Jonathan’s ex-aide discharged and acquitted of alleged N1.6bn fraud by court

Dr Waripamo Owei-Dudafa, an ex-aide of former President Goodluck Jonathan has been discharged and acquitted by a Federal High Court in Lagos after being arraigned over an alleged N1.6billion fraud charge.

KCEE and MC Galaxy Perform, As “33” Export Unveils Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Label in Calabar

Popular Afropop singer, Kcee performed major hits live at “33” Export’s ‘City of Friends’ in Calabar last weekend. Nigeria’s foremost beer brand, “33” Export Lager has unveiled its commemorative Limited edition label to mark its 40th anniversary at ‘City of Friends’ Calabar.

The event starred some A-list artists, such as KCEE and MC Galaxy, both of whom are fan favorites in Calabar. Since 1979, “33” Export has been at the forefront of helping consumers to strengthen and build relationships. It was indeed a great celebration as loyal consumers relished the experience at the bespoke city known as the “City of friends”.

Woman shares hilarious update after she begged Trey Songz for baby diapers and he sent her boxes of them

Trey Songz decided to grant the wish of a woman who reached out to him on Instagram claiming she needs diapers for her son. 

Trey, who is a new father himself, asked for the woman's address and proceeded to send her boxes of diapers.

The woman later took to Facebook to write: "So why I Dm Trey Songz on Instagram the other day & asked him can he get my son some diapers & this man really sent me some diapers I’m bouta wear em myself"

I Go Dye asks President Buhari to free Sowere, reminds him of when he overthrew the government of Shagari in 1983

Comedian, I Go Dye, has written an open letter to President Buhari, asking for the release of the publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore.

In the letter, I Go Dye reminded President Buhari of when he overthrew the government of Shehu Shagari in 1983.

Recall that Sowore was arrested in the early hous of August 3rd following his plans to lead a Revolution protest against the Buhari-led administration scheduled on August 5th.

Read I Go Dye's open letter below

Gunmen kidnap Governor Okowa’s sister-in-law

Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped the younger sister to wife of Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, in Asaba, the state capital.  

Elizabeth, younger sister to Dame Edith, was allegedly accosted by a gang of young men at Temple Clinic junction, along Awai road near Government House on Monday night in Asaba and taken away in a waiting vehicle.  The victim, who is the immediate younger sister of Okowa’s wife, was said to be driving a black SUV when the gang abducted her. 

According to a report by Punchng, a source at the Government House in Asaba, who declined to be named, said the hoodlums were armed with dangerous weapons during the operation.  

FBI List: EFCC is collating comprehensive data on the Nigerians indicted - Ibrahim Magu

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has disclosed that the agency is collating comprehensive data on the Nigerians indicted in the recently busted money laundering and cyber crime offences in the United States.

80 suspects, most of whom were Nigerians, were allegedly involved in the crimes investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, in the U.S.

Magu who spoke through the Head of the Ibadan zonal office, Friday Ebelo, during a press conference in Ibadan, Oyo State, said the massive data collection was part of the collaborative activities between the EFCC and FBI to ensure that criminal elements are exposed and made to pay for their crimes.

Journalists in attendance at the event were held spellbound when Ebelo took them through the intricate connections between the local Yahoo Boys and their offshore criminal collaborators.

According to him, the essence the data mining exercise was to established any form of relationship the indicted individuals may have with Nigeria-based suspects, and how this could help in furthering the fight against economic and financial crimes in the country.

Breaking: Court stops APC from adopting direct primary for Bayelsa State governorship primary

A Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa has granted an interim order restraining the All Progressives Congress from adopting direct primary for the rescheduled August 31st governorship primary.  

Justice E. G. Omukoro granted the order upon hearing a motion ex parte. The applicants are Japan Christopher, Evinson Oyindeyinfa, Oddu Ovinmiebi and Obiriki Isaiah. They had sued for themselves and also on behalf of concerned members of APC in Bayelsa.

Nigeria’s border with Benin Republic has been partially closed due to massive smuggling activities - President Buhari

President Buhari has attributed the partial closure of Nigeria’s border with Benin
Republic to the massive smuggling activities, especially of rice.

The Nigerian leader gave the reason during the seventh Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD7), in Yokohama, Japan on Wednesday.

President Buhari, who expressed great concern over the smuggling of rice, said it threatened the self-sufficiency already attained due to his administration’s agricultural policies.

According to him, “Now that our people in the rural areas are going back to their farms, and the country has saved huge sums of money which would otherwise have been expended on importing rice using our scarce foreign reserves, we cannot allow smuggling of the product at such alarming proportions to continue.”

Nigeria slashes visa fees for US citizens

Barely 24 hours after the US authorities increased the cost of visa application for Nigerians under a tit for tat policy, FG has announced a reduction in the amount payable by citizens of the U.S seeking Nigerian visas.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, said the FG has approved a reduction in visa charges payable by United States citizens from $180 to $150.

In a statement, the US consulate in Nigeria had said America was “reciprocating” the extra visa fee the Nigerian government charges its citizens. The consulate had explained that the extra cost would be applicable to only those whose visa requests were granted.

Actor Van Vicker and his beautiful family vacation in London (Photo)

Van Vicker is currently on vacation with his family in London.

The 42-year-old Ghanaian actor shared this beautiful photo of his wife, Adjoa, and their three children, J'dyl,  J-ian and Vj as they all stepped out for a family outing.

Photos: President Buhari at the opening session of the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Japan

President Buhari today August 28th, participated in the Opening Session and Plenary at the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Yokohama Japan.

President Buhari was joined at the opening session by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, UN Sec. Gen. Antonio Guterres, AU Chairperson and President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-sisi and other African Leaders.

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Breaking: Court refuses to grant Sowore’s application challenging his detention

The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to grant the motion filed by Omoyele Sowore challenging his detention for 45 days by the Department of State Security.

Justice Nkeonye Maya, who declined all applications by Counsel to Sowore, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, sent the case back to Justice Taiwo for further hearing. Falana, who had asked the court to set aside the ex parte order granted by Justice Taiwo, also applied for oral bail when Justice Maha rejected the earlier application.  

Hushpuppi shows off all his luxury whips in new photo

Flamboyant Nigerian big boy, Hushpuppi, who is popularly known for flaunting his luxurious lifestyle on social media, took to Instagram to show off his S650 Maybach, Bentley Bentayga, Rolls-Royce Wraith and his new Ferrari.

Sierra Leone president fires his aide after she gave testimony at TB Joshua's church

Julius Maada Bio, the president of Sierra Leone, has terminated the appointment of his chief of protocol (SCOP), Fatmata Kargbo, after she went to the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) owned by Nigerian clergyman, TB Joshua, to testify of how God has favoured her.

Kargbo was featured on Emmanuel TV owned by TB Joshua, testifying of how God favored her with her recent appointment as an aide to the president and how she has been able to complete her new house which she abandoned for many years.

Showing photos of the luxury mansion she recently completed, Kargbo told the congregation that her story is now different.

“I want to thank God for blessing me with this job as SCOP to the president of Sierra Leone, ambassador at large and the blessings that come with it. If you look closely at this picture you will see the luxurious house God has blessed me with. I was living in a single room apartment. But my story is now different,” 

Harvard student sues Ugandan President Museveni for blocking him on Twitter

A Harvard University student has sued Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for blocking him on Twitter.

Mr Hillary Innocent Seguya Taylor, a Ugandan, also sued government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo and the police Chief Political Commissar Asan Kasingye, saying they too have blocked him from accessing their official Twitter accounts.

Sacked workers in Delta State protest as Governor Okowa offers automatic employment to 14 choristers

The automatic employment recently granted to 14 choristers by Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the state’s creation, has triggered crisis among some sacked workers.  

Over 3,000 sacked workers, including the 650 Delta Line Transport Company staff, under the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees and the 3,000 members of the Association that was suspended in 2015 have cried foul.    

The governor had, during an inter-denominational thanksgiving service to mark the anniversary at the Government House, Asaba, announced the automatic employment to 14 distinguished choristers.  

Annie Idibia flaunts her banging bikini body in new photo

Mother of two, Annie Idibia who is currently on holiday in Malta took to Instagram to flaunt her banging bikini body while posing in a blue two-piece. 
 

Nnamdi Kanu is the most courageous and most powerful southern leader in Nigeria today - FFK

As Tweeted by former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode.

Meek Mill no longer on probation after he pleaded guilty to gun charge to end 12-year case

Meek Mill's 12-year long case has ended after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanour gun charge in a plea deal.

The US rapper was granted a new trial in July because judges ruled that his original trial in 2008 had credibility issues with the arresting officer. The judge in the new trial decided the two years Meek Mill had already spent in prison was enough.

English billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe buys French football club Nice for £91m

French football club, Nice has been purchased by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is the chairman, and chief executive officer of the Ineos chemicals group.

The 66-year-old chemical engineer turned financier and industrialist who has an £18.664 billion fortune was on Monday (August 26) given the all-clear to seal the reported £91m deal with Nice's Sino-American owners by the French Competition Authority.

Nigeria's Raymond Ekevwo becomes Africa’s fastest man

Nigeria’s Raymond Ekevwo became Africa's fastest man with a record time of 9.96secs which gave him the much needed victory in the 100m event at the ongoing 2019 African Games.

Ekevwo was closely followed by another Nigerian Usheori Itsekiri, who came third in a record time of 10.02secs at the 100m final in Morocco.

Barcelona unveil giant statue outside Camp Nou in honour of late club legend Johan Cruyff (Photos)

Barcelona have unveiled a giant statue outside their famous Nou Camp stadium in honour of late club legend, Johan Cruyff.

The event took place today, August 27, with friends and family of the former Barca player and manager present at the ceremony.

I governed Abia with my own money - Orji Uzor Kalu

Former Governor of Abia State Orji Uzor Kalu, who was arraigned before a federal high court in Lagos on charges of laundering N7.6bn when he was governor between 1999 and 2007, claims that he ran the state with his own money while denying the allegation. 

The Nigerian senate's Chief Whip in his testimony when arraigned alongside Ude Udeogu, an ex-commissioner for finance in Abia and Slok Nigeria Limited, his company, said Abia state didn’t have such amount when he was in government. 

Ed Sheeran reveals he'll be taking an 'extended break' from music to spend time with wife Cherry Seabor

Following the end of his record-breaking world tour, Ed Sheeran has revealed he will be taking an extended break from music to spend time with childhood sweetheart and wife Cherry Seaborn, who he married in December 2018.

Speaking at the emotional final gig in Chantry Park, Ipswich, earlier this week, the singer and songwriter said: “As you may or not know, I’ve been on the Divide tour for over two years now and this is the last day of the whole thing.

Governor Umahi of Ebonyi State sack Commissioner for information, Ken Uhuo

Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has sacked the Commissioner for information and orientation, Ken Uhuo, according to a statement by Dr Kenneth Ugbala, Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

Ugbala said Ken Uhuo was dismissed because he lacked direction in the performance of his official duties.  

“The state government wishes to thank Uhuo for services rendered so far as commissioner”, said Ugbala, adding that he may re-evaluate and place Uhuo in another position fit and suitable for him.

No scare-mongering from IPOB will detract President Buhari from his outing in Japan - Femi Adesina

Femi Adesina, the president’s Media adviser, has urged Nigerians to ignore all the 'noise and fabrications' in the media about an IPOB protest against President Buhari in Japan.

In a statement today, Adesina said, “the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group has had nothing to do with President Muhammadu Buhari since he arrived Yokohama, Japan, on Monday.

“Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora are urged to disregard concocted stories, backed with spurious visuals, of any protest or harassment of the President and his team.  “It is the stock-in-trade of hate mongers, who do not realize that the rest of Nigerians have left them far behind.    

Caption this photo of President Trump, Melania, and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Drop your best caption for this photo of President Trump, his wife Melania and Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau . 

Attacking President Buhari in Japan will make Igbos look like terrorists in the world- Ohaneze Ndigbo youths warns IPOB

Members of the Indigenious People of Biafra IPOB have been warned against carrying out their planned attack on President Buhari in Japan, as such an action will cause the Igbo race to be labelled a terrorist group worldwide.

This warning is coming from the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide. In a statement released yesterday August 26th, Mazi Okechukwu isiguzoro who is the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, described the directive issued by IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, for its members in Japan to arrest and disgrace President Buhari during his visit to the Asian country, as a sensless plot as it will endanger the lives and properties of all Igbos residing in all the 19 Northern states.

Isiguzoro added that Kanu and other IPOB members championing the call for this attack have no investment in the South East or anywhere in Nigeria.

The statement in part reads

I have no reason to live without you - Mercy Johnson-Okojie tells hubby as they celebrate 8th wedding anniversary

Mercy Johnson Okojie and her hubby, Prince, are celebrating their 8th wedding anniversary today, August 27th.

The actress took to social media to express her undying love for Prince, pointing out that she has no reason to live without him. She wrote;

$9.6b judgment: President Buhari orders EFCC, NIA, IGP to probe criminal conspiracy linked to Goodluck Jonathan's administration

The Federal Government has linked the contract which led to a judgement debt of $9.6billion(N3.5trillion) to the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.  

President Buhari has now ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the National Intelligence Agency( NIA) and the Inspector-General of Police to probe the criminal conspiracy behind the failed contract.  

US Embassy in Nigeria increases tourism visa fee to N99, 900, blames FG for decision

The United States Embassy in Nigeria says effective from Thursday, August 29th this year, Nigerians applying for tourism, student and business visas will pay an additional $110 (N40, 700) to collect their visa if they are granted. This is asides the N59, 200 visa applicatuon fee.

Ex-REC who resigned his job to join Bayelsa guber race, disqualified by APC

Frankland Briyai, the former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Cross River state who used  Independent and Electoral Commission (INEC) premises to declare his political ambition on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been disqualified from participating in the party's governorship primaries in Bayelsa.

The former REC was disqualified for not meeting some specific criteria for participating in the primary election which include being a card-carrying member of the party for at least one year. 

Internet Fraud: $314,000, N373m recovered through EFCC-FBI collaboration - Ibrahim Magu

Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has disclosed that the collaboration between the Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigations, FBI, has led to the recovery of the sums of $314,000 (Three Hundred and Fourteen Thousand US Dollars) and about N373,000,000 (Three Hundred and Seventy-three Million Naira) from perpetrators of computer-related frauds.

Nigerian police are a bunch of illiterate fools- Paul Okoye

Paul Okoye is not happy with the Nigerian Police over the recent attack of a FUTA female student and a Nigerian Footballer. He took to his Instastories to blast the police

President Buhari sacks Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Tor Ujah

President Buhari has approved the immediate termination of appointment of the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Reverend Tor Ujah. 

In a statement released by the Director (Information) at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, the Federal government says the termination was in line with the provision of Section 4, Sub-Section 3 of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission Act.

Breaking: Lagos State House of Assembly inaugurates committee to probe the administration of ex-Governor Akinwunmi Ambode

The Lagos State House of Assembly has inaugurated a committee to probe the administration of ex-Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.  

As part of its mandate, the Honorable Fatai Mojeed led committee is mandated to investigate the purchase of 820 buses that had been scheduled for public transport in the state.

The embattled ex-governor is also under investigation by EFCC on alleged cases of mismanagement of state funds.

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Full List: Nasty C, Davido, Burna Boy, lead Nominees for the 6th AFRIMA Awards

South African rapper, Nasty C; Nigeria's Davido and Burna Boy lead the nominations for the 6th AFRIMA Awards that has just been released.

The Nominees' List comprises of 26 Continental Award Categories. Nasty C leads with nine nominations followed by Davido with six nominations and Burna Boy with five.

Voting closes on November 22.  See the full list below...

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