77-year-old woman in court for N65m land scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  today November 26, 2014 arraigned a 77- year-old woman, Alhaja Mulikat Shonekan and two others: Martins Ogiogwa, 40 and Mujekanm Petroleum Nigeria Company Limited, before Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye of Lagos State High Court, Ikeja on a 5-count - charge bordering on conspiracy to obtain money under false pretence and issuance of dud cheque.

 

As a leader you must not deliberately do evil - Obasanjo to President Jonathan

Former President Obasanjo, who was the Chairman at a book launch at Abuja in honour of the pioneer Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, Mr. Mustapha Aknbi called on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to stop encouraging verbal violence which may not physically hurt but can generate into physical violence. 

 

He said, “Management of democracy without resorting to brute force and dictatorial tendencies must be cultivated.''

 

“As a leader, you must not deliberately do evil or condone evil. You should know that you will one day give account to God, you may cover up here, but before God, there is no cover up.”

 

 

 

Malaysian court sentenced Nigerian man to death for drug trafficking

A Nigerian, Abuchi Ngwoke, 35, was yesterday 25th November 2014 sentenced to death by a Malaysian High Court for drug trafficking.

Abuchi Ngwoke was arrested at a Malaysian airport in 2012 after been found with 251.66 grams of Methamphetamine.  He was said to have swallowed the drugs in Nigeria before boarding a flight to Malaysia.

 

A date is yet to be fixed for his execution.

 

Abuchi Ngwoke 35-years-old Nigerian sentenced to death for drug trafficking

Jolie was an epitome of sophistication as she attends the premiere of her latest film ''Unbroken'' in London

A glowing Jolie beamed with smiles as she attended the London premiere of her latest film ''Unbroken'' last night.  

 

The movie which was produced and directed by the Hollywood star follows the real life of American Olympic runner and prisoner of war Louis Zamperiri.  The 39-year-old goodwill ambassador was accompanied by Chelsea pensioners and members of the British Armed Forces at the premiere last night.

The brunette rocked the red carpet in a cream Ralph Russo dress as she was guided on the red carpet by James Fellows and Cecil Bake both former  members of the British Armed Forces but who now live at the Royal Hospital Chelsea - a retirement home for those who served in the armed forces.

 

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