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Simi responds to fan who says she is ugly

X3M female singing sensation, Simi, has responded to a fan who attacked her on twitter, insinuating that she is ugly. The Jamb Question crooner seemed to have been really touched by the fan’s opinion, to have created time out of her busy schedule to respond. The fan simply known as @BodeThomas wrote “Simi is not fine”.

“I apologise if anyone gave you the impression that your opinion matters. It won’t happen again. I honestly don’t know why anyone would feel the need to bring people down, it won’t add to your value, I just don’t get it”, Simi responded.

Why we knock before opening mortuary door – C-River mortician

OKUNMI- THE proprietor of Emeka Mortuary, Okunmi Community, located at the suburbs of Ikom, Central senatorial district, Cross River State, Mr. Kalu Ben Chima, popularly called Emeka Ambulance, has revealed the spiritual combats morticians, now and again, go through with occultists and members of some secret societies before their corpses were embalmed in his mortuary.

The Arochukwu-born mortician, whose mortuary is located along Ikom-Calabar highway, confessed to NDV that dead bodies, especially those of occultists and members of secret societies “do give us trouble while being embalmed because their bodies have been ‘fortified’ by the devil or some spiritual forces.”

Power pass power

“In such cases, we have to pet and persuade them by talking to them to allow the chemicals to penetrate their bodies, but if they remain stubborn, we have to employ our own spiritual force and of course, power pass power and we can then embalm them,” he disclosed.

According to him, he learned the trade in Onitsha General Hospital, Anambra state, and had come to know that some dead bodies were so “powerful” such that they do not allow others to lie close to them and he was always careful when attending to such bodies.

Some corpses don’t allow others to lie near them

His words: “Some powerful people do not allow other dead bodies to lie close to them, so in the night, they will remove other bodies near them and dump them far from where they are or they would go to an isolated place and lie there – all dead bodies are not the same, which is why we knock before we enter there.”

Mind-boggling tales

Our reporter traveled from Calabar to Okunmi to meet Mr. Chima following some strange reports about corpses in his mortuary established in 2010.

A few months after it was established, there was an unsubstantiated story about a man, whose car broke down close to the mortuary late in the night and he decided to seek for place to spend the night, and knocked on the door of a house he saw light burning close by.

A security guard reportedly came out and gave him a mat to sleep in a section of the room, only for him to wake up the next morning and discovered that he slept among corpses and he instantly passed out. Another case was that while conveying a corpse, the mortician occasionally walked behind the ambulance, while the corpse drives the van and the bizarre- that he sells body parts of dead people and so on.
Chima confirmed some creepy stories and described others as hearsay. On the man who allegedly slept in the mortuary with corpses, he said it was not true and he does not keep security guards in the mortuary.

Corpses still have spiritual powers

His words: “The corpses may be dead, but they still possess some spiritual powers to protect themselves. We have about 100 corpses right now and 18 abandoned ones, but we keep the place open, both day and night, without any security and anybody, who attempts to do anything funny by going there to steal or do anything has himself to blame”.

He, however, described as false claims that some people sell parts of dead people or do have sex with them.

Sex with dead, a deadly affair

Chima asserted: “Do not think that because she is lying down there, she is finished and you can go and have sex with her. You will die also in a matter of hours or days and how can someone sell body parts of a corpse or water used in washing a corpse, such water is poisonous. People die from different ailments such as HIV/AIDS, and water used in washing their bodies is poisonous and any person who uses it will either die or contact sickness.”

On the report that he has rented crowd of women, who engage in bogus weeping when a person dies, he said the women were part of a specialized funeral services he offers.

Some people hire mourners before their death

He explained: “Some people do not have people to cry for them when they die, so they will arrange with us while they are alive to get some women to cry during their burial and also, some people because they are polygamist would arrange with us to organize the casket, grave, and mortuary services so that when they die, there will be no struggle among family members on who to do what and so on.”

Nigeria remains Africa’s Biggest Economy – IMF

Recent estimates by the International Monetary Fund, (IMF) has shown that Nigeria remains the biggest economy in Africa, followed by South Africa and Egypt.

The estimate in a World Economic Outlook for October 2016 which put Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at $415.080 billion, from $493.831 billion at the end of 2015 also put that of Africa at $280.367 billion, from $314.732 billion a year earlier and that of Egypt remained at $330.159 as at 2015.

Recall that in August 2016, Nigeria was reported to have lost its spot as Africa’s biggest economy to South Africa, following the recalculation of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

“A recalculation using current exchange rates put South Africa on top because the rand has strengthened against the dollar,” BBC had said in August.

“Based on gross domestic product at the end of 2015 published by the International Monetary Fund, the size of South Africa’s economy is $301 billion at the rand’s current exchange rate, while Nigeria’s GDP is $296 billion,” Bloomberg had also said.

The estimates indicated that while the United States, China and Japan maintained remained the largest economies in the world, with a GDP of $18.561 trillion, $11.391 trillion and $4.73 trillion respectively, that of Algeria, one of the largest economies on the African continent was put at $168.318 billion.

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Nigeria remains Africa’s Biggest Economy – IMF

Recent estimates by the International Monetary Fund, (IMF) has shown that Nigeria remains the biggest economy in Africa, followed by South Africa and Egypt.

The estimate in a World Economic Outlook for October 2016 which put Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at $415.080 billion, from $493.831 billion at the end of 2015 also put that of Africa at $280.367 billion, from $314.732 billion a year earlier and that of Egypt remained at $330.159 as at 2015.

Recall that in August 2016, Nigeria was reported to have lost its spot as Africa’s biggest economy to South Africa, following the recalculation of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

“A recalculation using current exchange rates put South Africa on top because the rand has strengthened against the dollar,” BBC had said in August.

“Based on gross domestic product at the end of 2015 published by the International Monetary Fund, the size of South Africa’s economy is $301 billion at the rand’s current exchange rate, while Nigeria’s GDP is $296 billion,” Bloomberg had also said.

The estimates indicated that while the United States, China and Japan maintained remained the largest economies in the world, with a GDP of $18.561 trillion, $11.391 trillion and $4.73 trillion respectively, that of Algeria, one of the largest economies on the African continent was put at $168.318 billion.

Ambode reshuffles cabinet, drops three commissioners

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday effected a reshuffle of his cabinet, with the dropping of the Commissioners for Tourism- Mr Folorunsho Folarin-Coker; Finance, Dr. Mustapha Akinkunmi and Transportation, Dr. Ekundayo Mobereola.

This development comes exactly one year after the Governor constituted his Executive Council, precisely on October 19, 2015.

In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello, the Governor also directed the Special Adviser, Arts and Culture to take over as the Acting Commissioner for Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Special Adviser on Transportation will take over as Acting Commissioner for Transportation while the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance takes over as the Acting Commissioner for Finance pending the appointment of new Commissioners in the respective ministries.

The Statement adds that the Governor expresses his appreciation to the former Commissioners for their service to the State and wished them well in their future endeavours.

A pick on SUNSHINE MUZIK Exclusive interview with Ola cj the Bere crooner… [Interview & photos] on September 21, 2016

We got a glimpse of SUNSHINE MUZIK interview WITH OLA'CJ. Here it is ::::::::::

Agunbiade Stephen Olarinde popularly known as Ola C’j is a young Talented Song writer, vibrant musician with a strong vocal, who has over the years carved a niche for himself in the Nigeria music industry with his style of music.

He is a graduate of the Lagos state polytechnics, where he studied business Administration. The Ondo born fast rising star grew up in the street of Bariga, Ifako Gbagada. He has always nursed the passion of being a global impact, in terms of producing and dropping of hit and inspiring songs that has always captivate the heart of his fans and listeners in a positive direction. This is basically what led him into music at a youthful age , I got the chance to catch up with him a few days before #BERE EP was released and chat with him about his background in music and the future projects he has in store.

SUNSHINE : Is “OLA’CJ” pronounced OLA’CJ ?

OLA’CJ : Yes it is pronounced as it sounds (ola’cj ). It seems like there is more than one person involved, but it’s just me and has been for years and years, for a short time I would DJ with someone under this name but it was soon made solo when I was the only one producing under it.

SUNSHINE : “BERE” is your First EP, can we expect more music like this from you in the future?

OLA’CJ : I had “MY TIME EP” release in 2014 with great success through JUPMCARESSME , which got me nominated as Best Dance Hall single and Best Hit single at the TopNaijaMusicAwards with almost one million to fund CD’s, stickers, posters, Video and interviews have focused on making good music , though the next release will be a lot more energetic and danceable, along the lines of , Bere and caress me this are good music . You can expect some more good music in the future, as it’s hard for me to stick to one style.

SUNSHINE: When did you first begin recording music?

OLA’CJ : I began music early in life, I was a drummer in my church band around the age of 12, which soon transitioned into EverGs bands and various solo music projects involving guitar, piano . I recorder my first single which was produce by Black2 when I was 17 years old .
SUNSHINE: How did you team up with Yeankeyz and decide to come up with this EP?

OLA’CJ : I’ve known yeankeyz for 10 years now or more, he’s my big Bother he’s someone i look up to i have always knew of his intense talents of making art. We meet up to discuss the EP that I needed badly, he showed me the secret behind the naija music industry my brother no be Samll thing I was convinced we needed to work together. We bounced ideas off each other for weeks and eventually came up with this.

SUNSHINE: Is there any Artist that you are particularly inspired by?

OLA’CJ : Sure. To name a few : Fela baba 70 , King Sunny Ade , Plantation boyz , 9ice, Ase , wandeCoal , OBO , SoundSultan , Don baba j , wizkid , kiss Daniel , Mr songs , D Banj , Olamide and plenty more.

SUNSHINE: Anything coming up for OLA’CJ we should keep an eye out for?

OLA’CJ : Yes. I have an album that i am working on, It should be done in a few months. I also have an upcoming Concert at Lagos Gbagada with Black Face , Yeankeyz and Snow on the 3rd of September ; this show will be epic. Aside from a few other shows, I’ll be in the studio cranking out tunes and playing festivals when I can, so let me know where you would like to see OLA’CJ perform! you can also follow me on social media

Instagram @ola_cj

Twitter me @iam_olacj

Facebook fan page @Ola’Cj

Snapchart @officialolacj

SUNSHINE: Thanks for your time sir Ola’Cj , hope to see you around some other time.

OLA ‘CJ : Sure , you are always welcome, any time

Pregnancy Clash in Nigeria Music Industry Between Davido & Wizkid : Who is Responsible for Tania's Pregnancy?

Now we know why Davido and wizkid are at war with each other, simple they are both in love with same girl.

I’ve also been chanting that Wizkid’s hot dick is passed around more than a hot potato & we will soon hear about him impregnating some random THOT & Tania should stop putting up with a cheater & want better for herself. I guess I was right on that one as well & the day has come sooner than expected.

Tania has been cheated upon so much and it is time she moves forward with her.

Do the math. She slept with Wizkid during OTC in May last year when he had a concert in Houston, exactly nine months up to now if you calculate from dates of her/his added pictures & videos.

The only problem is, she was also with Davido & Kcee around the same time. WIZKID DO A DNA TEST, these hoes be for errybody & looking to trap anybody.

Other DM’s stated this is not her first time getting pregnant & pinning it one someone. She is just hoping it is Wizkid’s for a payout.

Apparently, the babe has been casted before as a full time groupie. She is always out every night looking for celebrities to go home with. If you see her page, it is all videos of celebrities at clubs from a distance, tagging different celebs for attention who aren’t following her back. Guess Wizkid fell into her thirst trap.

CHAN: Eagles battle Guinea for q/final

Super Eagles midfielder, Osas Okoro insists victory against Guinea in today’s third preliminary game against Guinea at the ongoing 2016 African Nations Championship (Chan) is non-negotiable.
The Sunday Oliseh-tutored side will go toe to toe with the Syli Nationale at Umuganda Stadium, Gisenyi with the victor progressing to the last eight of the tournament.

Osas says the Super Eagles must take their destiny into their own hands by going for an outright win against the Syli.

“We will give our best against Guinea to make sure we come out victorious at the end of the game,” Okoro told reporters in Kigali.v Okoro has been impressive at the tournament; netting in Nigeria’s opening 4-1 win over Niger and playing a starring role in the side’s second game -a 1-1 draw with Tunisia which saw him being named man of the match.

GETTING SET: Super Eagles train ahead of today’s cracker against Guinea

The 25-year-old Enugu Rangers man says determination has been key to his consistent performances at the CHAN.

“My level of determination and seriousness plus the motivation given to us by the coach (Sunday Oliseh) before matches have been important. “I felt so excited when I was named man-of-the-match for the game against Tunisia.

“I was not disappointed that we did not win the game against Tunisia because the game was not an easy one.
“Getting a point against a side as strong as Tunisia is a good result,” he said.

The match is currently LIVE and Guinea is taking the LEAD

Okonjo-Iweala blasts Falana over linkage with $2.1bn arms scandal

Former Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has described as malicious attempts by Lagos lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), to link her with the $2.1 billion arms scandal.
Falana had written the International Criminal Court, ICC, asking it to investigate those allegedly involved in the arms deal, including the former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.)

Media Assistant to the former minister, Mr. Paul Nwabuiku, said in a statement yesterday:  ‘’The malicious attempt by Lagos lawyer, Femi Falana to mix Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala up in issues that have nothing to do with her in his letter to the International Criminal Court, ICC, is a desperate joke by an integrity-challenged charlatan.
‘’This misadventure shows that the so-called learned lawyer does not have any idea of what the mandate of the ICC is about.

Okonjo-Iweala

‘’He has resorted to this action because his previous efforts to tarnish her image, through his discredited NGO, SERAP and petitions to the EFCC – failed because they were lacking in credibility.
‘’This latest effort to try to attach her name falsely confirms that Femi Falana is nothing but a tool of corrupt elements whose interests were hurt by the work Dr. Okonjo-Iweala did in fighting corruption while she was in office.

‘’These elements have now made a habit of making false allegations against Dr Okonjo-Iweala whenever she receives any national or international recognition for her work.
‘’The pattern is clear and Nigerians should be alert to it. But Dr Okonjo-Iweala will not be intimidated from going on with her life and performing her duties. She will not give in to cowardly and unmanly bullying.

‘’Falana’s latest attempt to implicate Dr Okonjo-Iweala falsely suggests that he is suffering from an ailment that may be described as Chronic Cerebral Amnesia (CCA) because he simply has no grasp of the facts.

‘’Contrary to Falana’s lies, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has absolutely nothing to do with the alleged misuse of $2.1billion by the office of the former National Security Adviser. Falana and his sponsors are simply trying to invent a connection where there is none.

‘’The January 20, 2015 memo in which Dr Okonjo-Iweala sought and received the approval of former President Jonathan for the release of part of the newly returned Abacha funds to the NSA for purchase of arms is totally separate from the $2.1 billion issue.

‘’The memo which is now in the public domain speaks for itself. The release of the resources was in response to an approval by the former President following a meeting chaired by him after a committee had considered the request.

‘’The memo clearly documented Dr Okonjo-Iweala’s insistence that the proper procedure be followed, subject to appropriation and according to financial regulations. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala went further to state that the former NSA should account for the funds to the former President since she is not a member of the Security Council.

‘’The attempt to link Okonjo-Iweala to the $2.1 billion issue is therefore dead on arrival.”

Over 20,000 world class athletes expected at Lagos 6 international marathon

In furtherance of its determination to achieve excellence through sports, the Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it has concluded plans to ensure a hitch free staging of the February 6 International Marathon held last in 1983. The Lagos Marathon is expected to be declared open by the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, while the President of International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF), Lord Sebastian Coe with his other counterparts from over six countries are expected to grace the event.

in a joint press briefing by the Ministry of Information and Strategy and the State Sports Commission at the Alausa Secretariat, the government assured that everything needed to ensure a successful tournament has been put in place.

Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde said out of the over 100, 000 forms made available, 12, 000 athletes have already confirmed participation, adding that 60 international participants in the male category have been confirmed, while a total of 20, 000 participants are expected to register. He said out of the 20 gold class marathoners in the world, 18 have already confirmed their participation in the male category, while 6 gold marathoners in the female category have also confirmed participation.

He said the international participants are joining from countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Bahrain, Eritrea, Morocco, Cameroun, Uganda and India, while about 120 professional athletes in Nigeria will slug it out with their foreign counterparts in the tournament.

The Commissioner disclosed that the starting point of the marathon would be at the National Stadium in Surulere by 7am, and would move through Western Avenue, Ojuelegba bridge, Jibowu bridge, Ikorodu Road, underneath Anthony bridge, underneath Maryland bridge, Ojota, Alapere, 3rd Mainland bridge, Osborn Avenue, Ikoyi bridge, Admiralty way, Lekki Concession Toll Gate, Ozumba Mbadiwe, 1004 Estate, Ahmadu Bello Way, Federal Palace Hotel, Silverbird Galleria, NTA, Bar Beach and then terminate at Eko Atlantic.

According to Ayorinde, the duration of the marathon is 42.195km, while the total prize money for sixty winners in the different categories of the tournament is N92 million. He said the winner of the first prize will smile home with $50, 000, while the second prize winner will get $40, 000, while the third prize winner will get $30, 000. In the Nigerian category, first prize winner will get N1 million; second prize, N750, 000 and N500, 000 for third prize.

Speaking on the specific roles of government agencies, Ayorinde said the Ministry of Health would provide medical services, and that there would be ambulances at strategic locations to take care of any emergencies. He said his Ministry would coordinate the awareness of the State Government concerning the tournament, while the Ministries of The Environment and that of Transportation would monitor and ensure proper cleaning as well as the routes to be used by the participating athletes.

He said the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA), together with other traffic management agencies would be in charge of the alternative routes already created for commuters who may like to go about their normal business activities. He further disclosed that adequate security measures have equally been put in place, adding that there have been provision for permanent and static mobile deployment of 100 security personnel to cover each vulnerable points such as the pre-event venue and hotel accommodating the foreign athletes and guests for 10 days prior to the event.

Also speaking, Special Adviser to the Governor on Sports and Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Deji Tinubu said the security personnel were drawn from the Nigerian Army, Navy, Airforce, Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) and the Department of State Security, while five boats will also be deplored. Tinubu added that in line with the commitment of Governor Ambode, there are plans for the event to held yearly, and that the ultimate goal is that it should be the biggest marathon event in Africa, and permanently be logged on the IAAF time table.

He added that there have equally been provisions for transponders to prevent cheating, which would also reduce the number of personnel needed for the tournament.

We need leaders who’ll not steal our money — Buhari

ABUJA—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday that if Nigeria must sustain its democracy that should be emulated by other countries in Africa, there had to be the evolution of moral leaders who would not steal the common wealth meant to provide services to the people.
Declaring open a two-day National Political Summit yesterday in Abuja, President Buhari said he was worried by the revelations over the money meant for the purchase of arms to address the security challenge in the North East, following the activities of members of Boko Haram.

He said Nigeria’s democracy required help if it must be nurtured and sustained as well as attain the  promise of justice and human dignity, adding that it could only be achieved if the country had moral elite, a leadership prepared to make the sacrifice of self, with interest for the good of the people.

Represented by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, President Buhari said the moral leaders must be ready to offer exemplary moral leadership in the shape of a strong ethical compass and place the nation and the people above selves.

Meanwhile, all the governors boycotted the summit, which took place at the International Conference Centre, ICC, Abuja, even with their pictures on the 50-page programme.
The summit, themed; 2015 6eneral Election: The Gains and Building Positive Political Culture for Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria.”, was organized by the Save Democracy Group Africa.

The President said: “The theme of the summit 2015 elections; consolidating the gains and building positive and sustainable democracy, indeed, came at a very good time. Every step to the balance of a stable democracy is worth it, even as we celebrate.
‘’My support for sustained dialogue among political stakeholders and key actors in our country will help in speeding    up the political evolution of our country, grow our politics, building understanding and definitely help our people.”

FIFA confirms candidates for Feb 26 presidency vote

FIFA’s ad-hoc Electoral Committee has formally admitted five candidates to stand for the presidency of soccer’s global governing body at an election on Feb. 26, it said on Tuesday.

Their names are Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan, Sheik Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain and Jerome Champagne of France.

Gianni Infantino of Italy and Switzerland and Tokyo Sexwale of South Africa are among the approved candidates, it said in a statement.

There are five formally admitted candidates.

Lassa fever: Lagos issues quit notice to street traders, hawkers

Lagos State Government, yesterday issued quit notice to street traders and hawkers in the state.
Commissioner for Environment, Dr Babatunde Adejare, who gave the warning, said the measure became necessary following the recent outbreak of Lassa fever in some parts of the country and Lagos in particular, as well as the coming rainy season.

Adejare said street traders were not only degrading the state’s environment in total disregard to extant laws, but engaging in armed robbery, child abuse, and compounding the traffic gridlocks and vandalising valuable infrastructure in the state.

According to him, the state government had given the Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI, Brigade and the Task Force, assisted by other law enforcement agencies, the directive to clamp down on all violators of its environmental laws.

He lamented: “It is regrettable that the illegal hawkers and street traders have not heeded the enlightenment and advocacy messages from the ministry on the need to keep the state’s environment clean and safe to attract more investors and boost the economy of the state.”

Adejare explained that all the agencies of the ministry, the Private Sector Participant, PSP, operators and non-governmental partners, had been fully mobilized with men and equipment to ensure a 24-hour monitoring and enforcement for a sustainable environment.

“To halt the spread of Lassa fever, Lagosians must maintain personal hygiene, proper sanitation in their environment, especially, clean-up of the vegetation in their premises, and    proper bagging and disposal of waste to keep off the wild vector rats spreading the virus,”   Adejare said.

He  advised residents experiencing symptoms of headache, sore throat, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain to seek the medical help immediately.

How we helped Metuh launder $2m — WITNESSES

ABUJA—Star witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Nneka Ararume, yesterday, narrated before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja how she helped the embattled National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, to transfer $2 million into his company’s account.

The witness, who testified as PW-1, told the court that she is a Wealth Manager at Assets & Resources Management, ARM, a company that hitherto managed the asset portfolio of Metuh’s firm, Destra Investments Limited.

EFCC had cited both Metuh and his firm as the 1st and 2nd defendants in the seven-count charge bordering on alleged N400million fraud.

The anti-graft agency alleged that the PDP spokesman had in November 2014, received N400million from erstwhile National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd).

The fund, which was withdrawn from an account the office of the NSA operated with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, was allegedly transferred to Metuh through account no.  0040437573, which Destra Investments Limited operated with Diamond Bank Plc.

EFCC insisted that whereas the fund was earmarked for campaign activities of the PDP, Metuh diverted most of it to his personal use.

It alleged that Metuh converted part of the money to one million US Dollars which he used for his personal businesses.

Besides, Metuh was alleged to have transferred the sum of N21.7m to another chieftain of the PDP, Chief Tony Anenih.
In her testimony, yesterday, PW-1, Nneka, whose company specialised in management of equities, fixed income instruments and real estate, told the court that she received the $2m from Metuh at his residence in Abuja.

She said the money was eventually changed to its Naira equivalent through two Bureaux de Change, BDC, operators.
The witness said: “In early December 2014, the 1st defendant, Metuh, called me to bring report regarding portfolio of ARM.
“When I got to his house at Prince and Princess Estate, there were visitors in the living room, so I went to his home office and we discussed the portfolio.

“Thereafter, he gave me the sum of $2m in $100 bills. It was taken to bureaux de change operators who would then transfer the money to ARM. From there, I proceeded to Mr. Sie Iyenome’s office at Wuse 2 where I gave him the sum of $1m.

“I also invited Mr. Kabir Mohammed and gave him the sum of $1m to transfer the Naira equivalent in favour of Destra Investment Limited. Later on the same day, December 2, 2014, Messrs Kabir and Sie Iyenome confirmed the receipt. The $2m was in cash.”

The witness maintained that ARM was a duly registered organization that deals in funds of its clients, saying the business the firm had with Metuh and the BDC operators was based on trust.
Earlier, the court refused application by Metuh’s lawyer, Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN, for the matter to be adjourned till a later date to enable him gather documents, including the bank account details of his client, which he said would aid him to properly cross-examine the witness.

In a bench ruling, yesterday, Justice Okon Abang agreed with the EFCC lawyer, Mr. Sylvanus Tahir, that all the documents were duly front-loaded by the prosecution in the proof of evidence before the court.
“This court is a court of summary trial. It is for the defendant to ask the witness questions based on her evidence, unless it does not have questions for her.

“The defendant has been accorded all the privileges stipulated in Section 36(6) of the 1999 Constitution. He has been given all the facilities to prepare his defence,” he said.
Justice Abang said the court should not be blamed if Metuh was not able to meet his bail conditions.

My role in Metuh’s money transfer — Witness
Meanwhile, one of the BDC operators that helped Metuh to change the $2m, Mr. Sie Iyenome, also testified before the court yesterday. Iyenome told the court that though he did not have any personal dealings with Metuh; he had transactions with his company, Destra Investment Limited, through the PW-1.

He said: “My lord on  December 2, Nneka Ararume called me that she has $1m dollars to sell. I asked her who is selling and she told me that it was her client at ARM. At that time, she did not disclose her client’s identity to me. We then agreed on a rate, N183 per dollar. I called in Capital Investment & Trustees, which also runs a BDC and they said they were interested and paid for $500, 000.

“The second $500, 000 was sold to Etionye, another BDC operator and he paid N92m into Destra’s account.
“The first transaction which was in tranches, amounted to N91m, while the second one was N92m. The whole transaction totalled N183m. Typically, the lower currency which is the Naira, will be paid first to the beneficiary’s account. After Nneka confirmed the receipt of the N183m, she brought the equivalent which is $1m.

“She brought it in cash; I then passed it to Capital Field Investment & Trustees. The role I played was that of a broker.”
Asked under re-examination if he was aware of the forex laws in Nigeria, the witness said: ‘Yes, my lord. I am aware of the law which says that we should sell a total amount of $4,000 for individuals travelling outside and $5,000 for business people”.

Justice Abang adjourned further hearing on the matter till today. The  anti-graft agency had earlier informed the court that it had lined up 18 witnesses to testify against Metuh and his firm during the tria

LASSA: 3 infected, one dead in A-Ibom

Akwa Ibom State government, yesterday, disclosed that it has recorded three suspected cases of Lassa Fever with one confirmed case of a 53-year-old female crayfish seller, who died before her test result came out.

The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Dominic Ukpong, who disclosed this at the inauguration of a task force on the eradication of Lassa Fever in Akwa Ibom, said that one of the suspected cases absconded, while the second case happened to be someone who has been undergoing treatment for HIV.

Meanwhile, as the battle to curtail the outbreak of Lassa Fever continued in Lagos, no fewer than 7,243 rats have been killed since the outbreak of the virus in the state.
This is just as Lagos State government has directed its environmental officers to embark on a massive sensitisation campaign across the state on the need to de-rat the state.

These were disclosed, yesterday, evening at the sensitization and awareness programme on Lassa Fever outbreak, organised by the state government for environmental health workers at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa secretariat, Ikeja.

President Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria, EHOAN, Lagos State chapter, Mr. Samuel Akingbehin, said that over 7,243 rats had been killed at eight major markets in the state under its de-rat market programme.

Akingbehin, in an interview with Vanguard, said that the affected markets were Onigbongbo, Oshodi, Oke-Odo, Ikotun Idanwo, Ojuwoye, Mile 12 and Alaba-Rago markets.
He noted that eradication of rats in the markets was part of the association’s efforts to curb the spread of Lassa Fever in the state since its outbreak in January 14, 2015.

On the Akwa Ibom situation, Dr. Ukpong said: “The situation is that Akwa Ibom is no longer free, and since rat meat is not so much a delicacy in the state, I appeal to those that eat rat to please stop it. We advise that you keep cats if you can, because cats drive away rats.”
He charged the constituted Response Committee on Lassa Fever to ensure the state kicks out the disease.

2 men arraigned for anal sex inside jeep in Lagos

Two men, who allegedly had anal sex inside a jeep, were on Tuesday docked at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. The accused – Innocent Egbuna, 33, and Jide Ajayi, 21 – are being tried for a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and act of gross indecency. Egbuna, who claimed to be a soldier, lives at No. 22, Support Regiment, Ijebu-Ode in Ogun, while Ajayi, an unemployed, is a resident of No. 28, Owoduni St., Onipanu on Ikorodu Expressway.

The prosecutor, Sgt. Joseph Ajebe, told the court that the offences were committed on Jan. 18 at Ajao Road, Ikeja. According to him, the accused were caught by an anti-crime patrol team at Ikeja. “The accused were found inside a parked Nissan Jeep with registration no. KSF 914 AC having anal sexual intercourse.

“Ajayi said Egbuna accosted him and told him to have sex with him, promising to give substantial amount of money and that he will also take him to the club to have a nice time. “Ajayi agreed because he was frustrated and did not have money to fend for himself,” Ajebe said. The offences contravened Sections 136, 166 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

Section 136 provides three years for act of gross indecency, while Section 166 prescribes a N15, 000 fine or imprisonment for three months for disorderly act. Section 409 stipulates a two-year jail term for conspiracy. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty. Ruling on the bail application of the accused, the Chief Magistrate, Mr Alexander Komolafe, granted the two men bail in the sum of N100,000 each with two sureties each in like sum. Further hearing in the case has been adjourned to Mar. 7.

Powerball: What Time Is The Drawing For The New $40 Million Jackpot?

It may not be $1.5 billion, but that doesn’t mean entering the next Powerball drawing doesn’t give you the chance to strike it RICH! WLHBLogger’s got you covered with the time of the drawing: Scroll down to find out!

 

There were only three winners for the unprecedented $1.5 billion Powerball lotto drawing on January 13, so we doubt any of you reading this for the January 16 edition are them (If you are — geez, leave some for the rest of us!). The clock is ticking until someone is crowned the grand winner. Click through to find out when!

The Powerball drawing will happen, as always, at 10:59pm ET! The highly-anticipated lottery drawing

happens every Saturday and Wednesday at the same time, as participants anxiously clutch their tickets and wait on the edge of their seats at home for those balls to roll into place. Goodluck to all you WLHBloggers who bought tickets for this round!

After the record $1.5 billion Powerball drawing on January 13, many people seem to think that the prize purse just reset to zero. Not the case! There’s a whopping $40 million to be given away to those lucky persons with the winning combo of numbers! Though it seems like a petty sum in comparison to over a billion bucks, think about how much cash that really is: even after taxes, you’re still pocketing $24.8 million! Holy smokes!

The cutoff time for entering the lottery is 9:45pm ET, a little over an hour before the big drawing. Be sure not to miss it and get your tickets as soon as possible! Even if you don’t win the Powerball, there’s still a chance to win major money. While three people took home the jackpot in the January 13, “smaller” prizes of $1 million and $2 million were awarded to many. You may be one!

Cristiano Ronaldo and Alessandra Ambrosio just made the sexiest magazine cover in history! The two sexy stars posed for the latest ‘GQ’ cover, with Cristiano in just a speedo and Alessandra completely topless!

Talk about hot! Alessandra Ambrosio, 34, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 30, grace the cover of GQ for the magazine’s latest Body Issue. Both the Victoria’s Secret model and soccer star go topless for the cover, and it’s beyond hot. Plus, Cristiano is in nothing but a speedo!


This is the hottest cover of GQ ever. Alessandra leaves her bathing suit top at home and poses in only a pair of bikini bottoms, with Cristiano covering her boobs on the GQ cover. Cristiano is baring a lot as well, flaunting his perfect six-pack abs in a tight red speedo. Is it getting hot in here or what?
Both Alessandra and Cristiano were the perfect cover stars for the magazine’s Body Issue. With their toned arms, legs and abs, they pretty much have the perfect bodies! Seriously, could there be two more beautiful people in this world?
The two also posed for one sexy photo shoot. In one photo, Cristiano wraps his arm tightly around Alessandra’s waist, while she seductively pulls down his black bottoms. In another, Cristiano adorably gives Alessandra a piggyback ride.

Alessandra has been modeling for Victoria’s Secret since 2004, and she looks like she hasn’t aged a day. Cristiano has been making ladies swoon with his good looks and athleticism on the field for the Spanish soccer team Real Madrid. However, could he pull a David Beckham

and play soccer for the United States soon?

“Maybe in the future will be a good chance for me to play there [in America]. You never know, but it’s something interesting,” he told the magazine. “I consider it, of course, because as I’ve said, soccer there has become better and better… I think that this is maybe going to be possible.”

Daniel Dion Dies: Celine Dion’s Beloved Brother Loses Battle With Cancer

Sadly, Celine Dion has lost her brother, Daniel Dion, to a very similar throat cancer to the one her husband, Rene Angelil, died from just two days earlier. Awful. Daniel was also suffering from brain and throat cancer. He passed away in his native Montreal. RIP.

 

Daniel Dion, 59, died on Saturday, January 16 in Montreal, Canada from a devastating combination of throat, tongue and brain cancer, Celine Dion‘s publicist, Francine Chaloult, confirmed. His tragic death comes as another blow to his little sister, 47, who has already had a very devastating 2016. First her husband, Rene Angelil, 73, died after a long battle with cancer, and now her beloved older brother has met the same fate. May he rest in peace.

Daniel passed away in the early hours of the morning of January 16, with his 89-year-old mother Thérèse et Adhémar Dion and other family members at his bedside; Daniel has 13 siblings, including Celine. On Friday, January 15, an insider told WorldLive Happeninz Exclusively that Daniel could die “at any moment.” At that point he had already lived well past the doctor’s expectations.

His funeral will take place at St-Simon-et-Jude de Charlemagne church in Repentigny, Quebec. A date has yet to be announced. Daniel leaves behind three children: Vaine, Guillaume and Marie-Michele Dion. His wife, Ghyslaine Bujold, died of cancer in 2015, also at the age of 59.

The second full week of January 2016 has been unfathomably hard for Celine, who has now lost two of the most important people in her life, just in the span of days. In the wake of these two tragedies, Celine has had no choice but to cancel her Las Vegas shows over the January 16 weekend. We cannot imagine what she’s going through.

WLHBloggers, our thoughts remain with Daniel’s friends and family, including Celine, during this very difficult time.

Cynthian Morgan and Davido one on one

Wow! The reggae dancehall artist and Northside Inc. First lady Cynthia Morgan who recently revealed that she would love to go out on a date with OBO, HKN Gang boss, pop star Davido ,
has lashes out on Davido.
On Sunday, October 18, Davido, in a show of solidarity, tweeted at YBNL singer Lil Kesh and told him to pull a Kanye West at the upcoming Headies if he doesn’t win the ‘Next Rated’ award.
Davido’s choice of winner at the forthcoming Headies award has pitched him against German juice singer, Cynthia Morgan.

Davido was referring to the 2009 MTV VMAs when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s speech.
While other artistes who were nominated in that category ignored the tweet, the German Juice singer who stumbled upon it will not take it lying down with Davido.

'Davido called me a cow and I called him names ' Cynthia Morgan reviews.

Damn what's Nigeria music turning into?  Too many beefs and rivalry going on lately,  This is another of Cynthia and Davido,  hey c'mon guys grow up,  y'all should think of collabing together and giving us good songs instead of behaving childish. 

Y'all are role models to people out there,  so pls quit this and let the people learn and immitate the good things in y'all not this.
Am a good fan tho of y'all
One love

Dami Crane Accuses Wizkid of Stealing His Song

Remember we had us another celebrity drama yesterday when “Amin” singer Dammy Krane accused fellow pop singer Wizkid of stealing song ideas from him. 

A lot of people were wondering how that could have been since Wizkid is supposed to be a bigger industry fish to begin with than Dammy Krane. In a set of new Instagram post, Dammy Krane has apologized to his fans about the way he handled things but reminding them that he is also human.

It seems the brother could not simply keep silent on the matter any more even though Wizkid has not given a direct response to the creative theft allegations.

According to Dammy Krane his songs – chorus and verses, he alleges that the slang “Park, baby pull over” from KCEE’s “Pull Over” which Wizkid was featured on is his idea plus Wizkid’s “Baba nla” chorus and verse belongs to him.

Putting mouth for the matter, Kiss Daniels had earlier written an open letter in which it was obvious that he was supporting Wizkid due to Wizzy’s recent cover of Kiss Daniel ’s own song.But wetin concern Kiss Daniel for the matter or who call am? In the meantime, we are still waiting for Wizkid to directly answer to the accusations.

'I have a problem with thieves who intimidates others' ..... Dami Crane

Now this is another viral beef issue between Dami Crane and Wizkid,  as he accuses Wizkid of stealing his song.  Wizkid as we all know is a very talented musician but as we all know no one is perfect.  This could be true but we still got our fingers crossed. Oh c'mon Wizkid I hope this ain't true cos if it is then damn you are so out of the way and it's gonna be a big disappointment to all of your fans out there,  Thank God I ain't one LOL