THREAT TO BUHARI FROM THE NAIJA DELTA AVENGERS

Niger Delta Militants have resolved to continue the relentless attacks on oil and gas installations in the region despite the federal government’s deployment of fighter jets and the military in Delta state. In the assassination threat which was made in a recording sent to IBTimes UK, a man is heard saying during a phone conversation with one of the hosts of the UK-based Radio Biafra that Buhari would be signing his death warrant by visiting the delta. The representative of the group issuing the threat said Buhari should sign his death warrant before coming to Port Harcourt or try to visit any state of the Niger Delta community, Biafra land, adding that if the president tries to step his foot in any community of the Niger Delta, in Biafraland, he will not go back alive. The group also said that any Niger Deltan who will try to walk with Buhari will also go to his grave that day. This latest threat by the group is coming in the wake of a resolve by militants to continue relentless attacks on oil and gas installations in the region despite the federal government’s deployment of fighter jets and the military in Delta state. The group carried out its threats by bombing two oil wells belonging to Chevron oil on June 1. According to the group, the Chevron oil wells affected are RMP 24 and RMP 23, described as Chevron’s highest producing wells. However, a sections of Nigerians particularly those from the north have expressed outrage over the threats by the militants to assassinate the president, warning that any attempt to harm Buhari will spell doom for the region. Others on the other hand urged the militants to employ other avenues of making their agitation known.

I ONLY CAME TO NIGERIA TO SEE MY PARENTS – NNAMDI KANU CRIES OUT

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has prayed the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to compel the Federal Government of Nigeria to pay him monetary compensation of $800 million for the gross violation of his human rights. Kanu, who has been in detention since October 14, 2015, told the court that he was the founder of IPOB, and that it was registered in over 30 countries of the world. He said Radio Biafra Limited was duly registered under the United Kingdom Companies Act, 2006, and certified by the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales. According to the document before the court, IPOB was registered under the United Kingdom Companies Act 2006, with certificate registration number 9141882. Kanu told the court that he came to Nigeria to visit his parents as well to join his heavily-pregnant wife, who, he said, was expected to give birth through caesarean operation in the UK. Kanu further complained his legs and hands were chained by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, while he was in their detention facility, a treatment he said “amounts to the worst dehumanisation, degrading treatment and torture.” Cited as defendants in the suit marked ECW/CCJ/APP/06/16, which Kanu filed through his lawyer Mr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, are the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, and the Director General, Department of State Services, DSS. The plaintiff told the ECOWAS court that he was not facing any terrorism charge before any municipal court of competent jurisdiction in Nigeria or elsewhere. Aside praying the ECOWAS court to order his release from detention, Kanu also wants “an order directing the defendants and/or their agents individually and/or collectively to pay $800 million to the plaintiff for the gross violation of his human rights, the subject matter of this suit, and to provide other forms of reparation, which may take the form of restitution, satisfaction or guarantees of non-repetition, and other forms of reparation that the honourable court may deem fit to grant.”

Breaking news! 3 mansions in Los Angeles, 2 high-end apartments in New York City, 3 properties in California, 43 apartments in Banana Island, 58 vehicles, the Galactica Star yacht, and three private jets seized from Kola Aluko and Jide Omokore

Court Orders Worldwide Freeze Of $1.8 Billion In Assets Stolen By Kola Aluko, Jide Omikore And Atlantic Energy. A federal high court in Lagos has granted a Mareva injunction permitting the Nigerian government to freeze assets owned by two Nigerian businessmen Kola Aluko and Jide Omokore, and their company Atlantic Energy. The individuals are linked to former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke in a wide range shady business dealings that illegally transferred Nigerian oil assets to them and their companies. The legal documents, exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters, demanded a global freeze of $1.8 billion in assets stolen by Atlantic Energy executives Kola Aluko and Jide Omokore. This development follows reports that Mr. Aluko sold his lavish Bel-Air mansion in Los Angeles, USA at a $2 million loss. Mr. Omikore has also been under intense scrutiny by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which seized a 2 million pound wristwatch from him on April 27th, 2016 and raided his Nigerian homes on October 2nd, 2015. Atlantic Energy was granted enormous contracts from the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) under the direction of the embattled former Minister for Petroleum Resources Madueke. According to reports, when Mrs. Madueke granted Atlantic Energy contracts through the Strategic Alliance Agreements (SAA) the company did not even legally exist. According to legal documents, available below, Mr. Aluko and Mr. Omikore stole more than $1.7 billion from the Nigerian government. Assets specifically mentioned include three mansions in Los Angeles, two high-end apartments in New York City, properties in Santa Barbara, California; numerous properties in Lagos including 43 apartments in Banana Island, 58 vehicles, the Galactica Star yacht, and three airplanes.

PRESIDENT BUHARI REPLIES DAVID CAMERON

President Muhammadu Buhari has responded to the British Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron, over his comment on Nigeria being one of the fantastically corrupt countries.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Wednesday quoted Buhari as saying he would not demand apology from Cameron for describing Nigeria as a “fantastically corrupt” country, rather, all he would demand from Cameron was the return of Nigeria’s stolen assets. Adesina on his Twitter handle quoted the president as saying, “PMB to UK: Am not going to demand any apology. All I’ll demand is return of our assets. What would I do with apology? I need something tangible,” Adesina wrote.

Corruption Allegations: SERAP Calls On UK Govt. To Extradite Alison-Madueke

Coming ahead of the International Anticorruption Summit in the UK, SERAP says the charges she is currently facing in UK court do not sufficiently capture the gravity of her alleged crimes, and the increasing allegations of corruption against her in Nigeria. The request followed announcement durithe week by the Central Bank of Nigeria that it was carrying out special investigations into the roles played by banks in certain financial transactions, especially the 23 billion Naira reportedly shared to officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by officials of the former President Goodluck Jonathan administration to influence the outcome of the last general elections. According the SERAP Executive Director, Adetokunbo Mumuni, “The anticorruption summit in London provides an important opportunity for the UK government to support the ongoing fight against corruption in Nigeria, and to send a powerful message that the UK will not provide sanctuary or condone impunity for corrupt public officials.” The statement reads: “As a state party to the UN Convention against Corruption, the UK government can use the convention as a basis for the extradition of Mrs Alison-Madueke back to Nigeria. “We urge the Nigerian authorities to without delay submit a request to the UK authorities for the extradition of Mrs Alison-Madueke, explicitly making the point that Nigeria will guarantee her a due process-trial.


“If the UK refuses extradition request, Nigeria should consider submitting the matter for arbitration and if this cannot resolve the case, refer it to the International Court of Justice for adjudication. The Nigerian authorities should also consider filing a civil action against Mrs Alison-Madueke in the UK court. “By sending Mrs Alison-Madueke back to her country, the UK will be sending a message that high-level official corruption will not go unpunished no matter where the suspected perpetrator hides and thus contribute to the fight against impunity for grand corruption. The UK indeed has an obligation to extradite Mrs Alison-Madueke through international cooperation and collaboration in good faith with Nigeria. “We believe that effective prosecution in Nigeria is feasible, and this will bring justice closer to Nigerians who are direct victims of corruption. Extraditing Mrs Alison-Madueke back to Nigeria is equally important for allowing easier access to witnesses, evidence, victims of corruption; creating a deep connection between Nigerians and the impact of the trial; and empowering victims of corruption.” “SERAP believes that there is probable cause that Mrs Alison-Madueke participated in the extraditable acts involving some banks in Nigeria, whether directly or indirectly. The allegations of corruption against her are strong enough for Prime Minister David Cameron to facilitate an extradition proceeding. .“The UK shouldn’t be a country of refuge for corrupt officials if it is to avoid a miscarriage of justice in high-level corruption cases. But if Mrs Alison-Madueke is not extradited, the UK will have a responsibility to amend her charges to include the fresh allegations against her and to try her on the merits under the UK laws as if she had committed the crimes there. “Mr Cameron risks missing an ‘open goal’ unless he shows that the UK is unreservedly committed to seeking justice for victims of corruption, and international cooperation in the fight against corruption by urgently facilitating the extradition of Mrs Alison-Madueke to Nigeria so that she can explain her role in the continuing disclosure of allegations of corruption and money laundering involving several Nigerian banks which allegedly took place during her time in office as petroleum minister. “SERAP is also concerned that UK banks continue to accept millions of pounds from corrupt Nigerian politicians. Without the complicity of these banks, it would be much harder for corrupt politicians including from Nigeria to loot public funds or accept bribes. “Therefore, in order to meet the requirements of the UN Convention against Corruption, Mr Cameron will need to do more to reform and crack down on his country’s financial institutions that continue to provide safe havens for corrupt funds from Nigeria with almost absolute impunity. “It’s also important for Mr Cameron to work towards improving judicial cooperation between Nigeria and the UK if stolen assets stashed in the UK are to be fully repatriated and if he is not to send a message that corrupt suspects can get away with their crimes without consequences.”

THIS LADY RONKE SHONDE WAS ALLEGEDLY BEATEN TO DEATH BY HER HUSBAND TODAY!

This is Ronke Shonde and her husband, Lekan Shonde. She was found dead in her home this morning and her husband is missing. He is believed to have beaten her to death during a domestic dispute in their home. See her family photos and photo of her corpse after she was found this morning, after the cut. She leaves behind two young children. Please ladies, your life is not worth any marriage. At least think of your kids. Who will take care of them if your man kills you…who?

Blac Chyna Is Pregnant With Rob Kardashian's Baby

Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian are expecting their first child together. On Friday, the 27-year-old announced that she is pregnant with her second child, just weeks after revealing she was engaged to Rob. The parents-to-be shared the news within minutes of each other via Instagram, using an emoji of Blac rubbing her baby bump. In April, the duo announced their engagement in a similar fashion, as Blac shared a photo of herself wearing a massive diamond ring with the caption, "YES!...!...!" After the engagement reveal, Chyna's mother, Tokyo Toni, gushed about the news on Instagram, writing, "Chy and Rob are my two favorite people in the world. They both have shown strength diversity and triumph. These kids are fabulous and both are great role models to young old or children." Tokyo added, "I have so much respect for this couple and all attached."


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Amber Rose, Chyna's BFF, took to Instagram to congratulate the duo on their future nuptials, saying, "Congratulations to my family. Please don't let nothing or no one tear you guys apart! I never seen my sis so happy and I couldn't be more happy for her! Sometimes we find love in the strangest places." Amber added, "God bless you 2! Now let's get this wedding together so y'all can start making some babies #truelove #putaringonitsoyouknowitsreal." Rob and Blac have been dating since January, and it's safe to say it's been a whirlwind romance ever since they first stepped out on the town. The Lashed salon owner was previously engaged to rapper Tyga, with whom she has a 3-year-old son, King CairoStevenson.

TIWA SAVAGE'S ESTRANGED HUSBAND: TeeBillz’s Baby Mama With 3rd Love Child Is Allegedly Dr. Vivian Oputa

How Banky W’s mother ordered TeeBillz out of son’s apartment after watching Tiwa’s interview

Tunji Balogun, estranged hubby of music diva, Tiwa Savage certainly understands the principle of applying democracy to love. Like the proverbial farmer of wild oats, the music entrepreneur tended a fruitful path seeding and harvesting offsprings from different women. But while the social media and entertainment news audience only know about the two children he allegedly sired outside wedlock before he met Tiwa, no one knows that he has a third child, Ona, by a highly placed society woman in Nigeria.  Her name is allegedly Dr. Vivian Oputa a medical practitioner and specialist in aesthetic medicine, surgery and dermatology,and owner of DermaCare Medical Ltd. and Clinical Director of the Clover Medical Company Beverly Hills, United States of America (USA). The 50 something years old plastic surgeon is the mother of Tunji a.k.a TeeBillz’s third child and as you read, this is the first time news of their affair and lovechild would make it into the public sphere. All along they had been struggling to conceal it. Dr. Vivian is well known and loved in high society circuits. TeeBillz who has four kids from three women including his son with lawfully wedded wife tiwa has been sent packing with his few personal effects from the home of RnB music star,Banky W. It would be recalled that Banky W offered TeeBillz refuge soon after he allegedly rescued him from committing suicide on the Lekki-Ikoyi bridge. However, in a radical twist to the unfolding saga, Banky W’s mother allegedly called her son and ordered him to eject TeeBillz from his apartment soon after watching his estranged wife, Tiwa Savage’ interview.
We gathered that Banky W’s mother told her son pointblank that he should ask TeeBillz to leave his apartment after the woman watched Tiwa’s teary revelations about her marriage with him in an interview. Tunji vacated the apartment immediately.

PHOTOS:CHECK OUT THE LAVISH LIFESTYLE OF SENATOR DINO MALAYE

Check our the lavish lifestyle Nigerian senator dino malaye is living. Yet we wonder where our money is going... 

I won’t marry any of mybabymamas, says Flavour

Celebrated highlife musician, Flavour N’abania, has probably broken the hearts of his two baby mamas, Sandra Okagbue and Anna Banner, who may be hoping to settle down with the singer someday, following his interview with HipTV where he stated he would not be getting married to any of his Baby mamas, adding that for someone like him, marriage would be a huge distraction and that most artistes at their prime in their trade are bound to crash once they get married. “Marriage is not a thing that you just go into. This music business is a serious business. My own opinion, I think if you are in the peak of your career, you don’t need any distraction. So for now, I think marriage could be a distraction for me because it is a whole big institution that when you go in, you have to be fully prepared to know what you are getting into,” he said. “And right now, looking at everything, its not so easy for me now….and most of my colleagues, whenever they get married, everything starts crashing down. I keep asking people, have you ever seen a successful musician having a good home and a good career? Its not going to be easy. If you know one, just tell me” he added.

Ex-Aviation Minister Stella Oduah Stole N3.6b, Shared It Between 8 Companies

As Minister of Aviation, Ms. Oduah secured several multi-billion naira contracts to upgrade Nigeria’s 22 airports. It was later revealed that much of this money went into the minister’s pockets and that the program’s progress that she touted was grossly overstated. Documents made available to Sahara Reporters showed that of the 192 contracts awarded in the second phase of the program, only six were completed. Ms. Oduah first came under scrutiny after compelling the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority to buy her two bulletproof BMW's valued at N255M. The minister was subsequently indicted by the House of Representatives and a presidential committee for violating the country’s procurement regulations. Ms. Oduah recently obtained an interim injunction preventing the EFCC from investigating, arresting, questioning, or prosecuting her. The injunction was granted by a controversial judge, Justice Mohammed Yunusa of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
However, Justice Okon Abang dismissed her injunction in February at a Federal High Court in Lagos, allowing the EFCC to commence the investigations into the N255m scandal.
With permission to investigate the minister, the anti-graft agency revealed that Ms. Oduah not only misallocated N255m to purchase her vehicles but also stole N3.6b and funneled it into eight companies she created for the purpose of money laundering
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LIL KIM ISN'T BLACK ANYMORE? RAPPERS BOMBSHELL REASON FOR BLEACHING SKIN LEADS TO OVERWHELMING BLACKLASH

Earlier this week, Lil Kim shocked the world with her recent Instagram post. For those who missed it, the Queen Bee unveiled her new look for fans and most didn’t even recognize her due to the drastic changes she’s made. At first glance, the woman in the series of photos could easily be mistake for a white woman, but if you look closely, you’ll realize the woman in the photos is actually Lil Kim. Needless to say, many fans were floored. In fact, fans weren’t the only people surprised. Many news outlets have also reported about Lil Kim’s drastic changes. Now, everyone wants to know one thing — why? Many news outlets and fans are wondering why Lil Kim isn’t black anymore, according to Newsweek. The publication reports Lil Kim allegedly claims black is “no longer beautiful” and the rumored statement may explain why she decided to make such drastic changes to her skin.

According to Salon.com, Lil Kim has dropped a bombshell explaining why she chose to bleach her skin. Apparently, Lil Kim has always been insecure about her physical features and always had the desire to make drastic changes to her looks. But, surprisingly her explanation didn’t come from a recent interview. Lil Kim actually shared the reason why she no longer wanted to be black during a previous interview with Newsweek. She explained how her looks have always haunted her. As a child, she was scrutinized by her own father, and many of the men she dated reportedly cheated on her with fair-skinned women she categorized as “European-looking” with long hair. Unfortunately, she always felt inferior to those types of women as if she couldn’t compete. “All my life men have told me I wasn’t pretty enough—even the men I was dating…It’s always been men putting me down just like my dad. To this day when someone says I’m cute, I can’t see it. I don’t see it no matter what anybody says. I have low self-esteem and I always have. Guys always cheated on me with women who were European-looking. You know, the long-hair type. Really beautiful women that left me thinking, ‘How I can I compete with that?’ Being a regular black girl wasn’t good enough.'”

NEW YORK – AUGUST 27: Musicians Lil Kim and Damon Dash attend “The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2003 Nomination Announcements” at the Millenium Broadway Hotel August 27, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)

So, now she’s made a gratuitous effort to alter her appearance over the years and she may have finally made the drastic change she desires. But, despite her reasons for the drastic changes, she’s received overwhelming backlash from social media users. In fact, Starcasm reports that it has been rumored Lil Kim could just be addicted to plastic surgery and obsessed with having lighter skin. Could her situation be the result of plastic surgery addiction instead of a desire to simply alter her appearance? Back in 2005, Lil Kim opened up about her previous relationships and her experience with plastic surgery. Then, a plastic surgeon named Dr. Levine shed light on skin bleaching which raised speculation about Lil Kim’s actions. “It’s clear that there has been some skin bleaching,” Dr. Levine said. “She’s probably used chemicals, which contain very high doses of acids, on her face, combined with high-acid creams to lighten her skin.”

Now, it’s quite evident that Lil Kim had been bleaching her skin for quite some time. But, is she satisfied with her new look? Only time will tell whether Lil Kim has reached her goal. Do you think Lil Kim looks better with bleached skin? Share your thoughts.

So Heartbreaking! Tiwa Savage addresses ALL the Drama of the Past 24 Hours in this Explosive Interview | WATCH

In an exclusive chat with Pulse TV, superstar Tiwa Savage has addressed the controversies and rumors about her marriage. The singer had quite a lengthy chat with Pulse TV in which she talks about the fact that she was recently pregnant again but she lost the baby. She also adds that she knew her marriage was over for a while. She says when things started (two months ago) she didn’t know whether to keep up appearances or let the world know. The video is heartbreaking because it confirms that the couple (Tiwa Savage andTee Billz) will probably be finding their way individually henceforth. She talks about how she found out about the Instagram posts from a friend and how she was woken up from sleep to hear all about what had been posted on Instagram. According to her, her first thought was that maybe they found him dead. She says that when she heard that nobody could find him her initial thought was that “We need to find him. He might be suicidal.”. She didn’t even know the extent of what he had said until much later. Tiwa Savage explains that her phones were taken away from her and she was just scared for his life. Tiwa Savage categorically denies ever cheating on her husband…”and Tunji knows this” she adds.

Tiwa reveals the following in the interview

• She had a devastating miscarriage just 2 months ago
• She and Tee Billz have had problems for a long time
• Tee Billz was fraudulent and stole from her as her manager
• She fired him as her manager to give them a chance to work on their marriage
• Tee Billz cheated on her frequently
• The final straw as per infidelity was when she saw a number saved as “edible catering” on his phone discussing various rendevous including during her miscarriage
• She discovered that Tee Billz has another child in Nigeria, conceived during their relationship
• According to Tiwa, Tee Billz has alcohol problems, a cocaine habit, lives above his means and has many other vices
• He is currently owing over N45 Million and the EFCC is after him
• She covered up his issues for so long by paying off his debts
• He bought a rolex and a Mercedes even when he could not afford it and she ended up paying the debts
• He accused her of “stealing his manhood”
• She has NEVER cheated on her husband
• Tee Billz was emotionally abusive and claimed “He made her”
• The marriage was a mistake and it is over
• Her focus is her son
• She wishes Tee Billz the best and is praying for him

Watch the video below.

Tiwa Savage and Husband TeeBills Divorcing or Not... Teebillz denies Instagram posts Says account was hacked

Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage’s husbandger, Teebillz, has reacted to the alleged crisis in his marriage, stating that no such thing exists. While denying the posts found on his Instagram page earlier today, he said all the utterances did not come from him, insisting that his account was hacked.Recall that earlier today, the social media went crazy with disturbing accusations made by Teebillz against the Mavin first lady. He called out to her on his Instagram account @teebillz323, saying that the marriage between him and the artiste whom he once managed was purportedly over. However, few hours after the social media rant, all the posts suggesting the abusive and provocative names Teebillz called Tiwa Savage were deleted from the Instagram account, @teebillz323. But following indications that the posts may have been obvious publicity stunt for Tiwa’s new album, Teebillz has created a new Twitter account: Tunji Balogun ‏@teebillzTEMP, which according to him was temporary. On his new account, Teebillz wrote: “All the comments that was being made are not true and are not written by me Tunji Balogun#teebillz. “All this writing is so not me. Read things I’ve written in the past, that’s not how I write. “I am in the process of getting back my account and have contacted the appropriate authorities. “This is a temporary account. My real account was hacked. #teebillz.”

Here are some of the postings:

• “This was you when I met you with 100% insecurity. I remember when Wale called me about a girl that’s got talent and you told him I wasn’t interested.”

• “Please just take care of JamJam. I sacrificed my life for you and put in work and my money to your success. You are Tiwa Savage the super star now right. You will never have peace with that fame. Your mother wants to turn me to what she turned your DAD to? I will rather die. Ask her to confess what she has done to me! All I did was look out for your success.”

• “I’m sorry Olabisi, Gaetano, Onah and jamil. All daddy wanted to do is be a good father and take care all of you but they won’t let me. I have been fighting this spiritual battle since I was a kid. My mother and father can testify. Went from family battle to mother in-law’s battle. @tiwasavage ask your mother to confess what she’s done to me.”

• “Lord knows I tried. I can’t take it anymore. I decided that I wanted to take time out from music business so you and me will not be in the same basket of the music industry. You never supported me from day one. Every move I made and every project I lay my hands on was going all bad. Thanks to your mum witchcraft! Tell her to confess to you.”

Child birth almost changed my sex life –Tiwa Savage

Sensational singer, Tiwa Savage is certainly enjoying the joy of motherhood. Since she welcomed her tiny patter of tiny feet, Tiwa has been overjoyed and some might likely say she shifted all her attention to her tot, Jamal. In fact, in a recent chat with Saturday Beats, Tiwa admitted she diverted attention to her child but then she didn’t allow the love she has for her husband, Ill Bliss. “Initially when I gave birth to my son, the attention naturally shifted to Jamal because he would always wake up every two hours as such, you have to give him all the attention. Child birth may make your sex life not to be interesting any longer and it may change your sex life. You may have stretch marks in places you don’t like but eventually for the sake of your marriage, I would encourage every woman to look after their husband as well especially after having a child. “My husband and I have always been very good friends before marriage and we are still good friends. You have to know that you are living for someone else in a marriage so you cannot make selfish decisions. For example, if I need to make any important decision in my life, I need to consult my husband because he is the head of the family. Ultimately, I need to give him that respect because he has the final say,” she said. Tiwa said she cannot forget in a hurry a scary experience she had concerning her son. “The scariest moment I have faced as a mother was when I was in the delivery room and the doctor told me that the heart rate of my child had dropped and they had to do a quick suction to get his heart beating again. My happiest moment as a mother was the first moment I saw my son in the hospital,” she said. There were speculations that her fan base reduced drastically after her child birth. But she shut down the allegation saying, “Numbers do not lie, since I gave birth, my Instagram followers have increased to about 1.4 million and I have 1.5 million followers on twitter. I would actually say that my baby has been a blessing to me. It has not been easy but I have a handsome son and I would do whatever it takes and make any sacrifice to give him the best and that is why I am working hard in my career,” she said. Tiwa’s brief hiatus during her pregnancy and as a nursing mother, many would think, provided a vacuum that Jonny crooner, Yemi Alade, conveniently filled up. Now, Yemi is seen as one of Tiwa’s greatest rivals. Tiwa explained that it is only natural for two successful people to be compared but she denied having any rift with Yemi. She said, “I am aware about the comparison but it happens in any industry for artistes to be compared with their counterparts. We have the case of Davido and Wizkid, Beyonce and Rihanna, among others. It is just natural when you have two people doing great things. There is actually no beef between me and Yemi. “I love what she is doing and she also loves what I am doing. We do not have any collaboration together now and we are not working on any project but if it happens, God willing, I would be happy to be a part of it.

VP Osinbajo says FG to begin payment of N5k to the poor once the budget is signed

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal government will begin payment of the N5000 to the poor in Nigeria once the 2016 budget is signed by President Buhari. Osinbajo also disclosed that the government is also planning to train a minimum of 100, 000 young Nigerians in technology. Osinbajo disclosed this while speaking at the United Action for Change Town Hall Meeting at Ikeja Airport Hotel Lagos today April 23rd. What he said at the townhall meeting were tweeted by his Senior Special Assistant-Media&Publicity, Laolu Akande.

BUKOLA SARAKI TRANSFERRED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO US ACCOUNTS

He carried out the transactions through Guaranty Trust Bank between 2009, when he served as Kwara State governor, and 2012 when he served as the senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District. Prosecutors say the beneficiary accounts in the U.S. were also owned by Mr. Saraki. Some of the senator’s companies, during the same period, also transferred thousands of dollars to the U.S. accounts. The companies are Carlisle Properties and West Gate Ltd. Mr. Saraki is currently facing a 13-count charge bordering on corruption and false asset declaration at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. He allegedly committed the offence when he served as governor between 2003 and 2011. The politician has denied any wrongdoing and alleged political persecution. Of the 13-count charges filed against the senate president, two are related to the transfer of the $3.47 million. Count 11 of the charges filed against Mr. Saraki states: That you, DR. OLUBUKOLA ABUBAKAR SARAKI on or about 25th August, 2008 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Tribunal, while being a public officer as the Executive Governor of Kwara State did operate a bank account outside Nigeria when you transferred the sum of $73, 223.28 (Seventy Three Thousand, Two Hundred and Twenty-Three Thousand Dollars, Twenty-Eight cents) from your Guaranty Trust Bank Plc domiciliary account No 441441953210 to the American Express Services Europe Limited No: 730580 for onward credit to your American Express Bank, New York card account No:374588216836009 and you thereby committed an offence contrary to paragraph 3 of Part I, Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and Section 7 of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act and punishable under paragraph 9 of the said Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and section 23 (2) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act. Count 12 states: That you, DR. OLUBUKOLA ABUBAKAR SARAKI between August, 2009 and October 2012 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Tribunal, while being a public officer as the Executive Governor of Kwara State and Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria did operate a bank account outside Nigeria when you transferred the aggregate sum of $3, 400, 000.00 (Three Million, Four Hundred Thousand Dollars) from your Guaranty Trust Bank Plc. domiciliary account No 441441953210 to the American Express Services Europe Limited no: 730580 for onward credit to your American Express Bank, New York card account No:374588216836009 and you thereby committed an offence contrary to paragraph 3 of Part I, Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and section 7 of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act and punishable under paragraph 9 of the said Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and section 23 (2) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act. When being cross examined by the defence counsel, Paul Usoro, at the Tribunal last Tuesday, the prosecution witness, Michael Wetkas, said Guaranty Trust Bank, GTB, told the investigation team that the transaction documents had been burnt. “There were also police reports and affidavit which they (the GTB) swore to show that some documents were burnt,” Mr. Wetkas stated. The document reportedly shows that Mr. Saraki, on August 26, 2009, transferred the $72,223.25 to the American Express Services Europe Limited no: 730580 for onward credit to the American Express Bank, New York card account No:374588216836009. Following the transfer, the bank charged him a commission of $732.23. That same day (August 26) one of his companies, Carlisle Properties Investment, transferred another $49,969.00. Between September 2009 and October 2012, Mr. Saraki transferred over $3 million. According to the document, in 2009 the senate president transferred $127,174.05 on September 8; $85,543.88 on October 21; and $127,586.41 on November 11. In 2010, he transferred $140,319 on January 4; $140,000 on March 15; $84,000 on April 16; $134,000 on May 18; $64,000 on June 21; $80,984 on July 29; $100,000 on August 31; $18,000 on September 2; $48,900 on October 11; and $183,232.46 on December 8; In 2011, Mr. Saraki transferred $32,687 on February 21; $30,656.74 on March 22; $111,444.79 on June 22; $43, 651 on July 19; $91,738 on August 16; $10,000 on August 26; $65,000 on August 29; $112,140 on September 27; $147,000 on November 17; and $86,872.10 on December 14. The document also shows that in 2012, he transferred $50,000 on January 4; $145,000 on January 27; $7000 on January 27; $94,754.63 on February 10; $60,000 on April 12; $70,000 on May 11; $55,000 on May 17; $89,411.74 on June 12; $45,000 on September 6; and $45,308 on September 24; $130,000 on October 11; $77,000 on February 17; $77,000 on February 20; $70,648.44 on March 29; $70,000 on July 4; $138,000 on July 16; and $45,000 on September 5. Just as Mr. Saraki was making the transactions, his companies were also transferring monies to the U.S. totalling $2,099,257.00. Apart from the August 26 transfer in 2009, Carlisle also transferred $59,964 on September 7; $99,961.30 on October 16; $109,000 on November 11; $50,000 on August 12; and $150,000 on December 31. In 2010, the company transferred $40,000 on April 14; $44,000 on April 15; $134,000 on May 14; $64,000 on June 17; $40,000 on July 23; $90,000 on August 27; $10,000 on August 30; $9,974 on August 31; $6,900 on September 1; $7,974 on September 2; $42,600 on October 5; and $183,000 on December 6. In 2011, it further transferred $32,000 on February 21; $30,700 on March 17; $40,730.35 on May 5; $111,400 on June 7; $43,660 on July 18; $48,800 on August 10; $43,000 on August 16; $25,750 on August 29; $40,250 on August 29; $112,800 on September 26; and $150,200 on November 17. In 2012, $146,975 on January 26; $71,000 on May 11; $5,450 on June 7; and $5,000 on December 7 were also transferred by the company.

See the wife of Gambian President who ordered women to cover their hair and converted the country to an islamic state

Earlier this year, President of the Islamic Republic of Gambia, Yahya Jammeh issued an executive decree ordering female civil servants to cover their hair during work hour. He is pictured here with his wife, First Lady Zeinab Suma Jammeh …whose hair is not covered.  


“All heads of Departments and Agencies are urgently advised to implement this directive and bring it to the attention of their female staff within their line departments and agencies,” the memo reads.

Aviation workers ground Arik Air’s operations over N12.4 billion debt

The operations of Nigeria’s largest indigenous airline, Arik Air, were disrupted by members of several aviation unions on Wednesday morning over an alleged N12.4 billion debt owed the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Scores of passengers were left stranded at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Arik Air’s operational base in Lagos, as early as 6.30 am as placards-carrying unionists grounded the operation of the airline. Some of the passengers were seen demanding a refund from the airline staff while others were making alternative arrangements. According to a travel news website, the Nigerian Travel Flight Deck, the union members said they resorted to blocking the airline from operating this morning after years of negotiating with the airline over the debt failed to yield any result. Some of the placards have captions like: “Arik Pay Your 12.4bn Debt”, “FAAN can no longer pay salaries, pension, staff claims due to your debt.” “Debtors pay all you owe FAAN now.” “Arik if you can’t pay don’t fly”, “Arik pay your debt 12.4bn is too much.” The General Secretary of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) Olayinka Abioye, in a statement stated: “We are engaged in picketing exercise against Arik Air over its indebtedness to FAAN in the sum of N12.5b”. FAAN’s spokesperson, Yakubu Datti, confirmed the story and said he could not provide additional information as the action was a union affair. The spokesperson of Arik Air, Ola Banji also confirmed the claim that it owed FAAN N12.4 billion as “spurious”. He added that the airline was already challenging the claim of the union members at a Federal High Court in Lagos. He said by blocking its operations, the workers were taking laws into their hands. “The action by the workers’ union is connected with the long-standing and unsubstantiated claim by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) of spurious indebtedness of the airline to the agency which is now before a Federal High Court in Lagos at the instance of FAAN,” he said. “For several months, the management of Arik Air and FAAN have been meeting to reconcile payment accounts between the two institutions. The reconciliation process is still ongoing until the latest actions by the union. “This is not the first time that FAAN workers’ union will be taking the laws into their hands by disrupting operations of Arik Air. “The current situation is deeply out of control of Arik Air and the management of the airline has been compelled to suspend all domestic operations for today. This will remain in force until such a time the unfortunate situation is resolved.”

FINALLY US agrees to return $480m looted by Abacha family, others to Nigeria

United States has finally agreed to repatriate to Nigeria about $480million believed to have been stolen by the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha and his family members.
Already, the conditions for the repatriation of the cash and other details are being worked out. Also, it was learnt that the Department of Justice in the United States now has a Kleptocracy Unit, which assist to track looted funds and money laundered by public officials from Nigeria and other nations. According to The Nation, the planned repatriation is the outcome of the meeting between President Buhari’s Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu the Department of Justice. “The US is likely to advise on specific areas to spend the funds on and the project monitoring mechanisms. It does not want the cash re-looted.” In the source’s view, there is no hiding place for Nigerian treasury looters in the United States anymore. “The Federal Government and the U.S. on January 14, 2003 signed the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between the two nations. So, no corrupt public officers from Nigeria can hide in the US. “At the session with AGF and the EFCC boss, they told the Nigerian team that the DOJ now has Kleptocracy Unit which is closing tabs on Political Office Holders and other public officers in this country and many other nations.” Recall that the Criminal Division of the Office of International Affairs of the US Department of Justice, had in a letter to the Federal Government, identified the accounts where Abacha loot was hidden. The highlights are as follows: Doraville Properties Corporation – $287 million in Account Number 80020796 located at Deutsche Bank International Limited in the Bailiwick of Jersey; HSBC Fund Administration (Jersey) – $12 million in account number S-104460 in the Bailiwick of Jersey; and Rayville International, S. A – $1 million in account number 223405880IUSD at Banque SBA in Paris, France. Others are Standard Alliance Financial Services Limited – $144 million in account 223406510PUSD at Banque SBA in Paris; Mecosta Securities – $21.7 million in accounts 10030688 and 100138409 at Standard Bank in the United Kingdom; and HSBC Bank Plc – $1.6 million in account number 38175076. Also listed are Blue Holding (1) Pte Ltd/ Ridley Group Limited – £6,806,900; Blue Holding (2) Pte. Ltd/ Ridley Group Limited – £21,846,983; Blue Holding (1) Pte. Ltd/ Ridley Group Limited – £10,293,343.58; Blue Holding (2) Pte. Ltd/Ridley Group Limited – £56,962,996.26. It was learnt that the Abacha family had pledged to cooperate with the Federal Government.