Muiz Banire Paid N500,000 To A Judge - EFCC Agent

Agent of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) currently investigating cases of judicial corruption have told SaharaReporters that their review of banking and other financial documents discovered that Muiz Banire, the National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), paid N500, 000 to one of the judges under investigation. EFCC agents said their forensic scrutiny of some judges’ bank accounts revealed suspicious payments made to numerous federal judges, including the one made by Mr. Banire.

PDP, not APC, killed my Husband – Alameiseigha‎’s widow says

Widow of the First Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alameisegha,  Magareth Alameiseigha, yesterday alleged that the treatment meted on her husband by his political party, PDP led to his sudden death in October last year. Speaking at his 1 year memorial service in Yenogoa, Bayelsa state, Mrs Alameiseigha said the killing of her husband started with his removal from office, arrest, trial and confiscation of his properties under the leadership of the PDP. Leadership quotes her as saying her husband's death was not in anyway caused by APC.

“I can categorically say today that it was the PDP that arrested my husband, seized all his properties and humiliated him to the point of his death. It is PDP that killed my husband and not the APC.

Actor Leo Mezie speaks from hospital bed in London, thanks Nollywood and Nigerians - (Pics )

Nollywood actor Leo Mezie, who was flown to London for his Kidney treatment is said to be responding well to treatment. Speaking from his sick bed in London, Leo thanked all those who provided financial assistance to make it possible for him to go to London. He said:

EFCC raids Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia’s home

Barely 72 hours after turning herself in to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Rita Ofili-Ajimogobia residence got raided by operatives of the EFCC during which ‘vital’ documents belonging to Ofili that may point to criminal breaches were allegedly retrieved.

According to Vanguard Sunday, a top operative said that bank accounts of the woman and those of her children were also taken away by the security operatives during the raid.

'He deflowered me by force' - Tricycle rider abducts girl, 15, in Lagos

The operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State Police Command have apprehended a tricycle rider, popularly called, "Keke Marwa", for allegedly abducting a 15 - year old girl and turning her into sex slave.

The suspect, Dada Azeez, 28,  abducted Bukunmi on October 5 while on errand for her aunt in Agege area before the RRS operatives rescued her on October 21th, 2016 from his hideout in Agege.

The alleged abduction of the girl was disclosed by her sister, Mrs Gbemisola, who stated that the girl was abducted with a sum of N58,000:00 meant for  her thrift contribution.

Diezani: EFCC Arrests Two Enugu Commissioners, Investigates Chime

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested two serving commissioners in Enugu State in connection with investigations into the $115m (N23bn) allegedly disbursed by a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, during the build-up to the 2015 presidential election. The Commissioner for Water Resources, Chief Charles Egumgbe, was the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party campaign office in the state during the 2015 polls, while Commissioner for Tourism, Rita Mba, was the secretary.Besides Egumgbe and Mba, the chairman of the PDP in the state during the 2015 elections, Chief Ikeje Asogwa, was also arrested by the anti-graft agency over the matter.

Justice Ngwuta Accuses Amaechi Of Begging Him Over Fayose's Removal

Another Justice of the Supreme Court whose home was raided by operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS, Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, has alleged that he was being victimized for refusing entreaties, at various times, to help the All Progressives Congress, APC, win governorship election cases involving Ekiti, Rivers and Ebonyi states.

His claim came barely three days after Justice John Inyang Okoro, also a Supreme Court Judge,alleged that former Rivers Governor and now transport minister, Rotimi Amaechi, reached out to him over election appeal cases for Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Abia States.

Newly rescued Chibok girls looking all cleaned up in a group picture with Senator Ali Ndume

A group photo obtained by a Nigerian Public Affairs analyst on Twitter, shows the 21 newly rescued Chibok girls looking all cleaned up, in a group picture with Senator Ali Ndume in Abuja. This is only three days after they were released by Boko Haram group.

Man gets arrested for cutting off his pregnant ex-girlfriend nipples

An American man, identified as Tony Ledbetter has been arrested for assaulting and cutting off his pregnant ex-girlfriend nipples after they got in an argument.

According to police reports, the 49 old visited the victim at her house on Tuesday, to address their relationship, but turned into a violent scene when the suspect allegedly punched the victim in the face, slammed her head onto the ground multiple times, and pinned her down by the throat, forcing a blanket into her mouth, before cutting off her nipples with scissors.

The woman, whose identity wasn’t revealed was said to have managed to escape being killed by his ex, who later called the Police to report the situation.

However, Tony Ledbetter has been charged with 8 counts Domestic Aggravated Assault.

Akwa Ibom state governor sacks all his commissioners

Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel, has sacked all the commissioners in his cabinet. A statement released today by the Secretary to the State Government, Etekamba Umoren, announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council.

The statement advised all the commissioners to hand over to the permanent secretaries in their ministries. No reason was given for the decision. Most of the serving commissioners were from the administration of his predecessor, Godswill Akpabio.

Chris Rock hits $40M deal to produce two comedy shows for Netflix

American actor and Producer, Chris Rock has reportedly landed a huge jackpot of $40M to produce two comedy shows for Netflix. The bumper deal which now sets a new record for stand-up comic. The first Rock show will tape in 2017 after the actor’s World tour

In a statement released after the sealed deal, the 51 year old actor who has been on an eight year absence, expressed his excitement on getting back on stage to work with the Netflix team.

'I’m very excited to be working with Ted and Lisa and all the good people at Netflix,' Rock himself said, ' can’t wait to get back on stage.'

Defamation: Odili Sues Peterside, Claims N6bn Damages

THE former governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, has dragged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 election, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, to court for an alleged defamation of character.

Odili, who is claiming the sum of N6bn as damages in the suit, had stated that Peterside, who is the current Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, had defamed him through a newspaper publication (not The PUNCH) in February 2016.

The defendant was alleged to have said in a press conference that the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, during a victory thanksgiving service, alleged that Odili helped him (Wike) to secure the judgement that gave him (Wike) victory.

Actor Femi Adebayo thanks God for getting married eight years after his divorce from his first wife

The actor who tied the knot with his new wife, Maimunat over the weekend, took to social media to express his joy of getting married again eight years after his divorce from his first wife. On Social media, Femi wrote

"Mr and Mrs Femi Adebayo Alhamdulillah Thank you everyone for your prayers,support,spiritually,finacially,morally,physically,Ire Oni tan ni Ile gbo gbo wa, I'm grateful to everyone that stood thru the darkest times,8yrs of divorce it's indeed a long time,but God indeed is all knowing and perfect ,Peace be unto everyone,My fans thank you,thank you".

Iginla Gifts Car To Ayo Emmanuel (Photos)

 
Philanthropic clergy and Shepherd in charge of Champions Royal Assembly based in Kubwa, Abuja, Bro Joshua Iginla has put smile on the face of another Nollywood star, Ayo Emmanuel widely known as Nollywood Police.

The actor was given a brand new tear rubber N4.5 million Peugeot 301 on Sunday, October 9, 2016.

During the Sunday service at champions Royal Assembly ‘s city of wonders , Kubwa , Abuja , the fiery prophet located him and said his problem was both spiritual and depression. He criticized those who blamed him for helping Nollywood stars citing the fact that most of them live a make belief life and deserve our help because piracy has ripped them off their hard earn money.

Three armed robbers die after their stolen car skidded off Eko bridge (photos)

Three armed robbers and a mechanic simply identified as Nwamba, lost their lives after a grey colored Hyundai ix 35 with registration number SMK 485 CM which they had earlier stolen, skidded off Eko bridge by Iddo terminus in Lagos and landed on a mechanic who died instantly yesterday October 9th.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was suspected to have been snatched at gun point with five suspected armed persons. Three of the suspected armed robbers died immediately; one escaped with injury while the fifth person was taken to the Hospital for treatment by LASAMBUS. The dead bodies ( three suspected armed robbers and one other person identified as a mechanic named Nwamba) were handed over to SEHMU and were subsequently taken to the Mortuary, while vehicle was towed to Denton Police State Ebutte Metta.

Helen Ogunleye Arrested By EFCC -

Helen Ogunleye was the last piece missing, and now game on.

Helen Ogunleye will sing like a Canary to save herself, and all these Judges will be thrown under the bus so fast, it will be like an hungry man swallowing a morsel of Poundo Yam with Vegetable Soup.

What the Government needs to do now, is cut a deal with Helen Ogunleye, granting her some immunity of sort to spill all the secrets of the Courts, and how all illegal dealings are done, which is not limited to JUDGEMENT FOR SELL to the highest bidders only.

Alibaba bares his mind on the recent arrest of some judges accused of corrupt practices

The comedian took to social media to bare his mind on the arrest and detention of judges accused of corruption over the weekend. He wrote;

"What is not good is very very bad... the mess in the judicial system is the reason people who should be in jail are allowed to run for elections, become governors, senators and even determine the fate of our country. That is why people whose properties... I mean all their properties, should be confiscated and jailed to boot, are all walking around like mini gods.

Lol. Dad sues hospital for $5m and wins, claims flu shot turned his son Gay

This story seems iffy but interesting, lol. A 42-year-old Army Vet Curtis McPullout said he would rather have his 3 year old son have the flu than be twerking in the mirror. McPullout made this statement after taking his 3-year-old son to an East Atlanta Medical unit. He said his son was a regular child before he got the shot.
He said:

'You could find him laughing, playing outside and beating off to The Jet Beauty Of The Week. Then the boy gets the shot becomes a cowboys fan and starts taking duck lip selfies'.

The McPullout’s sued the hospital for $5m and surprisingly, he won.

He said they were happy with the decision the courts made and that he will be taking his son to Brazil for a three-month rehabilitation program geared to bring boys back to the other side, which seems to be working out well.

Photos: Failed attempt to abduct a Federal High Court judge by the Police / DSS Operatives

Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mr Francis Odesanya  (in red) in front of #35 Forces Avenue, after a failed attempt by the police to abduct a Federal High Court judge at aout 1am on Saturday 8th October, 2016. More photos after the cut...

Police/DSS Operatives manhandle Governor Wike in failed attempt to abduct a Federal High Court Judge

Governor Wike alleges plot to declare state of emergency in Rivers State. According to a statement signed by Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, the illegal siege on Rivers State by Federal eecurity agencies continued unabated during the early hours of Saturday as hundreds of Department of State Services (DSS) operatives and policemen attempted to illegally abduct a Federal High Court judge residing at Number 35 Forces Avenue in Port Harcourt.

The illegal failed abduction was led by Mr Tosin Ajayi, Rivers State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) and Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mr Francis Odesanya.

Photo: EFCC arrest company MD over N4billion fraud

Following over a hundred petitions from across the country on the operations of an alleged Wonder bank and its nefarious activities, the EFCC on Thursday October 6, arrested the Managing Director of “Lets Partner With You Ltd”, Chief. Patrick Shanchi Nwokike at his residence in Enugu, Enugu state.

Petitions from a cross section of Nigerians and cutting across religious, gender, ethnic, economic and social class indicate that the company had over the past five years solicited and obtained deposits of more than N4,000,000,000 ( Four Billion Naira Only) from the general public with promise of mouth watering interest in return.

According to investigations conducted by the Commission, the company has no license to solicit and manage funds for the public nor was it registered with Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, or the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Company, NDIC.

Suspected Militant Kidnap School Principal

Suspected militants armed with guns this morning invaded Igbo Nla Model College in Epe, Lagos, kidnapping the principal.

 

 The Nation reports that men of the Lagos state police command in search of the kidnappers. Lagos state has in recent times witnessed series of attacks from militants. Details later.

Charlyboy, Dino Melaye, Murray-Bruce Tape Their Mouths To Support 'NJIKO'

Charlyboy has officially gotten the support of Senator, Dino Melaye and Ben Murray Bruce for his upcoming 'NJIKO' carnival holding in Imo state at the end of the year.

The carnival which is held every year was conceived to awaken the love and passion for Igbo heritage by inviting Nigerians at home and abroad, from all walks of life and those in Diaspora to interact and experience the same in pomp. The carnival is aimed at showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the South East region of Nigeria.

Atiku Abubakar Hits The Gym (Photos) - Politics

The former vice president who shared the photos of his workouts on his Face Book page jokingly said he was warming up for his medicals, to complete his transfer to Arsenal in January 2017. See more photos from Atiku’s workout session below: Reacting to the photos shared by Atiku Abubakar, some Nigerians called on the politician to join other football clubs rather than Arsenal FC. Others however, suggested that Atiku was preparing for the 2019 elections

Jibrin Abdulmumin Returns To His Personal Office -

Suspended member of the House Of Representatives, Honorable Abdulmumin Jibrin has returned to his personal office, the office he left 5 YEARS ago to join politics.

The young politician who clocked 40 on the 9th of September announced this on his official twitter page with funny smileys mocking his old office which the House which was recently sealed

FG approves N3.5bn for the purchase of cars to aid prisons decongestion

The Federal Government at its Federal Executive Council meeting yesterday approved the sum of N3.5 billion to purchase 320 made-in-Nigeria vehicles to aid prisons decongestion across the country.

According to a memo presented to the council members by the Minister of Interior, General Abdulrahaman Dambazau (rtd), the Nigerian prisons have for a long time suffered congestion of inmates due to lack of vehicles to transport some of them to ‎the court for hearing of the cases against them.

Niger Delta: Military will abide with the FG's ongoing negotiation effort with militants

In a statement released by the Defence Headquarters, the authorities have re-emphasised that the military will abide with the ongoing negotiation effort of the Federal Government with militants in order to have peaceful settlement of the Niger Delta problem.

However, while trying to achieve this feat, the military has warned that it would not tolerate "any individual or group taking its good gesture of adherence to ceasefire and peaceful disposition to the impasse for granted."

Hence, they will respond proportionately to any armed attacks against its location in a decisive but professional manner, in line with its constitutional mandate of defending innocent citizens as well as national critical infrastructure.

The Military states that the Armed Forces has the capacity to defend itself and warns various belligerent groups in either the Niger Delta or any other part of the nation to desist from any act capable of jeopardising peace and security of Nigeria or they will regret the consequences of their actions.

Benita Okojie Flaunts Her Boyfriend, Reveals Wedding Plans -

Gospel artiste, Benita Okojie who stole the heart of Nigerians with her melodious voice at a very tender age has revealed that she might soon be walking down the aisle with her boyfriend, who she simply refers to as 'The Nerd'.

In a brief chat with Nneka Nwaneri, Benita said she will get married either this year or next, since she has already found her ideal man.
Talking about getting married, the "Ayo" singer said;

Marriage is something you shouldn't rush into. It is a life time thing. You need the leading of the Holy Spirit and if you rush into it, you will rush out. So, I am taking my time to listen to the voice of God, so that I will get married at the right time to the right person". "It could be this year or next year."

About her Ideal Man, Benita was quoted saying;

Philippine Pres. tells Obama 'go to hell' after the US refused to sell weapons to his country

Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday told U.S. President Barack Obama to "go to hell" because the United States had refused to sell some weapons to his country, adding that he did not care because Russia and China were willing to sell weapons to his country.
Duterte said he was realigning his foreign policy because the United States had failed the Philippines adding that at some point, "I will break up with America".
During three tangential and fiercely worded speeches in Manila, Duterte said the United States did not want to sell missiles and other weapons, but Russia and China had told him they could provide

Nigerian woman who was arrested for stabbing her husband to death in the US has pled guilty to the crime

A US-based Nigerian woman Temitope Adebamiro, who allegedly murdered her husband has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and a weapons offense.

Adebamiro, 36, entered the plea to manslaughter and a weapons offense in Superior Court in Wilmington on Sept. 16. Her attorney said she was able to plead to the lesser murder offense under a section of the code for extreme emotional distress. Now, instead of proceeding to trial as planned for mid-October, she faces four to 50 years in prison at a sentencing in December.

Kim K's bodyguard Pascal Duvier finally breaks his silence after robbery...promises to find her attackers

Kim Kardashian's personal bodyguard Pascal Duvier has broken his silence since Kim's scary robbery incident in Paris early Monday morning.

Pascal was protecting Kourtney and Kendall during their night out at L'Arc Nightclub when the robbers seized opportunity of the security gap and attacked the mother of two, carting away valuables worth $11m.

After the robbery, Pascal was flooded with loads of criticism online with many blaming him for the attack.

In a statement to Daily Mail, the father-of-two who has made all of this social media accounts private since the incident said:

"The events that occurred in Paris was one of the most sickening things I have seen or heard. We have tips and leads and we will find you. That I promise you…you messed with the wrong one."

Producer Yomi Fabiyi cries out on behalf of Baba Suwe, says NDLEA's alleged torture damaged the comic actor's health

In October 2011, veteran comic actor, Babatunde Omidina, aka Baba Suwe, was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport on the suspicion of ingestion of illicit drugs. The drugs were supposedly discovered in the actor‘s stomach as he passed through the scanning machine at the airport. Read here

MTO puts their own spin to Kim's paris robbery, say she may have let the robbers in

When MediaTakeOut.com wants to give their own version of events, it's always very interesting and sometimes baffling. Below is how they are reporting the theft

Kim Kardashian’s robbery tale is beginning to fall apart, and the French authorities are already suspecting that Kim may have staged the entire robbery. According to two local French reports, police are questioning Kim Kardashian’s version of the facts. Here’s why.

Witnesses say that five armed men entered the Hotel de Pourtalès in Paris on Monday. The men reportedly threatened the concierge and tied him up so he couldn’t call for help.

Photos: Kim K leaves Paris after robbery where she begged for her life as she was bound and gagged

Kim Kardashian has left Paris on a private jet hours after she tied up and robbed of $10 million in jewelry by armed masked men dressed as police, who broke into her hotel room. (A photo of her above as she left the hotel after the robbery) Read the report from People magazine below...

"Five men in ski masks and police jackets were involved in the robbery about 3 a.m. local time Monday, Reuters reports.

Singer Jidenna shares photo of his childhood home

The US based singer shared this photo yesterday on IG and wrote;

"Happy October 1st! This year, let us celebrate not just our beloved independence but our interdependence with the African Diaspora. Let us be the leaders in unifying the Diaspora. We are in the spotlight more than ever. Let us use it wisely. #NigeriaAt56 #Childhoodhome".

Photo: Two Nigerian men arrested for fraud in Delhi, India

Two Nigerian men were arrested on Friday, September 30th by a joint team of Delhi and Goa Police for cheating several people after befriending them on social networking sites.

The suspects identified as Chukwuma Collins, 35, and Nicodemus Obinn, 27, used to befriend people on Facebook and then ask for money to send "necessary items" to their family members in UK. 

Police said that the two used to cook up stories about the poor conditions of their family members living in western countries and ask the victims to help them with money. After receiving the money they broke all contact with the victims.  Both have been involved in several cases of fraud and an FIR was registered against them in Goa cyber crime cell.