Making sense of News: October 2012

Wednesday, 31 October 2012

Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor Resigns

According to TheWill, Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor, Mr. Nsima Ekere has resigned from office with immediate effect. TheWill said Ekere tendered his resignation letter this morning after he was tipped of an advanced plot to begin impeachment proceedings against him on Thursday, following heightened tension between himself and Governor Godswill Akpabio over his governorship ambition in 2015.

That Wasiu Ayinde Marshal otherwise known as K1 De Ultimate has impregnated his former wife’s niece, Titi Masha has been a story on the lips of all and sundry recently but what you are about to read is the love lost between her parents and siblings.

Re: EFCC : From Hope to Hogwash Sonala Should Apologize to Nigerians

The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has been drawn to an article by Sonala Olumhense entitled, EFCC: From Hope to Hogwash, which was published online by Saharareporters on Sunday October, 28, 2011. Olumhense in the ill-tempered piece appeared cross with the EFCC under the leadership of Ibrahim Lamorde for the singular (fallacious) reason that it failed to submit its Annual Report to the National Assembly by September 30, 2012 as demanded by law. This supposed failure, in Olumhense's estimation, is evidence that Lamorde and the system which he runs is fraud.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 arraigned five suspects before a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on a four count charge bordering on conspiracy to store one hundred and eighty five( 185) Metric Tons of automotive gas oil, (also called diesel) without appropriate license.
The suspects: Captain Odeghe Andrew, Engineer Ebinum Alex, Jelili Lateef (still at large), Sunday Buluku (still at large) and Monday Osasuwa (still at large) were arraigned before Justice James Tsoho.

One of the charge reads: "That you captain Odeghe Andrew, Engineer Ebinum Alex, Jelili Lateef, Sunday Bukulu, Monday Osasuwa, on or about 31st May, 2012 at Lagos within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court, being the Master-in- Command and crew of the vessel MT. Floris conspired to store aboard the said vessel One Hundred and Eighty Five (185) Metric Tons of automotive gas oil without appropriate license under section 1 of the Petroleum Act, Cap. P9 Laws of the federation of Nigeria, 2004 and thereby committed an offences punishable under section 6 of the Petroleum Act, Cap. P9,
Laws of the federation of Nigeria, 2004".

When the charges were read to them, they pleaded not guilty. Prosecution counsel, Ben Ubi, informed the court that the EFCC was ready to proceed to trial. However, defence counsel, Victor Opare, informed the court that he had filed an application for bail and prayed the court to hear the application. The judge obliged.
He argued that the offence for which his clients were docked is bail able and urged the court to consider the plight of one of the accused persons, Captain Odeghe Andrew who has some health issues, in granting them bail. This claim of ill health was contested by Ubi who demanded proofs from the defence.
Justice Tsoho, after listening to their arguments, admitted the accused persons to bail in the sum of two million naira and one surety in like sum. The surety must be a resident of Lagos and have a property in the metropolis. He must also be ready to provide original documents of the property and the title verified by the EFCC. In addition, the surety must provide evidence of three years tax payments.
Justice Tsoho adjourned the case to January 22, 2013 and ordered that the accused persons be remanded in Ikoyi prison.

EFCC ARRAIGNS THREE OVER N66.5m SCAM

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, arraigned the trio of Kachy Kennedy Okoye, Usong Ibor Matthew, Igberaese Lawry, before Justice Christopher Balogun of the Lagos High court, Igbosere, on a thirteen count charge of conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretence. Specifically, they were alleged to have conspired to defraud one Lady Lora Marire of a total sum of Sixty Six Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N66.5Million) under the pretence of helping to register her as a contractor with the Nigerian Ports Authority and offering her a contract to build one hundred units of duplex at Lekki, Lagos.

Four other individuals involved in the scam are at large. They are: Tony Elijah; John Williams; Engr. Chude Ngini and Alkali Hammed.

There are indications that the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Nsima Ekere has resigned from his position.
Details of the development are still cloudy, a competent source just informed our correspondent that the news is filtering into the State capital, Uyo this evening.
The Deputy Governor was said to have given personal reasons for his action.
It is not yet clear if this is as a result of any disagreement with the Governor, Godswill Akpabio
The Nigeria Politics Online promises to keep you updated as the news unfolds.
In a press statement by Ekere's media aide, Inemesit Ina, the former deputy governor thanked the Governor and the people of the state for the opportunity to serve. He wished the governor and the entire cabinet well for the remaining duration of the administration.

N18.3bn loan: Commission recommends punishment for Oyinlola failures

*By Oludolapo Odewumi

The Commission of Enquiry set up by Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola to probe the activities of the immediate past Governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola on the procurement of N18.38 billion loan has indicted him on the basis of leadership failure and recommended appropriate punishment to be meted out.

The Commission was also set up to investigate how the ex- Governor managed other contacts between 2003 and November 2010.

Aki and Paw Paw visit flood victims in Delta State

The popular Nollywood actors visited flood victims in Delta State over the weekend. The governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan explained to newsmen why he invited the actors to meet with flood victims.

The suicide bomber who killed eight Catholic worshipers in Kaduna on Sunday drove into the church as the worshipers knelt praying and the priest was serving the Holy Communion, eyewitnesses and survivors said.

Nigerian footballer, Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins is said to be living large while his family languishes in poverty in Lagos, Nigeria. Sources revealed that the Super Eagles striker and Lavante Football Club point man has allegedly abandoned his family to the mercy of abject poverty.

Some of you must have read on some blogs a few weeks back that lewd singer St Janet ended her marriage after catching her husband, Kaode Iyun, in bed with her 16 year old daughter from another relationship. The report claimed that the singer had moved out of her matrimonial home and was now living in a hotel. St Janet has responded to the story and says it's all lies. What she said below...

22 year old Onyeka Kingley Raphael (pictured above) was found dead in the bottom of a swimming pool in the home he worked as a domestic help. His body was removed early Saturday morning from a house on Babatunde Asimi Street, Ogudu GRA.

At the start of 2012 all seemed to be going well for Kemi Thomas and her family. Their first child had just gained admission into a university, her husband’s business was beginning to turn around after a difficult year and they had finally completed their own home and recently moved in; it seemed like it was going to be a good year.

President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday said he would have ceased to be the president of Nigeria during the protests that greeted the initial removal of fuel subsidy by his administration in January this year.

Osezua Osolase, a 42 year old Nigerian man ho carried out witchcraft on teenage girls he trafficked from Nigeria to Europe for prostitution has been jailed for 20 years. It was recommended by the jury that Mr Osolase be deported once he has served his sentence.

President Goodluck Jonathan talked tough on Tuesday, saying no corrupt governor or subsidy thief would go scot-free. He assured that the Federal Government would go after them and ensure their prosecution.

"I have been used and dumped, especially by Babangida. Some politicians who don’t like me were also preventing the President from giving me assistance, after I sent a message about my health predicament to him."

Difficult times might be ahead for Nigerians living and doing business in Lagos. The Lagos State Government on Tuesday warned residents of the state to prepare for the ripple effect of Hurricane Sandy in the state.

Hurricane Sandy is a 2012 late-season violent tropical storm that has affected Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the eastern seaboard of the United States of America.

The Commissioner for Waterfront Development and Infrastructure, Mr. Adesegun Oniru, said the government was projecting that within seven to 14 days, the state would experience the ripple effect of the hurricane in its coast lines.

He explained that the government based its projection on, “experience, records and study of past happenings” and had started taking precautionary measures.

Controversy Over Governor Ajimobi's Wife 'Arrest' For Money Laundering

An evening newspaper on Tuesday in its online version, published a report entitled ‘Anxiety over Florence Ajimobi’s alleged arrest in UK.’ An online agency, Newsleak, also claimed that the wife of the governor of Oyo State had been arrested in London for money laundering.

Lola Alao replies Bisi Ibidapo-Obe over pregnancy scandal

During an interview with E24 magazine, pregnant actress Bisi Ibidapo Obe revealed that her colleague, Lola Alao introduced her to the man she claims is responsible for her pregnancy, ex Reps member, Dino Melaye, and she also alleged that Lola, after having introduced her to Dino, started dating the lawmaker.

A Must Read! How To Locate The Treasures In Any Failure

This is the tenth secret I learnt from my millionaire friend which I was sharing with you before I digressed to allow me share some insight with you on how to read with profit.

The secret I am sharing in this edition is profound. It contains the strategy for turning every adversity into platforms of opportunities. Read it with understanding:

Christian mobs with machetes and sticks took to the streets of Nigeria’s Kaduna state targeting people they suspected to be Muslims Sunday after a suicide attack on a Catholic church in the Nigerian city of Kaduna.
A correspondent of the French news agency said he saw mobs targeting people who they believed to be Muslims in the neighbourhood of the church.
A spokesman for the National Emergency Management Agency said a rescue vehicle was also attacked in the violence after the bombing.

Who Can Benefit from Online Distance Learning Courses?

There are many advantaged to enrolling in an online distance learning course. You can gain a range of qualifications and life skills to help you establish and further your career.

What type of individual will really benefit from an online distance learning course? What circumstances might lead people to prefer online education to the classroom?

Business owners.

Those who already own and run a business may wish to learn more about the business and management side of things and want a recognised qualification in the field. Due to the nature of their business they may be unable to attend an open university or a business school so would find an online distance learning course helpful.

Undervalued employees.

If you feel undervalued in your job you may want to look at a career change or gaining a recognized qualification in order to push a promotion. Don’t be limited by your company’s training schemes. If you want to go above and beyond, look at gaining an online distance learning course in your free time whilst at home. It will take out less of your day compared to traveling to a course and you can learn at your own pace.

No decent courses in your area.

Mrs Georgina Ahamefule.

Mrs. Georgina Ahamefule, is an indigene of Imo State who tested positive to Human Immuno Deficiency Virus while working as an auxiliary nurse at a certain Medical Centre in Lagos. At first, due to her naivety, she found the whole world crashing on her, no thanks to her employer, Dr Molokwu, the Chief Medical Director of the Medical Centre who terminated her employment which began in 1989 and advised her to go back to her village and die since she had but little time.
A lot happened to this woman, as she shares her traumatic experiences during a tumultuous journey to victory. The high point of her account is that her fighting spirit is backed by God and the Social and Economic Rights Action Center (SERAC).

Arik Air has confirmed that the body of a young Nigerian man was found Friday in the undercarriage compartment of an Arik aircraft returning from London.
The spokesman for Arik, Ola Adebanji, confirmed that the man was found after the aircraft returned from London. He said no identification was found on the corpse and that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, is already handling the matter.
Officials of the airline said the man, believed to be a stowaway, must have hidden himself there long before the flight took off and must have died possibly out of suffocation.
They did not say how the unknown man beat the airport security network to smuggle himself into the aircraft.

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Governor Amaechi Buys $50 Million Bombardier Jet, Amid State’s Flood Disaster

Governor Rotimi Amaechi's Global 5000 Bombardier Jet-Photo Credit: James Chevrier

(L) Yinka Ayefele (R) Music House on Challenge Road, Ibadan.

Gospel Tungba Exponent, YinkaAyefele is troubled. His multi-million naira House of Music located in the heart of Ibadan, Oyo State has been marked for demolition by the government. Since the musician received the news, he said, life has not been the same.

Plane crash photos- Photo credit: Premium Times

By SaharaReporters, New York

Losing belly fat may be for aesthetic reason such as eliminating the muffin top hanging over their jeans or to look great inside a swimsuit. Natural News published
“The Risks of Excess Belly Fat” in November of 2008. It cites a German study that found people who have high waist-to-hip ratios or waist circumferences increase their risk of the early death. Excess stomach fat and other lifestyle habits like smoking, physical inactivity and diet increase heart disease, diabetes, stroke and blood pressure level risks and dementia. A nutritional plan to get rid of stomach fat decreases girth and health risks.

Here are the instructions :

1. Consume Omega-3 Fatty Acids

One of the primary components of a nutritional plan to lose stomach fat is eating foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids slim waistlines and lower heart disease risks. Natural News says that researchers found that seafood full of omega-3 essential fatty acids prevents weight gain and poor health. Omega-3 rich foods include salmon, tuna, flaxseeds, walnuts, soybeans, halibut, shrimp, tofu, scallops, and snapper, collard greens, Brussels sprouts and kale.

2. Eat Seeds and Nuts

Nuts and seeds contain lots of fat and calories, however they could be a part of a proper belly fat shrinking nutrition plan when eaten as snacks or on salads. Nuts and seeds are rich in fiber and protein and contain monounsaturated fats, good, filling fats. The Flat Belly Diet, developed by “Prevention” magazine editors, says monounsaturated fat nuts include almonds, Brazil nuts, dry-roasted cashews and peanuts, dry-roasted seeds, hazelnuts, pecans, pine nuts, macadamia, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts. Nut butters that do not contain additives fit into the nuts and seeds category. A serving of those healthy seeds and nuts equals two tablespoons a treadmill handful.

3. Eat Avocados

Avocados, a food containing monounsaturated fat, could be a part of a nutritional plan to get rid of stomach fat. Regenerative Nutrition website says that avocados, though full of fat, speed up basal metabolic rates, fill an individual up and lower overeating, decrease the desire for saturated fats and sugary foods, and contain vitamins and minerals that promote overall health. Avocado can be replacement for mayonnaise on sandwiches and hamburgers or perhaps in salads.

4. Munch on Dark Chocolate

Some sugary treats ought to be avoided on a nutritional plan to lose stomach fat, dark chocolate helps reduce fat and manage weight. The Cleveland Clinic Miller Family Heart and Vascular Institute says chocolates contains flavonoids, a naturally-occurring, plant-based compound that can help people maintain weight and protects their hearts. Individuals who can’t stand the bitter taste of dark chocolate can dip it in antioxidant-rich fruits like strawberries.

5. Eat Fruits and Vegetables

Eating fruits and vegetables are part of all nutritional plans, including intends to lose stomach fat. The Belly Fat diet lists some fat-burning produce items, including apples, baby carrots, baby spinach, bananas, blueberries, garlic, onion, grape tomatoes, green beans, strawberries, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, pineapple juice and vegetable proteins like refried beans and veggie burgers. Healthy salads made from fruits and vegetables can be drizzled with olive oil or balsamic vinegar

Friday, 26 October 2012

Six Signs That Your Relationship Could Be In Jeoperdy

Call them "love blinders" or whatever you want, but oftentimes, if you're in an unhealthy relationship, it's hard to see and admit that fact. Whether you choose to break up or work on improving things, the first step to achieving your potential happiness is recognizing that things aren't how they should be. The red flags of an unhealthy relationship have been weighed, and what you should know not to stand for:

How different life would be for Tiger Woods, Ashley Cole or Kristen Stewart – if they had only known about a new phone app which helps cheating lovers keep their affairs secret.

Governor of Sokoto flogs PHCN Manager with horsewhip

Did you guys read/hear about the governor that flogged a PHCN manager for failing supply electricity to his community?

When you walk into a bar and see two/three/four ladies sitting together, how do you chose the one you want to talk to? What do you notice first when you see a woman that makes you want to talk to her, see her again? What gets your attention that first time? Please share your thoughts

Dangote, Elumelu nominated for Forbes Africa Person of the Year '12

Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, and 3 other Africans have been nominated for the 2012 Forbes Africa Person of the Year award. The other three nominees are: Joyce Banda, President of Malawi. Dr. James Mwangi, Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Equity Bank Limited, Kenya, and Stephen Saad, Co-founder, Aspen Pharmacare.

Forbes Africa said the Person of the Year award would go to the person who has had the most influence on events in 2012.

Brazilian student, 20, agrees to sell her virginity for $780,000 after putting it up for auction online

Student Catarina Migliorini makes deal with Japanese man named Natsu
He faced strong competition from an Indian man and two Americans
Claims she is not a prostitute because she is only selling her body once
She will be followed by film crew for a documentary called Virgins Wanted
Man also being featured in the documentary nets $3,000 for his virginity

A Brazilian student is set to sell her virginity for a staggering $780,000 after she put it up for auction online.

A man called Natsu, from Japan, fended off strong competition from American bidders Jack Miller and Jack Right, and Indian big-spender Rudra Chatterjee, to secure a date with 20-year-old Catarina Migliorini.

The auction closed this morning, and the physical education student - who said she will use the cash to build homes for poverty-stricken families - was the subject of 15 bids.

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Bare assets: Brazilian Catarina Migliorini has agreed to sell her virginity online for $750,000 to a Japanese bidder

Bare assets: Catarina Migliorini has auctioned her virginity for $780,000 to a Japanese bidder

Catarina's move sparked outrage across the globe, with many claiming she was little more than a prostitute.

She also caused controversy when she revealed she would be followed every step of the way by an Australian crew for a documentary film called Virgins Wanted.

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"When u deeply fall inlove with a person,u realise why it didn't work with anybody else but him.I love my guy so much....mwaaah. "
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"bulshit..!! All men are the same...nkt!!!

Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Still on 5 Kwam1 children

Wasiu Ayinde-Marshal’s five musical children have different mothers and despite the fact that they live separately in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, they still find time to meet and work together.

K1 De Ultimate’s daughter releases topless picture, debuts as an artiste

oney B

K1 De Ultimate’s children would be taking a que from their father, the first to debut as an artiste is Honey B. The overseas- based singer has released promotional pictures, one of which she appears topless, this followed the release of her debut single – a remix of her father’s classic track titled sempe, produced by D’Tunes (producer of Iyanya’s Kukere’). Listen to Sempe

Nigerians in Diaspora | 5 things you'll find in every Nigerian's home Abroad

Moving from your home country to a new country is one of the hardest things anyone can do. To adjust to our new environment we try to surround ourselves with products that we used back home or remind us of home (consciously or unconsciously). Nigerians are no different, and here are 5 products you are sure to find in a Nigerian’s house abroad.