EFCC arraigned Couple for defrauding Professor of $38,000

The couple allegedly defrauded one Professor Uchenna Elike by claiming to help him secure a consultancy job in the Presidency.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arraigned a couple, Prince Alphonsus Mbakwe and his wife, Mrs Florence Mbakwe before Justice Lawal Akapo of the Lagos State High Court on a five-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.

One of the EFCC counts read against the couple reads:

“that you Prince Alphonsus Mbakwe between 2010­ and 2014, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, by false pretence and with the intent to defraud ,obtained the sum of Thirty-eight Thousand Four Hundred United States Dollars ($38,400), from Professor Uchenna Elike by falsely representing to the said Professor

Gov Ambode asks Tribunal to discredit Agbaje's Petition against him

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have told the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ikeja to discredit the petition of the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant in the April 11 poll, Jimi Agbaje.

Agbaje had filed a petition before the tribunal, challenging the declaration of Ambode as the winner of the April 11, 2015 governorship election in Lagos State.

The APC plea was contained in a preliminary notice of objection jointly filed before the three-man tribunal headed by Justice Muhammad Sirajo.

Other respondents in the suit are the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) and its Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner.

In the suit, Agbaje alleged irregularities during the election which he said breached the provisions of the INEC approved guidelines for the polls.

The next three months may be hard, but billions of dollars can be recovered-Buhari

In an effort to recover the looting funds by the past administration,The Federal Government has started tracing looted Nigerian funds to foreign countries with the aim of retrieving them.

This move came after  the declaration by President Muhammadu Buhari on his first day in Aso Villa office that he inherited an almost empty treasury from his predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, thus vowing that his administration would recover all the looted funds kept in foreign banks by corrupt Nigerians.

The President was quoted as saying in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina.

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“The next three months may be hard, but billions of dollars can be recovered, and we will do our best,”

Bauchi Govt Recovers 22 cars from Yuguda's wives

A total of 22 cars have allegedly been recovered from the wives of the immediate past governor of Bauchi state, Isa Yuguda, by the transition committee set up by the state's new governor, Mohammed Abubakar.

Chairman of the transition committee, Senator Mohammed Mohammed made this known while addressing newsmen at the State Government House in Bauchi yesterday June 18th.

"We have so far, recovered a total of 22 cars from the wives of the former Governor, Isa Yuguda. We recovered 11 cars from his first wife, seven from the second wife and four

Gov Nyesom Wike constituted a seven man Judicial Commission of Inquiry to probe Amaechi

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike yesterday started probe of the administration of his predecessor, Chibuike Amaechi as he constituted a seven man Judicial Commission of Inquiry headed by Justice George Omereji to investigate alleged sale of some state assets as well as the projects for which funds were allegedly released but not executed.

The panel was inaugurated Friday in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

Mr. Wike, a former member of the Amaechi administration who later fell out with his boss, has accused Amaechi and others of stealing properties belonging to the government.

He has vowed to recover them.

Senate President Bukola Saraki Visits Kwara-Photos

Kwaran welcomed their son and President of the Senate  Bukola Saraki  as he returned to Kwara yesterday, his first time since he emerged Senate President and Kwara people came out in their numbers to welcome him. More photos after the cut...

Photo of Gov El-Rufai giving Polio Vaccination to his daughter

Photo shows Governor Nasir El-Rufai giving Polio vaccination drops to his daughter Nafisa-Nasreen El-Rufai as his wife assists. Photo credit: Mashkur24

Suicide bomber kills three near military checkpoint in Borno

A suicide bomber in Borno State has killed three people and left four others injured, reports say.

The incident is said to have occurred at about 06:07 pm on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at a Civilian Joint Task Force checkpoint near Maiduguri, the state capital.

According to Sahara Reporters, the male bomber, rode on a bicycle to Bale village near Giwa Barracks and detonated the bomb at the check-point.

How plot to kidnap Maikasuwa before Tuesday Inauguration failed

Three different plots but with similar goal: to abort the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly on Tues­day, June 9 failed only when the first leg, and the most crucial one, could not fly.

The first plot was to kidnap the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Alhaji Salisu Abubakar Maikasuwa (OFR), from his resi­dence in a highbrow district of Abuja in the wee hours of Tuesday morning.
If that plot had succeeded, the next stage was a carefully composed text message that would be sent out to National Assembly mem­bers-elect of a purported meeting with Presi­dent Muhammadu Buhari at the International Conference Centre (ICC).

Ambode will not be using sirens during his stay in office

 
 Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode will not be using sirens during his stay in office, his spokesperson has said.

According to Ambode’s media aide, Habib Aruna, the Governor will stay in traffic like other citizens instead of using a siren to clear the roads for easy passage.

“In fact, last Tuesday, when the governor was going to the airport to travel to Abuja, he was held up in traffic on Awolowo Way, Ikeja for about 30 minutes. He did not use the siren to pave way for himself,” Aruna said.

Buhari/Osinbajo to declare asset Public after verification

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said that the public release of his asset declaration is being delayed by the Code of Conduct Bureau.

According to President Buhari, his declared assets and those of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo will be released to the public upon the completion of their verification by the bureau. Buhari hoped that the verification exercise would be completed before the expiration of the 100-day deadline within which he and Osinbajo said they would do this.

Sen Lawan emerges APC Sen Presidential Candidate

Senator Bukola Saraki who many believed was up for the position of senate president,boycotted the elections alongside other senators..

Lawan in his acceptance speech thanked those who voted but said, he was saddened that his colleagues “in the other camp” did not participate in the process ..

After rigorous lobbying by senators, the All Progressives Congress on Saturday announced Senator Ahmed Lawan and Senator George Akume as sole candidates for the position of President and Deputy Senate President of the 8^th Senate respectively.

Oil marketers agree to end queues at filling stations Nationwide

Oil marketers on Friday said they have dispatched 700 trucks of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), to Abuja as part of efforts to end fuel queues at filling stations nationwide.
This is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a meeting they held in Abuja with the Federal Government and other stakeholders in oil and gas sector.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the meeting was held to find lasting solution to the persistent queues at filling stations across the country.
In the communiqué signed by Mr Taiye Haruna, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the marketers agreed to begin to move products to all parts of the nation with immediate effect.

How armed robbers attack two Commercial banks in Ikorodu

The heavily armed gang of robbers which attacked two commercial banks at Ikorodu, last Tuesday also overran the Area N Police Command Headquarters and its Police Division, Ijede-Ikorodu area of Lagos State, Vanguard has gathered.

Sources disclosed that robbers who were armed with Ak-47 rifles and were clad in military camouflage, were said to have attacked the police formations at the same time they struck at the banks.
Meanwhile, members of the Ikorodu bank robbers numbering about 30, had split themselves into two groups during the operation.

One of the groups were said to have attacked Omitoro branch of First Bank, where they carted away an unspecified amount of money, before proceeding to the Ijede branch of Wema Bank where they also unleashed terror on bank customers and passerby. An unidentified man was also said to have been shot in the process.

The other gang which struck at the Area N Command, was said to have thrown the entire command into disarray.

Babcock University honored Former Gov Fashola with a degree

Babatunde Fashola  Former governor of Lagos state, was honored with an award of Honoris Causa by Babcock University in Ogun state yesterday June 4th at the University's Post Graduate convocation ceremony. According to the school, the former Lagos governor was recognized for his visionary leadership in innovatively attracting foreign investment to Lagos state among others. Also recognized is Former Kano state governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso. More photos from the event after the cut ...

Rivers bans Consumption and production of Local Gin

Rivers State government has banned the consumption of local gin popularly called Ogogoro, following the death of about 32 persons, 15 from Bonny Island and Woji in Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas, and the reported death of another 11 persons in Gokana Local Government Area, which included seven male and four females.

The ban by government was due to the increasing death toll from consumption of the alcoholic liquor and dog meat delicacy alleged to contain poisonous ethanol, which now stand at 32.
Vanguard reports that ,Rivers State Director of Disease Control, Dr. Roland Obed Whyte,expressed concern over difficulty in getting samples of the particular gin popularly called Ogogoro or Kai-kai for thorough clinical analysis.

President Muhammadu Buhari has warned against stoppage of officials of past administrations from traveling abroad

President Muhammadu Buhari has warned against stoppage of officials of past administrations from traveling abroad .The president says all officials including ministers are entitled to their full rights and privileges under the constitution and must not be subjected to any undue harassment and intimidation at the airports or at other points of entry and exit.

Responding to some cases of “V.I.P stoppages” at the airports as reported to him on Saturday, a statement by Garba Shehu, Head of Buhari’s media team read..

“We have not banned anyone from travelling”.“Unless otherwise directed by the courts, no law-abiding citizens should be barred from travelling abroad. We must treat fellow

Supermodel Tracy Obonna flaunts Nipples and her Sexy Curve

Nigerian born Super-sexy-model and actress Tracy Ogbonna shared this photo of herself in wet t-shirt in a pool on instagram. She shared other sexy photos. See them after the cut...

Accolades as Former Governor Fashola bows out of Alausa Secretariat

There is an outpour of love on Social media as Lagosians shower him with accolades..The Hashtag #ThankyouBRF is trending as  The amiable governor of Lagos State,Babatunde Raji Fashola(SAN) is finally bowing out of office after 8 years of serving Lagosians.. ..
These photos show his last day in office as captured by his official photographer,Lukesh!

Heroic welcome for Former President Goodluck Jonathan and wife in Bayelsa- (Photos)

There was heroic welcome for Former president Jonathan and wife, Dame Patience  in Otuoke..The pics were shared by Olawale Nihi,who trekked for 19 days to see the former president..

Gov Akinwunmi Ambode and wife at the Swear-in Ceremony in Lagos

Photos from the transfer of leadership from former Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola to the new Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday at Teslim Balogun Stadium surulere Lagos. Immediately after been sworn-in as Governor of the state Mr Ambode promised to build on the legacy of his predecessor and work on his campaign promises. Lagos welcome to the New Era...Ilosiwaju Eko lojemi logun.. more photos below

Photos from Governor Ibikunle Amosun Swear-in Ceremony in Abeokuta

Yesterday 29th of May 2015 Sen Ibikunle Amosun the executive Governor of  the Gateway State Ogun State was sworn in for the second term at M.K.O Abiola Stadium Kuto Abeokuta, Sen Amosun promised to embark on improving rural infrastructural development and education sector. Congrats to the people's Governor.... more photos below

Chrissy Teigen poses nude again in Dujour Magazine

John Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen are in the news again serving us relationship goals in the new issue of Dujour magazine..Chrissy says

"We want a lot of kids,"I would love to have three or four of my own, and then adopt a few. So basically I'll be pregnant the rest of my life."You look at Kim [Kardashian] and see how women's bodies just become so beautiful," she said. "[The thought] of getting boobs thrills me. And John looooves pregnant women, so..."

Don't corrupt my men-IGP tells Nigerian

Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase has warned members of the public from giving bribes to police, he also reiterate that "Bail is free" read the statement below
  "We have a zero tolerance for payment of money to free suspect. I am appealing to members of the public, not to corrupt my men; It takes two to tango. If they ask you for bribe and you refuse to give, and you have avenues where your grievances can be ventilated, I do not see any reason why you should give them bribe. The

Nasir El-Rufai appoints SSG and others

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai Kaduna state Governor-elect, today announced the appointment of key officials who will work with him in his government come May 29th.

In a statement he signed personally, Mallam El-Rufai named Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal as Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Bala Yunusa as deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative Affairs) and Samuel Aruwan as his Special Assistant, Media. The statement stated that their appointments takes effect from May 29th

Nicki Minaj goes all pinky in New photoshoot for her New song

One of the sexiest female rapper Nicki Minaj today released the video for her track 'The Night Is Still Young', and in it, she brought back her barbie Nicki complete with her pink wigs and her Asian back-up dancers. Her man, Meek Mill made a cameo. The video is exclusive on Tidal. More photos after the cut...

President-elelect Buhari Meets British Prime Minister David Cameron

  Nigeria president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari who left the country for a private visit to Britain, held a meeting with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron in Downing Street, central London on May 23, 2015.

Buruji Kashamu alleges Bode George and wife over his Extradition

Ogun East Senator -elect  and PDP chieftain Buruji Kashamu, who had his home surrounded on Saturday by agents of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, has given a statement on the siege.
Kashamu said it was the handiwork of a member of his party, Bode George, and his wife Roli, who is the head of the NDLEA.
Nearly two dozen operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, stormed Kashamu’s home Saturday but did not arrest him and it is unclear what the motive of the siege was.
In a statement Saturday, the PDP leader said he had confirmed that the Nigerian government, through the Attorney General of the Federation, did not authorise the raid on his home. He claimed it was the handiwork of his rival Bode George.

RSUST Female student bares her boobs to mark cultural day

  Culled from Misspetitenigeria.blogspot.com

 To mark the cultural day at the Rivers state University of Science and Technology ,this female student took the occasion to the next level when she showed up braless. She was channelling a King's wife..
According to the blog reader who sent the pics, students from respective tribes wore different traditional attires  to showcase their culture.
Well, this doesn't look raunchy because this is how African queens dressed back in the day ..

Kudos to her

See Genevieve Nnaji and Supermodel Oluchi without make up

The Beautiful Nollywood Actress Genevieve Nnaji and Supermodel Oluchi  in Mexico shares without make up photo.....beauty runs in their blood

Dozens feared dead in Bomb Blast in Damaturu Yobe State

A terrible bomb blast has hit a crowded commercial area in Damaturu, the capital city of Yobe state.

According to Premium Times, dozens are dead and many are injured.

A witness said the blast, which occurred at about 11a.m., left many dismembered human parts littering the scene.

A resident of Damaturu, Abdulmalik Audu, said the incident occurred behind the main Damaturu

Photos from Gov Adams Oshiomole's wedding

  Adams Oshiomole The Edo state governor's wedding  to Cape Verdean model Lara Fortes was attended by the creme de la creme of society.President-elect, Buhari, his vice Yemi Osibanjo and wife, Femi Otedola,Dangote ,Nasir-el-Rufai,Kanayo O Kanayo and many more dignitaries graced the fabulous wedding...

Boko Haram recaptures Marte in Borno State

A town north of Maiduguri in Borno state, Marte, has been recaptured by Boko Haram terrorists, security sources said.
The source told Punch on Friday, May 15, that the terrorists fled from their Sambisa Forest camps and some of their other grips in Borno state to regroup in Marte.
Borno state deputy Governor, Alhaji Zannah Mustapha confirmed the recapture of Marte at a press conference in Maiduguri on Friday.
“It is sad as we have been made to understand that Marte is today (Friday) completely fallen under the control of the insurgents, which to us is a very huge setback,” Mustapha said.

Christina Milan Flaunts her Sexy Body in Bikini

The Love don't cost a thing Actress/Singer and  mother of one,Christina Milan put her gorgeous bikini body on display as she hit the beach in Maimi Florida..
Stunning lady

Kim Kardashian Goes completely #Naked in the desert (18+) Photos

 Kim Kardashian put her curves in full display during a photoshoot aired in the latest episode of KUWTK..The pics were taken for her website and shortly before stripping, she said

I have psoriasis, there is nothing I can do about it so there is no reason why I should feel uncomfortable,.'So to make myself feel better I lay out all my insecurities before we start a shoot in the hope that no one will be focused on that. I just want to do fun and artsy things.
'I want to capture really cool moments and have some great shoots and be nude and do all this cool stuff.'