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- Guy puts his date on blast for ordering 'expensive' food like his
- Video: Confession of Nanny who kidnapped Orekoya children
- Buruji Kashamu responds to AP's report on his alleged indictment in the US
- We nead help with rehabilitation of areas ravaged by Boko Haram not foreign troops - GEJ
- Transgender actress Laverne Cox poses nude for Allure magazine
- New songs: J Brown - Road Block + Fire Down (prod by D-Tunes)
- Photos: Multiple accident in Port Harcourt
- President Jonathan urges world leaders to support incoming administration
- Xenophobia: House of Rep member calls for evacuation of Nigerians in SA
- 'Skinny mom' who caused Instagram uproar gives birth to baby boy
- Photos: Tunde Bakare pays Gen. Buhari congratulatory visit
- The 10000- Giving Back with Sujimoto
- Man indicted in US for drug deal elected Senator in Nigeria - AP
- Photos: Lagos governor-elect, Ambode receives Certificate of Return
- World’s first head transplant volunteer could experience something "worse than death” - Surgeon
- Peter Okoye debuts with dance reality show
- Kowry, Nigeria's #1 Online Homestore turns 1
- WTF? Boko Haram leader makes TIME Most Influential People list
- Buhari, Oby Ezekwesili. Kim K, Kanye West, Obama make TIME 100 Most Influenctial People
- Photos: Aliko Dangote's daughter graduates!
- Tom Brady writes Gisele Bundchen a love note as she quits runway modeling
- The New Samsung Edge 6 now Available on Jumia Nigeria!
- Photos: Gov Shettima of Borno state receive certificate of return from INEC
- Face of the nanny who kidnapped the Orekoya boys
- Deadly disease hits Ondo, residents wake up blind, die within a few hours
| Guy puts his date on blast for ordering 'expensive' food like his Posted: 16 Apr 2015 01:17 PM PDT  Lol. Ode man saying women should keep their meal below $25 on a date. Crying over $58. Anyone wants to answer his question? |
| Video: Confession of Nanny who kidnapped Orekoya children Posted: 16 Apr 2015 12:53 PM PDT The Nanny, known as Mary Akinloye but whose real name is Funmilayo Adeyemi, narrates how she executed the kidnap of the Orekoya children which was planned by her husband and four kids, her brother-in-law and wife as well as her mother-in-law. Courtesy Channels TV. Watch.. |
| Buruji Kashamu responds to AP's report on his alleged indictment in the US Posted: 16 Apr 2015 12:41 PM PDT  1. My attention has been drawn to a syndicated report by Associated Press (AP) entitled "A man indicted in US for drug deal elected senator in Nigeria".
4. Also, contrary to the AP's account, after the failed extradition attempts by the United States government against me in the United Kingdom – that has one of the best judiciary in the whole world – there has never been any request or court order to that effect in Nigeria. It only exists in the wild imagination of AP's correspondent. 5. There cannot be an order of extradition of a suspect from any country to another country without extradition proceedings. It is trite knowledge that an order of court only arises from a court proceedings. If a court has not exercised its jurisdiction over a matter, it cannot make an order pertaining to that matter. 6. I, Prince Buruji Kashamu, between 1998 and 2003, was the suspect in the extradition proceedings instituted by the United States government against me in the British courts, and at the end of the trial, the British High Court per Justice Tim Workman, discharged and acquitted me on the basis of his findings that the US government suppressed information that exonerated me of the allegations that formed the basis of the extradition proceedings; precisely that it was a case of mistaken identity which the U.S investigators and prosecution team knew about but suppressed in their bid to secure my extradition from the UK to the US. 7. It is noteworthy – and this is a point which my detractors have deliberately chosen to ignore – that the facts constituting the extradition proceedings in the UK which I was subjected to, but eventually exculpated of, are the same facts which constitute the indictment in the US that my opponents and others acting out of ignorance of the true state of affairs have been trumpeting as if there are two sets of indictments – one in the UK and another in the US – and that having been discharged and acquitted of the one in the UK, I now have that in the US to contend with. 8. In other words, it is the same indictment that my opponents are talking about that the US government used as the basis for my extradition proceedings in the UK courts. So, if I was discharged and acquitted of the allegations in the said proceedings which other trial am I expected to undergo in the US when it was not a case of more than one set of indictment whereby I was tried and discharged in respect of one while another set is still pending in the US for which I am required to undergo trial? 9. To be noted also is the fact that the US government did not appeal the decision of the UK court that discharged and acquitted me in respect of the charges. 10. And as I have often stated, I have never lived in or visited the United States of America and have never been involved in any narcotics or criminal activities in the United States of America. 11. I am a free citizen of Nigeria, an employer of labour and a politician with legitimate sources of income. I do not have anything to hide. I am neither afraid of anyone nor am I running away from the law. I have lived my life in the open and will continue to do so. The Background to the case 1. In 1998, as a result of my political activities in the Republic of Benin I was wrongly introduced into an indictment in the Northern District of Illinois, United States of America involving a group of drug pushers, members of which had been arrested and convicted in 1994 in the US and as a part of a plea bargain transaction had indicated that they had a West African link. 2. None of these confessed criminals mentioned my name (Prince Buruji Kashamu) and repeatedly indicated to their jailers that they did not know their West African accomplice by any other name than "ALAJI" 3. Apparently the US Embassy in Benin, which was facilitating the enquiry by the US Authorities as to who the "ALAJI" could be, somehow received information from some mischief-makers that it was me. That was how my name was introduced into the indictment in 1998 by the US authorities. 4. All this happened without reference to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Nigeria or in the other relevant West African countries in which the enquiries were being made and unknown to me who at the time regularly visited the United Kingdom in pursuit of my cotton trading business in Liverpool. 5. On one of such trips in 1998, I was accosted at the City Airport in London and eventually informed that there was an international warrant for my arrest issued by the United States. 6. I was therefore detained and an application for my extradition to the US was made to the British Courts by the US authorities through the British Crown Prosecution Service. 7. I declared from the moment of my arrest that I was not the person involved in the alleged narcotics business and that this was a case of mistaken identity. 8. As a result, an identification parade was conducted by the British authorities in which the leader of the confessed criminals in the US, one Nick Fillmore, clearly stated that I was not the man they knew as "ALAJI" 9. However, the US authorities decided not to reveal this information to the British court and were able to secure an order in their favour in 1998 for my extradition to the US. 10. Fortunately for me, the result of the identification parade came into the hands of my lawyers early in 1999 before I could be shipped off to the US and they immediately commenced an Habeas Corpus action in the English High Court, Queens Bench division, for my release and the vacation of the committal order made by the Court. 11. The English High Court in December 1999 delivered its judgment read by Lord Justice Pill, and summarized the facts as follows: "What has now emerged, with a letter from the United States' Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, is a report of an investigation into the case against the applicant conducted on 9 February 1999. The report stated insofar as material, that on 8 February 1999, Fillmore viewed a photo lineup for the purpose of identifying Kashamu. The meeting was held in the US Attorney's office. An officer of the Attorney had received a copy of an arrest photograph of Kashamu from another officer. The report continues that the officer '…took the copy of the arrest photograph and placed in a DEA form 470, photo identification folder, with seven photographs of black males. These black males had similar facial hair and were the approximate age of Kashamu. This photo lineup was shown to Fillmore. Fillmore provided the following statements: 'it is not jumping out at me, I know what the man looks like.' Fillmore further stated that photograph #03 looked like a bad photograph of him. Photos #02, #04, #06, #07 and #08 did not look like him at all. Fillmore stated that #05 looked a lot like him but did not look like him. Fillmore ruled out photograph #01. Fillmore stated that #05 looked the closest like Alaji' That is the name by which Fillmore knew his co-conspirator. 'The arrest photograph of Kashamu was placed in position #07 of the photo lineup.' I add by way of comment that that was one of the photographs which Fillmore said did not look like the co-conspirator at all. A photograph of the applicant, the arrest photograph, taken upon the applicant's arrest about three years after the events relevant to the alleged conspiracy, had been shown Fillmore on 8 February, with that result. No reference was made to the 9 February report in the Statement prepared by the United States Government for the application for extradition. It was mentioned neither in the United States Attorney's statement nor in the Statement signed by Fillmore. The arrest photograph was disclosed but no reference was made to its potentially exculpatory effect." 12. In that judgment the judges then proceeded to set aside the committal order having further found as follows in the judgment: "The committal order, must in the circumstances, be quashed by reason of the unfairness of the proceedings resulting from the non-disclosure of crucial evidence, as accepted by the government. The writ of habeas corpus will, accordingly issue". 13. The US authorities did not appeal that decision but immediately had me rearrested and commenced a second extradition process against him at the Bow Street Magistrate Court in England before District Judge Tim Workman. 14. In his judgment, delivered in the second extradition proceedings on the 10thof January 2003, District Judge Tim Workman found as follows: "As a result of the evidence that the Defence has placed before me and the evidence which the Government has tendered in rebuttal, I find the following facts: that the defendant has a brother, Alhaji Adewale Adeshina Kashamu who bears a striking resemblance to that of his brother; I am satisfied that the defendant's brother was one of the co-conspirators in the drugs importation which involved Catherine and Ellen Wolters; I am satisfied that the defendant informed both interpol and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency of the activities of this group." 15. The judge in concluding his judgment went on to state as follows: "certain of the assertions made by the government are untrue ……I am satisfied that the overwhelming evidence here is such that the identification evidence, already tenuos, has now been so undermined as to make it incredible and valueless. In those circumstances there is no prima facie case against the defendant and I propose to discharge him" 16. The US authorities did not appeal this decision and have not pursued me or made any other attempt to extradite me since that decision. 17. All these facts are now matters of public record and the relevant documents (including the judgments of the courts are available for scrutiny by anyone who is interested in knowing the truth. 18. In 2008, some politicians (in a bid to neutralize me, perceived as a threat to their ambitions) commenced a campaign of calumny against me alleging that I was a convicted drug dealer who had been jailed in the United Kingdom for 5 years for drug-related offences and was wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States of America for similar offences. 19. The Interpol department of the Nigerian Police Force conducted investigations upon the allegations and published a report dated 4th March, 2008, and signed by ACP Haruna H. Mshelia, in which it stated inter alia "That all our letters written to Interpol London, Lyon, Washington and Cotonou relating to enquiries on criminal/drug/conviction records of the suspect were returned negative to the effect that the suspect was never convicted of such offence in their territory." 20. I commenced several lawsuits as a result of this attack on my person. Most of the lawsuits were commenced in 2010 in Libel. 21. Faced with these circumstances, and in a desperate bid to find justification for their false allegations, these politicians began to pressurize the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to resuscitate the misdirected US indictment against me in Nigeria and to instigate an extradition process against me on the baseless accusations. 22. When I became aware of these moves, I commenced an action at the Federal High Court in Lagos against the AGF seeking an interpretation of the Nigerian Extradition Act and determination of some questions as to whether the AGF could exercise his powers under that Act against me in the context of the findings of the British Courts that I am not the person involved in the alleged narcotics transaction and in view of a decision of the US Court of the northern District of Illinois, delivered in 2009 (upon my application to the US court to remove my name from the indictment) confirming that I was not a fugitive from justice in America. 23. The Federal High Court in this Suit No. FHC/L/CS/938/2010 in its judgment found that the AGF could not exercise any power against me under the Nigerian Extradition Act when I had been found not to be involved in any alleged crime in the US and because I am not a fugitive. 24. The AGF appealed against this judgment on the ground that he had received no request from the U.S. Government for my extradition before the suit was filed and therefore, since none of my rights had been breached, the action was pre-mature. 25. The decision of the Court of Appeal was based on this narrow issue and it agreed with the AGF that since I did not prove that a request had been made against me to the AGF, then my personal right had not been breached and therefore the court action was pre-mature. 26. I have been advised that the decision is erroneous in law and an appeal was therefore filed to set it aside and restore the decision of the Federal High Court. That appeal is still pending at the Supreme Court. 27. A second action filed against Nigerian law enforcement agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force and the AGF in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/49/2010, eventually went on to judgment delivered on the 6thof January 2014. In that judgment, the court found that in view of the judgments of the British courts and the Interpol investigation report, the law enforcement agencies and the Attorney-General of the Federation could not act against me on any of the allegations being made by the politicians against me. 28. That judgment is still valid and subsisting and binding on all the law enforcement agencies. 29. With regard to the indictment and ensuing litigation in the United States District Court of Northern Illinois; this has also been used by my detractors to give the false impression that I am actively being pursued by the U.S. authorities to face trial in the U.S. 30. In reality, I am the one who has been actively pursuing the dismissal of this insupportable indictment against me. 31. It is important to bear in mind, first of all, that an indictment is not a conviction or finding of guilt of any offence, it is merely an accusation based on suspicion and is a framed charge, which is brought before a competent court which must proceed from the fundamental premise that the accused is innocent until proved guilty. 32. Normally, in American Criminal Procedure Law, an indictment is framed by a grand jury (a body of 23 laymen chosen at random) before which the investigation results of the relevant law enforcement agency is placed by the prosecutor in order that the Grand Jury may determine if there is sufficient evidence to base a reasonable suspicion upon which the persons accused of an offence may be charged to court to face a criminal trial. 33. Therefore, the fact that a person is indicted does not make him/her a criminal. Signed Prince Buruji Kashamu Senator-elect, Ogun East Senatorial District 16thApril, 2015 |
| We nead help with rehabilitation of areas ravaged by Boko Haram not foreign troops - GEJ Posted: 16 Apr 2015 12:26 PM PDT 
The President said that the provisions of Chapter 8 of the UN Charter, which recognises the role of regional bodies such as the African Union in working with the United Nations for the promotion of peace and security, were robust enough to tackle insurgency in Nigeria and other African countries. President Jonathan also told the UN envoys that with the cooperation of neighbouring countries, the Nigerian military had already regained most of the territories seized by Boko Haram in Yobe, Adamawa and Borno states, and had now commenced a final push to take the last stronghold of the insurgents in Sambisa Forest. In his remarks, Mr Chambas commended President Jonathan for his statesmanship following the outcome of the March 28 Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Nigeria. He conveyed UN Secretary-General's personal admiration for President Jonathan's "exemplary leadership'' with regard to the conduct of the general elections in Nigeria. "We are hoping that other African countries who are holding elections this year will learn from the good example of Nigeria,'' the envoy said. Mr Chambas told the President that the UN team was visiting countries affected by the Boko Haram insurgency including Chad, Cameroon and Niger. He reaffirmed the UN's readiness to support the on-going effort by Nigeria and other countries in West and Central Africa to end terrorist attacks against their citizens. Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) April 16, 2015 |
| Transgender actress Laverne Cox poses nude for Allure magazine Posted: 16 Apr 2015 10:06 AM PDT  Orange Is The New Black star Laverne Cox, posed nude for the new issue of Allure magazine. The 30-year-old transgender actress rocked the shoot but said she'd initially said no to posing nude.
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| New songs: J Brown - Road Block + Fire Down (prod by D-Tunes) Posted: 16 Apr 2015 09:53 AM PDT  TWITTER - @IAMJAY_BROWN ROAD BLOCK - ROAD BLOCK - JBROWN FIRE DOWN - FIRE GO DOWN |
| Photos: Multiple accident in Port Harcourt Posted: 16 Apr 2015 09:45 AM PDT |
| President Jonathan urges world leaders to support incoming administration Posted: 16 Apr 2015 09:42 AM PDT  At separate audiences with the new ambassadors of France, Senegal and Ethiopia, President Jonathan appealed for patience, understanding and cooperation from all stakeholders in Nigeria, which, he said, General Buhari will need to move the country forward to greater, peace, security and progress. Responding to the commendation of his exemplary concession of victory in the Presidential elections by the new ambassadors, President Jonathan said that he acted out of his abiding conviction that the unity, well-being and progress of Nigeria must supersede all personal ambitions. "Democracy has to be nurtured to grow. Strong democratic institutions are the backbone and future of our democracy. They must be protected and nurtured. As for me, as a matter of principle, it is always the nation first. "You need to have a nation before you can have an ambition. It should always be the nation first. You don't have to scuttle national progress for personal ambition. "Since I assumed duty, I have been involved in quelling political crisis in some African countries and I know what they passed through and what some are still going through. If you scuttle a system for personal ambition, it becomes a collective tragedy,'' President Jonathan declared. Speaking with the new French ambassador, Mr. Denis Guaer, President Jonathan urged France to extend the support and assistance it gave to his administration to General Buhari's government. "President Francois Hollande was our guest in Nigeria during the celebration of Nigeria's centenary. He has been very supportive of the country in the fight against terrorism. I expect that the same warmth and goodwill will be extended to the incoming government. I expect that France will continue to work with the new administration, especially on issues of terrorism. "The United Nations has been supportive as well. Our troops, supported by regional forces, have done very well in fighting the terrorists in recent times. What we need now is support to help our people get back their lives,'' he said. The ambassadors commended President Jonathan for setting a record of humility, patriotism and courage in safeguarding the democratic process in Nigeria and Africa. "Nigeria is not only an economic power in the world today, but also a great democratic example. And it is all by your effort, Mr. President. The last elections and your response was truly a great achievement and you will always be remembered for it," the French ambassador told the President. Mr. Guaer, the new Ambassador of Senegal, Mr. Baboucar Sambe and the new Ambassador of Ethiopia, Samia Zekaria Gutu who were at the Presidential Villa to present their letters of credence to President Jonathan, also assured him that they will do their best to strengthen relations between Nigeria and their countries during their tenure. Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) April 16, 2015 |
| Xenophobia: House of Rep member calls for evacuation of Nigerians in SA Posted: 16 Apr 2015 09:32 AM PDT  "The Federal Government of Nigeria should rise up to the occasion by having contingency plans to evacuate Nigerians within 24 hours to avoid us losing our citizens to these attacks. It is expedient to think of where all Nigerians can gather within 24 hours for safety either in our embassy or mission for the safety of our citizens," she said.Also speaking, chairperson of the House committee on Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa condemned the attacks and said the House of Representative members will move a motion in its next plenary session to discuss the attacks |
| 'Skinny mom' who caused Instagram uproar gives birth to baby boy Posted: 16 Apr 2015 09:26 AM PDT   30 year old US model, Sarah Stage, who caused quite a storm on social media with her pregnant-yet-toned physique, gave birth to a bouncing baby boy on April 14. He's been named James Hunter. The model became popular on instagram by regularly posting pics showing off her tiny, barely-there pregnancy belly. In the pic above, she was nearly 9 months. Amazing stuff! Congrats to her.  |
| Photos: Tunde Bakare pays Gen. Buhari congratulatory visit Posted: 16 Apr 2015 09:07 AM PDT |
| The 10000- Giving Back with Sujimoto Posted: 16 Apr 2015 09:10 AM PDT  Gone are the days when giving back is regarded as a gesture reserved for the old. For us at Sujimoto, generosity is the pillar of our organization and we took full advantage of this preconception engaging in a hands on "give back" initiative in our society precisely on our young CEO's birthday. As a young man, birthday celebrations would be a great reason to travel to great destinations, go for dinner or end up at a night club; but the days of popping champagne are over, because we have realized that the poverty rate in this country is alarming. "According to the World Bank report, 112 million Nigerians find it difficult to eat one meal a day. 112 million is almost twice the population of UK. I might not be able to change this situation, but together, we all can make a difference in our own little way. I grew up between Agege and Oke-Arin, so I understand what it is to drink garri without sugar; and because I know and understand what poverty means, giving back to me is not voluntary, it is an obligation. The '10000 Giving Back with Sujimoto' idea was borne out of the need to reach out to the needy in society, focusing 80% on our physically challenged women, single mothers, widows and other under privileged citizens of this nation. It is a major call to action on the Poverty Emancipation Programme (PEP) programme.          Packaging Event On the 7th of April 2015, it blew my mind as I saw a multitude of happy faces coming together in a hall, filled with love and excitement, packing items for distribution in the spirit of giving back to our society. The idea stimulated my brother and friend Abba Atiku, who not only attend the dinner event, but helped us in packaging these items, and also joined us on the road show. About 15-20 items/provisions consisting of rice, gala, noodles, oil, Maggi, golden morn, water, toothpaste, Dangote sugar, salt, soap, t-shirts, and loads of nourishment courtesy of Nestle Nig Plc, were carefully packed in customized 'Sujimoto10000' bags, as we were all set to hit the road on the 8th of April 2015. Charity Dinner Rhapsody's has seen many events but few of them would meet the personification of class and glamour of 'Sujimoto10000' where the lights and camera flashes made it look like the premiere of a Hollywood movie as all was set for the evening. Adeola Odeku down to Agoro Odiyan was on a complete lock down as everyone kept wondering; "What event is this?" Nigerians proved themselves to be committed to giving back as top shots in society, captains of industry, top politicians and individuals from all walks of life joined us in an evening filled with fun, luxury and giving. Happy people in typical Lagos fashion allow me to say "turn up". This event won't be forgotten in a hurry, as Rhapsody's did not falter in its service and hospitality. Falz the Bahdguy delivered in his humorous manner which left the crowd in stitches and the beautiful Pearl was there to assist him. Niyola did not disappoint as she serenaded in her amazing voice remarkably engaging her audience and notable performances from Dammy Krane and the Robot dancers left guests in awe. The celebrant's vote of thanks was an unscripted emotion laden speech, one filled with appreciation and extolling the virtues of his supportive mother who against all odds and without any formal education rose above all adversity to become who she is today through hard work and Nestle Nig Plc partnership seeing her on a steady rise to become one its top 3 distributors today; 'I am a living evidence of Nestle's generosity 34yrs ago, if it wasn't for Nestle, I might not have been able to go to school and I might not be standing here today'. Road Show & Charity Donations On Wednesday, what looked like a political rally was a campaign towards giving back to society. The 8th of April 2015 would never be forgotten. This isn't because it was actually my birthday but for the fact that I was able to leave home from 9am and we did not stop until we touched the lives of so many people. A convoy of about 10 cars and buses set out to give out our packaged bags and other items to charity organizations, needy on the streets and the general public. With about 70 stops in different areas from Ojuelegba, Orile, Iyana Ipaja, Makoko, Oshodi and areas I never knew existed. We had music, friends, and volunteers as recipients were extremely pleased as they received a surprise bag. The excitement, happiness and love was truly an unbeatable feeling for us. One lady with tears in her eyes said: 'I didn't know what to feed my kids with today, but your surprise has blessed my day, only God would bless you all' I have such a huge love for twins. It has always been my desire that when I get married, God gives me twins. Coincidentally, there are one year old twins who were born on the same day as I was. These twins are at the Red Cross Home in Yaba which was one of the homes we visited. I instantly fell in love with them and adopted them until they finish their university. I pray that God gives me the strength to support them. My friends, colleagues and many other people volunteered and joined us as we toured within Lagos to give to back. It is my belief that poverty is not just the absence of finances but in reality a poor mind is a weak mind. So it might not be the capacity to give financially but the moral support, the time spent and selfless commitment to change someone's life positively…that to me is the biggest asset invested in you by God. We might not be able to help everyone but everyone can help one person. So let's eradicate poverty as we all join together and touch one life after the other." Allow me to thank "team Sujimoto" without you guys this wouldn't have happened, especially Miss Oyinda who was instrumental in management, delegating and execution. "If your neighbour is hungry, your chicken is not safe"- Sijibomi Ogundele https://www.flickr.com/photos/ |
| Man indicted in US for drug deal elected Senator in Nigeria - AP Posted: 16 Apr 2015 08:37 AM PDT 
Kashamu, 56, hung up the phone twice when the AP called for comment about the drug case on Thursday. Kashamu has said he is "a clean businessman" and that the 1998 indictment by a grand jury in the Northern District of Illinois for conspiracy to import and distribute heroin in the United States is a case of mistaken identity. He has said Chicago prosecutors really want the dead brother he closely resembles. A British court refused a U.S. extradition request in 2003 over uncertainty about Kashamu's identity. Chicago Judge Richard Posner thought otherwise when he refused a motion to dismiss Kashamu's case last year. A dozen people were long ago tried and jailed in the case, including American Piper Kerman, whose memoir about her jail time became the Netflix hit "Orange Is The New Black." Kerman's book never identified Kashamu by name, but there is a West African drug kingpin whom she calls "Alhaji," meaning one who has completed the haj or pilgrimage to Mecca. A Nigerian federal court last year ordered Kashamu's extradition, an order upheld by an appeals court. But Nigeria's government has not extradited him. That failure caused Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president, to warn that "drug barons ... will buy candidates, parties and eventually buy power or be in power themselves." Jonathan's perceived protection of Kashamu was a factor that led Obasanjo to defect from the ruling party before recent elections to the opposition that won most votes in Ogun, the home state of Kashamu and Obasanjo. Kashamu is suing Obasanjo for libel for stating that Kashamu is a fugitive from U.S. justice. He had won a court order halting publication of Obasanjo's autobiography but a judge this week rescinded it, saying Kashamu had misled the court. Obasanjo's lawyer argued that the truth cannot be libel. President-elect Muhammadu Buhari, a former military dictator who had people jailed for littering in the 1980s, has promised to fight corruption. That has many politicians fearful in a country where corruption is endemic. |
| Photos: Lagos governor-elect, Ambode receives Certificate of Return Posted: 16 Apr 2015 08:24 AM PDT |
| World’s first head transplant volunteer could experience something "worse than death” - Surgeon Posted: 16 Apr 2015 08:22 AM PDT  He volunteered himself as a guinea pic after Italian surgeon Sergio Canavero said head transplant was possible and outlined the transplant technique he intends to follow. But now a top surgeon said Val will experience a death worse than death is he goes ahead with this...  "A Werdnig-Hoffman disease sufferer with rapidly declining health, Spiridonov is willing to take a punt on this very experimental surgery and you can't really blame him, but while he is prepared for the possibility that the body will reject his head and he will die, his fate could be considerably worse than death." "I would not wish this on anyone," said Dr Hunt Batjer, president elect of the American Association for Neurological Surgeons. "I would not allow anyone to do it to me as there are a lot of things worse than death."  "There's no telling what the transplant - and all the new connections and foreign chemicals that his head and brain will have to suddenly deal with - will do to Spiridonov's psyche. It could result in a hitherto never experienced level and quality of insanity". - the surgeon said |
| Peter Okoye debuts with dance reality show Posted: 16 Apr 2015 07:57 AM PDT  The show witnesses Peter Okoye making his debut as a judge/mentor alongside dance Queen Kaffy and Nigerian hip hop dance choreographer, Flex.  According to Peter Okoye, "This show is going to revolutionize the way Nigerians see dance. I am so happy to have on this project the best Nigeria has to offer when it comes to dance. We believe that dance has the power to put this nation on the map. Charity begins at home, so let's dance Nigeria." The competition will be open to individuals from different dance backgrounds, be it solo, group or duet. Auditions will be held in June across four major cities in Nigeria (Jos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Lagos) and also include street battles to make up the final 30 that will move to the competition phase. Registration of interested candidates will commence in May where applicants/contestants are expected to text to a dedicated short code and a unique code is sent back to them to complete their registration on www.dancenigeria.com. Trailer Follow us Twitter: @dancenigeria Facebook: Dancenigeria Instagram: Dancenigeria Youtube: Dance Nigeria Promo |
| Kowry, Nigeria's #1 Online Homestore turns 1 Posted: 16 Apr 2015 07:52 AM PDT  We are the best curated site for all the things your home requires. High quality kitchen and home appliances and décor have always been our focus. We are a team of kitchen gadget and home décor lovers and we spend our days finding the best products at the best prices for our customers. Our passion shows in the beautiful shopping experience and responsive customer service on www.kowry.com. Kowry retails well-known brands such as Kenwood, Beko and Masterchef. We offer a satisfaction-guaranteed experience to our customers via our return and exchange policy. Order today and you can pay on delivery and have your items shipped to your doorstep. Contact us Phone: 01 291 4539 Email: help@kowry.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/kowry Instagram: @shopkowry Twitter: @shopkowry |
| WTF? Boko Haram leader makes TIME Most Influential People list Posted: 16 Apr 2015 07:20 AM PDT  Most Americans do not yet recognize his name, but the citizens of Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, know Abubakar Shekau all too well: he is the most violent killer their country has ever seen. Shekau took over the terrorist organization Boko Haram in 2009 after the group had been weakened by Nigerian government forces. Shekau, who is believed to be in his 30s, began to stage increasingly daring kidnapping and killing raids on schools, churches and mosques thought by Boko Haram to be violating their interpretation of Islam. The taking of over 200 schoolgirls in April 2014 brought Boko Haram into the international spotlight. By most accounts, Boko Haram has killed more than 10,000 people and is spreading into neighboring countries. Shekau's latest action may finally summon a U.S. response: he has publicly aligned his group with ISIS, the terrorist group that holds territory in Syria and Iraq and has expanded its reach into Yemen and Libya. |
| Buhari, Oby Ezekwesili. Kim K, Kanye West, Obama make TIME 100 Most Influenctial People Posted: 16 Apr 2015 06:47 AM PDT   |
| Photos: Aliko Dangote's daughter graduates! Posted: 16 Apr 2015 06:17 AM PDT |
| Tom Brady writes Gisele Bundchen a love note as she quits runway modeling Posted: 16 Apr 2015 06:26 AM PDT  "Congratulations Love of my Life. You inspire me every day to be a better person. I am so proud of you and everything you have accomplished on the runway. I have never met someone with more of a will to succeed and determination to overcome any obstacle in the way. You never cease to amaze me. Nobody loves life more then you and your beauty runs much deeper then what the eye can see. I can't wait to see what's next. I love you." |
| The New Samsung Edge 6 now Available on Jumia Nigeria! Posted: 16 Apr 2015 06:02 AM PDT  They say the end justifies the means! It has been a long wait filled with rumors, ridicules and rave reviews but at last the eagerly awaited Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos and the S6 Edge are finally here and are available for an outright purchase on Jumia! Customers nationwide can now heave a sigh of relief that they now only need to click and they shall find the most anticipated phone of the year! The Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos and S6 Edge brag unique features such as a futuristic design, super charging capabilities, intelligent camera with auto focus technology, a crisp display and they run on the latest Android Lollipop operating system. Fans of Samsung must all be rubbing their hands from the mere thought of the bragging rights in which they would possess once they get their hands on this ground breaking device. Jonathan Doerr, MD Jumia Marketing, said, ''Just as the name implies, most of the phones from the Galaxy series have been absolutely out of this world! We are extremely delighted to have this phone available to the public and I would like to use this medium to state that we also offer express delivery on Jumia for customers who cannot wait to get their hands on this prized possession''. Be the first to get either the Samsung S6 Duos or the S6 Edge! You will not only be getting a phone which has all the right curves in all the right places, you also would be getting 2015MB data instantly and 100% data bonus from MTN! Click HERE to order! |
| Photos: Gov Shettima of Borno state receive certificate of return from INEC Posted: 16 Apr 2015 05:46 AM PDT |
| Face of the nanny who kidnapped the Orekoya boys Posted: 16 Apr 2015 05:37 AM PDT |
| Deadly disease hits Ondo, residents wake up blind, die within a few hours Posted: 16 Apr 2015 07:25 AM PDT  Ondo state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Dayo Adeyanju, said the disease was discovered yesterday but didn't say how the victims contracted the disease or how it can be passed on to others. Hopefully, the Minister of Health will tell us what's happening. |
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