Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog

Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog


Lovebirds Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik for Vogue magazine

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 01:22 PM PDT

Biko, how did she manage to pose like that in the first pic. Celebrity couple, top model Gigi Hadid and former One Direction singer Zayn Malik photographed into the most romantic and versatile shoot ever by Vogue magazine shot by Mario Testino. See more photos after the cut...




OAU loses another lecturer

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 01:22 PM PDT

The department of Management and Accounting of the Obafemi Awolowo University ile - Ife has lost another lecturer. Wasiu Olayiwola Akande, fondly known as 'Bora', passed on after a brief illness in his house earlier this morning after being discharged from the hospital yesterday.

 He was 44 years old and was survived by two kids and a wife. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

The excitement mounts as The Voice Nigeria premieres on the 10th of April – only on Africa Magic!

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 01:00 PM PDT

Internationally renowned franchise The Voice which has won audiences in countries like Australia, US, South Africa and the UK is finally here in Nigeria! Viewers in Nigeria and across Africa can enjoy the amazing show which also  gives an amazing platform to talented individuals to showcase their talent to the world.


The Regional Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said:
" We are delighted to bring The Voice Nigeria to our Nigerian and African  viewers. The show will be no different from all the other international adaptations and our viewers can expect the very best of television entertainment even as we wait to discover the next generation of talented singers! chairs. The Voice Nigeria employs the same format including a panel of four coaches (Tu Face, Waje, Timi Dakolo and Patoranking) who critique the contestants' performances. The coaches will then guide their teams of selected artistes through the remainder of the season whilst also competing to ensure that their talent wins the competition.
 You can catch all the excitement on Africa Magic Showcase DStv Ch151 and Africa Magic Urban DStv Ch153 Sundays at 7pm from the 10th of April.

And how amazing is this: You can also download the The Voice Nigeria app which is now available on IOS and Google stores. With the app, you get to stay in on the thrills of The Voice Nigeria!

Be sure to join our hosts Ik Osakioduwa and Stephanie Coker as they bring their magic and infectious energy on The Voice Nigeria.

The Voice Nigeria is brought to you by Africa Magic and proudly sponsored by Airtel (the smartphone network) in association with Coca-Cola (share a coke, share a feeling)

For further information, please visit our website on:  www.africamagic.tv/thevoice

You can also follow us on social media -
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Photos: 5-year-old girl who is gradually going blind from rare disease gets her wish to see Pope Francis

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 12:59 PM PDT

Pope Francis on Wednesday April 6 met Elizabeth "Lizzy" Myers, a five-year-old American girl who does not know she is gradually going blind from a rare genetic disease, Usher syndrome.  Her parents are trying to get her to see as many things as she can, including meeting the Pope.
 
Accompanied by her parents and her little sister, Lizzy was able to speak to the 79-year-old Pontiff in an emotionally charged encounter at his weekly general audience at St Peter's. Pope Francis stroked the little girl's face and gave her a rosary.

"She was awestruck. She just teared up," her mother Christine Myers, who is Catholic, told reporters afterwards. "To her he's the big guy in the white hat."
"He asked us to pray for him and told us he would pray for us," she added.

Lizzy, whose case has received big media coverage in the United States, is not aware that she is suffering from Usher's Syndrome, which will eventually leave her deaf and blind.

Her parents said they would tell Lizzy, who already wears a hearing aid, about her condition gradually as she asks questions.

She could be blind in about seven years so they have started what they call a "visual bucket list" of sites and people they think she should see while she can.

The Myers family, from Belleville, Ohio, have spent the week in Rome taking in the city's historic sights as part of the "bucket list", drawn up in the knowledge that Lizzy has only limited time to see some of the wonders of the world.

Lizzy gave the Pope a piece of a meteorite she was given when she was a special guest at the Warren Rupp Observatory in Mansfield, Ohio, one of the first places on her parents' list.

Her condition, Usher Syndrome Type II, means that she will gradually lose her hearing and her sight. Following publicity surrounding her diagnosis, the family was offered free flights to anywhere in the world.

After reading of her case, an airline offered them round-trip tickets to anywhere in the world and the family chose Rome. They opted for Rome partly because Lizzy had been struck by Francis's fatherly air.

As well as meeting the Pope, she has this week visited the Colosseum and been treated to a VIP tour of the Italian capital's zoo.

"I feel like I have very little time to show her so much," her father Steve Myers said.
Her mother said she and her husband wanted to make sure that she also saw simple things while she could, "like bonfires and fireflies"

Source: AFP/REUTERS/Vatican Radio English/Tv2000

As spotted in Lagos... (photo)

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 12:55 PM PDT

Oga security officer, why naw?

Is there anything wrong with this photo?

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 12:52 PM PDT

They say only a true gentleman knows...

Want to Study Abroad? Be like Timi, Meet Dave (videos)

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 12:49 PM PDT

After high school, Timi wanted study abroad to be armed with the right kind of education to help her achieve her huge dreams, but the reality sets in.... what is the best school to attend, the constant VISA frustrations, the right cost of study, scholarship options and admission process... she was confused and felt stuck with no knowledge of the next step to take. All these continued till she somehow found Dave Abion and the rest was history.



Dave Abion Consulting representing over 110 universities across the globe is organizing their biggest education  fair, with representatives of universities in attendance to give instant offers, advice and placements.

This event is absolutely FREE and you can be on your way to your desired school abroad in just 6 days! Register for FREE for the Education fair,bit.ly/daveabion

The locations of the event, holding across six cities in Nigeria, includes; Lagos, Ibadan, Akure, Warri, Port-Harcout and Abuja. See full details below;

VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS
Monday April 11, 2016 | 10am-4pm
Dave Abion Consulting office Plot 5, Imam Adetoro Street, Off Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island Lagos.
Register for FREE, Click bit.ly/daveabion

IKEJA, LAGOS
Tuesday April 12, 2016 | 10am-4pm
Dave Abion Consulting office
79, Allen Avenue (Opp. M. O Towers) Beside UBA 'Allen 1&#39, Ikeja Lagos.
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IBADAN
Thursday April 14, 2016 | 10am-4pm
Premier Hotel, Mapo Hill Ibadan, Oyo State.
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AKURE
Saturday April 16, 2016 | 10am - 4pm
Royal Parklane Hotel
56 Fajuyi Street, Ijapo Estate, Akure, Ondo State
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WARRI
Tuesday April 19, 2016 | 10am-4pm
Wellington Hotel
17 Efunrun-Ugheli Expressway, Efunrun Delta State
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PORT-HARCOURT
Wed. 20th & Thurs. 21st April, 2016 | 10am-4pm
Dave Abion Consulting office MINA MORRISON Plaza (Opp. FCMB and Fidelity Bank), Old 67 New 86, Olu Obasanjo Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
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ABUJA
Wed. 27th & Thurs. 28th April, 2016 | 10am-4pm
Dave Abion Consulting office Suite 206 (2nd Floor), JINIFA Plaza (Opp. SECOffice), Muhammed Buhari Way, CBD, Abuja.
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You may visit Dave Abion Consulting website at www.daveabionconsulting.com or call
08029423312 for more details



Fuel scarcity: Lagos band indiscriminate queues at petrol stations

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 12:48 PM PDT

Read the press statement below... 
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it would no longer allow indiscriminate parking of vehicles on the road networks across the state on the basis of queuing up for Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as fuel, just as it threatened to sanction any erring filling stations and motorists who flout the directive.
Rising from the weekly State Executive Council Meeting, the government said it can no longer tolerate the attendant traffic gridlock associated with the indiscriminate parking of vehicles on the road, adding that the enforcement on the directive would commence immediately from today (Thursday).

While addressing a joint press briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, said as much as the government empathized with the people on the difficulties they have been subjected to as a result of shortage of petroleum products, it would however not watch and allow the situation cripple the flow of traffic in the state.

Mobereola, who addressed journalists alongside the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde and heads of all the government agencies involved in traffic management in the state, said the resolution of the State Government was borne out of the need to prevent the fuel shortage from degenerating into a state of anarchy.

He said: "Having empathized with the citizens, we are all aware that it is important to keep certain things in check and this is why we are addressing this press briefing in sync with the Pipelines and Product Marketing Company (PPMC) and the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to send a strong signal to those who do not appear to be very mindful of the law particularly in the manner in which they are administering the sale of fuel all over time.

"In essence, what we are saying is that we will no longer accept indiscriminate queues that result in blocking traffic and easy flow of movement all over the state and that wherever this happen, we would have to deal decisively with any erring filling or petrol stations according to the law".

Giving further details, Mobereola clarified that the action of the State Government became imperative owing to the fact that the state had been almost at a standstill as a result of fuel dispensation, saying it was the responsibility of dispensing filling stations to ensure that same was managed appropriately.

On the vehicles forming more than one lane, the Commissioner said: "Let me make it very clear that we will apprehend the vehicles that are going beyond one lane in queuing up for fuel. We will tow them away, charge them and fine them appropriately.

"The truth is the ease of making traffic easy is the responsibility of everybody starting from the state, the filling stations and the users. The indiscriminate queues has been going on for too long and it must stop because the minority cannot be punishing the majority and that is the problem the state has been facing and this has to stop.

"We have all our enforcement agencies with us; we have spoken to the PPMC and DPR as well and so from tomorrow, we are stating it categorically that all dispensing filling stations must maintain one lane and any vehicle that we see that is forming the second lane or going to the exit to want to go in to the filling station will be apprehended, towed away, fined and we are going to make sure that our Mobile Courts are working and punishing any erring motorist," Mobereola said.

On his part, the Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Chris Olakpe reminded motorists that the fine for willful obstruction of traffic ranges from N10, 000 to N100, 000, while owners of impounded vehicles would also pay fines for towing ranging from N10, 000 to N100, 000 as the case may be.

SIGNED
HABIB ARUNA
CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY
APRIL 6, 2016

Photo: Man leaves his weed brownies lying around. On waking up, he found his sister sleeping inside a drawer

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 12:40 PM PDT

Twitter user @mysocksdirty posted a photo of his little sister sleeping inside a drawer after eating his weed brownie. "Left my weed brownies on the table...I wake up and they all are gone...I walk in my sister and see this..." he wrote. Isn't this child endangerment, though?

Ekiti Works and Transportation's commissioner resigns over health challenges

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 11:33 AM PDT

Ekiti State Commissioner for Works and Transportation, Kayode Oso has resigned following his health challenge. According to a press statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Modupe Alade, Oso who was appointed commissioner in October 2014, stated that he was resigning on health grounds.

She said:
"Mr Kayode Oso has worked assiduously to add value to this administration going by his effort towards the development of our state. In his letter of resignation which has been accepted by his His Excellency, Mr Peter Ayodele Fayose, Oso stated that he decided to resign to attend to his health challenges. We wish him quick recovery, the government of Ekiti State will stand by him while he overcomes his health challenges."

Shocking! …The most overlooked cause of belly fat in Nigerian women

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 11:19 AM PDT

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If you've been working out regularly and watching what you eat, but you STILL can't seem to get rid of that stubborn belly fat, there may be a "hidden" cause—and it has nothing to do with diet OR exercise. So, today I want to talk about why it's so hard for you to get rid of belly fat, explain what could be the hidden cause (most people never consider this), and give you simple and effective ways you combat your stubborn "ab flab"

Alright, let's dive right in…

The reason stomach fat is so difficult to get rid of is because it's heavily influenced by your hormones.  Don't get me wrong…your stomach fat isn't the only area that's controlled by your hormones, but it happens to be the most sensitive. 

So what does this mean?

It means that exercising and eating right may not be enough to get rid of your stubborn belly fat.
And here's one hormone in particular, that most people don't even consider…which could be causing you to retain belly fat.

Your cortisol hormone. 


Cortisol is your stress hormone .  It's an important hormone that's essential for human survival.  Whenever your body experiences any type of stress (whether it be mental or physical) your body secretes cortisol, which then initiates a cascade of other physiological responses necessary for your body to keep functioning. 

In a normal situation, cortisol production only lasts for a short period of time and afterwards, all metabolic functions go back to normal.  But this is where things can go wrong, because in many cases these stresses that cause your body to secrete cortisol occur way too often and stay "on" for way too long.  And depending on how long and how much cortisol you have circulating in your body, it can seriously compromise your health and alter your metabolic process causing you to gain stubborn unrelenting belly fat! 
 
So, if you tend to gain belly fat easily and have a difficult time getting rid of it, there's a strong likelihood that you're producing too much cortisol. 
 
 
Here are 2 questions I want you to ask yourself to see if there's something other than diet and exercise that may be hindering your progress:
1. Are you sleeping enough? Getting enough quality sleep is the most important thing you can do to minimize stress, optimize your health and help your body to burn more fat!  During your sleep, your body utilizes fat as it's primary source of fuel.  So getting enough sleep is key to making sure that your body burns off more fat!  If you have a hard time sleeping, try reading a book (non-fiction or self improvement type of books tend to work best).

2. Do you feel tired all of the time? If you're constantly feeling tired, it means you're not recovering enough. Inadequate recovery means that your body still has cortisol coursing through your body. In situations like this, it's best to give yourself a break and and let your body rest. 
If you answered yes to any of these questions, cortisol may be to blame.  And if so, the solution is pretty easy…sleep, rest and recover! 


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Ekiti Ex-Speaker reveals how he took Aluko to Fayose, says; “Aluko and I prostrated three times to beg Fayose”

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 11:19 AM PDT

Immediate past Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon Dele Olugbemi has disclosed how he took the embattled former Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, Mr Temitope Aluko to Governor Ayodele Fayose on Sunday, saying;
"It was a lie that Governor Fayose stage-managed the reconciliatory meeting and that himself, and Aluko prostrated for Fayose three times to beg the governor to forgive him (Aluko)."
"Olugbemi, who said he was surprised that Aluko could address the press yesterday and deny that he willingly attended the Sunday night meeting with Governor Fayose and that he spoke to the press under duress after the meeting, disclosed that he, out of genuine concern for peace took Aluko to Eko Hotel, Lagos venue of the meeting." He said;
"The existing cordial relationship between Aluko and myself brought us to a discussion that eventually led to the last Sunday April 3, 2016 meeting. The former speaker said Aluko cannot deny that he re-affirmed that Governor Fayose remained his mentor, leader and father, that all his previous actions were devils work, and that he was under spiritual attack when he was saying all those things against the Governor.
"Even when the Governor told him to sit down, he prostrated and I also prostrated along with him to beg the Governor for total forgiveness. "The Governor asked Aluko four questions: whether he knew the implication of his coming to him; why he behaved in that manner; how old he was; and whether he wanted the reconciliation to be total or partial and he (Aluko) replied that he knew the consequence of coming to him and that if he did not want total reconciliation, he would not come to see the Governor.
"At this point, Aluko stood up again, saying my mentor, my leader, my egbon, I am your boy, you know, I am your boy. Whatever step I have taken before now, forgive me. Aluko and myself prostrated again." Narrating how the meeting was arranged and held, Olugbemi said; "Before we agreed to meet in Lagos, I first suggested that the meeting should take place in Ekiti State Government House after the wedding of the niece of Governor Fayose but Aluko said he was not too comfortable with the arrangement because of fear that he might be arrested.
"I re-assured him that the intention of the meeting was not to arrest, embarrass or humiliate him rather than to reconcile with Governor Fayose, whom he called his mentor. "In the morning Sunday, April 3, we agreed to meet in Lagos and I left Ekiti for Lagos. I got to Lagos at 12 noon; I lodged in a hotel at Magodo Area of Lagos. "At 1 pm, Aluko called me to confirm my hotel room number and I gave it to him. Aluko called me back and promised to be with me within 20 minutes. Fifteen minutes later, he called me again, and I told him that I was barbing my hair at a salon in Magodo. He asked me to come out of the salon and we met. He came in a blue Ford Jeep together with his woman. "I joined them in the car and we drove to my hotel room where Aluko stayed with me till 2 pm. He later instructed me to call the Governor to ascertain the time and place of the meeting. "I called the Governor, he did not pick the call. I later called Chief of Staff to the Governor. The Chief of Staff told me to call either the ADC or CSO to the Governor for further directive. The CSO told us that the meeting will take place at the Governor's House residence in Magodo at 7.30pm. "I told Aluko but he was not too comfortable with venue of the meeting. He said if the meeting is about reconciliation, it should hold elsewhere and not the Governor's residence. I pleaded with the Governor that the meeting should hold elsewhere as demanded by Tope Aluko, which the governor obliged. "All these I was doing because I wanted the crisis to be totally resolved. "Immediately we were told of a new venue for the meeting, Aluko left my hotel room for Victoria Island and promised to come back at 7pm. At 7.45pm, Aluko came back to meet me at my Magodo hotel. At 9pm, I called the Governor to inform him of Aluko's arrival. The Governor asked if I was sure Aluko was with me and I said yes.
"The Governor told to us to come to Eko Hotel and his friend will welcome us and that he would join us later. We drove in Aluko's car, myself, a woman, a driver and my Personal Assistant. "We got to the Eko Hotel at 9.50pm. We were taken to the Hotel waiting room. Myself, Aluko, ADC, the Governor's friend entered the same lift to the fourth floor of the hotel. "Inside the hotel room, we prayed and I opened the floor for discussion as agreed by Aluko. In my submission, I pleaded with the Governor to forgive and forget about the previous comments and allegations made by Aluko against him since he is father to us all. Aluko interjected and said that I should allow him to lead the talk. "The Governor told him to stop fooling himself at 50 and since he allowed himself to be used by the APC at 50, what legacy will he leave for his children?The Governor told him that there is going to be reactions to this meeting by the APC and therefore advised Aluko switch-off his phones and rest for at least for two weeks to avoid counter allegations.
The Governor said that the APC will fire back at Aluko because of the money he had received from the APC to malign him. "Aluko promised the Governor to dismantle all the structure he had put in place to attack the Governor. The Governor said he had forgiven him totally and that he should go and sin no more. "The governor told Aluko that he would call soon and that he would need to study him (Aluko) very well within two weeks because he could go out of the meeting and say something different. "The Governor also said it was better to let the press know that he had reconciled with Aluko to which he initially disagreed and later agreed to meet the press with the Governor, and myself, which we did and the video recording is everywhere for the public to see. "On Tuesday April 5, 2016, Aluko called me, sent a text message to me that things were falling apart as the party, and aide of the governor were attacking him. That he would renege on his promise. I advised him not to take any negative action or talk to the press if he wanted his already battered image to be rebuilt. Unfortunately, he did not listen to my advice and having come to deny what he willingly took part in, I have no option than to let the public know the true story."

Rt. Hon. Dele Olugbemi,
Former Speaker,
Ekiti State House of Assembly.

Photos: IGP Arase decorates eleven promoted Senior Police Officers

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 11:01 AM PDT

The Police service commission on the recommendation of the Inspector-General of Police has approve the promotion of eleven (11) senior Police officers: One (1) commissioner of Police to Assistant Inspector-General of Police and ten (10) Deputy commissioner of Police to Commissioners of Police with effect from 15th March 2016.


The Names of the promotes are listed below:

S/N NAMES FROM TO
 1. AIG MOHAMMED KASTINA
 2. CP ERO OGA
 3. CP YUNANA Y. BABAS
 4. CP DAN-MALLAM MOHAMMED
 5. CP MU'AZU ZUBAIRU HALILU
 6. CP RABIU YUSUF
 7. CP SANUSI NMA LEMU
 8. CP AHMED ILIYASU
 9. CP ISYAKU MUKTAR GARKU
 10. CP MOHAMMED UBA KURA
 11. CP ALHASSAN MAMUDA

The beneficiaries were decorated today 6th April 2016, by the Inspector-General of Police , IGP Solomon E. Arase NPM,fdc, assisted by the Deputy Inspector-Generals of Police and other members of the Force management team. It was witnessed by spouses and friends at the Force Headquarters Abuja.

The IGP congratulated and charged the officers to live up to the expectation as the Force is stepping up effort to restore civil authority in the North East.

More photos...
 
 
 
 

Source: Nigeria Police Force

Video :Giant rat filmed crawling along counters and stealing food in McDonald's

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 10:52 AM PDT

This video footage is funny but not to Youghurt lovers as it shows a giant rat nibbling on a McDonald's yogurt toppings in the restaurant in Songkhla, Thailand. The rodent can be seen eating the toppings reserved for customers' desserts. Jumping from one to another! Internet outrage has caused the clip to go viral as some of their customers found it disgusting.  More photos and the video after the cut.


 
 


Photo: Roof of arrival hall of Sam Mbakwe Airport, Imo State leaks after rainfall

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 09:38 AM PDT

This is according to Timothy Ofoegbu, who shared this photo which shows the appalling state of arrival hall of Sam Mbakwe International airport after rainfall. See what he wrote on Facebook:
"THE SHAME CALLED IMO AIRPORT I just arrived Imo State via Sam Mbakwe INTERNATIONAL airport. It is raining and the roof of the arrival hall is leaking. Buckets were placed on the floor to collect the water. The floor is an eyesore and dangerously slippery. I beat the security men to take this picture for us to see what an INTERNATIONAL airport looks like in Nigeria

WED Expo To storm Port-Harcourt | Also introducing the WED Mega book for 2016

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 09:26 AM PDT

After a successful WED Expo 5.0 Conference & Exhibition in Abuja and Lagos, WED Expo is moving to Port-Harcourt and will be co-located with the African Beauty Show on the 27th to 29th of May, 2016 at The Hub Event Center, Port Harcourt.
It's going to be a MEGA Expo in Port-Harcourt and amazing!

Come Shop, Learn and Explore at Nigeria's Largest Wedding and Beauty Exhibition. Port-Harcourt are You Ready?

Are you a wedding planner, decorator, photographer, makeup artist, Hair Merchant, Cosmetologist, videographer, wine brand or anyone that has business to do with the Wedding and Beauty market?

If yes, you have to exhibit at WED Expo and African Beauty Show.

Book your booth today at a 30% discount!
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WED Mega Book is the new direction for the WED Group as we introduce our once in a year book called Ultimate Guide to Nigerian Weddings.
The book will consist of all you need to know about Nigerian weddings and several other interesting packages:

•365 Pages
•Expert advice/tips
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Find below a few pictures from WED Expo Lagos and to see more pictures kindly go to  www.weddaily.com/wedexpo.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Pre-Booking for the next WED Expo Lagos has started. It will take place from September 9 - 11 at The Haven, GRA Ikeja. Call to book your booth today and Pay Small Small.

For 4 years after leaving office as gov, Saraki received monthly salaries from Kwara state- Witness says

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 09:25 AM PDT

At the continuation of Senate President Bukola Saraki's trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal today April 6th,  Michael Wetkas, a detective of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) who started testifying against Saraki yesterday, told the court today of how he, Saraki, was still collecting monthly salaries from the coffers of the state governor four years after leaving office.
The Cable reports that bank statements from Access bank showed that he collected the money from the state
"In the course of our investigation, we wrote to Access Bank for them to give us details of the salary account of the defendant. The salary that was coming into the account was N254, 212 as of 1 August 2007.
 "As of June 3, 2011, the salary was N291, 124. On July 4, there was another payment with the narration Kwara State Government (KSG) June 2011 salary. The amount was N572, 286. On August 29, 2011, there was another payment in the sum of N744, 002 from the Kwara state government. On September 29, 2011 there was another payment of N743, 942 with the narration salary payment from KSG. On October 27, 2011, there was another payment of N1, 165, 468 for salary. In November 2011, there was payment of the same amount. The narration was December pension. On February 1, 2012, there was payment of the same amount with the narration for pension. The salary payments stopped in this account on August 31, 2015. The defendant left office on May 29, 2011, he became senator in the same.".
The witness also alleged that Saraki made cash deposits of $10,000 18 times in one day.
"On March 23, 2005, there was a cash deposit of N8.2m into the defendant account at the GRA Ilorin branch. On March 29, 2005, there was a N200m bank draft made in favour of an implementation committee on sale of government property. On October 16, 2006, the defendant obtained a loan of N380m from GTB. On that same day, there was a bank draft in favour of the same implementation committee. The draft was N286.3m. On the same day, there was another draft of N12.8m in favour of the committee on the landed properties.  The loans were meant for purchase of properties by the defendant.  
On that same day there was a loan disbursement of N380m. On February 7, 2007, there was a transfer of N3m by Abdul Adama (Saraki's personal assistant). On April 3, 2007, there was an electronic transfer of N130. 6m on the instruction of Saraki from the implementation committee to his account. On that same day, there were cash lodgments five times a day. The sums were N11m, N20m, N20m, N20m, and N6m. The total amount on that day was N77m. Before these lodgments, there was a debit balance of N81, 960, 289. On November 22, 2007, there were cash lodgments into the account (Saraki's naira account) by Abdul Adama, in 50 different transactions. Before those lodgments, the account was in a debit balance of N80, 210, 976. On November 29, there were cash lodgments by Ubi. Over 20 transactions in bits of N20m.  
On March 20, 2008, there were more cash lodgments. Before then the account had a debit balance of N96m. On September 23, 2008, there were different cash lodgments by different individuals. On April 30, 2009, there was a bank draft of in favour of PGL Asset Management Limited in the sum of N400m. On October 26, 2009, cash lodgments were made by different individuals to Zenith bank account of the defendant 87 times in a single day. On May 19, 2009, he made a cash lodgment of $10, 000 18 times in one day in his dollar account. On 23 August, 2009, $99, 975 was transferred into his account."

Between FIRS & The Managament of a Company

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 08:58 AM PDT

Totally Hilarious.. As seen in VI. The Management of the office also replied FIRS by putting up their response via a poster. Photo Credit: Instagram | Colin Udoh

Policemen to undergo drug abuse test- Arase

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 08:49 AM PDT

Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has said that all Policemen will henceforth undergo snap urine tests to detect any signs of drug abuse before they can be issued firearms. Arase said this at the launch of drug testing kits and campaign against sudden death of police officers in Abuja today April 6th.
"After an in-depth study, my team and I have found out that some of these fatal cases could be due to mishandling of firearms by police officers who are psychologically unfit to handle firearms at that time. We have therefore decided that the medical assessment of persons we recruit into the police Force will include a psychological assessment"he said.

Kerry Washington calls out Adweek magazine for photoshopping her recent cover photo

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 08:45 AM PDT

Kerry Washington has accused Adweek magazine of photoshopping her recent cover photo which left her completely unrecognisable. In an Instagram post, the 39 year old Scandal star said she was "taken aback by the cover" and left her with an "unfortunate feeling"
"So...You know me. I'm not one to be quiet about a magazine cover. I always celebrate it when a respected publication invites me to grace their pages. It's an honor. And a privilege. And ADWEEK is no exception. I love ADWEEK. It's a publication I appreciate. And learn from. I've long followed them on Twitter. And when they invited me to do a cover, I was excited and thrilled. And the truth is, I'm still excited. I'm proud of the article. And I like some of the inside images a great deal. But, I have to be honest...I was taken aback by the cover. 
 Look, I'm no stranger to Photoshopping. It happens a lot. In a way, we have become a society of picture adjusters - who doesn't love a filter?!? And I don't always take these adjustments to task but I have had the opportunity to address the impact of my altered image in the past and I think it's a valuable conversation. Yesterday, however, I just felt weary. It felt strange to look at a picture of myself that is so different from what I look like when I look in the mirror. It's an unfortunate feeling. That being said. You all have been very kind and supportive. Also, as I've said, I'm very proud of the article. There are a few things we discussed in the interview that were left out. Things that are important to me (like: the importance of strong professional support and my awesome professional team) and I've been thinking about how to discuss those things with anyone who is interested, in an alternate forum. But until then...Grab this week's ADWEEK. Read it. I hope you enjoy it. And thank you for being patient with me while I figured out how to post this in a way that felt both celebratory and honest. XOXOXOX"
A statement released by Adweek editorial director James Cooper, said:
"Kerry Washington is a class act . We are honoured to have her grace our pages. To clarify, we made minimal adjustments, solely for the cover's design needs. We meant no disrespect, quite the opposite. We are glad she is enthusiastic about the piece and appreciate her honest comments."

Aramide drops video for ''love me" featuring Adekunle Gold

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 08:39 AM PDT

 Headies 2015 winner and Afrosoul Diva Aramide, this week dropped the much-anticipated video for her latest single featuring YBNL's Adekunle Gold. "Love Me". The video, which sees Adekunle Gold play Aramide's love interest details a love story that everyone who has been in love can relate to, while making those who haven't been, yearn for love

Shot in Ikoyi, Lagos by Stanz Visuals, the release of the video continues the flourishing alliance between Aramide and Stanz, who was also responsible for her last single "I Don't Care".

"I am happily in love, and I write songs based on my feelings, Writing 'Love Me' came naturally, I wanted to do the song alone, but my team suggested I featured Adekunle Gold. I am a very huge fan of Adekunle, My kind of music is real life based, and Adekunle is a real musician too, so naturally, he was the perfect person to be featured"

WATCH HERE https://youtu.be/IhZRs_3xdTw

"Love Me" has been well received by fans and critics alike since it's release, and the video being released at this point, can only boost its acceptability and rating.
Ace Producer Tin Tin produced the song.

More photos..
 
 
Watch the video below


Peter Okoye, his new manager, others fly to Dubai for a solo performance

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 08:57 AM PDT

Peter Okoye aka Mr P, his new manager Olatunde Micheals(far right), his choreographer  DonFlexx and others, this afternoon flew out of Nigeria to Dubai for a performance he has in Dubai billed for April 7th and 8th. More photos after the cut.
 
 
 

Karen Igho Rakos shares new photos to celebrate her birthday today

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 08:22 AM PDT

Winner of Big Brother Africa 2011 & Actress, Karen Igho Rakos is a year older today and she shared new photos of herself.  More photos after the cut.
 
 
 
 

Photos: Airline Passenger finds a dead lizard in her food

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 08:00 AM PDT

According to the post shared by a Malaysian page on Facebook, a passenger of an undisclosed plane found this lizard in her food. Another photo after the cut.
 
 
 

Check out the hilarious fictitious conversation between Patience Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo

Posted: 06 Apr 2016 07:34 AM PDT

As shared on facebook, this is the 'conversation' that took place between Mama Peace and the Baba Iyabo. Continue to see more hilarious photos.


 
 
 

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