Official declaration of Dayo Adeneye for Ogun State House of Assembly

Broadcaster Dayo Adeneye officially declared for the Ogun state House of Assembly in Odogbolu today.

Dr. Leke Pitan declares his intention to be governor of Lagos State in 2015

Dr. Leke Pitan, a former Commissioner for health today at a public declaration at the Onikan stadium Lagos made known his intention to contest the governorship ticket under the APC platform.

 

Highlighting his eight point proposed programme, Pitan said he would adhere to the party's manifesto.

 

His vision he said is to be an instrument of change, which will guarantee true freedom as a result of entrenched democracy that will ensure hope and purpose for the common man.

 

He also promised to provide opportunities as well as cheap housing for all.

 

See Lupita Nyang'o in a Chanel outfit at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards

Lupita Nyong'o was one of the many stylish women to hit the Glamour Women of the Year Awards red carpet last night. I really loved this high-fashion Chanel Couture look on her.

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State appoints new Chief of Staff and swears-in 10 Commissioners

In an event today at Asaba, Delta State, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan sworn-in ten new Commissioners, Board Members of the Delta State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) and State Universal Primary Education Board (SUPEB).  He also appointed Mr. Paulinus Akpeki as the new Chief of Staff.

Governor Uduanghan challenged the newly sworn-in officers to bring fresh ideas to the running of the government while stressing for loyalty.

Positions were left vacant after some Commissioners of the State resigned their appointment to pursue their political ambitions.

The Commissioners sworn-in include: Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata, Joel Bisina, Powell Ojogho, David Anuku, David Ekerekosu, Chris Ekiyor, Omoluabi Newumi, Austin Ayemidejor, Mathew Opuoru and Benjamin Iwezu.

See photos of President Jonathan's declaration for 2015 re-election today at Eagle Square, Abuja

EFCC nabbed a 44-year-old man over N100million scam

In an EFCC press release of today, one Mr. Adekunle Balogun, 44-years, has been arrested by the EFCC for duping one Precious Chukwuma Emelue of the sum of N100million.

See the full press release.

<<<<EFCC Press Release
Suspected Fraudster Nabbed Over $1m scam>>>>

A suspected fraudster, Adekunle Balogun a.k.a Malan Salihu, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over fraudulent dealings involving the sum of $1million USD.

The 44- year- old Ordinary Diploma certificate holder in Textile and Polymer Technology was picked up by operatives of the Commission in Lagos for allegedly duping one Precious Chukwuma Emelue of N100, 000,000.00 (One Hundred Million Naira only) by deceiving him into believing that, he would assist him in retrieving a sum of $1,000,000.00(One Million United States Dollars) from a Pakistani bank: Kan-Cern Limited, which payment was allegedly stopped by the International Monetary Fund, IMF.

Emelue claimed that, in 2012, he met one Mr. Perry Kandoharty (a Diplomat with the Pakistani High Commission) in Lagos.

In the course of their discussions, Emelue told Kandoharty that he was widely experienced in deep sea fishing. And after much deliberation, they both agreed to work together on a business.

Emelue would provide land for a fish processing factory in Nigeria and space for the development of fish ponds. Emelue claimed that Kandoharty sent him a mail informing him of a deposit of $1,000,000.00 into Kan -Cern Limited. It was this fund, allegedly stopped by IMF, which Balogun made him believe he could pull out for him.

In the course of his dealings with Emelue, Balogun allegedly obtained money in different instalments from him "to obtain certificates from authorities" handling drug, anti-terrorism and money laundering issues.

The suspect is also alleged to have impersonated the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Lamorde and used his name to extort his victm. But Balogun denies that he impersonated the EFCC Chair.

"I didn't call myself Lamorde. What I told him was that Lamorde was a Lion and I'm the only tiger that can approach him", he said.
Several items were recovered from him during a search of his house. They include documents bearing the names of the State Security Service, SSS; Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN; and Insurance companies among others.

Balogun would be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.

Ebola Update: Craig Spencer, doctor affected with Ebola released from hospital

Craig Spencer, the first person diagnosed with the Ebola virus in New York have been released from the hospital after making a full recovery from the virus.

The 33-year-old doctor appeared outside the Manhattan Bellevue Hospital today with the New York Mayor Bill de Blasio.

He tested positive to the virus on 23 October few days after returning from Guinea, one of the worst hit Ebola countries.

Spencer's infection left many New Yorkers alarmed, especially when it was discovered that he rode the subway, dined in a restaurant and visited a bowling alley.

Morocco ban from African Cup of Nations for refusing to host tournament

Morocco who was to host the 2015 African Cu of Nations  have had its hosting rights stripped and ban from participating in the tournament in 2015.

 

CAF has said the tournament will be hosted by another country.  Though it is yet to mention any particular country.  But said applications from possible replacement have been received and are under review.

 

Morocco had written to CAF to postpone the tournament to 2016 citing the Ebola crisis that has been ravaging West Africa and has killed at least 5,000 people and infected more than 10,000.

 

CAF refused, insisting that the tournament must go ahead as scheduled, 12th January to 8th February 2015.

 

 

Woman in police custody for selling her one month old boy for N200,000

A woman, Ebele Awinonu is among suspects that were paraded by the Anambra State Police Command today.

 

Ebele Awinonu is accused of selling her one month old baby boy for N200,000 to a child trafficking syndicate.  The Police Public Relation Officer, Mr. Uche Ezeh said Ebele and others were apprehended on her way to complete the transaction at Ihiala.

 

Fabulous looking JLo shows off a perfectly toned body in promo shots as the brand ambassador for BodyLab

Seeing JLo's toned body - every woman's dream is enough motivation to put on those trainers and hit the gym.

 

In series of new fitness modelling shots, JLo revealed an enviable and chiselled physique that most women will die to have.

 

JLo, 45, mother of two was announced as the brand ambassador for BodyLab.

 

Donning tight black and white gym gear, the beautiful actress who is currently promoting her book "True Love'' lives up to every inch of BodyLab goal which is to create a healthier and happier lifestyle for all females.

 

Here is what you don't know about Britney Spears new love

Britney and Charlie have been an item for some months.  But what you do not know about Charlie is that he has been linked to popular Maria Sharapova.

He is a big success in the cinemas.  He is behind documentaries such as The Moment, the Great Escape and Never Stop Learning.

He has been named as one of Hollywood Reporter's top 50 reality TV producers.

He was involve d in a plane crash with other members of his family at age 21.  He lost his younger brother Teddy in the crash.

Britney Spears broke up with her ex-boyfriend David Lucado in August.  She has currently found love in the arms of 31-year-old Charlie Ebersol.

Bangladesh Transgenders holds first year anniversary of their being recognised officially as a third gender

A thousand transgenders marched with pride throughout the streets to mark their first year of being officially recognised as a third gender in the country.

The Hijras as they are known in Bangladesh, who all wore colourful saris brought the streets to a standstill dancing and singing that the days of stigma, discrimination and fear were over.

 

The Hijras have been part of life in South Asia going back to antiquity.  They are mentioned in the Kama Sutre and live in communities across Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

 

 

 

South Korean ferry Captain gets 36 years in jail for abandoning ferry

The captain of the South Korean ferry which sank and resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people, has been sentenced to 36-years imprisonment. The captain was found guilty of gross negligence and abandoning the ferry while more than 300 people remained trapped in the sinking vessel. Many of the victims were schoolchildren.

 

The incident is one of South Korea’s worst maritime disasters to date.  Lee was further charged with homicide, with calls for the death penalty by prosecutors, but he was acquitted after the judges ruled the State failed to prove he had intent to kill.

 

See the United States press release condemning the series of bombing that has been taking place

The United State Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, yesterday issued a press release condemning the incessant attacks on defenceless civilians.  See the full press release down.


PRESS RELEASE

Abuja - The United States condemns in the strongest terms the incessant attacks on defenseless civilians this past week, including on the occasion of Ashura in Potiskum in Yobe State and in Gombe, Gombe State, on Nov. 3; in Malam Fatori in Borno State on Nov. 6; in Azare in Bauchi State on Nov. 7; and most recently again in Potiskum on Nov. 10 by a suicide bomber who killed many students.  While final numbers are not known, scores and scores of persons have been killed or injured in these attacks.

The United States offers its sincere sympathy to the injured and to the families of the murdered.  We urge the government of Nigeria to investigate these and other attacks to bring the perpetrators to justice.  The United States remains committed to supporting the people of northern Nigeria in their struggle to stop the abhorrent actions of Boko Haram and associated terrorist groups.

Genevieve woke up this morning and decided to wish her fans a fun filled day with a beautiful make-up free face

Our own Genny posted this pix of a fresh face to wish her fans a lovely day ahead!

   

Creator of the cartoon ''The Simpsons", who is dying is giving away $100million

Co-creator of the cartoon character ''The Simpsons"', Sam Simon, 59, who was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer in 2012 will be donating his fortune of $100million to his passion - animal rights which is part of the causes he cares about.

 

Given just three months to live in 2012, he decided to team up with the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), dedicating his life to the rescue of maltreated animals and conservation.

 

Simon who acknowledged that his doctors had done an incredible job keeping him up till now says in reality Cancer is a horrible disease.  But at the same time an amazing experience of his life.  He says he is surrounded daily by loved ones who truly care for him.  He said,   ''Somehow I ended up surrounded by people who loved me and take care of me and will do anything for me.  That is called happiness.  I think I may have had problem letting it in before.  Cancer has been a fight, a journey, an adventure and the most amazing experience of my life.

 

What! How can the fashion industry say this beautiful model is fat!

Model Myla Dalbesio, who is by all means (not for me sha o!) considered a plus-size model by the fashion industry is said to have made history by landing a Calvin Klein underwear campaign contract.

 

She is a perfect US size 10, but Myla is considered too curvy for a standard size zero or two

 

Standing at 5ft 11in, Myla said though she is not the biggest girl in the market, she is definitely bigger than all the girls Calvin Klein has ever worked with.  And that this sometimes intimidates her.  She said, ''I am not skinny enough to be with the skinny girls and I am not large enough to be with the large girls, and I haven't been able to find my place''.

More photos after the cut

Driver crashed into 15 people as they left church in Brazil

Police in Sao Paolo, Brazil yesterday hunted for the driver of a car that plowed at high speed into a group of churchgoers as they stood on a sidewalk after a service. At least 15 people were injured,

including seven children.

 

Police said late Monday that two other people were riding in the car, in which they found what appeared to be cocaine, marijuana and alcohol, believed to have contributed to the Sunday night incident.

 

Honestly, I don't know my next political step after 29th May 2015 - Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola

During an interview with Channels Television, when asked his next step in politics, Gov. Fashola said he does not know what his next step will be after leaving office come 29th May 2015.  He said,  “I don’t know honestly. I do well in multitasking. I have a job to do that runs until May 2015. And up till now people haven’t stopped asking me and my government for services. My mandate expires on the 29th of May and I’m going to give my best shot until the very final hour.”

 

He also assures all that despite all efforts by the PDP to clinch Lagos State, that APC will still retain the state in 2015.

 

Fashola said the electorate will decide who will be governing them next, just as he hope whoever succeeds him will perform better than he had done.  He said, “I’ve met those who are running for governor on the platform of my party and I think all of them are good enough to lead us but the ultimate choice of who will lead us will depend on the larger body polity and the registered voters,”

 

 

 

Tinubu assures all 13 Lagos State governorship aspirants of a level playing ground

At a meeting held at his Bourdillon residence Ikoyi, Lagos, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu reassured all 13 aspirants vying for the governorship position of Lagos State that a level playing ground will be accorded to all.   While calling for fair play from them.

Among those  present at the meeting were: Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, Senator Ganiyu Solomon, |Supo Sasore, Ainyemi Ikuforiji, Dr, Femi Hamzat and others.

Kidnappers of Diezani Alison-Madueke's sister arrested

Benjamin Bob-Manuel, the suspected kidnapper who allegedly master minded the kidnap of the Petroleum Minister's sister, Mrs Osiya Agama has been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command.  He was arrested on Sunday at Nembe Waterfront in Port Harcourt.

 

Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke

Her sister, Mrs. Osiya Agama

 

Also arrested was one Whokows Ekine, his accomplice.  Police said a locally made pistol as well as a vehicle were recovered from them.  He said the suspects had already confessed to the abduction of Mrs. Osiya Agama.

 

Mrs. Osiya Agama was allegedly abducted by Bob-Manuel and his gang at Leventis Bus/stop, on the Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway on her way home from an evening church programme.