzy” album by D’Prince ft Wande coal and Don Jazzy.

2. Record a video of you singing and performing the chorus (NOTE: You can sing the chorus the way it is or remix it how you like. you can sing it in Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, French or any African language you know how to speak well. You can sing on the instrumental or without it. You can perform with any instrument you can play too.

3. Create an ARTIST PAGE on TRUSPOT and upload your video. Name your video correctly e.g. “JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES (COMPETITION)” Then share your video link on any social network platform to promote yourself.

Prizes (What’s in for you?)

1. You stand a chance to win N1 million

2. 1st, 2nd and 3rd runner ups get N250,000 each.

3. Winner gets to sing the official theme song for Africa Cup of Nations, produced by Don Jazzy.

4. You could be seen by a record label that might be interested in signing you

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THIS COMPETITION

13-year-old girl stabbed her 2-year-old half sister 7 times

13-year-old girl stabbed her 2-year-old half sister 7 times


The DeKalb teenager who stabbed her 2-year-old stepsister 7 times will be tried as an adult, The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.
DeKalb police have charged the 13-year-old girl with the murder of her 2-year-old half sister, Sasha Ray.
“The girl had multiple stab wounds,” said DeKalb County police spokeswoman Mekka Parrish, who told reporters the teen would be charged as an adult. “The 13-year-old was angry about something,” Parrish said.
Sasha’s parents left her and her siblings in the care of the teenager on Monday while they ran errands.
The parents returned home around noon and were told Sasha was missing. After a search, the toddler was found dead in the backyard of the family’s Decatur condo in Waldrop Station.
Sasha’s father, Shelton Ray told Channel 2 Action News that his stepdaughter confessed to him in a phone call from jail.
Ray told Channel 2 he takes comfort in knowing his daughter is in a better place. “She’s gone on to glory now. Now it’s up to me to make it to where she is,” he said. “She is in a better place than I am, and with that known, I know I’m good.”

Murder suspect pours water on his lawyer’s head

Murder suspect pours water on his lawyer’s head


Courtroom outbursts by criminals and other defendants are not unusual these days. But Monday’s outburst in a Cedar Rapids, Iowa courtroom was subdued compared to others.
Murder suspect Jerome Power concluded that he wasn’t represented adequately by his attorney after the jury left to deliberate his verdict on Monday. “You sold me out!” exclaimed Mr. Power as he gently poured a cup of water over the head of his attorney, Steve Addington.

From Complex.com:

Power was charged with first degree murder in Iowa for allegedly strangling his neighbor, 68-year-old Doris Bevins, to death in September 2010. Police say they found Power hiding behind the front door after they responded to a 911 call from Bevins’s friend who was on the phone with her during the attack.

Addington argued that it would make no sense for Power to attack a woman when everyone in the neighborhood knew she had no money. Last week, Power held up a hand-written sign in court that said someone else killed Bevins.

FG Offers N290 Million Reward to Anyone with Information Leading to the Arrest of Boko Haram Leaders

On the 1st of November 2012, members of the radical Islamic sect, Boko Haram said they were ready to ceasefire and listed some conditions for negotiation with the Federal Government. Since then, there has been unconfirmed reports of the Federal Government’s intention to begin negotiations with the sect.

However, in a new development which might have thwarted any attempts at a dialogue, the  Federal Government yesterday declared a N290 million reward for anyone who could assist to locate the leader of the sect, Imam Abubakar Shekau and 18 other leaders.

The Joint Task Force (JTF) headquatres, which made the declaration in a statement last night, said the 19 leaders are wanted over the spate of bombings and killings in the North-East.

According to The Nation, the statement appeared a declaration of battle line with the sect, thereby foreclosing any room for dialogue.

“They are wanted in connection with terrorist activities, particularly in the North East Zone of Nigeria that led to the killings, bombings and assassination of some civilians, religious leaders, traditional rulers, businessmen, politicians, civil servants and security personnel, amongst others.

“They are also wanted for arson and destruction of properties worth millions of naira. Therefore, anyone with information that will lead to the arrest of any of the listed terrorists or more will have the rewards as stated.”

The JTF’s list comprised five members of the Shurra Committee (the highest decision-making body of the sect) and 19 Boko Haram commanders.

Those affected are five members of the Shurra Committee of the sect, including Imam Abubakar Shekau (N50 million); Habibu Yusuf (a.k.a Asalafi), N25 million; Khalid Albarnawai (N25 million); Momodu Bama (N25 million); and Mohammed Zangina (N25 million)

The Boko Haram Commanders are Abu Saad (N10 million); Abba Kaka (N10 million); Abdulmalik Bama (N10 million) Umar Fulata (N10 million); Alhaji Mustapha (Massa) Ibrahim (N10 million); Abubakar Suleiman-Habu (a.k.a Khalid), N10 million; Hassan Jazair, N10 million; Ali Jalingo (N10 million); Alhaji Musa Modu (N10 million); Bashir Aketa (N10 million); Abba Goroma (N10 million); Ibrahim Bashir (N10 million); Abubakar Zakariya (N10 million); and Tukur Ahmed Mohammed (N10 million).

What are your thoughts on this new development? Do you think the Federal Government should rather negotiate with members of the sect or is offering a cash reward for information leading to their arrest a better way of apprehending them?

I sold human parts to churches and ritual killers – Joshua

November 21st will ever remain indelible  in the heart of Oloko villagers as members of the palace guard to the community leader of Ajara Topa community in collaboration with a vigilante group operating in the area arrested a man who allegedly eats and sells human parts to ritualists, operating from a hole he dug under the Gbaji bridge along the Badagry-Seme border.

Joshua Akindele,56, who hails from Etokia Local Government in Ogun State was spotted by one Anthony Amos who watched him crawl into a hole under the Gbaji bridge, confessed that he had been into cannibalism and ritual killing for the past 15 years, after being introduced to the business by a friend who convinced him to stop driving popular motor cycle known as “Okada” which he claimed  profited him a little, but could not sustain him.

He further said that he had been earlier sent to prison for 5 years after raping a 17-year old girl.

Speaking with Crime Guard, Akindele confessed that he was  the brain behind the incessant killing within the village using  ply woods to hit his human prey, and dragging them into the holes before splitting their parts for food and business… with ritual buyers.

*Joshua caught with some human skeletons

In his statement “I have been in this business for the past 15 years after my friend advised me to stop riding okada and to join him in ritual killing and cannibalism”

When asked how he carried out his activities, he confessed “Whenever I see somebody walking alone without being conscious of who is watching, I walk slowing up to them and  hit them with a big ply wood on their heads after which they fall unconscious, I then drag them into the hole and use a knife to cut them into parts which I sell to some churches and some ready buyers who indulge in ritual killing for easy money, and some times when I feel hungry  late in the night, I eat some parts for food.

He confessed further that he sells the parts as follows: Heads 7,500, breast 1,500, penis 1000, hands and legs for 3,500.

Amos who is a member of a vigilante group in the area alerted other members of the group and palace guards of the Baale of Ajara Topa community to monitor the movements of  Joshua.

He told Crime Guard that at about 1 a.m on 21st of November, he was on his normal routine watch when he noticed him (Joshua) crawling into the hole with a rice bag, he quickly alerted other members who confronted him with a gun and ordered him to drop and open what he was carrying. When he did, they discovered rotten human parts;  skulls, legs, hands, breasts e.t.c.

Crime Guard visited the palace of the Baale of Ajara Topa community,  Chief Samuel Amosu Owolabi, who after  confirming the incident told Crime Guard that he was sleeping in his palace when an emergency call woke him with the caller informing him that a man had been arrested by members of his palace guards in collaboration with members of the vigilante group with human parts.

Chief Samuel said he quickly called Chief Patifo, Baale of Iyafin whom his community shared the bridge with to accompany him to the scene.  When he got there, he noticed a mob had begun beating the suspect and only stopped after he begged them to let him live so that proper investigations will be carried out by the police.

Crime Guard confirmed the suspect was in the custody of the Badagry police division from a police source who pleaded anonymity.

20 mini-skirt ladies massacred in Maiduguri

Barely 24 hours after over ten people were slaughtered in Maiduguri, twenty ladies in mini skirts and trousers were yesterday slaughtered in their separate homes in the metropolis by yet to be identified terrorists.

Also the Joint Task Force, Operation ‘Restore Order’, Friday,  placed a bounty on suspected terrorists and members of Boko Haram.

This ugly development in Maiduguri is one of its kind, as many believed that most of the daily killings in Borno are only targeted at men and security agencies.

The slaughtering of about twenty different ladies, our correspondent gathered, took place in the early hours of yesterday precisely at about 1 to 2am when most of residents were still asleep in their houses due to the curfew imposed by state government.

A source told our correspondent that the most hit areas were Mary wards, few meters away from the University of Maiduguri,  one of the places accommodating students of the institution living off-Campus due to accommodation shortage.

Also affected according to investigation, were ladies living close to the black spots areas of Gwange, London Chiki, Abbagaram, Kaleri areas where series of killings and bomb blasts had occurred in the past, killing JTF officers.

When contacted on phone, both the JTF spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Sagir Musa and the Police Commissioner, Mr. Yuguda Abdullahi said that they are not in Maiduguri, the state capital to confirm the incident.

But a top JTF Commander  said, he had directed his men to the affected areas yesterday morning  to evacuate the remains of over twenty girls slaughtered within the Maiduguri metropolis.

N1.305b not enough for refreshments, meals, Presidential Villa tells Senate, pls wat re they eating?

THE Senate was, yesterday, told that the N1, 305, 292, 050 set aside in the 2013 budget for refreshment and meals and other miscellaneous expenses in the State House will not be enough.

This is just as a breakdown of the Miscellaneous sub-head in Aso Rock’s budget shows that N203,752,432 was allocated for refreshment and meals; N107,412,768 would be spent on honorarium and sitting allowance while N37, 277,825 will be for publicity and advertisement.

These were disclosed, yesterday, when the State House Permanent Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbile appeared before the Senator Dahiru Kuta-led Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs to defend the N14,715,566,104 budget for next year.

Ogbile also told the senators some other expenses that were being taken care of in the refreshment and meals vote, which he said include National Economic Council (NEC), Council of State, conferences in the Banquet Hall, Presidential retreats, National Merit Award, Children’s Day as well as hosting of dignitaries. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Dahiru Awaisu Kuta, however, countered the Permanent Secretary on the provision for the Merit Award which he said has its own budget.

The Permanent Secretary also gave a further breakdown of the 2013 State House budget as thus, Medical expenses (N50,308,546); Postage and courier services (N10,035,583); Welfare packages (N195,066,223); Subscription to professional bodies (N4,589,793); and Sporting activities (N32,910,730).

According to him, Overtime will gulp, N250,455,589; Feeding of animals including animal supplements for the veterinary clinic (N30,584,144); Summit/ Extra ordinary sessions including the UN, African Union, ECOWAS, etc (N228,112,862); and NYSC, IT, LOCUM, Housemanship and contract staff allowance (N144,788,555).

According to Ogbile: “I have taken pains to explain that this money is not just to fund the residence of the President and that of the Vice President. The experience I have had is that this fund is grossly insufficient. It is not even enough.”

The Permanent Secretary noted that “it is also from the budget of N1.305 billion that we take care of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) which holds every Wednesday.”

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President Goodluck Jonathan’s Younger Brother dies on his Birthday at Aso Rock Clinic

President Goodluck Jonathan’s Younger Brother dies on his Birthday at Aso Rock Clinic




Just a few hours after wishing the President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, a Happy Birthday, sad news has filtered in saying the President’s younger brother passed on this morning.

According to Daily Times, President Jonathan’s younger brother, Meni Jonathan, was confirmed dead at the State House Clinic, Abuja.

The Presidency is yet to officially respond to the death. However, a close confidant of the first family told Daily Times that the deceased had been battling with an undisclosed ailment for months and was receiving medical attention in his home state of Bayelsa.

Last night, his condition was said to have worsened and he was flown to Abuja and taken to the State House Clinic.

Today is President Jonathan’s 55th birthday.

Such sad news befalling the President’s family on what was supposed to be a joyous day. May his soul Rest In Peace.

Go Keri! Keri Hilson’s “Azonto” & “Etighi” on Stage at the 2012 Face of Sofa Event in Abuja

Go Keri! Keri Hilson’s “Azonto” & “Etighi” on Stage at the 2012 Face of Sofa Event in Abuja



American music star Keri Hilson was in Abuja this weekend for the 2012 Face of Sofa concert.
While on stage, Keri attempted two of the trending African dance steps of the moment – Azonto and Etighi. Did she nail or not? Watch the video to find out!

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P Square - Alingo [Official Video] .....happy birthday peter and paul okoye( p square)

P Square - Alingo [Official Video] .....happy birthday peter and paul okoye( p square)


It's also their birthday today. Happy birthday to Peter and Paul Okoye. Enjoy the video...directed by Clarence Peters and Jude Okoye i love it  i love it 
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UNIPORT 4: LLyod Toku Mike. At his burial yesterday.

UNIPORT 4: LLyod Toku Mike. At his burial yesterday.



Yesterday, one of the murdered four students at Aluu community by the vigilante operatives of Aluu community – in the person of Lloyd Micheals was buried today at the Port Harcourt State Cemetry.

Lloyd was one of the four undergraduates of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) that were lynched at Aluu community in Rivers State for allegedly stealing laptops and mobile phones.

On thursday, a service of song was held for Lloyd. he was buried on Friday. In attendance were, UNIPORT V.C represented by the dean, Students’affairs, prof Henry Leopold Bell’gam. Chairman Police Community Relations Committee, Hon. Henry Young – no police presence or the state government representatives.

Following the murder, Lloyd’s mother, Mrs Toku, expressed shock that the crowd could watch as her son and his friends were gruesomely murdered.

Read what she had to say below;

When we got there, one of them was still breathing. He was gasping for breath, but the crowd…they were all there watching while my baby (Lloyd) was butchered. Come to my area and ask questions about my child; the child I trained. Penultimate Sunday, we went to church, Salvation Ministry; that is where he worshipped.

We all went together for the second service. He stayed back for the remaining service. When he came back, he started preparing to go to school. I can still see him as I talk to you.

He brought out a book; ‘How Faith Works’ by David Ibiyomie and he said ‘Mummy, read this book and you will know what faith is all about. By the time I come back on Friday, you will tell me what faith is all about.

Ever since, I have been moving around with that book, so that I could read and not get him angry when he comes back from school and ask me about what I learnt from the book.

Thursday was his daddy’s birthday. Lloyd called him and wished him happy birthday. When his daddy asked him if he would be coming home to celebrate the birthday with the family, he promised he’d come back on Friday after lectures. But on Friday morning, we got the call that my son was being beaten. How can I erase the fact that my son was lynched from my mind? He studied very hard and got admission into the university.

Selena Gomez won't attend AMAs to avoid Bieber

Selena Gomez won't attend AMAs to avoid Bieber

Selena Gomez will not be attending the American Music Awards because she doesn't want to see her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber who is performing on the show.

Selena Gomez will not be attending the American Music Awards because her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber is performing.

Justin is set to perform at the ceremony on Sunday (18.11.12), and Selena is not going to make an appearance at the prestigious event in Los Angeles because the pain of their recent split is just too fresh.

A representative told Hollyscoop.com: ''Selena has never been confirmed to be at the show.''

She is also not nominated for any prizes at the ceremony, unlike Justin who is up for three awards, including the highly coveted Artist of the Year accolade.

Selena and Justin were believed to have held crisis talks last weekend to discuss where their relationship was going after their split was confirmed last week.

A source said: ''I saw Selena go into the hotel around 5:40 pm and not even three hours later, Justin went in. I saw him leave around 11 pm.

''It's not just over for Justin and Selena, whatever happens they have a lot to talk about.

''They're both being a bit cagey and stubborn but they're desperate to see one another. This isn't new for them; they often have a tumultuous relationship. We all expect them to work it out.''

Britney Spears 'calls off winter wedding'

Britney Spears 'calls off winter wedding'

Britney Spears and fiancé Jason Trawick have 'called off' their winter wedding, it has been reported.

A source claims the couple has decided to push back their planned December nuptials because of incessant arguments.

The insider added the romantic spark has faded and the singer and her former manager have drifted apart.

"Britney and Jason had planned to get married at the end of December, but they have been fighting non-stop so the wedding has now been called off. They are telling their friends it's being postponed, but they will probably never make it down the aisle,' a source told Radar Online. 'Britney doesn't think Jason is any fun and resents him because he acts more like a second father than a romantic partner, or equal. They have been sleeping in separate bedrooms for a very long time. Jason feels like he is Britney's babysitter and it's pretty much just a business arrangement at this point. He does love Britney and the boys, but he just can't see himself spending the rest of his life with her."

Britney's parents, Jamie and Lynne, are said to be "absolutely devastated' that the wedding has been called off.

The X Factor judge's father is apparently especially disappointed because he feels Jason has been leading his daughter on.

"Lynne is very close to Jason and views him as one of her children. Meanwhile, Jamie feels that Jason shouldn't have proposed to Britney if his heart wasn't in it, and feels a little betrayed. It doesn't help matters that both Jamie and Jason are co-conservators of Britney. The whole situation is just sad for everyone," the source added.

What are your thoughts???

60 Nigerians Deported from UK over Contract Marriages, Visa Scams & other Criminal Offences

60 Nigerians Deported from UK over Contract Marriages, Visa Scams & other Criminal Offences




It is being reported that at least 60 Nigerians resident in the United Kingdom have been deported because of various criminal offences. While some of the deportees had contravened immigration rules, others were deported for their involvement in crimes such as rape, stealing, smoking and selling of hard drugs. Some were also deported because they  used fake visa or engaged in fake marriages.

Some of the deportees at the airport said they had lived in the UK for long but could not get residence permit. They narrated their experiences to PM News and gave reasons for their deportation.

Bathlomew Sunday, an indigene of Anambra State, southeast Nigeria, said that he lived in UK for nine years but could not get residence permit. Sunday said he had to engage in a contract marriage to get the permit but was later caught by the British immigration, which deported him to Nigeria. He said he was not allowed to take any of his possessions before he was deported, adding that it was at the airport that he discovered other Nigerians were also deported. Sunday explained that the British government made it difficult for immigrants, especially Nigerians, to get residence permit, saying that they didn’t plan to stay there illegally.

Another deportee, Daniel Uche, who hails from Enugu State, said that the global economic meltdown has made it difficult to get jobs in the UK, thus many Nigerians are struggling to survive. Uche said there are no jobs for foreigners in UK, and to survive, many engage in shady businesses.

Also, Peter Nkwocha from Delta State said he travelled to UK about seven years ago, but he was arrested and later deported because he was wrongly accused of rape. Though he said he denied the allegation, he was arrested and later deported when the British authorities discovered he had a ‘contract’ marriage during investigation.

From their accounts, it is clear that they knew they had committed some offences – staying in UK illegally without residence permit, having ‘contract’ marriages, engaging in shady businesses and more. Isn’t it sad that Nigerians have to resort to committing such crimes just because they want to live in foreign countries such as the UK.

57 Year Old Grandpa, Aderemi Alli bags First Class Degree in Law from University of Ibadan

57 Year Old Grandpa, Aderemi Alli bags First Class Degree in Law from University of Ibadan



A 57 year old grandfather, Aderemi Alli has bagged a first class degree in Law from the University of Ibadan, Oyo state. He was among the 21 first class graduates produced by the institution at its convocation ceremony held today in Ibadan.

Alli who had his first degree in Economics Education 31 years ago and has his last child studying Electrical Engineering in the same University was not deterred by criticisms regarding his age. He was among the three first class graduates produced by the institution’s Faculty of Law.

At the convocation ceremony, he told journalists that he was motivated to study law because many of his schoolmates had become Senior Advocates of Nigeria. “I feel I can still participate in the society in spite of my age,” he said. “I am using this medium to advise others that they can do it, if I can do it.”

The university graduated a total of 1,582 students for the 2011/2012 academic session with 243 graduating in Second Class (Upper Division) and 920, Second Class (Lower Division). A total of 135 of the students graduated with Third Class and 203 with Pass.

“I am using this medium to advise others that they can do it, if I can do it“…  Such inspiring words.  A first class degree in Law from a premium University must have been no mean feat. Congratulations Sir! I pray you achieve all that you have set out for in all you endeavours. With your resilience, you have shown that there is no age limit to dreaming, setting goals and achieving success.

WAEC withholds 101,398 results for malpractices

West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has said that 101,398 candidates who sat for the 2012 May/June West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, will have their results  withheld for alleged involvement in examination malpractice.

Addressing newsmen yesterday, shortly after the 54th meeting of the Nigerian Examinations Committee, NEC, Hajiya Fatima Abdulrahman, National President of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, ANCOPSS, on behalf of the NEC said: “In  deliberation  on the conduct of the Council’s  May/June examination diet, the Committee considered  all the cases  of examination malpractice presented by the National  Office  and took  appropriate decisions in line with the policies of the Council.

“Having considered malpractice cases,  about 101,398 candidates out of the total  number  of 1, 695,  872 candidates who sat for the May/June WASSCE  in Nigeria  would have their results  withheld based on reports of their alleged involvement in examination malpractice.”

Rihanna - Nobody's Business (Full) ft. Chris Brown

Rihanna & Chris Brown’s “Nobody’s Business” Leaked Online: 

They may not be an official couple, but Rihanna and Chris Brown did reunite for their brand new single “Nobody’s Business.”

Filled with fresh beats and fun lyrics, the duet was recently leaked off of the “Umbrella” songstress’ brand new album Unapologetic.

In the tune, Brown croons, “Me and you/Said it ain’t nobody’s business” while Rihanna chimes in, “Your love is perfection, please point me in the right direction/I’mma give you all my affection/Every touch becomes infectious/Let’s make out in this Lexus.”

In related news, the 24-year-old beauty is currently on her 777 tour to promote the brand new studio album.

Earlier today (November 15), Rihanna stopped in Mexico and while on stage she said, “We have to drink tequila!” while throwing back a shot.

Listen to the Brown and Rihanna's tune below!

Rest In Peace. Veteran Actor, Peter Eneh Passes On

Veteran actor Pete Eneh has passed on. He died around 4 this evening at Parklane Hospital, Enugu where he had been receiving treatment for over four months for a leg infection. The actor had one of his legs amputated on the 24th of October at the hospital due to serious infection he got after sustaining an injury that refused to heal because of his diabetic condition. He will be missed. May his soul rest in peace, amen!

Application for the 2013 Miss Nigeria beauty pageant now open!!!

Application for the 2013 Miss Nigeria beauty pageant now open!!!

 Are you a young Nigerian woman?  Are you aged between 18 and 26?  Are you confident , 5ft 7inches and above? Do you speak fluent English? Can you be a positive role model for other young women? Do you have an interest in working with charities? Are you ambitious and compassionate?

If you answer YES to the above questions then you could be the next Miss Nigeria. See how after the cut...

Since 1957, the Miss Nigeria pageant has set the standard of elegance and sophistication for the Nigerian young girl. Under the stewardship of Beth Model Management, African Times Network (ATN) in conjunction with DAAR Communications Ltd. is organizing the most prestigious contest that would offer one young woman a life changing opportunity to enrich not only her life, but the lives of others in the 38th Annual Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant.

Casting will take place in four major cities Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt and Benin. The jury would comprise of individuals stemming from various industries. As such, the contestants would be judged on their intelligence, poise, talent, character and potential to be an ambassador for Nigeria.
At the end of the casting tour, 36 contestants will be selected to participate in the reality TV show titled, "THE MAKING OF A QUEEN" where after 2 weeks of handling various tasks 21 young women would be selected to participate in the grand finale.

The winner would not only be selected based on her beauty, personality and character; but also for her interest in current affairs and charitable deeds as an ambassador of Nigeria. The Grand Prize  includes 3million naira, a brand new luxury car, full scholarship to any higher institution in Nigeria, 1year paid apartment, a diamond encrusted crown,1 year Modeling Contract,all expense paid trip and many more.

Application forms for the 38th Annual Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant can be downloaded fromwww.missnigeria.org.ng
REGISTRATION is N2500 and must be paid to any Zenith Bank! Application forms must be brought to the casting venue with a bank teller confirming your payment!
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26 Year Old Austin Igwilo Wins the 2012 Model of Africa Competition in Lagos

On Sunday 21st October 2012, 26 year old Education/Accounting graduate of Imo State University, Austin Igwilo emerged winner of the 2012 edition of Model of Africa competition which took place at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

At the event tagged ‘The Dream Edition”, Tanzanian menswear designer, Sheira Ngowi, who was also a judge alongside designers, Ohimai Atafo and Frank Oshodi, presented his label’s new collection “The Return of the Gentleman”. Other design labels who unveiled their latest collections include Maxivive (Model of Africa Most Creative Designer 2012), Femy Toys, 1989 By Eragbae, Revamped UK, B-eazy, MoS and Kamsi Tcharles.

According to the organizers of the Model of Africa 2012 competition, Austin Igwilo is currently preparing to go to Thailand for one of the most prestigious male pageants in the world, Mister International, where he will be competing with participants from 45 other countries.

Austin Igwilo and the runner-ups including Thompson Korakpe (1st Runner Up) and Izuchukwu Anoliefo (2nd Runner Up) as well as Okechukwu Ojukwu (Mr Runway Africa 2012), Raymond Okonji (Mr Style Africa 2012), Hillary Uduh (Mr Fitness Africa), Valentine Okuzulu (Mr Photogenic), 19 year old Mr Popularity Africa winner Olumide Oworu and Mthokozisi Sikhosana (Mr Amity Africa 2012), were all presented with personalized wrist watches, award plaques and prizes from participating designers and sponsors by Uju Abdulkadir of Grant of London.

Missed the event? Not too worry, here are some photos from the event.

Photos

Judges, Sheira Ngowi, Mai Atafo & Frank Oshodi

Austin Igwilo

Izuchukwu Anoliefo

Mthokozisi Sikhosana

Olumide Oworu

Thompson Korakpe

Valentine Okuzulu