Fayose Refuses To Congratulate Akeredolu, Says INEC Rigged Ondo Governorship Election
The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has come after INEC for allegedly conniving with the APC party and some PDP members to rig the Saturday gubernatorial election for Rotimi Akeredolu.
Fayose who refused to congratulate the governor elect said INEC gave Akeredolu the victory by deliberately replacing the name of PDP candidate Eyitayo Jegede which created a legal war that lasted till 3 days to the election.
Monday, 28 November 2016
Neymar escapes unscathed after crashing his £240K Ferrari
Barcelona and Brazil star, Neymar, is a lucky man after escaping a crash without a scratch. The 24yr old was on his way to the training ground to join his teammates for the journey to a league game when his Ferrari 458 Italia slipped on the wet surface, skidded off the road and spun around to face oncoming traffic.
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Club official, Pepe Costa came to the rescue picking the player up and ensuring that he reached the training ground in time to take the team coach to the airport. The mercurial attacker was however unable to help his team to all three points last night as Barcelona played out a draw at Real Sociedad. The result leaves them six points behind league leaders Real Madrid ahead of this coming weekend's el clasico showdown.
Donald Trump says he won the popular
vote and that millions voted illegally for Hillary Clinton.
President-elect Donald Trump took to his twitter account to complain more about the presidential election recount in Wisconsin, saying that he won both the Electoral College and the popular vote and the only reason why Hillary Clinton is ahead is because of Americans who 'illegally' voted for her He tweeted:
'In addition to winning the Electoral College in a landslide, I won the popular vote if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally.'
Someone renamed Donald Trump's building 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps
A hacker (presumably) renamed Donald Trump's midtown Manhattan building on Google Maps, changing it from 'Trump Tower' to 'Dump Tower.' Users noticed the change on Saturday and some took to social media to report it.
Trump Tower has been serving as a transition headquarters for the Republican president-elect. A Google spokesperson has since confirmed that the company has changed the name back to its original.
Sunday, 27 November 2016
Akeredolu Takes Firm Lead With 14 LG’s Results Declared | See Details
With the results from 14 Local Governments of the 18 local governments in Ondo state governorship results declared, the All Progressives Congress candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu has taken a commanding lead.
He is leading the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Eyitayo Jegede with 16,000 votes with massive wins in Owo and parts of Akure.
1. ONDO EAST LGA
REG.Voters : 45050
ACCRED VOTERS: 15987
APC : 4253
PDP : 7317
2. ILE-OLUJI/OKE IGBO
Registered Voters: 66,090
Accredited Voters:26,281
APC: 10,681
PDP: 8,306
3. AKOKO NORTH/EAST LGA
Reg Voters: 72911
Accred Voters: 31129
APC: 13,465
PDP : 6, 496
4. IFEDORE LGA
Reg. Voters: 70359
Accred. Voters: 24501
APC :10958
PDP: 6748
5. IRELE LGA
Reg. Voters : 60,264
Accred. Voter: 26,225
APC : 11,138
PDP: 5,907
6. ONDO WEST LGA
Reg. Voters: 155,346
Accred. Voters : 40,028
APC : 10, 672
PDP :17,382
7. OSE LGA
Reg. Voters : 63,397
Accred. Voters : 26,548
APC : 13,454
PDP : 6,520
8. AKURE NORTH
Reg. Voter: 65,268
Accred. Voters: 24,076
APC: 10, 710
PDP: 6,498
9. OWO
AD: 2469
APC: 32, 988
PDP: 4,241
10. OKITIPUPA
AD: 16,294
APC: 14,930
PDP: 8,031
11. AKOKO NORTH-WEST LGA
AD:4831
AP: 13048
PDP: 6,049
12. AKOKO SOUTH WEST LGA
AD: 9,359
APC:19,892
PDP: 7,691
13. IDANRE LGA
AD: 4836
APC: 10,981
PDP: 7575
14. ODIGBO LGA
AD: 8187
APC: 17,581
PDP: 8,668
15. AKOKO SOUTH EAST LGA
AD: 270
APC: 6,384
Friday, 25 November 2016
Nigeria now ranked 50th best team in the world
Gernot Rohr’s men who were 60th in the previous list are now the 50th best team in the world.
The feat would definitely be attributed to the 2 -1 away win over Zambia on October 9, as well as the famous 3 – 1 hammering of the fennec foxes of Algeria on November 12.
Nigeria now occupy 8th position in Africa behind Senegal (33), Cote d’ voire (34), Tunisia (34), Egypt (36), Algeria (38), Congo DR (47), Burkina Faso (50).
Argentina retain the top spot as the best team in the world followed by Brazil who moved to second, displacing Germany to third.
Nigeria’s best position at the FIFA rankings dates back to the summer of 1994, just after the FIFA Would Cup; the team was the 5th best in the world.
Monday, 21 November 2016
Bala Mohammed
Ex FCT minister sues EFCC for N100m
Senator Bala Mohammed
The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Bala Mohammed has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for N100m.
According to Punch, Mohammed is claiming damages for his continued detention by the anti-graft agency.
A 15 page affidavit deposed at the High Court in Abuja, the former minister’s counsel, Umar Usman said the EFCC invited Mohammed for a chat on October 24, 2016 and arrested him till date.
The affidavit also claims that Mohammed “…has suffered substantial deterioration of his health and untold psychological trauma and mental torture.”
The former minister wants the court to declare that his arrest and detention by the EFCC is illegal, unlawful, unreasonable, unjustified and unconstitutional.
Also, Mohammed is seeking a declaration of court, stating that he is should be released on bail by the EFCC pending any arraignment before a court of law.
The former minister also wants the court to issue an order enforcing and restoring his fundamental right to personal liberty as contained in section 35 of the 1999 constitution, which he said has been violated by the EFCC.
D’Banj denies N100m suit filed by Tech Company
News earlier made the rounds stating that D’Banj signed an MOU with the tech company on October 19, 2012, for the promotion of a concert organised by his media house, D’Kings Men Media LTD, with an agreement that should his media house fail to meet up with financial agreement, then, D’Banj would be liable for payment.
It was also reported that D’Banj was set to appear in court on the 9th of December, 2016 after MindHub filed a suit against him with the case currently before Justice Oyebanjo of the High Court of Lagos State, Ikeja Division.
But the artist denied such claims and had this much to say about the whole issue; “”Silence is Golden, Yes! And you all know I don’t Talk! However, in this case, I will…
“Is it poverty of content or state of d economy that led u 2 publish untrue stories about me without confirming 4rm myself/ team? @PulseNigeria247. And the others that follow like zombie… well I no blame una. Even heard @SOUNDCITYtv, I was like wow! Utter disappointment!
“A Tiger must never lose sleep over the utterance of sheep. The worst thing than being talked about is not to be talked about at all. #Focus”. He posted on social media.
‘Kokomaster’ Dapo Oyebanjo has denied being slammed with a N100million suit by MindHub Technologies for failing to meet up with financial commitments running into millions of naira.
News earlier made the rounds stating that D’Banj signed an MOU with the tech company on October 19, 2012, for the promotion of a concert organised by his media house, D’Kings Men Media LTD, with an agreement that should his media house fail to meet up with financial agreement, then, D’Banj would be liable for payment.
It was also reported that D’Banj was set to appear in court on the 9th of December, 2016 after MindHub filed a suit against him with the case currently before Justice Oyebanjo of the High Court of Lagos State, Ikeja Division.
But the artist denied such claims and had this much to say about the whole issue; “”Silence is Golden, Yes! And you all know I don’t Talk! However, in this case, I will…
“Is it poverty of content or state of d economy that led u 2 publish untrue stories about me without confirming 4rm myself/ team? @PulseNigeria247. And the others that follow like zombie… well I no blame una. Even heard @SOUNDCITYtv, I was like wow! Utter disappointment!
“A Tiger must never lose sleep over the utterance of sheep. The worst thing than being talked about is not to be talked about at all. #Focus”. He posted on social media.
Death Toll Of Uttar Pradesh India Train Crash @119..150 Injured As Train Derails In Pukhrayan
The death toll was initially put at 60 with more than 80 injured.
Police said the toll set to rise amid a scramble to locate survivors as people were still missing, while authorities tried to determine what caused the derailment of 14 carriages of the train.
The train was traveling between the northeastern city of Patna and the central city of Indore, but suddenly roll off the tracks in Pukhrayan, 65 km south of Kanpur city.
Authorities said they were checking the condition of the tracks but would need to look further before concluding the cause of the derailment.
It was another India’s deadliest rail tragedy since more than 140 died in a 2010 collision in West Bengal.
Desperate survivors searched for family members and some tried to enter the damaged carriages to rescue relatives and collect belongings, said senior railway official Pratap Rai.
The Death toll in Indian train crash has been put at 119 with more than 150 injured when the county’s express train derailed in northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, says Police.
The death toll was initially put at 60 with more than 80 injured.
Police said the toll set to rise amid a scramble to locate survivors as people were still missing, while authorities tried to determine what caused the derailment of 14 carriages of the train.
The train was traveling between the northeastern city of Patna and the central city of Indore, but suddenly roll off the tracks in Pukhrayan, 65 km south of Kanpur city.
Authorities said they were checking the condition of the tracks but would need to look further before concluding the cause of the derailment.
It was another India’s deadliest rail tragedy since more than 140 died in a 2010 collision in West Bengal.
Desperate survivors searched for family members and some tried to enter the damaged carriages to rescue relatives and collect belongings, said senior railway official Pratap Rai.
Boko Haram Attacks 3 Villages In Kuje Abuja, Kills 3, Demands N150 Million To Free 14 Kidnap Victims
They attacked Darka Village on Sunday, November 13 when a 28-year old man, Zakariyya Nuhu, was killed Six people were kidnapped
A neigbouring village of Huni-Gade was also attacked last Thursday. Four persons were abducted.
Again, last Saturday, the same Darka village was reportedly attached by the same armed men, killing two people and injuring two others. Four people were also believed to have been kidnapped. The two villages under siege are in Kuje Area Council Area.
Spokesperson of the Coalition of FCT Indigenous Associations, Mr. Yunusa Ahmadu Yusuf, said he was still in the affected community as at Press time. However, he said: “There was a fresh attack in the village. The terrorists have even threatened to return if they were not given N150 million by the villagers as ransom. I am in the village with some other people. FCT Police Command has deployed some security agents in the affected communities.
“We wrote a petition to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). On Saturday, four additional people were kidnapped by the suspected terrorists. The name of the village is Darka.
“During the attack, two people were killed in the process. One of them died instantly. The other died later in the hospital from bullet wounds. There are three other people in the hospital who were shot and are receiving treatments.
“We suspect that these people are Boko Haram members. The kind of sophisticated weapons will scare you. This is the fourth attack happening in the area in two months.
“They were initially asking for N150 million. The people begged and they have reduced the ransom to be paid on the first set of kidnapped people to N2 million.
Meanwhile, Minister of FCT, Muhammad Bello, has called for calm, saying security agencies were on top of the situation.
The minister promised of more security after an emergency security meeting with some of the stakeholders of the affected communities in Kuje.
Bello said the assurance was necessary because the FCT Administration and the security agencies have been following the development in the communities and have put measures in place to tackle the problem headlong.
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have attacked three villages in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, thrice within a week.
They attacked Darka Village on Sunday, November 13 when a 28-year old man, Zakariyya Nuhu, was killed Six people were kidnapped
A neigbouring village of Huni-Gade was also attacked last Thursday. Four persons were abducted.
Again, last Saturday, the same Darka village was reportedly attached by the same armed men, killing two people and injuring two others. Four people were also believed to have been kidnapped. The two villages under siege are in Kuje Area Council Area.
Spokesperson of the Coalition of FCT Indigenous Associations, Mr. Yunusa Ahmadu Yusuf, said he was still in the affected community as at Press time. However, he said: “There was a fresh attack in the village. The terrorists have even threatened to return if they were not given N150 million by the villagers as ransom. I am in the village with some other people. FCT Police Command has deployed some security agents in the affected communities.
“We wrote a petition to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). On Saturday, four additional people were kidnapped by the suspected terrorists. The name of the village is Darka.
“During the attack, two people were killed in the process. One of them died instantly. The other died later in the hospital from bullet wounds. There are three other people in the hospital who were shot and are receiving treatments.
“We suspect that these people are Boko Haram members. The kind of sophisticated weapons will scare you. This is the fourth attack happening in the area in two months.
“They were initially asking for N150 million. The people begged and they have reduced the ransom to be paid on the first set of kidnapped people to N2 million.
Meanwhile, Minister of FCT, Muhammad Bello, has called for calm, saying security agencies were on top of the situation.
The minister promised of more security after an emergency security meeting with some of the stakeholders of the affected communities in Kuje.
Bello said the assurance was necessary because the FCT Administration and the security agencies have been following the development in the communities and have put measures in place to tackle the problem headlong.
Photos: Nigerian Army Deserter & Fake Policeman Arrested After Robbery Operations
43-year-old Telvin of 10 Pam Avenue, Elingbu Obiakpo in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was nabbed in a Mercedes Benz truck with registration number ABU 208 UV, belonging to Alon Technical Services Limited, Port Harcourt, while Abubakar (33) of 33 Tudun Wada, Zaria, Kaduna State, was picked up in a Toyota Corolla car with registration number EKY 128 DM with four occupants after they had snatched some cars at gunpoint.
Men of 51 Police Mobile Force at Ogbara in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State swooped on Abubakar’s gang while on a stop-and search on the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Road in Effurun.
Ibrahim said men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) pounced on the fake policeman while on routine patrol on Abraka- Obiaruku Road while escaping in the Mercedes Benz truck.
Rivers State Policemen have arrested a fake policeman, Chiemeka Telvin, and a soldier said to have deserted the Army, Sani Abubakar, after robbery operations.
43-year-old Telvin of 10 Pam Avenue, Elingbu Obiakpo in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was nabbed in a Mercedes Benz truck with registration number ABU 208 UV, belonging to Alon Technical Services Limited, Port Harcourt, while Abubakar (33) of 33 Tudun Wada, Zaria, Kaduna State, was picked up in a Toyota Corolla car with registration number EKY 128 DM with four occupants after they had snatched some cars at gunpoint.
Men of 51 Police Mobile Force at Ogbara in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State swooped on Abubakar’s gang while on a stop-and search on the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Road in Effurun.
The state Commissioner of Police, Zanna Ibrahim, who paraded them, alongside 14 suspected traffickers, kidnappers, robbers and 12 cultists, said although Abubakar and his gang attempted to evade arrest, Happy Sunday (24) and Stanley Vincent (29) were arrested.
Ibrahim said men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) pounced on the fake policeman while on routine patrol on Abraka- Obiaruku Road while escaping in the Mercedes Benz truck.
Sunday, 20 November 2016
American Actress Lisa Masters Hangs her Self With a Skirt In Lima Peru Hotel, Leaves Suicide Notes
Pictures: American Actress Lisa Lynn Masters Commits Suicide By Hanging Self With a Skirt In Hotel In Lima Peru, Leaves 2 Suicide Notes
Lisa Masters Corpse Moved To Morgue Of Lima As Family Seeks Donation For Funeral & Repatriation Of Body
Lisa Lynn Masters, the popular New York-based actress who allegedly took her own life on Tuesday the 15th of November 2016 in far away Lima in Peru reportedly left two suicide notes.
The Gossip Girl star reportedly hanged herself with a skirt around 11:50pm at Nuevo Mundo Hotel after leaving two suicide notes.
Police found Diazepam antidepressant pills and two suicide notes that indicated that she was battled severe depression in her room.
Pictures: American Actress Lisa Lynn Masters Commits Suicide By Hanging Self With a Skirt In Hotel In Lima Peru, Leaves 2 Suicide Notes
Lisa Masters Corpse Moved To Morgue Of Lima As Family Seeks Donation For Funeral & Repatriation Of Body
Lisa Lynn Masters, the popular New York-based actress who allegedly took her own life on Tuesday the 15th of November 2016 in far away Lima in Peru reportedly left two suicide notes.
The Gossip Girl star reportedly hanged herself with a skirt around 11:50pm at Nuevo Mundo Hotel after leaving two suicide notes.
Police found Diazepam antidepressant pills and two suicide notes that indicated that she was battled severe depression in her room.
It was indicated that she killed herself over sentimental problems caused by depression.
Her corpse has been moved to Morgue of Lima.
A GoFundMe account opened by her family to help repatriate her body has already raised over $46,000.
Below is the last message she wrote on Instagram hours before she took her own life.
Depression is no child play. The best bet for depression sufferers is not isolation, speaking out to those you trust can help relieve you of burden
Friday, 18 November 2016
Shehu Garba reacts to reports that Pres. Buhari donated $500m towards Hillary Clinton's campaign
What is the craziest accusation made against President Buhari? That he donated USD 500 million to Hillary's campaign and that Donald Trump is angry.
This has gone viral, sadly Nigerians are believing it! President Buhari's Nigeria doesn't have this kind of money to throw around. Even if the money is there, this President is the least likely person to give it as donation, and for what? As we speak, President Buhari is concluding agreements with the U.S. to return our stolen money in their banks. A FGN account has already been given for the return of one million Dollars from Alamisiegha. Judgement on the USD 480 million Abacha loot has been won and our Attorney-General, Malami (SAN) will be in the US next week to speak to the Department of Justice, USDOJ on the next steps for the return of that as well. The U.S is paying to Nigeria, not the other way round, abi?
Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Shehu Garba, has reacted to online reports in some quarters that President Buhari donated $500 million towards Hillary Clinton's campaign. Garba released a statement reacting to the report. Read below
What is the craziest accusation made against President Buhari? That he donated USD 500 million to Hillary's campaign and that Donald Trump is angry.
This has gone viral, sadly Nigerians are believing it! President Buhari's Nigeria doesn't have this kind of money to throw around. Even if the money is there, this President is the least likely person to give it as donation, and for what? As we speak, President Buhari is concluding agreements with the U.S. to return our stolen money in their banks. A FGN account has already been given for the return of one million Dollars from Alamisiegha. Judgement on the USD 480 million Abacha loot has been won and our Attorney-General, Malami (SAN) will be in the US next week to speak to the Department of Justice, USDOJ on the next steps for the return of that as well. The U.S is paying to Nigeria, not the other way round, abi?
Ondo State Governorship Candidate, Olusola Oke Has Been Arrested in Okitipupa
The governorship candidate of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in Ondo state, has been arrested in Okitipupa.
According to a news flash report by Reporters on Twitter, Nigerian lawyer and politician, Olusola Alexander Oke, the Alliance for Democracy (AD) governorship candidate in Ondo state, has been arrested in Okitipupa.
Chief Olusola Oke who was born in 1956 in Ilowo, a coastal town in Ilaje Local government Area of Ondo State, was the national legal adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and until recently, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The governorship candidate of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in Ondo state, has been arrested in Okitipupa.
According to a news flash report by Reporters on Twitter, Nigerian lawyer and politician, Olusola Alexander Oke, the Alliance for Democracy (AD) governorship candidate in Ondo state, has been arrested in Okitipupa.
Chief Olusola Oke who was born in 1956 in Ilowo, a coastal town in Ilaje Local government Area of Ondo State, was the national legal adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and until recently, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Thursday, 17 November 2016
Denver becomes first city in America to allow weed/marijuana use in bars and restaurants
According to a report by NBC News, the law takes effect immediately but businesses like bar spots and restaurants would have to show they have neighborhood approval before they can get weed license.
Read the NBC News report below
Denver voters have approved a first-in-the-nation law allowing willing bars and restaurants to give patrons the option to use marijuana alongside a cocktail or meal. The catch: Smoking pot won’t be allowed inside, and the locations would have to first get the approval of neighbors.
Denver voters approved Proposition 300 on the same day that the nation’s largest state of California and two others legalized pot for all adults and five more states approved pot for sick people — signs of society’s increasing tolerance for the drug.
Marijuana loving residents in Denver have officially voted for a 'first in the history of the United States' law that allows residents to smoke weed in bars and restaurants but they must first of all get the approval of neighbors.
According to a report by NBC News, the law takes effect immediately but businesses like bar spots and restaurants would have to show they have neighborhood approval before they can get weed license.
Read the NBC News report below
Denver voters have approved a first-in-the-nation law allowing willing bars and restaurants to give patrons the option to use marijuana alongside a cocktail or meal. The catch: Smoking pot won’t be allowed inside, and the locations would have to first get the approval of neighbors.
Denver voters approved Proposition 300 on the same day that the nation’s largest state of California and two others legalized pot for all adults and five more states approved pot for sick people — signs of society’s increasing tolerance for the drug.
Man with HIV who had sex with 104 women and girls to be given verdict on Friday
Eric Aniva, a popular sex worker from Malawi who claimed he had sex with 104 women and girls as part of an ‘initiation ritual’ despite being HIV positive will appear in court on Friday for his expected verdict. In July, Eric was arrested on presidential orders after he admitted in an interview with BBC that he had unprotected sex with girls as young as 12 or 13 years old.
‘Most of those I have slept with are girls, school-girls, some girls are just 12 or 13 years old, but I prefer them older. All these girls find pleasure in having me as their hyena.
They actually are proud and tell other people that this man is a real man; he knows how to please a woman.’
After his arrest, none of the girls he assaulted came forward to testify against him until two women gave in evidence during his trial after he also confessed to have had sex with newly bereaved widows as part of the ‘cleansing ritual’, according to BBC report.
Aniva who is also being charged with having sex with bereaved widows, which is outlawed under Malawi's Gender Equality Act, will know his faith on Friday, November 18, and if he is convicted he would face possible jail term in Prison.
$29.9bn: Saraki advises politicians against empty speculations
Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu, stated that in all his recent meetings with President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the issue of the proposed loan has never come up for
discussion.
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has advised politicians and the media to stop peddling empty speculations about his recent visits to the Presidential Villa and linking such visits to the request by the Buhari administration for approval of the National Assembly to get $29.9bn loan from foreign sources.
Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu, stated that in all his recent meetings with President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the issue of the proposed loan has never come up for
discussion.
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
How Dbanj Was Reportedly Dragged To Court Over Unpaid N100Million Debt
Nigerian singer, Dbanj has reportedly been dragged to court over alleged N100 million debt.
According to Pulse,
“Dbanj has been sued by a technology company, MindHub for owing over N100,000,000 naira.
Report has it that the singer signed a memorandum of understanding with the technology company on October 19, 2012, for the promotion of a concert organized by his media house, D’Kings Men Media LTD.
Mindhub invested the sum of $500k and N20 million for the organisation concerts.
D’Kings Men failed to commit to the part of their agreement and the company asked the singer to pay back.
Mindhub reached out to Bangalee for repayment, and the singer paid only $260,000 and N8,600,000 leaving an outstanding sum of $240,000 and N6,400,000.
Bangalee issued two different checks to the Vice Chairman of the company, Henry Ojogho, unfortunately, Henry couldn’t get the money due to insufficient funds in the singer’s account.
The issue is currently before Justice Oyenbanjo of the High Court of Lagos State, Ikeja Division and would be due for hearing on December 9, 2016.”
Nigerian singer, Dbanj has reportedly been dragged to court over alleged N100 million debt.
Nigerian singer, Dbanj has reportedly been dragged to court over alleged N100 million debt.
According to Pulse,
“Dbanj has been sued by a technology company, MindHub for owing over N100,000,000 naira.
Report has it that the singer signed a memorandum of understanding with the technology company on October 19, 2012, for the promotion of a concert organized by his media house, D’Kings Men Media LTD.
Mindhub invested the sum of $500k and N20 million for the organisation concerts.
D’Kings Men failed to commit to the part of their agreement and the company asked the singer to pay back.
Mindhub reached out to Bangalee for repayment, and the singer paid only $260,000 and N8,600,000 leaving an outstanding sum of $240,000 and N6,400,000.
Bangalee issued two different checks to the Vice Chairman of the company, Henry Ojogho, unfortunately, Henry couldn’t get the money due to insufficient funds in the singer’s account.
The issue is currently before Justice Oyenbanjo of the High Court of Lagos State, Ikeja Division and would be due for hearing on December 9, 2016.”
Runway repairs: Abuja bound flights to be diverted to Kaduna
The federal government has approved about N1 billion for the project, while the Kaduna airport has been designated as an alternative to Abuja airport while the repairs last.
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja will be closed temporarily for rehabilitation to commence at the airport’s runway.
The Abuja airport is Nigeria’s second busiest airport
The federal government has approved about N1 billion for the project, while the Kaduna airport has been designated as an alternative to Abuja airport while the repairs last.
As part of steps to fast-track the project, the minister of state for aviation Captain Hadi Sirika, at the weekend, said a committee has been set up to oversee the work.
Manager says singer has internal injuries
Pulse reached out to the singer's manager, Eniola Olofin, who revealed he was rushed to the hospital on Monday, November 14, 2016, after sustaining internal injuries.
"Oritsefemi was taken to the hospital yesterday after suffering internal injuries," Olofin said.
Recall that over the weekend, Oritsefemi was involved in a brawl with a bouncer at a club in Lagos island. The crooner slashed a bouncer with a wine glass on the face after he tried to settle an arguement.
Apparently, other bouncers descended on him in an attempt to retaliate on behalf of their colleague.
CBN to Jail Person in Possession of Foreign Currency for More than 30 Days, Faces 2 Years
In a document titled “Working Paper” shared to members of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is seeking powers to amend the Foreign Exchange, Monitoring and Miscellaneous Exchange Act (FEMM) which was signed into law in 2014 and allows for foreign investors to import and repatriate money to and fro Nigeria freely.
Notable among the amendments to be made is that possession of foreign currency for more than 30 days without depositing it in the bank will make one liable to 2 years imprisonment or a fine of 20% of the amount of the foreign currency involved.
The following are some of the amendments the CBN is seeking to make:
The CBN says the act allows for “foreign currency purchased from the market to be repatriated without restrictions” and thus will like this amended. .
The CBN also believes the act “prohibits the seizure, forfeiture or expropriation of imported money by the government without providing exceptions. As such, the CBN wants to have powers to seize any foreign currency”.
The CBN is also unhappy that the law “allows foreign currency in excess of five thousand dollars imported or exported subject to declaration of statistics reason only.”
The CBN is also recommending that it be granted powers to restrict or prohibit the exportation of foreign currency when and where necessary to “protect the economy”.
The CBN also wants powers to “approve and where necessary restrict or prohibit repatriation of foreign currency to save the Nigerian economy”
The CBN also wants an amendment that allows it have the powers to “prevent monopoly and hoarding and a time limit (30 days) for deposit of foreign currency in the bank”.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.
People magazine named Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as "The Sexiest Man Alive." The honor was announced by the magazine's editorial director, Jess Cagle, live on "Good Morning America" today.
"Incredibly nice guy, slightly nerdy, smart, very very funny, great sense of humor about himself, but he's got the body of the hulk," said Cagle. "It's like the ultimate, 'Sexiest Man Alive' like we built him from a kit or something."
Johnson has become the highest paid box office star in the world and will lend his voice to Disney's upcoming animated film "Moana," to be released on Nov. 23, 2016.
New categories were also added to one of the People's most anticipated issues of the year, including the "Perfect Pairs," which features sexy superstar duos such as George and Amal Clooney, as well as John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.
Another new category for the issue this year was the "Sexiest Politicians" section, featuring leaders such as California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto.
In his interview with People, Johnson said he thinks the sexiest thing about him for his fans is his sense of humor.
"The Rock" also shared one of the most romantic things he's ever done with his girlfriend, Lauren Hashian, who is also the mother of his 11-month-old daughter.
"I was in the kitchen one morning and we were talking about Percy Sledge, [he sings] “When a man loves a woman.” And she goes, “Oh! I love that song!” And then before we went to bed, I called her into the bedroom, put my phone on, hit play and it was [that song]. And we slow danced. On the romantic chart, that might be up there."
The former wrestler also said there's a "good chance" that he would run for president one day.
"I used to say it jokingly but every time I was asked, it was with a real genuine interest. And it was very earnest. And so I started to really think. Could I make a difference? Could I surround myself with really brilliant people to help me make decisions? Do I care about this country? And when the answers continued to come up yes, then I thought, there’s a good chance. Yeah, one day," he told the magazine.
The special issue hits newsstands nationwide on Friday.
Monday, 14 November 2016
Box office top 20: 'Doctor Strange,' 'Trolls' stay on top.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvel's mystical superhero adventure "Doctor Strange" and the musical animated release "Trolls" remained No. 1 and No. 2 at the box office for the second straight weekend, while new releases "Arrival" and "Almost Christmas" opened strongly.
Disney's "Doctor Strange" took in $43 million over the weekend, according to final ticket sales figures Monday. "Troll" followed behind with $35 million.
The Amy Adams-led science-fiction thriller "Arrival" debuted with a better-than-expected $24.1 million. And the holiday-themed comedy "Almost Christmas" also landed solidly with $15.1 million.
The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total gross and number of weeks in release, as compiled Monday by comScore:
1. "Doctor Strange," Disney, $42,970,065, 3,882 locations, $11,069 average, $152,952,234, 2 weeks.
2. "Trolls," 20th Century Fox, $34,979,577, 4,066 locations, $8,603 average, $93,943,892, 2 weeks.
3. "Arrival," Paramount, $24,074,047, 2,317 locations, $10,390 average, $24,074,047, 1 week.
4. "Almost Christmas," Universal, $15,134,235, 2,376 locations, $6,370 average, $15,134,235, 1 week.
5. "Hacksaw Ridge," Lionsgate, $10,630,873, 2,971 locations, $3,578 average, $32,120,194, 2 weeks.
6. "The Accountant," Warner Bros., $4,412,248, 2,342 locations, $1,884 average, $77,568,003, 5 weeks.
7. "Tyler Perry's Boo! A Madea Halloween," Lionsgate, $3,519,903, 2,104 locations, $1,673 average, $70,377,982, 4 weeks.
8. "Shut In," EuropaCorp, $3,502,440, 2,058 locations, $1,702 average, $3,502,440, 1 week.
9. "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back," Paramount, $3,303,081, 2,584 locations, $1,278 average, $54,564,792, 4 weeks.
10. "Inferno," Sony, $3,260,497, 2,656 locations, $1,228 average, $31,592,512, 3 weeks.
11. "Ouija: Origin Of Evil," Universal, $1,730,605, 1,538 locations, $1,125 average, $34,240,695, 4 weeks.
12. "The Girl On The Train," Universal, $1,637,935, 1,008 locations, $1,625 average, $73,341,065, 6 weeks.
13. "Moonlight," A24, $1,265,229, 176 locations, $7,189 average, $4,682,889, 4 weeks.
14. "Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children," 20th Century Fox, $1,213,376, 955 locations, $1,271 average, $85,160,483, 7 weeks.
15. "Keeping up with the Joneses," 20th Century Fox, $555,837, 510 locations, $1,090 average, $14,282,415, 4 weeks.
16. "Loving," Focus Features, $512,842, 46 locations, $11,149 average, $721,033, 2 weeks.
17. "Storks," Warner Bros., $481,179, 428 locations, $1,124 average, $70,756,913, 8 weeks.
18. "Deepwater Horizon," Lionsgate, $390,458, 390 locations, $1,001 average, $60,580,745, 7 weeks.
19. "A Man Called Ove," Music Box Films, $366,140, 193 locations, $1,897 average, $2,413,242, 7 weeks.
20. "Sully," Warner Bros., $338,477, 303 locations, $1,117 average, $123,823,536, 10 weeks.
Universal and Focus are owned by NBC Universal, a unit of Comcast Corp.; Sony, Columbia, Sony Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Classics are units of Sony Corp.; Paramount is owned by Viacom Inc.; Disney, Pixar and Marvel are owned by The Walt Disney Co.; Miramax is owned by Filmyard Holdings LLC; 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight are owned by 21st Century Fox; Warner Bros. and New Line are units of Time Warner Inc.; MGM is owned by a group of former creditors including Highland Capital, Anchorage Advisors and Carl Icahn; Lionsgate is owned by Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.; IFC is owned by AMC Networks Inc.; Rogue is owned by Relativity Media LLC.
Depression Worsening in Teens, Especially Girls.
More and more teens say they've had serious depression, researchers reported Monday. But more are not being treated for it.The troubling trend suggests doctors are afraid to ask about and treat depression, which is a major cause of suicide, the researchers said.And they say it's important to find out why rates are up."The 12-month prevalence of major depressive episodes increased from 8.7 percent in 2005 to 11.3 percent in 2014 in adolescents and from 8.8 percent to 9.6 percent in young adults," Dr. Ramin Mojtabai of Johns Hopkins University and colleagues wrote in their report published in the journal Pediatrics.
For their report, Mojtabai and colleagues looked at surveys of more than 170,000 teens and another nearly 180,000 adults aged 18 to 25.
President Buhari arrives Morocco ahead of Climate Change Conference COP 22 in Marrakech.
President Buhari arrived Morocco ahead of Climate Change Conference COP 22 in Marrakech On 14th Nov 2016.
president Buhari : Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Environment Amina Mohammed, Chairman House Committee on Climate Change Hon. Samuel Onuigbo, Chairman Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, Chairman House Commitee on Environment Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the Mogado International Airport as he arrives Morocco ahead of Climate Change Conference COP 22 in Marrakech On 14th Nov 2016 President Buhari being welcomed by Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Morocco Mr Nasser Bourita at the Mogado International Airport as he arrives Morocco ahead of Climate Change Conference COP 22 in Marrakech On 14th Nov 2016 President Buhari being welcomed by Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Morocco Mr Nasser Bourita at the Mogado International Airport as he arrives Morocco ahead of Climate Change Conference COP 22 in Marrakech On 14th Nov 2016
President Buhari being welcomed by Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Morocco Mr Nasser Bourita at the Mogado International Airport as he arrives Morocco ahead of Climate Change Conference COP 22 in Marrakech On 14th Nov 2016
Obafemi Martins adds a bentely bentayga to his Car collection
If you a reall car lover yould be definitely envious of Obafemi Martins' garage, which now includes a 2017 Bentley Bentayga, World's fastest SUV.
Unlike his previous cars, this new ride is both white and black.
Showcasing the new whip on Instagram, he wrote, "Coming thru otalenu Yeri Yeri."
Obafemi Martins' 2017 Bentley Bentayga (instagram)
The former Seattle Sounders FC star's latest car is estimated at $300,000 (N95M.)
Features include all-wheel drive, eight-speed automatic transmission and 6.0L twin-turbo 600-horsepower W12 engine.
If you a reall car lover yould be definitely envious of Obafemi Martins' garage, which now includes a 2017 Bentley Bentayga, World's fastest SUV.
Unlike his previous cars, this new ride is both white and black.
Showcasing the new whip on Instagram, he wrote, "Coming thru otalenu Yeri Yeri."
Obafemi Martins' 2017 Bentley Bentayga (instagram)
The former Seattle Sounders FC star's latest car is estimated at $300,000 (N95M.)
Features include all-wheel drive, eight-speed automatic transmission and 6.0L twin-turbo 600-horsepower W12 engine.
Oritsefemi confirms being beaten at Quilox nightclub
Oriste Femi who was not happy with the bouncers behavior stood up to ask the bouncer why he was putting up such attitude to An A list Artiste and a brother, the bouncer replied that an order was placed Down by Shina Peller the CEO of the club that no A list Artist should be allowed into the VIP section, claiming the A list Artiste were not his costumers and they have no value at his Club Just because of his rift with Davido [Does that make any sense at all].
On Friday 11th 2016, at exactly 2am at Quilox Night Club. OristeFemi was attacked by a bouncer just because he was trying to stand for an older Colleague and a friend. According to His Management MSN GANG the Double wahala & Ongba Larami singer was at Quilox on Friday trying to ease off stress with his friends at the VIP corner of the said club when he noticed a senior colleague and a brother Sound sultan and Rock Steady were been bounced from entering the VIP section of the club.
Oriste Femi who was not happy with the bouncers behavior stood up to ask the bouncer why he was putting up such attitude to An A list Artiste and a brother, the bouncer replied that an order was placed Down by Shina Peller the CEO of the club that no A list Artist should be allowed into the VIP section, claiming the A list Artiste were not his costumers and they have no value at his Club Just because of his rift with Davido [Does that make any sense at all].
His management also claimed that Oritsefemi got into the brawl because he was trying to defend Sound Sultan who was being bounced from entering the VIP section of the club.
Sound Sultan took to his IG account to deny that he was bounced saying, ‘Misinformation I was chilling in the VIP as every other time in my Cousins club.’
Folorunsho Alakija ‘wants to be richer than King Solom.
Even though she is worth over $1.9 billion, the world’s richest black woman Folorunsho Alakija recently revealed that she still has plans to make more money than King Solomon in the Bible. She made this known while speaking at the wealth creation platform organized by KICC church which held this past Saturday, November 12, 2016.
King Solomon is regarded by many to be the wealthiest man who ever lived by biblical standards. In fact, wealthresult.com says he was worth $2.1 Trillion. Bill Gates the current richest man in the world is worth $85.9 billion. So one can see Mrs Alakija has a long way to go.
Alakija said: “I will make more money than King Solomon in the Bible. I am working towards that and with his grace, I will.”
According to the bible, King Solomon was the richest man who ever lived allegedly worth over $2.1 trillion in today’s money
Even though she is worth over $1.9 billion, the world’s richest black woman Folorunsho Alakija recently revealed that she still has plans to make more money than King Solomon in the Bible. She made this known while speaking at the wealth creation platform organized by KICC church which held this past Saturday, November 12, 2016.
King Solomon is regarded by many to be the wealthiest man who ever lived by biblical standards. In fact, wealthresult.com says he was worth $2.1 Trillion. Bill Gates the current richest man in the world is worth $85.9 billion. So one can see Mrs Alakija has a long way to go.
Alakija said: “I will make more money than King Solomon in the Bible. I am working towards that and with his grace, I will.”
According to the bible, King Solomon was the richest man who ever lived allegedly worth over $2.1 trillion in today’s money
Fayose questions Buhari’s appointment of Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
The Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has raised the alarm over possibility of preventing Justice Walter Onnoghen from becoming the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), saying his appointment as Acting CJN was “either a grand plot to deprive him of his well-deserved appointment as CJN because he is from the South-South region or those cabals in the Aso Rock Presidential Villa want to hold him in the jugular, using his confirmation as substantive CJN to get him to assist them to pervert justice.”
In a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Governor Fayose said it was strange that despite that the National Judicial Council (NJC) recommended only Justice Onnoghen to President Muhammadu Buhari for appointment as the CJN in line with its rules, since October 13, his name was not sent to the Senate for confirmation.
The governor said that Nigeria is having an acting CJN for the first time in its history despite that Justice Onnoghen’s name was sent to President Muhammadu Buhari early enough.
He said: “As at the time the NJC recommended Justice Onnoghen to President Buhari, it was 28 clear days to the November 10, 2016 retirement date of Justice Mahmud Mohammed.
Justice Walter Onnoghen
“Why then was his (Justice Onnoghen) name not sent to the Senate for confirmation? Why appointing him as Acting CJN when his name should have been sent to the Senate between October 13, 2016 that he was recommended to the president and November 10, 2016 that Justice Mahmud Mohammed retired?
“Obviously, there is more to this acting CJN appointment than meet the eyes and in my opinion, it could be that President Buhari never wanted Justice Onnoghen as a substantive CJN because he is from the South-South or that they want to use his pending appointment as substantive CJN to make him do their biddings.”
He lamented that “They have subdued the national assembly and are now in the last stage of muscling democracy by subduing the judiciary.
“If men of good conscience, especially leading lights in the legal profession refuse to raise their voices against this tyranny, they will all be consumed by the tyrant.”
Governor Fayose, who said playing politics with the judiciary, especially at the CJN level was dangerous to the survival of democracy, urged Justice Onnoghen to do his job without fear or favour, “bearing in mind that it is only God that put people in positions.”
“I am sure those who made sure Justice Onnoghen’s name was not sent to the Senate for confirmation until the tenure of Justice Mahmud Mohammed expired knew what they were doing. They obviously needed a situation where the CJN, being in acting capacity will be subservient to them, using his appointment as substantive CJN as bait.
“However, Justice Onnoghen must live above that temptation of wanting to be the substantive CJN at the expense of strict adherence to the rule of law and principles of democracy.
“He must resist any attempt to further gag the judiciary even if that will cost him his appointment as the substantive CJN,” the governor said.
Sunday, 13 November 2016
Murray, Djokovic begin quest for year-end top spot.
LONDON: Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic will stage a dramatic battle to finish 2016 on top of the world as the two old rivals aim for the title at the ATP Tour Finals.
A friendly rivalry that began 15 years ago when they first faced off in European junior tournaments will reach a new level over the week as they fight to end the year as the world number one.
Murray shattered Djokovic’s 122-week reign at the top last weekend when the Wimbledon champion became the first British man to reach pole position in the ATP rankings.
But Murray has only a 405-point lead over Djokovic in the rankings and the Scot can be passed by the Serb if he doesn’t match or better his rival’s performance at the prestigious season-ending event at London’s O2 Arena.
As the top two seeds, Murray and Djokovic have been drawn in different groups in the eight-player tournament, meaning they can’t meet before the semi-finals.
If their 35th Tour-level meeting comes in the final, it would be a fitting occasion to decide the top ranking, which last changed hands at the Tour Finals in 2001 when Lleyton Hewitt supplanted Gustavo Kuerten.
Murray has enjoyed an incredible 11 months on and off the court in which he has won Wimbledon for the second time, claimed a second Olympic singles gold medal and become a father to baby daughter Sophia.
“This year is the best I’ve had on court, the last few months have been the best in terms of my consistency,” Murray said. “Away from the court it’s been by far the best in my life, a big change and a great change. I’ve really enjoyed being a parent.
“When I step on the court I will have a little more confidence and feel better about myself. I don’t want to spend time discussing what’s happened in the last few months. I want to keep getting better. That’s what I’ve always tried to do. I don’t feel any different.”
Although Murray has lost 24 of his clashes with Djokovic, few of his peers on the Tour question his right to be number one after such a strong year.
Djokovic agrees, saying: “I have only words of praise for what he has achieved in the last year or so.
“Definitely he is a well deserved number one at this point. He has been the best player for the last six months without a doubt.
“Whether he can sustain that is not a question for me but looking at his qualities and commitment there is a good chance he can play at this level for a long time.”
Djokovic has been in a slump since winning the French Open in June to complete his career Grand Slam, raising questions about his appetite for continued success.
But the 12-time major winner might find the O2 Arena is the ideal venue to restore his confidence.
He has won the Tour Finals for the last four years and another success this year would equal Roger Federer’s record of six titles.
With Federer and Rafael Nadal both absent due to injury, Djokovic and Murray will be the centre of attention.
They could have very different paths to the trophy as Djokovic holds a remarkable 23-0 combined record against Milos Raonic, Gael Monfils and Dominic Thiem, who comprise his group stage opponents.
In contrast, Murray, who has never been past the semi-finals of the event, has to survive a tricky group featuring US Open champion Stan Wawrinka, as well as Japan’s Kei Nishikori and Croatian Marin Cilic, who have both beaten the Scot this year.
Powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes New Zealand, USGS says.
A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand near the city of Christchurch on Sunday, with strong jolts felt over 120 miles away in the capital, Wellington, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The magnitude-7.8 quake struck just after midnight and was centered 57 miles northeast of Christchurch, according to the USGS.
The quake knocked out New Zealand's emergency call number, 111, for about 10 minutes, police reported. It caused items to fall from shelves and windows to break in Wellington, and forced hundreds of tourists onto the streets as hotels were evacuated.
Wayne Rooney promises England shirt to terminally ill fan.
England football star Wayne Rooney has promised his shirt from the win over Scotland to a terminally ill boy at the centre of a social media campaign.
Kasabian Newton-Smith, eight, from Sheffield, was diagnosed with cancer as a toddler and has two brain tumours.
Football teams, players and individuals have been asked to tweet with #1LastSmile4Kasabian.Manchester United forward Rooney said: "I just want to say a massive thank you for your support and I've kept my shirt from [Friday] night's game against Scotland - so will send it down to you.
"I hope you enjoy it, and hopefully it makes you smile."
Kasabian has seen one Manchester United game at Old Trafford and "absolutely loved it", his family said.
The campaign, organised by Grassroots Football, appealed to the entire footballing world to join together and send "Kasabian 1 last smile".
People are being encouraged to wear a football strip, hold one finger in the air and smile for a photograph.
Billy Sharp, who plays for Sheffield United, tweeted a picture using #1LastSmile4Kasabian featuring Rooney and Adam Lallana, who scored for England in the win over Scotland.Kasabian had "desperately" wanted to follow in his big brother's footsteps and play football and he had three games for Southey Wolves under-10s, his father Simon Newton-Smith said.
Watching him play football "was a dream", he said.Kasabian has been diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma and has had 111 radiation treatments.
His brain tumours are inoperable, but he has been treated for five other tumours in six years.
He is now confined to bed at home and his family celebrated his ninth birthday, which is in December, early.
Kasabian, who has six brothers and sisters, has previously taken part in fundraising efforts for Sheffield Children's Hospital and cancer charities.
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