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Baby Royalty loves her daddy so much! In an adorable new Instagram video, Chris Brown’s daughter is seen watching his music video for ‘New Flame,’ and she’s totally digging it. Watch the video below....

N24bn Pension Scam: EFCC To Split Charges

The Suspect

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 sought the leave of the court to split the charges of conspiracy and theft of Police Pension Funds to the tune of N24bn (twenty four billion naira) brought against Esai Dangabar and six others before Justice Husseini Baba Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja in order to ensure expeditious trial of the accused persons.

At the resumed hearing of the case today, counsel to EFCC, Rotimi Jacobs, SAN, noted with concern, the delay currently being experienced in prosecuting the case which he said, had been on since 2012.

According to him,  the case had been dragging due to large number of lawyers representing the accused persons in the matter.

Rotimi, who told the court that, he had the mandate of his client to request for the splitting of the charge said, “this matter has been on since 2012, and my Lord, the accused persons here are seven with separate counsel. We notice that because of the sheer number and representation of counsel, which must all be heard, the pace of this case has slowed down. We believe this matter can be heard by having separate trials of some of the accused. I humbly apply that my Lord allows at least three separate trials”

But Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, counsel to the first accused,  objected stating, “the case is for continuation of trial, and we expect that the application come by way of writing so that we can confront every ground for the application”.

His argument was adopted by the other counsel.

Justice Baba Yusuf ordered the prosecution to formally file a motion for the splitting of the charge and adjourned to June 23, 2015 for hearing on the application.

It would be recalled that Dangabar alongside other accused persons: Atiku Abubakar Kigo, Ahmed Inuwa Wada, John Yakubu Yusufu, Mrs. Veronica Ulonma Onyegbula and Sani Habila Zira were first arraigned before Justice Mohammed Talba of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, sitting in Gudu, Abuja on a 16 count charge bordering on conspiracy and criminal breach of trust on March 29, 2012 and granted bail on April 3, 2012.

On November 12, 2012 the court dismissed the applications brought by four of the six accused persons challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the case as well as the charges against them for lacking in merit.

One of the accused John Yakubu Yusuf was convicted after he opted to plead guilty.

Consequently, the prosecution filed new charges.

The six accused persons, along with  Uzoma Cyril Attang, a former chief accountant in the Police Pension office who had been elusive, took fresh pleas on an amended 20-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, before Justice Husseini Baba Yusuf of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on April 10, 2013.

Wilson Uwujaren

Head, Media & Publicity

22nd April, 2015

Fayose Says He Plans To Be ‘Last Man’ Standing By President Jonathan

Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has promised the All Progressives Congress (APC) a torrid time in the South-West and throughout Nigeria, saying he will be playing a prominent role in that regard.

The governor made the remark in a press statement today  in which he spoke on the political crisis in Ekiti, where he faces impeachment proceedings on the same job for the second time in his political career.  

He described the APC as being sore over the fact that in all of the South-West, Ekiti was the only state they could—he said—“not "rob" for President-Elect Mohammed Buhari (rtd)”.

“I wish to declare unequivocally that I remain loyal to President Jonathan even after May 29 as my support for his re-election and administration was not about bread-and-butter,” he said.  “I was convinced he was moving Nigeria in the right direction, despite all the noise. I have no regrets supporting him. If same situation presents itself again, I would do it all over.”

He asserted that even if President Jonathan were to be deserted by all Nigerians today, he would not, as he has chosen to be Jonathan’s last-man standing.

“If for this show of loyalty to Mr President and my party, APC and its leaders believe that the best way to pay me back is to make Ekiti ungovernable, the decision on appropriate reaction belongs to the people, whose mandate I keep in trust,” he said.

11 Health Benefits Of Pineapples

Pineapple is a tropical, perennial, drought-tolerant plant. it grows up to 5-8 ft in height and spreads around about 3-4 feet radius cover. It is essentially a short, stout stem with a rosette of waxy long, needle-tipped leaves.

The plant bears several long, oval to cylindrical fruits during each season from March until June.

The ananas fruit is described as compound (multiple) type of fruit that develops from many small fruitlets fused together around central core. Its pulp is juicy and fleshy with the stem serving as a supporting fibrous core. The outer skin features rough, tough, and scaly rind. The color in the ripe fruits may be yellow, orange-yellow or reddish. Internally, its juicy flesh may range from creamy white to yellow and has a mix of sweet and tart taste with rich flavor. Each fruit measures up to 12 inches in length.

Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions.

Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like pineapples decreases the risk of obesity and overall mortality, diabetes, heart disease and promotes a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy, overall lower weight, the following are even more reasons why you should eat them.

• Helps with digestion as it contains the an enzyme Bromelain which breaks down protein into smaller segments with aids in good digestion. By the way, fresh pineapple is the only known source of an enzyme called bromelain.
• It’s perfect as post workout fruit.
• It is very high in vitamin C and B6 which are excellent for the body.
• It has no cholesterol!
• It is very low in sodium.
• It has only 82 calories per slice!
• It encourages healing in the body due to the anti-inflammatory enzyme, Bromelain found in pineapples.
• Pineapples can help combat the formation of free radicals known to cause cancer.
• The fiber, potassium and vitamin C content in pineapple support heart health.
• The antioxidant vitamin C found in a pineapple can help to fight skin damage caused by the sun and pollution, reduce wrinkles and improve overall skin texture.
• It lightens the taste of vagina fluid and semen so you in turn taste and smell better ‘down there’.

 Keep eating pineapple.

Chicago Uber Driver Will NOT Face Charges For Shooting A Gunman Who Was Firing Into A Crowd

The Gunman

An Uber driver who was credited with stopping a potential mass shooting in Chicago at the weekend by pulling out his own personal firearm and shooting the would-be gunman will not face any charges for his actions, a court has decided.

Prosecutors say the driver with a concealed carry permit shot a 22-year-old man who opened fire on a group of pedestrians in Logan Square.

The bullets hit him in the legs and lower back, according to reports.

The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The incident occurred about 11.50pm and there were no other injuries.  

However Assistant State’s Attorney Barry Quinn says the driver, who has a firearm owner’s identification card, acted in self-defense and the defense of others.

The driver is not facing charges.

Court records say the man, identified as Everardo Custodio, shot at people walking in front of the driver’s vehicle on Friday night in the busy neighborhood

Police have not yet released a motive for Everado's shooting.

He’s facing charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and illegal possession of a firearm.

The Street Where Shooting Happened

DailyMail

DIY Tips : Amazing Drink That Fights Insomnia

Because of the quick method for living loaded with anxiety, poor nourishment decisions and absence of physical action, our nature of sleep is progressively reflected.

Absence of slumber has a contrary effect on the execution of day by day capacities and makes extraordinary number of individuals experiencing the ill effects of sleep deprivation.

To be decently rested and new, rest great and tight, and on the off chance that you have hard time dealing with that, we offer you green juice. See the formula underneath.

Ingredients required:

• 1 cucumber
• 1 green apple
• 1 lemon
• 9 asparagus
• 1 piece of ginger root
• 2 stalks of celery

You can get the ingredients at Shoprite especially, the asparagus and the celery. 

Method of preparation:

In the first place, douse the asparagus in water for 5 minutes, squeeze the lemon and keep aside. Slash the cucumber, apple, ginger and celery into pieces. Assembled the cleaved fruit with the ginger and celery into blender and blend everything. Keep refrigerated. 

It is recommendable to take this beverage after lunch.

Asparagus – 93% of asparagus’ organization is water, which makes this fixing impeccable regarding life form’s general wellbeing. Other than that, asparagus is extremely rich in vitamins A, C, K and E and is an incredible wellspring of fiber. It is additionally extremely rich in folic acid which acts unwinding and mitigating.

Celery – Minerals and essential oil in celery juice have a quieting impact on the sensory system which further serves to battle a sleeping disorder. Higher measures of magnesium help the unwinding of the body.

Ginger – Besides the way that ginger is extraordinary for detoxification, it is likewise extremely solid diuretic and has calming impacts on processing and helps you rest better.

Cucumber – This is the most popular and influential vegetable with regards to taking out stress’ impacts and fatigue skin. Cucumber additionally calms the body and gives a good night sleep.

17-Year Marriage Ends In Three Dead When Husband Catches Wife Meeting Lover At Hotel

Alyce Alsup remembers having a nice visit with her daughter Shaquana Graham, 33, and her three kids on Saturday. Little did she know, that it would be the last time she would see her daughter alive.

Graham thought she had dropped her husband Donnell, 35, off at the airport to go on a business trip. But he was outside, waiting for his wife of 17 years to follow through on what he suspected was a clandestine hook up with another man.

The next morning, police came to Alsup’s house to tell her that her daughter was dead, murdered by her husband after he caught her with another man at a Quality Inn in Central Pennsylvania. Donnell Graham had then turned the gun on himself.

The other man, Kristopher Pittman, 25, was shot in the chest, and Shaquana was shot in the head.

The person in the next room said he heard five gunshots, one after another, then three more before silence. Police were called and they found the bloody scene.

Police are calling it a double homicide and suicide.

Alsup told ABC News that she was not aware that the couple was having any problems.

The Grahams reportedly were high school sweethearts that married when she was 16 and he was 18. They leave behind a 17-year-old son and twin 13-year-old girls.

Fan Attacks Toke Makinwa on IG !

It was indeed a war of words on Toke Makinwa's IG page this afternoon when she posted a picture of herself with a comment; "out and about" See the comments that trailed the post below....

I wonder the essence of block button....some people sha......

DIY Tips : How To Peel A Potato In A Blink Of An Eye? (VIDEO)

This simple trick show you a speedy way to peel your potatoes without using a peeler. Great if you've got a lot of potatoes to peel. You need to boil the potatoes, but you could try parboiling them and then putting them in the oven if you want roast potatoes, or cutting them for chips.

He will show you how to peel a bunch of potatoes in the blink of an eye, watch in the video below.

17-Year-Old Daughter Of Emir Of Katsina Dies In India

The Emir of Katsina state, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has suffered a major loss.

His daughter.  Zainab Abdulmumini Kabir died in an Indian hospital few days ago after a brief illness at the age of 17 and has been buried according to Islamic rites.

May her soul rest in peace

Cops Hunt Papparazzi Who Took Pictures Of Bruce Jenner In A Dress

The paps who took pictures of Bruce Jenner in a dress are being hunted for. According to TMZ ,what they did was illegal.   L.A. County Sheriff's deputies paid a visit to Bruce Jenner's Malibu house Tuesday,  then went on the hunt for the paparazzi who have been perched on a nearby hillside and taking aim with telephoto lenses. It's illegal for photogs to use telephoto lenses to invade the private spaces of the people they're shooting.

The photographers took pics of Jenner earlier in the day that were being peddled around town. They've also taken pics over the last week from the same perch and Bruce has confronted them. He said he would call the cops if they came back. Tuesday Bruce made good on his promise.

Bruce could, if he wants, probably get a restraining order against the photographers. He could sue them as well.

PHOTOS : Kanye Not Amused As Comedienne Falls Besides Kim At The TIME 100 Gala

The only one who can steal Kanye's shine is Kanye himself..As the couple who both made TIME 100 most influential list were posing on the red carpet , Comedienne Amy Schumer decided to pull a funny stunt by pretending to fall on her feet besides Kim.While Kim saw the humour in it,Kanye kept a straight face,not wanting anyone to steal their flawless moment.

More pictures........

Photo Credit: Getty/Film magic

Actress Mercy Johnson Stuns In New Photos

Omo see shape!!!

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie looks beautiful and very sexy in new pictures she shared on instagram few minutes ago. See another picture below....

DIY Tips : The Best Face Cream Made Of Three Ingredients

This homemade cream/moisturizer for face is composed of only three ingredients and has wonderful smell. Its method of preparation will take only few second of your time. This homemade moisturizing cream will delight you with its wonderful smell, while you heal and moisturize your skin on a daily basis.

So, forget the expensive cosmetic products with complicated composition that can cause more harm than good. The best things are always the simplest.

Ingredients needed:

• Half a cup of virgin coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of liquid vitamin E
• Several drops of essential lavender oil (or oil of your choice)

Method of preparation:

Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well in order to get a creamy resulting mixture. If you prepare this cream when the weather is cold, coconut oil can be hard. You can warm it up to room temperature and crush with a fork so that it can be blended with the other ingredients. Put the resulting cream it in a glass container and store it away from sources of heat and light, preferably in the refrigerator.

Way of Use:

Use this cream in the mornings and evenings. Only small amount of it is quite enough. If you have oily skin, you will notice as the coconut oil hydrates the skin without giving you the oily shine. Vitamin E helps in the recovery of damaged skin, while healing properties of lavender are well known.

It is good to know:

• Coconut oil provides natural protection from the sun and the impact on the environment. It possesses antioxidant, antibacterial and antiviral property.
• Coconut oil is great tool against stretch marks.
• Coconut oil has gentle effects and it is safe to be used for babies and children.

PHOTOS: Odunlade Adekola Opens Unisex Beauty Shop In Abeokuta

Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola on Monday, April 20th, 2015, launched his new business spot, D3 Executive Concept, a unisex beauty salon and boutique in Abeokuta, Ogun State. T

he moderate event had popular faces like Otunba Bolaji Amusan (Mr. Latin), Fausat Balogun (Madam Saje), Kemi Afolabi, Tunde Owokoniran, Boye Best, Comedian Dr. Smile, Femi Agbelusi of Ogun State IGR services amongst others. Below are some faces from the event.

Demi Lovato Praises Boyfriend For Helping Her Beat Drug Abuse

Demi Lovato has been very open about her rehab treatment for drugs, alcoholism, self-harming and bulimia in 2010 and has revealed boyfriend, Wilmer Valderrama, refused to ‘enable’ her behavior when they were together at the time. 

In an interview on the ‘Kyle And Jackie O Show’, KIS 106.5 FM, she said: ‘There were some moments when it was off and on when I was struggling with my issues. What he would do is he wouldn’t enable me so he'd say, ‘I can’t be around if you’re not going to get your stuff together.’ It made me fight for it. He’s a very, very good guy.’ 

The ‘Skyscraper’ hitmaker is currently in Australia for her ‘Demi World Tour’ and after completing her dates Down Under she then moves on to the Far East leg of the tour.

Fake Army Officer Arrested In Enugu For Alleged Rape

A man who has been parading himself as a senior army officer in the Amaja community in Igbo-Eze North Local Council of Enugu State, causing havoc and terrorising the people as well as raping young girls in the area, has been arrested by the state Police Command.

Identified as Felix James, the fake army officer was said to be playing on the ignorance of the people and their fear of the military to intimidate them, walking about freely as a genuine army officer until he was nabbed by detectives from the Nsukka Command who had been trailing him for a long time, pulse.ng reported.

The fake officer, in his confession to the police after his arrest, said he had tried several times to be enlisted in the Nigerian army without success, adding that he procured the uniform and camouflages through the help of one of his friends.

Hear him: “My friend Regean Igbonekwu, whose father was a retired soldier, gave me the army uniform to wear to convince my parents that I had successfully joined the Nigerian Army.

I came back in November 2014 with the army uniform and since then till now, I have never worn the uniform again. I paid Reggan a total sum of N80, 000 for the army uniforms he supplied to me.”

The suspect added that he was selling cosmetic products in Kogi State before he decided to join the army and failed, explaining that he left secondary school in 2012 and took the army recruitment examination for two consecutive times without success.

“Everybody in the community knew that I went for the army recruitment but they didn’t know that I was not successful. I am a married man with one child and my wife even thinks I am an army officer.”

US Drug Enforcement Head Retires After Sex Scandal

The head of the US Drug Enforcement Administration is retiring, an official said Tuesday, following a scandal involving drug agents attending orgies with cartel-hired prostitutes abroad.

Michele Leonhart, head of the anti-drug trafficking law enforcement agency, is retiring in mid-May, Attorney General Eric Holder said in a statement.

Holder hailed Leonhart’s achievements as a law enforcer and her leadership of the DEA since 2007.

“As the first woman ever to reach the rank of Special Agent in Charge, she was a trailblazer for equality and an inspiration to countless others,” Holder wrote.

The DEA came under intense criticism following a Justice Department report at the end of March that found agents attended orgies with prostitutes they should have known were hired by a drug cartel.

The sex parties reportedly took place in Colombia.

Agents attended the parties hosted at government-leased headquarters over the course of several years, the report said.

Seven of 10 officers who were accused of taking part in the parties confessed and were disciplined.

The report into the behavior of federal agents was commissioned after a scandal in the US Secret Service saw agents there hire prostitutes in Cartagena, Colombia ahead of a presidential visit.

The scandal prompted congressional hearings by irate lawmakers.

Holder sent a note to the Justice Department’s 113,000 employees earlier this month reminding them not to consort with prostitutes.

After Two Months Of Marriage, Johnny Depp And Wife ‘Live Separate Lives’

According to reports Actor Johnny Depp and new wife Amber Heard are living “separate lives” just two months after getting married. The couple are said to be spending more time apart than ever after tying the knot. But according to America’s respected People magazine the newlyweds had been experiencing issues before saying “I do”. 

Their honeymoon was cut short due to the busy schedules with Amber, 28, heading off to London to shoot her latest film The Danish Girl. Meanwhile Depp, 51, jetted off to Australia to film the latest in swashbuckling franchise but was forced to return back to LA last month after injuring his hand. The couple have not been pictured together since tying the knot. We hope all is well.

Banky W Visits The Historic Pyramids In Egypt

EME boss, Banky W has had a busy year as he has dropped a lot of music tracks already this year.

The R&B superstar, Banky W took a trip to a country a lot of people don't visit.

Banky W is currently in the land of the Pharaohs and has posted pictures of him at one of the wonders of the world, the pyramids of Egypt.

“#BucketList – Seeing the #pyramids in Egypt. Done. I'm so blessed” read the caption of a Banky W selfie with a pyramid in the backdrop.

The Ciroc ambassador also touched the tip of a pyramid, well thanks to a popular camera trick he appeared to have the very tip of an Egyptian pyramid.

“Trying to See as much of the world as I can before my time is up.. #BucketList #Blessed #GlobalCitizen #Egypt #pyramids #amazing” he said.

Banky W went to the historic North African nation to perform at an event. More pics.....

Today's Newspaper Headlines : Wednesday, April 22, 2015

PUNCH

• Shell blames Bayelsa oil spill on sabotage
• Power: NERC seeks review of gas supply agreements
• PENGASSAN advises govt on job creation
• Graduate internship scheme created 1.5 million jobs 'Expert
• Equities value falls by N73bn
• CBN promises to enhance e-payment efficiency
• Developing an abundance mindset (2)
• Lagos IPP reduces energy cost by 40% 'Fashola
• Earnings lead to mixed session for stocks
• Skye Bank supports SME growth
• Pan leads race for first Nigerian car
• Occupational accidents, diseases cause 2.3 million deaths ' ILO
• NCAA lifts ban on Discovery Air
• 69,485 jobs created in Q4 2014 'NBS
• FAA to increase use of drones in disaster response
• Qatar Airways offers 40% discount across four continents
• Geely gears up for push into Europe, US
• AACN to boost foreign investment in capital market
• Online marketing offers graduates hope
• Venture opportunities in pipeline concession
• Buhari backs Adesina for AfDB presidency
• Lagos insists on restriction of movement during sanitation
• LASG to regulate slaughtering of animals
• I don't need your praise, Tinubu tells Kashamu
• Gunmen kill el-Rufai's campaign coordinator
• Jonathan fires IG Abba over polls 'names Arase in acting capacity
• Ondo lawmakers issue impeachment notice against deputy gov
• FRSC threatens sanction over speed limit
• Ajimobi pledges more development in Oke-Ogun
• Group faults Wabara on Abia poll rerun
• Our members facing persecution PDP govs, senators-elect
• FG must stop South Africas excesses Seriki
• Nigerias 2015 elections: Prologue to the past
• Buhari and challenge of delivering dividends of democracy
• Time to reclaim Nigerias pride
• South Africa and the end of ubuntu
• My letter to Buhari on yearnings for change
• Reasons for low voter turnout
• Keeping your children safe online
• Buzz social media diary
• Everybody must join the change process Osinbajo
• How mobile phones change photography (2)
• Cigarette causes fire in Lagos sawmill
• Abducted girl found in Ogun church ' Police
• 13-year-old boy foils kidnap attempt by man, 55
• Alleged hacker nabbed for stealing N68bn from bank
• Police arraign driver for stealing boss' N1.6m
• Mob kills taxi driver for beating epileptic patient
• Carpenter stabbed to death while separating fighting co-tenants

THISDAY

• Buhari's Fourth Time Charm Victory
• Nigerian Professionals Making Waves in Canada (I)
• Edo Govt Earns N62m from Land Use Charge
• ETI Builds Up Capital, Opts for Bonus Issue
• Dangote Cement Contends with High Financial Charges
• Banks and ICT Governance Implementation
• Kaigama: Nigerians are Expecting So Much from Buhari Government
• Challenges of Emerging Risks Underwriting in Insurance
• Operators Push for Gwarzo's Confirmation as DG of SEC
• NYSC AND THE 2015 ELECTION
• As NSE Strives Towards $1tn Market Cap
• Nwodo: Chukwumerije will be Remembered for Role in Stopping Obasanjo's Third-term Bid
• Jubilation at Police Formations as Arase is Announced IGP
• Ondo: INEC Declares Two More State Assembly Seats for PDP
• Xenophobic Attacks: Culprits Must Face Justice, Says ECOWAS
• Speakership: Kano Legislator Urges Contestants to Respect Zoning
• We Have No Proof of Irregularities in Rivers Governorship Elections- Jega
• Ondo State House of Assembly Serves impeachment notice on Deputy Governor
• House Mourns Chukwumerije, Adjourns Plenary Till Wednesday
• APC Alerts on Fake Consultants for Appointments
• Ayade Receives Certificate of Return
• Rivers Electoral Commission Fixes May 23 for Council Poll
• Rivers Electoral Commission Fixes May 23 for Council Poll
• Why I'm Going to Tribunal, by Umana
• NBS: Nigerian Economy Generated 369,485 Jobs in Fourth Quarter of 2014
• Group Reveals Increased Inflow of Foreign Portfolio Investments in Nigeria
• Sterling Bank Records N3.9bn Profit in Three Months
• Credit to Private Sector Rises to N18.639tn
• Slump in Consumption May Derail GDP Growth
• Access Bank Ends First Quarter with N77bn Gross Earnings
• Edo Govt Earns N62m from Land Use Charge
• Buhari Lobbies for Adesina as AfDB President
• PDP NWC, Govs, Senators-elect Accuse APC of Plotting One Party State
• America Declares Orubebe, Dokubo, Others Persona Non Grata
• Attacks in SA and Migrant Boats
• Keshi Secures Two-year Contract with NFF
• LMC Sanctions Sunshine FC Duo over Naked Celebration
• Zenith Bank Boosts Women's Basketball League with More Cash
• Wounded Warriors Take on Buoyant Heartland in Oriental Derby
• How Pinnick, NFF President, 'Bribed' Me on Keshi
• Amid Injury Crisis, Rodriquez Key for Real against Atletico
• Heineken Rewards Consumers with 20 UEFA Champions League Final Trips
• Nigeria May Miss ITTF World Championships in China
• CBN Junior Tennis: Izonritei's Nephews Take to Tennis
• Ecobank Rapid Transfer Gets Recognition
• Keshi Secures Two-year Contract with NFF
• Fighting Partisanship, Jonathan Removes IG, Suleiman Abba

GUARDIAN

• Nigeria targets fuel sufficiency, exports by 2020
• Buhari okays Adesina for AfDB presidency
• Wives leave husbands behind
• 2015 elections consolidates Nigeria's credentials as modern democracy ' Mahama
• Kenyan suing Israel over Jesus's death
• South Africa to deploy army over anti-immigrant attacks
• Foreigners tell of being 'hunted like dogs' in South Africa
• Egypt court jails ousted president Morsi for 20 years
• Zulu king calls for peace in S'Africa after violence
• Egypt's Morsi risks death penalty in first trial verdict
• US blacklists two Greek 'terrorists' in row over new law
• South Africa to deploy army over xenophobic attacks
• Saudi-led coalition declares end to Yemen campaign
• British police question Piers Morgan over phone hacking
• Teen in Singapore facing jail over anti-Lee video bailed out
• Over 114,000 flee fighting in Iraq's Ramadi area
• Oil prices retreat as high supply weighs
• Saudi Citizen beheaded for murdering Indonesian maid
• Migrant boat captain charged with multiple manslaughter
• Doctrine of Necessity will be adopted to swear in next Rivers governor
• Aimiuwu, former NIMN president, dies at 68
• PDP alleges plot to overturn elections in Rivers, A'Ibom, others
• Finally, NERC begins unbundling of TCN
• Nigerian, Chinese varsities partner to develop anti-cancer drugs, others
• APC alerts of fake consultants over federal appointments
• Jonathan-to-Buhari transition gains recognition in U.S., World Bank
• Government creates 400,000 jobs, says NBS
• Fashola tasks stakeholders at climate change summit
• Cash-strapped Team Nigeria writes organisers, may travel today
• It's a fresh start, says Keshi, as he signs new Eagles' contract
• LMC suspends referees, sanctions two players, coach
• Nigeria may miss ITTF World Championship
• Neymar double eases Barcelona past poor PSG
• Nigeria can reclaim its lost glory in tennis, Odizor says
• Microsoft to launch first flagship store outside US in Sydney
• Ambode inaugurates transition team
• HIV/AIDS in Nigeria: Towards the finish line
• Engineers donate, pledge support for the blind school
• Rotary Club of Maryland hosts polio touch
• Passengers deplore barbarism of traffic taskforce
• It is time to make more sacrifices, Buhari tells politicians
• Agro-food, print and packaging exhibition
• Film makers want stiffer actions against piracy
• After Boat Regatta showpiece, Lagos Carnival to hold May 2
• Council chief threatens to shut Ladipo Market over crisis
• Sifax Group elevates Owope, Omajuwa
• Between xenophobia and labour rights

VANGUARD

• Why Jonathan fired IGP, Suleiman Abba
• Ondo deaths: Conflict between traditional beliefs and science
• Dickson blames PDP's loss in presidential poll on disloyalty
• Ikokwu tasks Jonathan, NASS on restructuring, anti-graft bill
• Ambode sets up transition committee
• Another fire outbreak hits Bayelsa oil trunk line
• APGA chieftain, lawyer kidnapped in Aba
• Ondo Assembly serves impeachment notice on deputy gov
• Obi in South Africa, condemns xenophobic attacks
• Suswam tackles Gemade at election petition tribunal
• Okupe makes 'uturn', says I've respect for Buhari's mandate
• Ekiti's Impeachment Sagas
• Jonathan's defeat is God-sent avenue to recreate PDP ' Ndoma-Egba
• Changing fortunes in Bayelsa
• How APC de-robed PDP in Kogi
• Taraba Gov: Continuing suspense and intrigues
• Accept defeat, Uduaghan tells Emerhor
• Afrinvest gives stock investors management power with mobile app
• Nigeria generated 4,226 jobs last three months of 2014 'NBS
• CRe bolsters retention of African premiums in the continent
• Oil consumption to rise to 400 000 bpd by 2023 ' BMI
• Promethean invests $20m in tin smelting plant
• UNIPORT host communities land dispute claims 2
• Okonjo-iweala has run a good race
• BlackBerry Leap targets young professionals, enterprise users
• Samsung steps up Galaxy series with S6, S6 Edge
• Internet governance: Stakeholders demand passage of Digital Rights and Freedom Bill
• Why Nigerian software programmers abroad should think home
• Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid factfile
• Only players with regular club appearances'll make Eagles ' Keshi
• You must build young, vibrant Eagles, NFF tells Keshi
• Keshi: it's a fresh start
• AYAC: NSC disappoints Nigerian junior athletes
• U-20 World Cup: Doubts over Iheanacho
• Make security a priority, Komolafe advises sports administrators
• Champions League: Neymar double eases Barcelona past poor PSG
• CBN Junior Tennis: Izonritei's nephews take to Tennis
• FIBA Africa Zone 3 boosts Milo Championship
• Xenophobia: Mattters arising
• Physically-challegend persons, SURE-P/NDE clash over jobs
• Madam Okorie's Ukodo joint, a melting pot
• Row over Governor Rauner
• F.A Hammer Lands On Kunle Odunlami And Prince Aggrey For stripping to celebrate goal
• CONFESSION: Why Jega Feared Possible Presidential Run-Off
• Photos: Emir of Kano visits Gen. Buhari To Say congratulations
• Must Read!!! Man Trekking For Buhari Reveals Something That wll Interest You
• Touching:Paul Walker's daughter shares throwback pic with late Dad/actor
• 19yr Old Australian Girl Accuses Nigerian Man Of Brutal Rape In Bali
• Let The Lobbying Begin: John Ogu Lauds Keshi Re-appointment

How Indian Perpetrated N32b Bank Fraud, By EFCC

The Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday heard how an Indian businessman, Patrick Fernandez, allegedly perpetrated a N32billion bank fraud.

Fernandez, along with three of his companies, is facing a 56-count charge of fraud. A former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigator, Bashir Abdullahi, said the commission learned of the fraud when one of the banks contacted the agency’s Financial Intelligence Unit.

According to him, in July 2008, he was assigned to investigate the case of suspicious financial activities involving Fernandez and his companies. The banks, he said, are Zenith, Afribank, Intercontinental, Union and Wema.

His investigations, he said, revealed high volume transactions from one account to another, which he said were suspected to be fraudulent. Abdullahi said: “Our findings was that he was involved in cheque-kitting and round tripping. It is also known as Lazy Susan, a business model.” Lazy Susan, he said, involves members of a business group transferring money from one sister company to another without selling any commodity, using money obtained from other banks.

He said as, at September 2007, the accused had less than N2million in his account. “The volume of transaction was also minimal, starting with N20million. Within the same month, it rose to N600million. The volume of transaction also sky-rocketed to billions of naira within just three months,” he said. Abdullahi said the transactions involved the use of “suspended cheques” which did not go through the clearing house initially. “If he brings a cheque, credit will be given to him immediately without going through clearance. Because he has a cheque discounting facility, if he brings N1billion cheque, they will give him N800million,” Abdullahi said.

He said Wema Bank, for instance, discovered that it allegedly lost N23billion to the activities of Fernandez and his companies.

On how the fraud was perpetrated, he said a high ranking staff of Wema Bank aided the fraudulent transactions. The Wema Bank insider, the witness said, “was suppressing the cheque”, such that when other banks asked whether there is money in Fernandez’s account, the official would answer in the affirmative. “All the banks will ask Wema Bank staff: ‘Is there N5billion in his account, and he will’say yes,” said the witness.

Abdullahi said the accused person claimed to be involved in oil and gas business which he said was “cash-intensive” and therefore needed to move money from one bank to the other. He said the bubble burst when the banks, at the clearing house, discovered that “they were clearing the same cheque”.

Under cross examination by defence counsel, Mr James Ocholi (SAN), Abdullahi said he did not know the banks’ account officers or branch managers who dealt with Fernandez. He said the defendant’s companies were duly incorporated, and that his accounts were opened through “traditional” means. He added that Fernandez was considered high net-worth individual and so the banks took him for his words. “If they had not taken him for his words, we won't be talking about missing billions. The accused person stated that a point, he became the darling of the banks,” the witness said.

He said the investigation was triggered by a Suspicious Transaction Alert received from Afribank.

“They reduced the complaint to an intelligence and forwarded to EFCC operatives for investigation. I don't know if there was a petition,” Abdullahi said.

Justice John Tsoho adjourned hearing till June 16 for continuation of trial.

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Must Read!!! Man Trekking For Buhari Reveals Something That Wll Interest You

Suleiman Hashimu, also called ‘the traveller’, no doubt has set a historical record as the first man to trek from Lagos to Abuja.

In a new interview with newsmen,  the Traveller, a native of Katsina State, talked about his more than 2 weeks journey.

According to Hashimu, he was in Lagos when Buhari was announced the president-elect of Nigeria, so he left Lagos at about 5am the next day and arrived in Ibadan around 6pm.

Narrating his ordeal to newsmen upon his arrival in Abuja, Hashimu said he had gone to get a police report at Ibadan to allow for an unimpeded journey, but that as he could not wait for the processes to be completed, the divisional police officer (DPO) gave him his phone number.

Hashimu said when he first embarked on the journey, many persons discouraged him, especially family members but he never gave up.

He told journalists that in Ilorin, people accompanied him for several miles until he stopped at Oloru, where he received much hospitality in Jebba. He said unlike other villages, he met people who had heard of him in Jebba.

Hashimu further explained that about 20 people set off with him from Jebba and after some miles, 18 turned back, but the other two who were more strong-minded followed him.

The Traveller narrated how they encountered armed robbers close to Mokwa, but fortunately for him, he had already met one of them in Jebba and the would-be robber ended up giving him N200 for ‘pure’ (sachet) water.

Hashimu said he continued his trip from Mokwa to Kudu, then from Kutigi to Bida, and then to Suleja, after which he arrived in Abuja on Monday, April 20, 2015.

Upon his arrival in Abuja, many residents were already waiting to receive him. When residents of FCT saw him, the chorus of Sai Buhari rented the air.

Reports stated that Hashimu yesterday received a horse as a gift from the Agora Of Zuba, HRH Mohammed Bello Umar.

Why Jonathan Fired IGP, Suleiman Abba

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, yesterday, became the first major casualty of the just concluded general elections, which President Goodluck Jonathan and his party, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, lost to the opposition.

The police officer, who was elevated to the post only last year, incurred the wrath of the Presidency on the eve of the governorship and House of Assembly elections for allegedly arguing with the government officials over the directive to recall the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in Charge of Zone 6, Tunde Ogunshakin, from Rivers State.

Abba, it was learnt, had deployed Ogunshakin from his base in Calabar to Port Harcourt to oversee the governorship election in Rivers State following complaints by Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, that the police had collaborated with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the PDP to intimidate APC members and rig the presidential and National Assembly elections in the state.

Another source said the former police boss reportedly ignored presidency official’s objection to the deployment of Ogunshakin to Rivers State on the allegation that the police officer was sympathetic to Amaechi and his party and would, therefore, not allow the PDP win the state.

A Presidency source told Vanguard that on learning that the IG had defied its order by redeploying Ogunshakin to Rivers State to supervise the governorship elections. A presidency official called the former police boss to recall the AIG with immediate effect from Rivers State or face the consequences. The source said the presidency felt slighted when it could not get through to Abba.

The former police boss reportedly told the Presidency that AIG Ogunshakin was a formidable Police officer whom he described as a ‘no-nonsense officer’ feared and respected in the Police Force hierarchy and capable of ensuring law and order in the place of new assignment.

Vanguard learnt that although the sacked IG reluctantly recalled Ogunshakin from Rivers State, forcing him to quit Port Harcourt by 5 am on the election day, Presidency did not forgive Abba for redeploying Ogunshakin reluctantly.

Another sin of the former IG was his presence at the presentation of the Certificate of Return to Muhammadu Buhari at the International Conference Centre on April 1, 2015, which convinced the Presidency that the IG was actually working for the opposition and it moved quickly against him.

The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, could not also be reached for comments on the development.

Abba’s sack was announced by the president’s spokesman, Reuben Abati, in a statement yesterday. No reason was given for the sack while a Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, was appointed to act in his stead.

Abati’s statement read in full: “President Goodluck Jonathan has relieved the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba, of his appointment and duties with immediate effect.

“President Jonathan has also appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, as Acting Inspector-General of Police, also with immediate effect.

“Until his appointment as Mr. Abba’s replacement, Mr. Arase was the Head of the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department.

“Mr. Arase holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Law, as well as Bachelors and Masters degrees in Political Science and Strategic Studies.

“He is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Defence College.”

Mr. Abba, 56, became acting Inspector General on August 1, 2014 following the retirement of his predecessor, Mohammed Abubakar, after 35 years of public service.

He was confirmed substantive IGP on November 4, 2014.

Abba was, until that appointment, an Assistant Inspector General, AIG, in charge of Zone 7 Command, a position he occupied since May 25, 2012. He was also an Aide-De-Camp, ADC, to the wife of a former military Head of State, Maryam Abacha.

With his removal, Mr. Abba will proceed on forced retirement, four years before he attains retirement age.

He enlisted in the Nigeria Police as Cadet Inspector on December 31, 1984 and is actually due for retirement on March 22, 2019.

Carpenter Stabbed To Death While Separating Fighting Co-Tenants

Ajegunle

A carpenter, Kunle Abiola, has been stabbed to death in the Ajegunle area of Lagos while trying to separate his co-tenants, who were fighting.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Abiola was stabbed to death by one of the co-tenants, identified as Nweke Chinonso.

It was gathered that Abiola and Chinonso both lived on Mba Street in the area.

Chinonso, who had been arrested by policemen from the Ajegunle Police Division, allegedly stabbed Abiola with a kitchen knife in the jaw and in the chest.

Our correspondent learnt that on Sunday, April 19, the suspect had an argument with a woman in the apartment, whose name had yet to be known.

  

It was gathered that the argument, which degenerated into a fight, brought Abiola to the scene.

The deceased reportedly tried to separate the two fighters, during which Chinonso got a knife and stabbed him to death.

A resident of the area, identified simply as Ibrahim, who claimed to be an eyewitness, said some people rushed Abiola to a general hospital, adding that he did not survive the stabbing.

He said, “The two people who were fighting are also neighbours. It was just a minor argument which resulted into a physical fight. Abiola came by and tried to separate them. He particularly held Chinonso, pleading with him to take things calmly.

“Chinonso managed to get a kitchen knife. He stabbed Abiola and the man slumped.

“When the police were called to the scene, all of us rushed the man to the general hospital in Awodiora, Ajegunle, but the doctors on duty confirmed him dead.

“The police then took his corpse to the station. We all shed tears; Abiola was a good man.”

Our correspondent learnt that Chinonso told the police in his statement that it was the devil that pushed him to commit the act.

A police source at the division said Abiola was well known to the division as he had done some carpentry works for the police in the past.

“We knew the victim very well. He usually worked for us at the station. He was very friendly and we never heard that he quarrelled with anyone. It was just unfortunate that he fell prey to an aggressive man. The suspect will be made to face the music,” he said.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, confirmed the incident. He added that Chinonso had been transferred to the State Department of Criminal Investigations where further investigations were ongoing on the matter.

He said, “The suspect stabbed Abiola in the chest and he was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead. The matter has been transferred to the SCID.”