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- Aluu 4: Mob overwhelmed police team - Accused
- Rapper Yungsix shows off his new Range Rover
- New Video: Enjay Nodelay - Tonight
- Former World 100m record holder, Asafa Powell, banned for doping
- Is Benin-Ore road any better now? Presidency needs feedback
- Must Watch Video: Basketmouth Assaults Hospital Patient
- Folake Coker Covers TW Magazine's April Issue
- Official pre-wedding and wedding photos of Abba Atiku Abubakar
- SOLO Ambassador Iyanya Performs at Slot Promo 5
- Awww, see the look of love...Rihanna & Drake turn up the heat!
- Dear LIB readers: Should I collect transport fare from my in-law?
- See this throwback photo of Nollywood stars
- Ms Sahhara strikes fierce pose during bikini shoot
- New Music: Remmy Kayz - I Want You Now
- 'I’m a victim of blackmail' Laide Bakare’s hubby drags EFCC to court
- Happy birthday to Africa's leading entrepreneur - Aliko Dangote
- Nigeria at risk of Ebola Virus - FG
- Photo: Woman caught stealing baby through window in Ogun state
- Soy products are good for you and your family! Discover it now!
- Photos: Rihanna gets butt naked for French mag photoshoot...18+
- Photo: This is the minibus of a governor?
- Model/actor Alex Ekubo looking dapper in new photos
- Mercy Johnson Okojie confirms expecting her second baby
- Joke Silva, Gen. Gowon, others honoured at Nigerian Centennial Gala and Award Night in London
- Boko Haram bomb police station, bank, court in Jigawa state
| Aluu 4: Mob overwhelmed police team - Accused Posted: 10 Apr 2014 01:40 PM PDT  Orji told the court today Thursday April 10th that the police patrol team, of which he was a member, could not rescue the students because it was overwhelmed by the mob numbering about 3,000. Mr. Orji, the 2nd accused person, added that the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in charge of the area had ordered the team to pull out of the scene of the incident. Continue... Led in evidence by his counsel, Uchechukwu Oputa, Mr. Orji said that the DPO's order came on the heels of a distress call by the team's commander to the DPO. According to Mr. Orji, the commander had told the DPO that "the team was facing mob of over 3000." Apparently contradicting himself, Mr. Orji also said that the police had rescued the students and took them to the police patrol vehicle, but did not tell the court what happened thereafter. The prosecution had alleged that the accused person took part in the murder of the four students instead of protecting them in line with his constitutional duty. The prosecution, led by Rufus Godwins, the Rivers Solicitor-General, said that Mr. Orji had used the butt of his AK47 assault rifle to hit one of the victims. Mr. Godwins had made an oral application to the court for the video footage of the scene of the crime to be played to prove his point. The video footage was played and Mr. Orji was captured in the footage hitting one of the victims with the butt of his AK47 rifle, but he denied that he was the very policeman in the footage. Mr. Orji said he made two statements to the police on October 8, 2012, and October 14, 2012; but claimed that he made that of October 14, 2012, under duress. According to him, an inspector had slapped him, while forcing him to sign a statement he alleged was written by Raphael Ezechi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, and prosecution witness (PW1) He also claimed that the police team was attacked by the mob, but on cross examination by the prosecution, he denied that the mob attacked the police. The prosecution said it had proved that the two statements made by Mr. Orji were made voluntarily and urged the court to admit them in evidence and mark them as exhibits. The trial judge, Ledan Nyordee, adjourned the matter to May 5 and May 22, 2014, for ruling in the trial within trial and continuation of the case. Source: NAN |
| Rapper Yungsix shows off his new Range Rover Posted: 10 Apr 2014 01:32 PM PDT |
| New Video: Enjay Nodelay - Tonight Posted: 10 Apr 2014 12:58 PM PDT British-Nigerian artist Enjay Nodelay is back with his latest single "Tonight". The video depicts illusions of grandeur, misbehavior & hallucinations as the resulting effects of excessive consumption of alcohol, and other intoxicants. Watch... The video is launched by #dMadMovement, an outfit which supports musicians, artists, producers, and songwriters seeking creative ways to express a positive lifestyle through music. Check out www.madmovement.net for more information and hit www.enjay-nodelay.com for more about Enjay Nodelay. Audio Link: http://www.hulkshare.com/ |
| Former World 100m record holder, Asafa Powell, banned for doping Posted: 10 Apr 2014 12:58 PM PDT  A disciplinary panel of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission announced today Thursday April 10th that the Powell will be excluded from competition until December 2014, with the ban backdated to the time of his original sample collection in June 2013. He's permitted to return to competitions on Dec. 20 2014. He has since said he plans to appeal against the 'unjust' ban. Powell won gold medal in 2008 after he completed the 100m dash in 9.79secs. He was out-shined the following year by Usain Bolt. |
| Is Benin-Ore road any better now? Presidency needs feedback Posted: 10 Apr 2014 12:29 PM PDT   |
| Must Watch Video: Basketmouth Assaults Hospital Patient Posted: 10 Apr 2014 12:27 PM PDT Basketmouth impersonates a doctor and tells the patient to do things out of the ordinary and she complies until...(this is Basketmouth's way of speaking against sexual exploitation of female patients by some doctors). Watch... |
| Folake Coker Covers TW Magazine's April Issue Posted: 10 Apr 2014 12:10 PM PDT   |
| Official pre-wedding and wedding photos of Abba Atiku Abubakar Posted: 10 Apr 2014 10:56 AM PDT  Another wedding will hold this Saturday in Adamawa State. Continue to see the photos... Pre-wedding photos first...               Then wedding photos...                                              |
| SOLO Ambassador Iyanya Performs at Slot Promo 5 Posted: 10 Apr 2014 10:32 AM PDT  Solo Phone Nigeria partnered with mobile service retail giant Slot System Limited for their 2014 promo, Slot Promo 5, celebrating 15 years of Slot in the market. As part of the festivities and representing the SOLO Phone brand,Iyanya gave a rousing performance of some of his latest and greatest hits, and a hugely excited crowd joined in on the fun as he serenaded the ladies in the crowd.  SOLO Phone Managing Director/Country Manager, DolapoAjayi was also on hand to deliver gift to three lucky winners in the promo. According to Mr Ajayi, "SOLO is very pleased to work with Slot as they mark 15 year of excellence as a business. We look forward to a mutually rewarding partnership in the month and years to come as the SOLO brand continues to make strides in Nigeria," he said.  |
| Awww, see the look of love...Rihanna & Drake turn up the heat! Posted: 10 Apr 2014 09:51 AM PDT   Meanwhile, the lovebirds showed up for Rihanna's bff Melissa Forde's birthday party and sources claim they couldn't keep their hands off each other. See the report after the cut...  Our eyewitness tells us that: "They were all over each other! Others saw them kissing. They were super close. Drake arrived alone, Rihanna with Mellisa ford, but they were together in the club. They left separately. Rihanna looked very very happy … her eyes were sparkling … happiest I've seen her in a while." Rihanna knows that club inside and out and she took Drake away for about 10 minutes or so and they had some one-on-one time. Nobody was with them but their security so you know what that means! Drake had a big smile on his face when they came out AND he had her lipstick on his lips and cheek. He wiped it off though once Ri and Mel made fun of him. He was cool about it though. No harm done whatsoever. |
| Dear LIB readers: Should I collect transport fare from my in-law? Posted: 10 Apr 2014 09:00 AM PDT  I am an avid reader of your blog and I need advice from LIB house on this issue. I work with a prestigious bank and am OK. I have been dating a girl since January and we are really serious. I have introduced her to my parents and I know hers too, most especially her mom ad sister. Last weekend she took me to her brother's house for introduction, when leaving, her brother gave me transport fare in an envelope which I politely rejected (don't know how much was in the envelop sha). The brother took no harm with the expression on his face. For 3 days after the visit my babe condemned me for not collecting the cash from her brother though it's been settled. But next weekend we are visiting another brother's house, if I am given transport fare again, should I collect? |
| See this throwback photo of Nollywood stars Posted: 10 Apr 2014 09:27 AM PDT  |
| Ms Sahhara strikes fierce pose during bikini shoot Posted: 10 Apr 2014 07:52 AM PDT   |
| New Music: Remmy Kayz - I Want You Now Posted: 10 Apr 2014 07:44 AM PDT  Having recorded few songs in the past, Remy Kayz is out with a new single titled 'I Want You Now' . His uniqueness as a young artiste cannot be faulted as he flows effortlessly on a beat produced by Don Ada. Continue...  Remy Kayz is under the management of one of Nigeria's biggest management companies, List Entertainment headed by Sunday Are. Listen to 'I Want You Now' below... |
| 'I’m a victim of blackmail' Laide Bakare’s hubby drags EFCC to court Posted: 10 Apr 2014 08:43 AM PDT   Alhaji Mutairu Babatunde Oriowo, husband of Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has debunked the fraud and theft story against him occasioned through a declaration by the EFCC and published recently in a national daily. The businessman, who is the CEO of Primavera Construction & Engineering Ltd, added that, contrary to EFCC's statement declaring him wanted, he is not on the run because he has not committed any offence to warrant running away from his fatherland. Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has also said that she is standing by her husband on the matter, believing that the EFCC publication was meant to destroy his hard-earned reputation as a philanthropist who derives joy in helping people, adding that the story was also a calculated attempt to smear her own name as a celebrity. According to Mr. Orilowo, the EFCC and MTN were only out to blackmail him because the court case he instituted against EFCC, seeking an injunction to restrain the agency from arresting him or declaring him wanted, will be determine on the 28th of April 2014. Yet he was declared wanted on no basis many weeks before the hearing date. Explaining the issue further, Mr. Orilowo said that "there was this MTN Cooperative whose membership is of MTN workers. Their union came together with this idea of a project called 'Y'ello Estate' to be built at Okun Ajah. That is my home town and where I do most of my businesses. So, based on my popularity and as a philanthropist who commands respect in the area, my company, Primavera Engineering & Construction Limited, was approached by MTN to help buy five hectares of land, which we did. Later, they came to us again and said oh, there are more demands, get us five hectares more. We did. The subscribers now became much interested in the project because they were going to make it the best of such Estates in Lagos". "We had an agreement from the beginning because they trusted us to deliver. The agreement was for me to; one, buy the lands; two, to ensure that the lands acquired were validly documented, and three, to be the sole developer of the Estate". "But some powerful people at MTN then came in after the agreement with the aim to hijack it. They saw the project as a laudable one and they were shocked that I was the only man handling the project. They came with an excuse that many people were bidding for it and it should not be a one-man thing. But I have spent close to one billion naira on this project. The agreement was for me to collect from MTN 20 percent of the money for mobilization and then go ahead to complete it with my personal money. And I have spent a lot on it. You know how big a project like an Estate can be; talk of roads, bridges and other amenities". "So, since the MTN had decided to bring in another developer and my company has committed so much into executing the project, I asked that the money I have spent so far be refunded. But when they were not forthcoming, I took the MTN Cooperative to court seeking to retrieve my money. We got judgment from Hon. Justice Olateru-Olagbegi. We then had negotiations with MTN based on the court judgment. Under the terms of settlement, MTN was to pay us substantial sums of money". "But MTN still refused to pay us, so we commenced third-party involvement proceedings against MTN which resulted in the issuance of an order freezing the bank accounts of MTN. While we await action on our money, MTN went to EFCC to lodge criminal complaints against us, alleging theft of money without disclosing the court proceedings on the issue. This was after the EFCC, on its own, had gone to court to institute criminal proceedings against us based on MTN's complaints, which is still pending before the court". |
| Happy birthday to Africa's leading entrepreneur - Aliko Dangote Posted: 10 Apr 2014 07:25 AM PDT  |
| Nigeria at risk of Ebola Virus - FG Posted: 10 Apr 2014 06:58 AM PDT  The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, has said that Nigeria is now at risk of contacting the deadly Ebola virus which has been spreading across neighboring West African countries in recent times. The virus which first broke out in Guinea in January this year, is said to have no vaccine at the moment and has killed a total of 87 people with 137 cases reported since the outbreak. Ghana only recently reported a case of Ebola Virus Disease. Continue... Facts about Ebola Virus Disease as stated by Wikipidea-Its a viral disease that has no cure and no vaccine - Affects mostly Africans - It kills very fast -It is transmitted by direct contact with infected blood or body fluid or via reuse of infested hospital injections -Symptoms of infection includes fever with chills, joint pain, muscle pain, and chest pain,abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, respiratory tract disorder such as sore throat, cough, hiccups, impaired circulatory system symptomology, discharge of blood from nose, vagina, gingiva(gum), rash all over the body. - It takes 13 days for the symptoms to manifest after contacting the virus. -Prevention is first by Quarantine, that is, the separation of infected person from the public to forestall the spread of their infected body fluid and blood. Animal products such as meat should be thoroughly cooked before consumption. Constant washing of hands after each activity, avoiding eating of fruits without washing, as well as non consumption of fruits that have been eaten by bats |
| Photo: Woman caught stealing baby through window in Ogun state Posted: 10 Apr 2014 06:53 AM PDT  Narrating what happened, Oreoluwa's mother, Mrs Adanri said Blessing gained entrance into their home around 4am by tearing their window net as they slept. She said she was woken up by the cry of her daughter in the hands of the suspect. "She picked up the baby as she was sleeping on the bed by the window and stole N5,000 kept in a purse. She was trying to run away when my husband ran after her and caught her. I raised an alarm to draw neighbours' attention to the incident and everybody came out to assist us," Mrs. Adanri narrated. Blessing was arrested and immediately taken to the Ajuwon station where she is being held for kidnapping. Continue... In her statement, Blessing said she was homeless and was looking for a place to sleep when she found the passage of the Adanri's
"I am not a thief. They accused me of kidnapping but I am not a kidnapper, I was just wandering about because I have nowhere to sleep. I did not kidnap any child," she stated. Blessing says this is not the first time she has been wrongly labeled a thief, as she was thrown out from her former abode at no 5, Modupeola Street, Iju-Ishaga, by her landlord after her co-tenants labeled her a thief. |
| Soy products are good for you and your family! Discover it now! Posted: 10 Apr 2014 06:36 AM PDT  Soy products are really good for you!! |
| Photos: Rihanna gets butt naked for French mag photoshoot...18+ Posted: 10 Apr 2014 06:20 AM PDT  She posed face down, butt up...and even exposed her nipples at a point...with many people on set. Oh dear Rihanna. See the photos after the cut...but please do not open if you're in the office...:-)            There are 70 more photos HERE...Enjoy..:-) |
| Photo: This is the minibus of a governor? Posted: 10 Apr 2014 05:54 AM PDT  |
| Model/actor Alex Ekubo looking dapper in new photos Posted: 10 Apr 2014 05:44 AM PDT |
| Mercy Johnson Okojie confirms expecting her second baby Posted: 10 Apr 2014 05:42 AM PDT    |
| Joke Silva, Gen. Gowon, others honoured at Nigerian Centennial Gala and Award Night in London Posted: 10 Apr 2014 05:08 AM PDT   Headlining a weeklong chain of events in London to celebrate the success of Nigeria over the past 100 years, GLEEHD Foundation in partnership with the Commonwealth Democracy Initiative, ROSTRA Consulting & Amandla Consulting hosted the cream de la cream of the Nigerian Public and Private sector at a Gala and Award Night to recognise the contribution of Eminent Nigerians and Nigeria's Emerging Leaders on March 11, 2014 as Nigeria celebrates its Centenary. Continue...   The Gala Award Night honoured the contribution of Nigerian luminaries and other exceptional Nigerians at the Sheraton Park Lane Mayfair Hotel in London which had the participation of Commonwealth Leaders, British and Nigerian Political Leaders, Friends of Nigeria and Nigerians in Diaspora. Speaking at the Gala, Dayo Israel, GLEEHD Foundation's Director for Africa said "Tonight we gather here to say thank you to those whose effort have contributed to the continuous growth and progress of our nation Nigeria in the last 100years, those who through thick and thin have sacrificed to ensure the dignity of our nation is upheld, and the emerging leaders of these generation who would be responsible for keeping the flame alive – as we celebrate, we inspire others to rise and play their part in rebuilding the Nigeria of our dream.             The award aimed to grace the lives and achievements of Eminent Nigerians and Nigeria's luminaries of the last 100 years, leaders who have shown exceptional imagination, foresight or resilience in a number of key fields - especially leaders that have reversed trends, shaken of traditional limitations, and acted as an example and inspiration to others. The event also saw the presentation of the "Keepers of the Flame" Award to young inspirational Nigerians; Nigerian of the Century Award to General Yakubu Gowon – Chief MKO Abiola, HIM Oba Adesoji Aderemi, HIM Oba Okunade Sijuade and Chief Obafemi Awolowo; and the Outstanding Contribution to Women and Youth through Governance to a joint recipient of President Goodluck Jonathan and Dame Patience Jonathan. Speaker of the House of Representative – Rt. Hon Tambuwal and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu were also recipient of the A.D King Prize for Courage in Leadership; while Senate President David Mark and The National Assembly of Nigeria jointly received the CDI Prize for Outstanding Contribution under Exceptional Circumstances for their roles in the last days of President Yar'Adua and for introducing the Doctrine of Necessity to save the nation from collapse. In his remarks, Gowon expressed gratitude to the organisers especially GLEEHD Foundation and urged Nigerians to continue to strive for excellence as the nation entered another century. Guests at the event included over 5 Nigerian Governors including Yuguda of Bauchi, Oshiomole of Edo, Uduaghan of Delta; and Representatives of the Governors of Kwara State, Osun State, Oyo State and Plateau State; Baroness Lynda Chalker – Chair of the Honorary International Investors' Council; Lord Alan Watson of Richmond and Chair of the Commonwealth Democracy Initiative; Chairman of Etisalat Nigeria – Mr Hakeem Belo-Osagie; Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group – Foluso Phillips, Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly Rt Hon Monsurat Sunmonu, M.D of Nigeria's Bank of Industry – Dr. Evelyn Oputu, Representatives of the Ooni of Ife – Their Royal Highnesses Oba Adeyemi Adediran the Owa Omiran of Esa Oke and Laroka of Wanikin Oba Kole Ojutalayo, Senator Gbenga Obadara – Chairman Senate Committee on Privatisation; Senator Gyang Pwajok; Dr. Charles Akinola; Mr. Olu Jacobs and Mrs Joke Silva, Former President of Nigeria General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria's Minister of Power – Prof Chinedu Osita Nebo; Mrs Eniola Fadayomi – President of the Nigerian Institute of Directors; and many others. About GLEEHD: GLEEHD Foundation for Leadership and International Development is an international organisation Headquartered in the United Kingdom with an African Secretariat in Nigeria established to promote the Development of Africa. GLEEHD is an independent, not-for-profit international organization which seeks to promote Africa Renaissance by fostering Good Governance and Democracy, Advancement of Economic and Entrepreneurial Development, Promotion of Human and Children's Rights, and Advocacy for Youth Development and Participation in Africa. GLEEHD works to achieve this mission by working in partnership with Africa public institutions, civil society and regional and international development partners. www.gleehdfoundation.org and www.gleehdfoundation.org.uk |
| Boko Haram bomb police station, bank, court in Jigawa state Posted: 10 Apr 2014 07:11 AM PDT  Boko Haram members yesterday April 9th bombed a police station, a bank and a Sharia Court in Gwaram Sabuwa, Gwaram LGA of Jigawa State killing at least 4 policemen, one civilian, with quite a number of others sustaining various degrees of injury. According to eye witnesses, the men, who were about 20 in number and came in motorcycles and other vehicles, operated from 1am to 2am unhindered. They later told the villagers that they would be back again if they continue sending their children to school, operating football viewing centres and accepting polio vaccines. Continue... The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 1, Mr. Tambari Muhammed confirmed the incident and said more policemen have been drafted to the village. Meanwhile the Boko Haram men also attacked Shadna, a village in Bosso LGA of Niger State last night when the villagers were having their monthly cultural dance meeting. Two people were killed while three persons sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital for medical attention. |
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