Genevieve Nnanji's Outfit To African Magic Igbo Launch

The picture above is Genevieve's outfit to African Magic Igbo launch happening in Enugu Tonight. 

The multiple award winning actress is pictured with Pete Edochie in the picture after the jump.

Egyptian Ambassador Describes Nigeria As A Hidden Paradise

The Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Ashraf Salama who visited Senator Obanikoro today at his office as described Nigeria as a hidden paradise.

“Nigerians are very kind and hospitable people. They have beautiful nature. I always say that Nigeria is a hidden paradise,” he said.

Meet Actress Sikiratu Sindodo's Beautiful Daughter

Nollywood Yoruba actress, Tayo Odueke popularly known as Sikiratu Sindodo has a beautiful grown daughter.

Photos Of Rescued Girls And Women From Sambisa Forest

 

Meet the girls and women that were rescued from Boko Haram in Sambisa forest. Children are also involved, more photos after the jump....

Here Comes Tonto Dikeh's Mr X

The Nollywood actress and singer Tonto Dikeh has been hiding the identity of her new lover after her ex-lover was snatched from her.

Now she has presented Mr X to us in a pictures she shared about an hour ago. See Mr X pictrured with Tontolet in the picture above.

I think he's cute....the beards thou....

19-Year-Old Boy Arrested For Raping Mother

A 19-year-old boy from Marshal County, Gary Helms Jr, has been arrested by the Alabama, USA, police for allegedly r ap ing his 45-year-old mother as a way of getting revenge on his brother.

The police say Helms committed the sacrilege at the Willow Terrace Trailer Park on Doyle Drive in Albertville and has admitted to the act.

A police statement reads:

“From what we understand, the r ape stemmed from an argument between him and his brother. And apparently they were arguing over a girlfriend. And the r ape was some sort of retaliation towards his brother.”

Authorities say Helms’ mother had apparently passed out drunk on the couch when the rape started.

How to Get Rid of Vaginal Odor : Top 10 Home Remedies

Many people women feel really embarrassed to admit and also discuss their problems related to the personal hygiene. They really feel uncomfortable talking about their problems even to their doctors and generally try to mask them using a strong deodorant or fragrance.

Have you recently experienced a foul smelling discharge from your vagina? If yes, it may mean that there is an overgrowth of yeast or bacteria giving birth to your vaginal odor. Medically known as Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and Vaginal Yeast Infections, vaginal odor can be sometimes embarrassing though it should not be.

Vaginal smell is a very common problem that many women encounter. If you have this issue, try to understanding that every 5 from 10 women have vaginal odor, so you are not alone. You don't need to hide or hesitate, because we have put together ten of the very best vaginal smell home remedies that can assist you without having to go to a doctor. They are explained thoroughly here:

Joke Of The Day

An Igbo man mistakenly sent 2 million naira to a wrong phone number via Mobile Money Transfer.

He thought of what to do so as to stop the person from withdrawing the money and he came up with this:

He sent a message to the person's phone saying. "Hello Dark and Worthy Initiate, I hope u are ok. I believe u have received the money I sent to u? It's for your initiation into the Eternal Mystical Order Of Glorious Satanism in the Ogboni Fraternity scheduled to take place tomorrow's midnight 12am.

That money is only for your transport, I'll send you more for your shopping. There are riches awaiting you in this Kingdom.

Two weeks after the initiation, a family member very close to your heart will die in a mysterious circumstance and another 2 weeks later the next person close to your heart again will die too, these deaths will unlock your ticket to wealth, ability to fly at night to any part of the world, change into all kinds of animal to deliver your various assignments.

Remember to come with a syringe and needle for drawing your blood every 20 minutes. Please remember that you must not come a minute late nor a minute earlier because the Viceroy of Satan will be there himself to officiate the ceremony.

Thanks in advance. But in case you are not ready to join, please send back the money otherwise you will die in the next 24hrs".

5 minutes later he got an sms saying, pls send another 2 million naira my friend is also interested.

This really cracked me up........

The Latest On Nepal: Airbus Offers Aircraft, Satellite Imagery For Relief Efforts

European plane maker Airbus is providing helicopters, planes and satellite imagery for relief efforts in Nepal.

Airbus Helicopters is offering aircraft for French rescue missions to locate and retrieve anyone trapped in difficult-to-reach areas, according to the French Foreign Ministry.

Kylie Jenner Breaks Up With Tyga After Blac Chyna Posts Texts To Instagram: Report

Though rapper Tyga and Kylie Jenner never officially confirmed their relationship, the reality star broke up with him Tuesday, Hollywood Life said in an exclusive report. The embattled couple experienced relationship woes publicly after Tyga’s ex-girlfriend Blac Chyna slammed the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star on social media -- supposedly the reason why the teenager decided to cut ties with her 25-year-old beau.

Chyna, 26, posted screenshots of texts she apparently exchanged with Tyga, who is the father of her 2-year-old son, King Cairo. In the clips she shared, the rapper essentially asked the model to take him back so they could “be a family again.” Moreover, Chyna said he’s been trying to reignite their romance for seven months.

Embarrassed and afraid Tyga had lied to her, she “demanded” that the rapper show her the texts he sent to Chyna to see whether he told the truth in a Skype conversation. But he refused.

“He wouldn’t do it and explained to her that what Chyna said was taken out of context,” a source told Hollywood Life. “Kylie was livid! She called him a ‘lying sack of s---’ and slammed her computer shut, cracking her screen in the process.”

Chyna’s attack of Jenner wasn’t her first. She also threatened to “jump” the teen when she turns 18 in August and mocked her by posting a picture of herself to Instagram with giant wax lips referencing the viral “Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge,” deemed dangerous by some doctors.

293 Rescued Females Undergo HIV And Pregnancy Tests

The Nigerian military has moved the 293 females they rescued two days ago from Sambisa Forest to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital where they are to undergo series of test including HIV and pregnancy test. 

According to a military source who spoke to Punch, 7 of the girls rescued had gunshot wounds and are being treated at the hospital. The 200 girls rescued are of between ages 13 and 18 years.

Today's Newspaper Headlines : Thursday, April 30, 2015

Fresh news headlines here from selected national newspapers for your reading pleasure

THE NATION

• Jonathan angry as Buhari seeks reports on agencies
• Military evacuates rescued girls, women
• Bayero replaces Abdullahi at NPA
• Shettima, Chibok community: hope rises for Chibok girls
• Joda heads 19-man transition panel
• 29 APC chairmen reaffirm support for Umana
• Protesting workers lock out Anyim over N1.2b allowances
• Benue House plots speakers removal
• Our case against the PwC report on NNPC, by Nigerians
• Another approach to the South African attacks
• Want to boost immunity' Take fruits, veggies
• Pass Traditional Medicine Bill, expert pleads
• Anti-aging tips for Buhari in Change era (4)
• Not a varsity in name only
• Grant from Lagos govt
• NECO host communities disown rejection of new registrar
• FUTA students okay library
• Kogi loses N239m WAEC fees to fraudulent government officials, says committee
• AAU President counsels varsities
• Fayose praises EKSU VC
• LAUTECH alumni lay foundation for 1,000-capacity centre
• Okebukola: if I had Gen Buharis ears
• FUTA forestry students tag trees
• Anti-xenophobia protest rocks South Africa mission
• Tapping oceans hidden resources
• Osun varsity matriculates 2,315
• Honour for Anglican bishop
• Dream big, AUN freshers told
• Mass Comm elects woman president
• Frills and thrills at unions debate
• Rector warns against environmental degradation
• Struck by Cupids arrow
• APCON team visits Redeemers varsity
• Fed Govt to pay marketers N156b subsidy claims today
• Power supply drops to 2,834.30Mw
• Smartphone users and battery headache
• Customs revenue generation up 20 per cent
• Union Banks PBT rises 11% to N4.94b
• 2020 target unrealisable, says NACCIMA
• Mobile money remittances to Nigeria, others to hit $33b
• Broadband is next ICT industry revolution, says NCC
• Nigeria, others lose $50b yearly from illicit financial flows, says EFCC
• Unions protest sack of its leaders
• Voodoo audit
• Pressing issue that Buhari must tackle
• Kogi and the imperative of change
• Sarakis quest for Senate top job
• Tamuno: The sacred canopy of our rainbow coalition 2
• Yugudas multitudinous aides

Two Arraigned For Importing Cocaine : NDLEA

Two men, Gabriel Obi and Ugwu Geofrey, have been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly importing 110 kilogrammes of cocaine.

The accused were arraigned by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on two counts bordering on drug trafficking.

According to the prosecutor, Mrs. Ahaji Obiageri, the suspects conspired with one Chimezie Akunna, who is now at large, to commit the offence.

The accused were said to have been apprehended by the NDLEA men in January 2011 at the Tin-Can Port, Lagos.

They were said to have packaged the illegal substance inside a container and brought it into Nigeria from Bolivia.

Chaos As Driver Dies Inside Bus In Lagos

There was confusion at the Ojodu Berger Motor Park area of Lagos on Wednesday after drivers and passengers found a commercial driver dead inside his bus.

The deceased, only known by a nickname, Big Daddy, had slept overnight inside the bus, only to be found dead on Wednesday.

Big Daddy who is an indigene of  Odogbolu, Ogun State, lived in the Ikorodu area of Lagos with his family.

Obafemi Awolowo University Resumes May 17

The authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, Osun State, have announced new dates for the commencement of the 2014/2015 academic session for its new students and the returning undergraduates.

The Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olarewaju, in a statement on Wednesday, said that the new students would resume on May 17 while the returning undergraduates would resume on May 31.

Meanwhile, the university administration has concluded all arrangements to start the Harmattan Semester on June 1.

400 Murdered In Damasak Massacre, Buried In Mass Graves : Graphic Photos

According to Sahara Reporters, an estimated 400 bodies were discovered in the northeastern town of Damasak, Borno State this weekend. The town of Damasak was liberated by Nigerian troops and joint military operations with Chad and Niger last month, after years of being assaulted by Boko Haram terrorists.

The dead were left out in the elements for an undetermined length of time, and were badly decomposed and covered in desert sands. Dead bodies were found scattered throughout the town and in the Damasak River bed, which dried up recently.

Chidinma Ekile Fierce In New Pics

The talented singer shared the picture few minutes ago....She shared the pictures in anticipation of her birthday which comes up on the 2nd day of may.

See another pic after the jump......

Love the art......

Iconic Art Shots For World Malaria Day

The iconic shot of art  above was by Dani Fonseca for World Malaria Day which held on Saturday April 25th. 

Award winning designer, Mai Atafo is responsible for the drapings and costumes while models are Roseanne, Felix, Stefan, Jade, Kemi, Amanda and Bolu.

''We Don't Fight About Sex'' : Kim Kardashian On Marriage To Kanye West

In her latest interview with Today, Matt Lauer asks the 34-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star if she and her hubby ever fight about how much time they spend in the bedroom.

"We don't fight about sex," Kim smiled. "We don't fight about children."

Kim says she and Kanye are pretty much always on the same page when it comes to parenting. "He's really strict on safety things," she said. "Like if something's really high up, he has to make sure there's a lock on it because when she gets bigger, what if she can reach it? And I'm like, 'We have years before that's going to happen. You don't have to safety-proof [yet].'"

Kim also opened up about her struggle to get pregnant a second time.

Igbinedion Convicted For N25Bn Scam

Public attention will shift to the Federal High Court Benin, Edo State, tomorrow, April 30, 2015 as Justice J. Liman sentences Michael Igbinedion, younger brother to Lucky Igbinedion, former Edo State governor and Charles Eboigbodin . The duo alongside their companies; Gava Corporation Limited; Romrig Nigeria Limited; PML Securities Company Limited and PML Nigeria Limited, were today convicted by Justice Liman of the charges of money laundering,  misappropriation of funds and abuse of office brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, but reserved sentencing for Thursday April 30, 2015.

The convicts who were docked on  an 81- count charge had pleaded not guilty upon arraigning setting the stage for a full trial.  In the course of trial, the prosecution called several witnesses to prove its case.

Buhari Inaugurates 19-Member Transition Committee

The President-elect, Gen. Buhari, today Wednesday April 29th in Abuja inaugurated a 19-member Transition Committee to liaise with its Federal Government counterpart to ensure a smooth transition.

A statement issued in Abuja by the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Committee (APC), Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the terms of reference of the committee include to develop a clear framework for liaison with the out-going Administration for purposes of a smooth hand-over/take-over and to receive hand-over documents from Ministries, Departments and Agencies and itemise the most important or most urgent issues confronting the incoming government.

FRSC Returns N600,000 To Accident Victim

The sum of N600,000 belonging to an unnamed accident victim was returned to him by officers of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) .

What You Should Know About Viginal Agnesis

Well, I feel that we should keep ourselves informed about certain conditions in our body, the post of the dissolved marriage due to the absence of viginal has prompted me to do this post. 

What is vaginal agenesis?

Vaginal agenesis is a birth defect that affects few women. But unless corrected, it can make a sexual life, not to mention childbearing, impossible. The following information should explain this condition and how it can be fixed.

Vaginal agenesis is a congenital disorder of the reproductive system affecting one in 5,000 females. It occurs when the vagina, the muscular canal connecting the cervix of the uterus to the vulva, stops developing because the vaginal plate fails to form the channel.

Three-Year-Old Marriage Dissolved For Absence Of Vigina Opening

A Customary Court sitting in Ake, Abeokuta on Wednesday dissolved a three-year-old marriage between Mr Femi Olayiwole and wife, Kemi, due to the absence of vagina, deceit and frequent fighting.

Olayiwole told the court that his wife deceived him to marry her knowing that she could not bear him a child.

He accused his wife, who had failed to appear in court after being summoned several times, of living a false life, frequent fighting and threatening his life.

Nigerian Troops Storm Sambisa, Rescue 293 Females : Chibok Girls???

Nigerian troops, yesterday, stormed the Sambisa forest hideout of the Boko Haram terrorists, and rescued 200 girls and 93 women in a daring operation.

The Defence Headquarters in a statement, yesterday, confirmed the rescue operation but said it could not yet determine if some of the girls were Chibok schoolgirls abducted over a year ago from Chibok town in Borno State.sambisa

Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col S. K. Usman, in a statement said:

Secondary School Student In Court For Stealing Iron Rod

Tobi Osho, an 18-year-old student was on Wednesday docked at an Abule Egba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing an iron rod valued at N20,000 from a school.

The accused, who lives at 2, Ajumoni St., Agbelekale in Abule Egba area of Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

Joke Of The Day

I have been missing in action since morning....now i'm back. Here is the joke for today, read, laugh and enjoy.

A man and woman had been married for 30 years, and in those 30 years, they always left the lights off when having sex. 

Funke Akindele Sizzles In Denim

Funke Akindele popularly known as Jenifer rocks this sweet denim gown to Naija FM 102.7.

Iyabo Ojo Shares Pictures From Black Val Movie Set

Nollywood Yoruba actress, Iyabo Ojo shares pictures from the set of her new movie "Black Val". The movie is directed by Desmond Elliot. See more photos....

I thought Desmond will take a break from the movie industry for politics.

Mbong Amata And Nonso Ajufo Covers May Edition Of House Of Maliq Magazine

Nollywood actress, Mbong Amata and ex-wife of  Jeta Amata together with Nonso Ajufo covers new edition of  House of Maliq magazine.

All Accredited Media, Including AIT, Free To Cover President-Elect’s Activities – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that all accredited media organizations in the country, including the African Independent Television (AIT), are free to cover the activities of the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the incoming Buhari Administration will not discriminate against any media organization, irrespective of its role during the electioneering campaign leading up to the recent polls.

It however enjoined all media organizations to observe the highest level of professional standards in carrying out their duties.

”There is a Code of Ethics guiding the practice of journalism in Nigeria, and this demands every journalist to ensure a strict adherence to the highest levels of ethics and professionalism in carrying out their duties.

”There must be repercussions, within the realms of the law, for media organizations which have wantonly breached the Code of Ethics of the journalism profession and turned themselves to partisans instead of professionals. But such repercussions will not include barring any accredited media organization from covering the activities of the President-elect,” APC said.

Alhaji Lai Mohammed

National Publicity Secretary

All Progressives Congress (APC)

Abuja, April 28th 2015

Download Full Report Of PWC Forensic Audit On Missing $20billion Oil Money

President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the immediate release of the full audit report of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, accused of diverting $20 billion oil money.

The president gave the directive Monday, a day after the president-elect Muhammadu Buhari, pledged to launch an investigation into the claim made by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Lamido Sanusi.

The government immediately released the report following the president’s directive. The presidency criticised the All Progressives Congress, APC, for accusing Mr. Jonathan of indulging in last minute illegal acts ahead of handover of power on May 29.

“President Jonathan is also deeply concerned by the continuing suggestions that his administration still has anything to hide about the unproven allegation that about $20 Billion is unaccounted for by the NNPC during his tenure,” said a statement by presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati.

“To lay the matter to rest, President Jonathan in line with Section 7(2) of the NNPC Act, has directed that the full report of the PWC Forensic Audit of the NNPC accounts be released immediately to the public so that all Nigerians will be properly informed on the matter.”

DOWNLOAD FULL REPORT HERE

Do You Know What Will Happen If You Drink Coconut Water For 7 Days

In Yorubaland, elders believe drinking coconut water makes a child dull. Many people claim coconut water has a magical effect. 

You've probably heard about the numerous benefits, coconut water offers. Today, you'll read about the biggest advantages of coconut water of which you've probably not heard before.

You probably didn't know that coconut water has a practical compatible structure with the blood plasma in human bloodstream. In addition, coconut water has been used in armed conflicts in the past, as a replacement for blood and numerous lives were saved in long and exhausting battles.

Today, coconut oil is used all over the world. It can be found in numerous markets which offer you the chance to use the beneficial advantages of this unbelievable fruit. Even though, coconut water doesn't taste very pleasantly, this shouldn’t be the reason to avoid one of the best detoxification waters in the world.

What happens when you drink this water?

Drinking coconut water strengthens your immune system and eliminates the bacteria which causes urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, gum diseases and viruses which cause cold, infection diseases and typhus.

Not only will coconut water increase your energy, it'll also increase the production of thyroid gland hormones. Coconut water is also very good for people suffering from kidney diseases, since it acts as a natural diuretic. It will cleanse the urinary tract and bladder canals.  It will remove the toxins from the body and ‘’crash’’ the kidney stones.This water is also very good for digestion, due to the high level of fiber it contains. Drinking it regularly will eliminate the gastric acid. You can drink it in big amounts, since it has low levels of fat. You’ll lose weight, thanks to water’s ability to keep you full while lowering your appetite.

  

If you have acne, oily or dry skin, all you need to do is soak a cotton wool in some coconut water and apply it on the skin.It’ll clean and freshen up your skin, but most importantly, it’ll keep the pores open. If you mix the water with olive oil, you can cleanse your organism,as this mixture can remove bowel parasites.

Experts have said, you can solve several health problems during pregnancy with the help of coconut water. All you need to do is drink one cup of coconut water every morning and you'll balance the electrolytes whose imbalance can lead to hypertension, also known as high blood pressure.

Drinking alcohol during the night, usually results in a headache in the morning. So, the next time when you go overboard with alcohol, use this ‘’savior’’ to get rid of the headache. Additionally, it’ll compensate for the lost fluids and you'll overcome the nausea which is often related with hangovers.

One cup of coconut water is enough to keep your skin hydrated and radiant during the entire day. Also, drink coconut water to regain your energy after exhausting physical activities. It will refresh you and leave a positive influence on each body part.

Coconut water increases energy, strengthens the immune system, protects from bacteria and infections, it helps you lose weight. What more can you wish for?

Moet Abebe Sexy In New Pics

TV presenter and rising actress Moet Abebe stuns in sexy new photo she posted few minutes ago. She wrote "Morning!!! have a blissful day people"

Looking so sexy and sweet......

Joke Of The Day

Please pardon me for not posting yesterday's joke of the day, I had to attend to something. I will also be MIA tomorrow, but i will try as much as i can to post news....Bear with me.

Here comes today's joke of the day.....read.....laugh....enjoy a stress free day.

A bride tells her husband, "Honey, you know I'm a virgin and I don't know anything about sex. Can you explain it to me first?"

 "Okay, sweetheart. Putting it simply, we will call your private place 'the prison' and call my private thing 'the prisoner'. 

So what we do is put the prisoner in the prison." And they made love for the first time and the husband was smiling with satisfaction. 

Nudging him, his bride giggles, "Honey the prisoner seems to have escaped." 

Turning on his side, he smiles and says, "Then we will have to re-imprison him." After the second time, the bride says, "Honey, the prisoner is out again!" The husband rises to the occasion and they made love again. 

The bride again says, "Honey, the prisoner escaped again," to which the husband yelled, "Hey, it's not a life sentence!!!"

Yemi Alade Wins "Best West African Act" At 2015 Kunde Awards In Burkina Faso

Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade is unstoppable! The proclaimed "King of Queens"stepped out looking stunning at the 2015 Kunde Awards which held in Ouagadogou, Burkina Faso.

  

Yemi Alade won the award for the ‘Best West African Artiste‘ a.k.a 'Mielleur Artiste de l'Afrique de l'ouest' at the ceremony. 

The Effyzzie Music diva also closed to award ceremony with an electrifying performance of her hit tracks "Tangerine", "Kissing" and "Johnny". Yemi Alade has also announced via social media that she will be premiering the music video of the French remix of "Kissing" which features Marvin on the 28th of April 2015.

Her Peach-Black double lace flowing gown was made by celebrity fashion designer and stylist, Toyin Lawani of Tiannah Styling.

Parents Discover Their 2 Kids Frozen In A Freezer In Delta State

Confusion and sadness reigned in Owa Alero, Ika North-east local government area of Delta State, last Thursday, when the family of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Oseni discovered the corpses of two of their children, David Oseni, 6, and Shedrack, 4, inside their parents’ deep-freezer, purportedly used for their ‘iced block’ business.

According to reports, the children were found frozen, definitely had been there for some time. All efforts to revive them proved abortive, as they were confirmed dead from hypothermia, Leadership

reports.

The Osenis, natives of Etsako, Edo State, have been living in Owa Alero, the ancestral home of the mother.

Neighbours revealed that the parents had locked the children indoors and went to conduct their daily businesses after they returned from their holiday classes, only to discover the tragedy upon their return.

The father, Oseni,  said he had taken the generator for repairs and, upon returning, powered it on to confirm its state, before loading it for the next day’s business.

“After 25 minutes, I lifted the top to check if the freezer was working optimally, only to behold the lifeless bodies of David and Shedrack in the freezer. I raised the alarm, calling the public to the scene.

The children were immediately rushed to a private hospital where they were both confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. The police at the Divisional Office, Owa Oyibu, were contacted and investigations are on to unravel the mystery behind the tragedy,” Oseni said.

Kourtney Kardashian Posts Another Bathroom Scale Pic -- See How Much She Weighs Now!

Kourtney Kardashian Posts Another Bathroom Scale Pic -- See How Much She Weighs Now!

Mother-of-three Kourtney Kardashian keeps dropping the pounds and letting us know.

The 36-year old "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star posted a new bathroom scale pic to her Instagram -- showing she's down to 116 pounds -- and wrote, "It's Monday! Ps: I'm 5 feet tall, so everyone relax I'm on a workout kick, trying to bring some Monday motivation."

Kourtney Kardashian Is Back Down to 120 Pounds Just 3 Months After Giving Birth

In March, Kourtney Instagrammed a similar photo revealing she had dropped down to 120 pounds, just months after giving birth to her third child -- a son named Reign -- with Scott Disick.

Looks like Kourtney and her "workout patna" Khloe Kardashian have been putting in the work! She posted this photo, captioned, "Sunday workouts mean we going hard."

Stay on your grind, Kourtney!!

Work hard. Play hard.

$370m Abacha Loot Traced To Luxembourg

Nigerians ferrying money to Switzerland will now have to prove that such wealth is acquired legally before they are allowed to lodge such in the European nation’s banks.

The Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Hans Rudolf Hodel, who disclosed this after a meeting with the President elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, also disclosed that about $370million recovered from the late maximum ruler, Gen. Sani Abacha, has been traced by the Swiss government to a Luxembourg account.

Hodel said in the past the banks only needed to prove that the money deposited with them are legal money, adding that situations Switzerland has changed with depositors now needing to prove that they acquired the money legally before they will be allowed to deposit money in any bank in that country.

He said that collaboration between the Nigeria government and its Swiss counterpart in fighting corruption is a long standing issue, adding “our laws are there to help all countries fighting corruption. We will help this government.

“If you remember, many years ago, we gave back the Abacha money to Nigeria. The situation in Switzerland has changed. The policy is no longer the same. In the past, people come to deposit money in Switzerland without too much controversy. Now, it is not possible to deposit money in Switzerland because of legal origin.

 “Before now, the bank has to prove that the money is legal. But now, before you deposit money in any Swiss bank, you have to prove that you have earned that money legally.

“If you are a wealthy businessman, you have money in billions legally, but if, for example as a journalist, you come to Switzerland with two million dollars and say you earned it because you did a very good job, nobody will believe you.”

The Ambassador said the Nigerian government and the Abacha family have sought legal assistance from the Swiss government to enable them retrieve the money, pointing out that Swiss government has offered the legal assistance.

He said further that his government is directly involved since the money is not in a Swiss bank.

On what he discussed with Buhari, he said “Even if the relation is perfect there is always room for improvement. Investors are looking towards Nigeria and it is a good example Nigeria gave to the world by its peaceful election.

“I congratulate the President -elect for this fantastic election and indeed the whole Nigeria people which has shown the world what they are capable of doing and with this election Nigeria has become an example not only to Africa but to the whole world on how election can be conducted.”

Tonto Dikeh Dazzles In Green For Music Video Release

The Nollywood actress and singer will today release the video for her song Sugar rush. 

She shared the above pic few minutes ago with the caption "Prayer: My Father, give me a sense of nearness to thee when I may be faltering from weariness in well doing. May I hold to my determinations. #SUGARRUSH OUT IN ABIT"

Good for her.....

Court Freezes Former Federal Lawmaker’s Bank Accounts

Justice Yunusa Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Lagos, capital of Lagos State, has ordered eleven Nigerian banks to freeze the accounts of a former female member of the House of Representatives, Doris Uboh-Ogunkoya. The court order arose from a lawsuit filed against Ms. Uboh-Ogunkoya by Sterling Bank Plc, alleging that she and her company had defaulted on a substantial loan. The lawsuit, which was filed by Dada Awosika on behalf of Sterling Bank, also lists the former legislator’s company, Dagasteel International Limited, as co-defendant.

Ms. Uboh-Ogunkoya was a House of Reps member from 2007 to 2011. She also ran unsuccessfully as a senatorial candidate of the Labor Party in the March 28, 2015 elections.

An affidavit by Mr. Tunji Bajowa, an official of Sterling Bank, disclosed that Ms. Uboh-Ogunkoya and her company received loans of $1,600,000 and N100 million to finance a contract awarded to Dagasteel by different bodies, including the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SDPC), the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), and the Pipelines and Product Marketing Company Limited (PPMC). Sterling alleges that both Ms. Uboh-Ogunkoya and her company did not service the loans.

Justice Mohammed’s ordered United Bank, First Bank, Zenith Bank, Enterprise Bank, Skye Bank, Heritage Bank, Keystone Bank, Mainstreet Bank, Union Bank, Diamond Bank, and Stanbic IBTC not to permit the defendants to make transactions on their accounts in the respective banks until the substantive suit was determined.

In addition, the judge issued an interim order restraining the registrar of titles in Lagos and Delta states as well as the director of lands in Abuja from releasing any funds to the defendants connected to the SPDC and NPA contracts.  

The lawsuit disclosed that the former legislator provided three parcels of land in Agbor, Delta State, Ajah, in Lagos State, and in Abuja as collateral to secure the loans.

Sterling Bank’s lawsuit added that it faithfully disbursed funds from the credit facilities to the defendants, but added that Ms. Uboh-Ogunkoya and her company never paid back when SPDC paid them for the contract.

The lawsuit accused the defendants of refusing to respond to the bank’s inquiries about the progress of the contracts, adding that the former legislator used the payments she received to fund her 2015 senatorial race.

According to the lawsuit, the defendants were already processing the second part of payment from the SPDC as well as payment from the NPA in order to divert the funds.

Sterling Bank alleged that the legislator and her company had rebuffed numerous efforts by its officials to obtain repayment of the credit facilities. It accused the two defendants of striving to evade their obligations to repay the loan taken Sterling Bank.

‪Among other reliefs, Sterling Bank wants the court to order the defendants to pay $1.77 million and N117 million naira which are the outstanding values of the loans it extended to the former legislator and her firm.