Keke Marwa Operator Dupes And Rapes Customers

A 31-year-old man, Obinna Ezechukwu, who allegedly raped his customer was on Wednesday arraigned at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.

The accused, a tricycle operator, who lives at 1, Olusegun Close, Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos, is facing three counts of obtaining by false pretences, stealing and rape.

The prosecutor, Rachael Williams, told the court that the offences were committed on July 9, 2015, at the residence of the accused.

According to Williams, the accused, who picks the victim every day from the bus stop to her place of work, promised to get her an apartment.

“After the accused had collected N30,000 under the pretext of securing one of the vacant rooms in his compound for the victim, he invited her to meet the landlord.

23yr Old Barren Woman Steals 5yr-Old Boy In Rivers

A 23-year-old woman, who was arrested by men of the Rivers State Police Command, has confessed how she stole a five-year-old boy from his parents.

The suspect, Chisa Ejionwu, said she decided to steal the boy after she was told that her chances of having a baby were slim.

Ejionwu, on Tuesday said that she stole the boy, Michael, at Ogbogoro in the Obio/Akpo Local Government Area.

Southern City News learnt that the suspect stole the boy on April 17, 2015, and took him to Ogbakiri in the Emeoha Local Government Area where she registered him in one of the schools in the area.

Luck, however, ran out her when she was seen by a neighbour to the boy’s parents while she was taking him (Michael) to school in the morning.

White Garment Pastor Accused Of Raping Brothers Wife

The police from State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka in Anambra State, eastern Nigeria, have commenced investigation into an alleged rape of a housewife in a farmland in Umuchu town, Aguata Local Government by a white garment prophet who is the elder brother to the victim’s husband.

The investigation followed a petition written by a group known as Human Rights Awareness Initiative and Road Safety on behalf of the victim to the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command.

The victim, Mrs Chinasa Okoronkwo, alleged that Prophet Pius Okoronkwo raped her in a farmland where she went to farm after she escaped incessant sexual harassment by him.

The suspect, who is the founder of Covenant Sabbath Mission Yaweh church whose headquarters is located at Umuchu, denied the allegation and said it was a ploy to blackmail him after sponsoring the marriage between her his younger brother.

President Buhari Rejects Same Sex Marriage Proposal From US Govt

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, has taken to his official Twitter page to reveal that President Muhammadu Buhari has bluntly rejected the proposal of same sex marriage from the United States.

When the issue was discussed during his USA visit, Mr President rejected the offer by stating that sodomy is against the law of Nigeria and abhorrent to our culture...Well said Mr President...well said!

Parents, Students Protest JAMB's High Cut Off Marks At UNILAG

The commencement of the University of Lagos registration for the 2015/2016 session screening of candidates for the JAMB’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination was marred today by a peaceful protest.

The school's Registrar, Dr Taiwo Ipaye, earlier said that only 9,000 out of the 32,000 candidates that applied for admission into the university were eligible for screening.

According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), some of the parents of the candidates who brought their children to the campus for the exercise, expressed their disappointments over their children’s exclusion from the JAMB’s list of shortlisted candidates.

A medical practitioner and parent, Dr Ben Emone, expressed dissatisfaction at whatever reasons both the university and JAMB were posting for the sudden change in procedure.

Scores Feared Dead As NNPC Pipeline Explodes At Arepo, Near Lagos

According to a Tweet by the Nigerian Televison Authority (NTA), an NNPC oil pipeline which was being vandalized by thieves has exploded in Arepo, near Lagos State and killed many people.

As at the time of this report, the number of casualties, nature of the explosion and the cause has not been officially ascertained. We'll be bringing you more details soon!

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Former Secretary To Gen. Abacha's Government, Aminu Saleh Passes Away

Alhaji Aminu Saleh - a former Secretary to the Federal Government during late General Sanni Abacha’s military regime, is dead.

The 82-year old Nigerian administrator, former Finance Minister, and permanent secretary in the Nigerian ministry of Defense, reportedly died earlier today in Azare, Bauchi State.

He served in various capacities at both the state and the federal level. He served Obasanjo’s regime in the 1970s and Abacha’s as well.

He is also the owner of a Nigerian beverage known as “Brahma and Tandi Guarana” and a shareholder in various Nigeria-based industries.

Man Seeks To Dissolve a 16-Year Old Marriage After His Brother Slept With His Wife

A young man named Ojo Owoeye, a timber contractor has prayed the court to dissolve his 16-year old marriage after he nabbed his wife having sex with his younger brother.

Owoeye was initially charged to the Akoko Customary Court in Ondo State, by his wife Bola Owoeye, for not giving adequate care to her and their three children, but events went south when he revealed the extra-marital affair his wife had with his younger brother.

He admitted to the charge of not caring for his family which he attributed to an intentional act to pay his wife back for sleeping with various men which included his younger brother.

He said: “My lord, my wife is adulterous and sleeps around with different men, including my own brother. There was a time that I came home from a journey at about 9 pm and met my wife naked with only her wrapper around her chest, sitting on my younger brother’s lap.”

CBN Gov. Emefiele Hurriedly Leaves US After President Buhari's Embarrassment

According to SaharaReporters, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has abruptly left President Muhammadu Buhari in the United States on Tuesday, 21st of July, 2015 following the public embarrassment the President meted out to him.

The online news platform reports that a reliable source within the presidency revealed that Mr Emefiele left under the guise of an important meeting in London and his request was granted by the president.

Presidency sources said the CBN governor’s request to leave Washington DC came as a surprise, as he had not previously informed President Buhari of any other meeting he had to attend, especially one that would deprive the President of a prominent member of his delegation.

The location of Mr Jim Ovia who was the cause of Emefiele's predicament is currently unknown.

Tragedy As Pastor Fails To Rise From Death After Instructing Members To Bury Him Alive

A Zimbabwean village has been struck with tragedy when a pastor, Shamiso Kanyama, died after he was allegedly buried alive on his instructions.

Reports states that Kanyama had asked his followers, 5 members of the same family, to bury him alive so that he could summon more cleansing powers to help cleanse their house of evil spirits.

The members of the family, has now been charged with the murder of the 'man of God', as they were the ones who invited the pastor to their house to help cleanse their home, believed to be plagued by mysterious deaths.

According to Zed 24 News, the country’s local newspaper, the accused family members, identified as Leanmore Mutero, Tonderai Muswere, Michael Muchengeti, Manasa Mutero and Nicholas Mutero, have been charged before the High Court in Harare for murder.

EFCC Goes After Saraki's Wife And Y'ardua's Daughter Over Alleged Fraud

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has invited the wife of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Toyin Saraki and one of the daughters of former President Umaru Yar'Ádua, Zainab Dakingari for grilling over allegations of fraud and money laundering.

According to P.M news, Mrs Toyin Saraki is being invited by the anti-graft agency to answer questions regarding some alleged questionable flow of income into some companies which she has interest in. PM reports that Mrs Saraki is due to appear at EFCC’s headquarters on July 28.

Zainab Dakingari who is married to the ex-governor of Kebbi state, Saidu Zakingari is being invited by EFCC to answer questions on an alleged N2 billion fraud which was carried out during her husband’s tenure.

Man Steals Foundation Stone Laid By Messi In Gabon, Demands Huge Money

A faceless man claims to be in possession of the faoundation stone which was laid over the weekend by Argentine striker, Lionel Messi in Gabon. The man is reportedly demanding for the sum of 3m CFA as a condition to return it.

 

It would be recalled that Messi was recently in Gabon on the reguest of the President to lay the first stone of a new stadium, the Port-Gentil stadium which will host African Cup of Nations Matches in 2017. Messi was reportedly paid 3.5 Million Pounds for that event.

 

The Gaboneses authorities are yet to make an official statement.

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Lagos Gospel Musician Nabbed For Defrauding A Pensioner Of N40 Million

Policemen attached to the X-Squad of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 35-year old gospel musician, Olalekan Opaleye, for allegedly obtaining the sum of N40 million from a 75-year old pensioner, Mr. Michael Shote, under false pretences.

The victim who retired from a telecommunication company in London, and the suspect were said to have known each other two years ago, when the former reportedly told him to quit driving and promised to sponsor his musical career.

It was gathered that the pensioner financed a record produced by Opaleye, who lived in an Ikorodu building owned by the pensioner.

It was learnt that Opaleye approached Shote, saying former Senate President David Mark, allegedly wanted to give a contract to his friend to supply 20,000 laptops and freezers, among others, to the National Assembly.

He was said to have persuaded the businessman to invest in the deal and reportedly collected the sum piecemeal between July 2013 and April 2015 on the pretext that he wanted to use it to facilitate the contract.

Read Why A 45-Year Old Nigerian Man Begs For Death

Based on the article released online by Chris Isiguzo, the VP of Nigerian Union of Journalist, South East, a man named Idris Ahmed, 45  of Bassa Local Government of Kogi state wandered into the National Union of Journalist, NUJ Press Centre, Enugu state where he told his story. Ahmed seems to believe he is under a spiritual spell that has made him lose hope in life. He therefore begs for death.

According to his him, since 1999, anybody that comes across him had rejected him with the phantom story that he is gay which he strongly denied.

In his words:

"As far as am concerned, am tired of life. Anybody that tries to be nice to me, or tries to give me work, unseen people will come and sabotage me. If I make friend with a girl, unseen forces will still corner the girl that am a homo-sexual and the girl will run away. At this point, am 45 years and nobody is ready to marry me. Am a bricklayer but as i speak, no work anywhere. Am tired of life, i cannot get job, i cannot stay with a woman, i cannot relate with anybody. There is no way out for me than to cry out and see if i will get any spiritual help, though am a moslem but am ready for any assistance from anywhere but if none comes soonest, then i have the last option"

Naeto C and Wife Celebrate 3rd Wedding Anniversary

Nigerian hip-hop star, Naetochukwu Chikwe aka Naeto C and his wife Nicole, on July 21, celebrated three years of marital bliss.

The 32-year-old son of former Aviation Minister and PDP National Woman leader, Chief Kema Chikwe and his model wife, former Miss Nicole Chukwueke, got married in a lavish wedding ceremony in Lagos that had the high and mighty of society in attendance, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Mrs. Chikwe took to Instagram to share her joy of having being married to the former Glo Ambassador and by extension, his family, saying she couldn't have married into a better family.

Making sure to tag all her in-laws (or most of the ones she could remember) in the Instagram message to celebrate their wedding anniversay, she shared a photo from their wedding reception with the caption: 

How Underage African Footballers Are 'Trafficked' To Asia And Forced To Sign Contracts

According to BBC reports, African footballers as young as 14 are being trafficked to Asia and forced to sign contracts.

Six minors are still with top Laos side Champasak United, after it imported 23 under-age players from West Africa to an unregistered football academy in February, a BBC investigation gathered.

Although FIFA regulations prohibit the movement of players to a foreign club or academy until they are 18, the club, based in the southern city Pakse, denies any wrongdoing.

"FIFA is in contact with several member associations in order to gather all information to assess the matter and safeguard the interests of the minors," a FIFA spokesperson told the BBC.

It has been claimed that Champasak United, a newly-formed club, which plays in Laos's top league, intends to profit by selling the players in future.

"It's hard to live in a place with no windows", one young player told the BBC

Boko Haram Burns Down House Of New Army Chief

Just after his appointment as Chief of Army Staff, the outlawed Boko Haram sect set ablaze the family house of Major-General Tukur Baratai. 

Suspected members of the proscribed Boko Haram militant sect on Tuesday, July 21, burned down houses, including the family home of the new Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Tukur Baratai, in a village in the North-east of the country.

A policeman, military source and witnesses disclosed this to Reuters.

At least two people were killed and eight injured in Buratai, Borno State, a resident, Adamu Talba and the military source said, but General Baratai was not present at the time of the attack in the early hours of Tuesday.

Infidelity In Marriage : Your Take ?

A childhood friend came around, while we were gisting and catching up with old times, the issue of infidelity in marriage came up. She  was telling me how she caught her husband pants down with one of her employees and how she sent the girl away, forgave her husband and made it looked like it never happened.

She has a different opinion from mine considering infidelity in marraige. She believes once you get married, you must do everything it takes to keep the marriage together, as death is the only escape route, so you must keep enduring even if your partner is not making you happy. 

I believe marriage is to be enjoyed and not to be endured, you should be happy in your marriage; If your spouse is not making you happy and you have tried to make him/her know how you feel and what you want, then you should find a way to make yourself happy even if it means getting out of the marriage.

I can’t deal with a cheating husband, the home will never be the same again once my husband is caught cheating more than twice. If you can cheat the first time, second and third time, then you will continue cheating. Thank God I have never caught my husband cheating, I pray for him everyday never to go astray. 

I will definitely forgive him but it will take him a long time to earn my trust again, if you are cheating then you must lie to cover your tracks. I will have to verify everything you tell me because i will assume you lie even when you are telling the truth. I will start checking your phone logs, your movement and so on  which is not healthy for the home we are trying to build.

Another thing is the intimacy, in my past relationships, a cheating partner irritates me. I won’t even allow you hold my hands if you are a chronic cheater and liar, let alone kissing or going further because i don’t know if you are using protection with the other women you are sleeping with or not and I wouldn’t want to catch an STD from you. Now imaggine a marriage without intimacy, it will definitely hit the rock.

Finally I will become less supportive in issues of finace, i will put in less effort in generating joint income and keep my money and ideas to myself because it is in my subconcious that you are spending money on another woman, therefore my efforts are for your other women. 

Well she said my reactions are too hash as men are bound to cheat and women are meant to be faithful, take care of the home and the children. I have 1001 opportunities to cheat everyday, men ask me out everyday but i chose not to cheat because i know it will have a negative effect on my home. Why can’t my partner choose not to cheat also? 

This brought the question of how to deal with issue of infidelity in marriage, how do you react to a cheating partner? 

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You’ll Fall In Love With This Couple’s Jaw-Dropping Honeymoon Pics

The Russian photographer and his wife, Murad and Natalia Osmann, who rose to fame in 2013 for their stunning Instagram series #followmeto, showing Natalia leading Murad around the world  have embarked on their honeymoon, which, no surprise, looked gorgeous.

The duo first stopped by Las Vegas, visiting the Bellagio's iconic fountains, before hitting the sandy beaches of the Maldives. Take a look, and prepare to fall in love.

Abolurin Hands Over To New NSCDC CG

Newly-appointed Commandant-General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Abdullahi Muhammadu, yesterday took over the reins of the outfit, assuring that he would work towards im­proving the legacies of his predecessor, Dr Ade Abol­urin.

At a hand-over ceremony in Abuja, Muhammadu thanked the former Com­mandant-General for his immense contribution to the corps. He, however, de­clined further comments, saying he would outline his policy-document in the next few days.

Earlier, recounting the history of NSCDC, Abol­urin said he met only 9,000 personnel when he was ap­pointed in 2005.

This figure, he said, has risen to 59,000 highly-mo­tivated and academically sound personnel.

3 Domestic Servants Bolt With Employer’s N8.1m Valuables, Cash In Lagos

Three domestic servants, who allegedly stole their employer’s money and other items worth N8.1 million, were on Tuesday docked at an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

The accused, Grace Akpan, 36; Houeze Vincent,33; and Sambo Akpan, 42  are standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

Prosecutor Ingobo Emby told the court that the accused committed the offences on July 17 at a house on Raymond Njoku Street, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Insp. Emby said the accused stole 2, 000 dollars, two gold rings valued at N684, 000 and a gold watch valued at N7 million, all valued at N8.1 million, property of their employer (names withheld).

He said the offences contravened Sections 285 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

The accused pleaded not guilty.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 285 provides three years imprisonment for stealing, while Section 409 stipulates a two-year jail term for conspiracy.

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

Below are the news headlines from selected national newspapers across the nation, do have a nice day as you read. 

DAILY TIMES

• NAMA Prepares 17 Engineers for ATSEP License
• Abia State Receives N3bn Bailout Fund to Clear Salary Arrears
• NLC applauds Buhari' for salaries bailout to states
• Ebonyi Workers to Commence Indefinite Strike Today over Unpaid Salaries
• Gov. Aregbesola denies plan to sack 10,000 workers
• I'M Alive, Says Jonathan'S Ex CSO
• I'm Ready for Negotiation with Boko Haram, Says Buhari
• Google, mediaReach OMD Collaborate to Advance Online Branding
• Afren Warns on Production; Shares Halted
• OPC May Sue NNPC over N1.9bn Pipeline Protection Debt
• Aero's tyre bursts after take-off, 141 on board
• World Bank to rebuild North East with $2.1b soft loan
• Brace up for Technology Revolution MTN Tells Businesses
• Diamond Bank Donates Vehicle, Communication Gadgets to the Nigeria Police
• Brace up for Technology Revolution MTN Tells Businesses
• Airtel Advances Smart SIM Frontier with 3-in-1 Offering
• CIMA Offers 50% Discount on Fees for CGMA
• Nigerian Breweries Poised to Celebrate Nigerian Teachers
• Bank rewards 40 winners in its loyalty scheme

Buhari’s US Visit Portends Brighter Future For Nigeria, Africa

The Vice-chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Abdulrasheed Na’Allah, has assured that the  official  visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the United States of America would greatly assist the developmental efforts of his government  to recover and strengthen the nation’s   ailing economy.

Na’Allah, who spoke with journalists during the International Research Workshop on Content Analysis & Communication Audits organised by the Mass communication Department of the university in Ilorin yesterday, said the visit was prompted by the strong belief of President Obama that President Buhari wouldsuccessfully fight corruption and insecurity among other problems he inherited.

He further said that the interest of Obama in restoring Nigeria on the path of greatness was informed by Nigeria’s strategic position in Africa and, indeed, the world at large.

‘’’The visit is because President Barrack Obama believes that with the support of United States of America,President Muhammadu Buhari, with his pedigree and steps taken so far, could restore Nigeria and, indeed, Africa on the path of expected greatness,” he said.

Alleged N1.9 Fraud: Oronsaye Secures Bail On Self Recognition

Former Head of Service of the Federation, Mr. Stephen Oronsaye, who is facing a 24-count criminal charge that was preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, was yesterday, granted bail by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on self recognizance.

In a ruling yesterday, trial Justice Gabriel Kolawole said he was minded to exercise his discretion in favour of Oronsaye in view of the position he formerly occupied in the Nigerian Federal Civil Service, noting that documents before the court showed that even a former Senate President, Mr. Ken Nnamani had volunteered to stand as a surety for the accused person.

It will be recalled that Justice Kolawole had shortly after Oronsaye was docked on July 13, allowed him to go home on the strength of an undertaking that was signed by his team of 20 lawyers led by a former Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN.

Despite a stiff opposition from the EFCC which requested that the erstwhile head of service and his alleged accomplice, Mr. Osarenkhoe Afe be remanded in prison custody pending the hearing and determination of their separate bail application, the trial Judge released the accused person, saying he was convinced that they would make themselves available for trial.

Boat Mishap : LASWA Recovers Bodies Of Two Female Passengers

Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, yesterday said it had recovered the bodies of two female victims involved in a boat mishap on Saturday at Ojo.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred on Saturday in the creeks in Ojo Local Government Area of the state.

The motorised boat was reported to have been conveying 10 passengers who were said to be returning from a party.

Mr Yinka Marinho, the Managing Director of LASWA, identified the victims as Temitope Bolarin-Ajayi and Princess Cythia John.

Marinho said that the two ladies were the only causalities.

“On  July 20, 2015 about 0830hrs, LASWA patrol team resumed to the point of incident.  The dead bodies of the two missing ladies were found floating and pulled out of the water.

If only my father had listened to me - Survivor of Lagos gas explosion

The death toll of Monday’s gas explosion in Ajegunle area of Lagos rose to three yesterday, following the death of two siblings.

Recall that father of the children, Charles Obianagor, 55, was burnt beyond recognition, while his wife, four children, sister in-law and six neighbours were rushed to the hospital.

It was gathered that his two children, a male and a female, aged 12 and nine, respectively, died at about 10p.m. same day, in a hospital at Gbagada, where they were rushed to.

Yesterday, his wife, Mabel, and his two children, Issac and Amaka, were still at the intensive care units in separate hospitals at Tolu and Gbagada areas of the state, with doctors battling to save their lives.

One of the survivors, Isaac, whose legs, hands, part of his back and face were severely burnt, blamed his late father for the tragedy, unaware that the father was dead.

Narrating how the incident occurred, 16-year-old Isaac, who just concluded his secondary school education from Bola Ige Millennium Secondary School, Tolu, stated that his family was advised to change their burner owing to a technical fault.

Man, 26, Commits Suicide In Bauchi

A 26-year-old civil servant from Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State has committed suicide.

The deceased, identified as Daniel Haruna, allegedly drank a poisonous chemical substance, known as Gamali 20, popularly used to kill rodents, last Sunday.

It was learned that Daniel was battling with alcohol and found it impossible to drop the habit, a development that put him in constant need of money.

According to a family member, who pleaded anonymity, Daniel who lived with his younger, brother, Musa, came home late last Saturday and asked his younger brother for food.

Musa was said to have asked the deceased what happened to the money he gave him to prepare the meal for that day, which he did not prepare.

No Corrupt APC Member’ll Escape Justice : Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, said that no corrupt member of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), or associates will go scot-free in his anti-graft war.

His critics have, however, expressed doubts over his anti-corruption crusade, alleging that he is surrounded by corrupt associates who are untouchable.

However, President Buhari said, yesterday, that no corrupt member of his party will escape justice. He spoke in a nine-minute CNN interview with Christine Amanpour.

Asked if he would sanction the guilty ones if they were members of his party or associates, he said: “I just have to. There is not going to be any party member or personality that can escape justice.”

In the interview, Buhari restated his promise to secure the release of the Chibok schoolgirls, who have spent more than 460 days in captivity even if it means negotiating with leaders of the Boko Haram sect.

Kim-K Flashes Panties In New Photos

The beautiful TV Reality Show star who is expecting her second child with husband shares some new pictures on her Instagram page. 

She is currently in Spain shooting for Vogue Magazine, the pictures are from the photoshoot. See the pictures after the jump.

FG Treating PDP Members As Prisoners Of War : METUH

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government of treating its members as prisoners of war.

Spokesman of the party, Olisa Metuh, who was addressing party stakeholders in Lokoja shortly before the commencement of the re-scheduled ward congress of the party in the state yesterday, said the party was also working hard to win the Kogi and Bayelsa governorship polls scheduled for November and December, respectively.

According to him, “we are being treated as if we are prisoners of war. We are being treated as if we are refugees. We are not afraid, we have faith in our strength and unity; faith in the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria.

“We (PDP) are not afraid of the intimidation, harassment and arrest of our members by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, if the arrest is done within the confines of the law.”

The Publicity Secretary said while the party’s stand against corruption had remained unwavering, he lamented the alleged witch hunt of its members by the Buhari-led administration under the pretext of a probe.

50 Cent Testifies His Lifestyle Is An Illusion: ‘I Take The Jewelry And Cars Back To The Stores’

Curtis Jackson, aka 50 Cent, appears in Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in New York to testify in a lawsuit about a sex tape he allegedly posted online.

After filing for bankruptcy last week, 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, appeared in a Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday morning to testify that he is not as wealthy as his flashy lifestyle makes him appear to be.

While Forbes estimated the rapper's fortune to be about $155 million in May, Jackson's lawyer said in court Tuesday that his client's worth is $4.4 million, which presents a problem after he was hit last week with a $5 million verdict for publishing a sex tape starring rival Rick Ross' ex-girlfriend.

Jackson explained in court that while his social-media accounts may be filled with flashy photos, "I take the jewelry and the cars back to the stores," according to the New York Daily News.

When the judge asked the rapper about his 38 million record sales, Jackson said, "I make 10 cents a record."

Special Birthday Shout-Out To Our Beautiful Doris Simeon

All of us at Yejide Babajide's Blog, wishes our very own beautiful Doris Simeon a wonderful birthday and that the year ahead is filled with much love, many wonderful surprises and gives you lasting memories that you will cherish in all the days ahead. 

May your birthday and every day be filled with the warmth of sunshine, the happiness of smiles, the sounds of laughter, the feeling of love and the sharing of good cheer.

Africa’s First Official Gay Couple End Their Marriage

The duo that made world headlines as the first ever African g*y couple to tie the knot in a traditional wedding ceremony that caused a stir in South Africa and internationally in 2013, have gone their separate ways.

All that love they once had for each other, has sadly, ended in a bitter divorce.

When Thoba Sithole and Cameron Modisane wedded in 2013, the pair seemed deeply in love and even talked about raising a family together.

They had planned on having kids via surrogacy. Unfortunately, the couple’s bliss didn’t last long.

More Nigerians Fleeing Violence Go Deep Into Cameroon – UN

A refugee camp deep inside Cameroon is receiving around a hundred people each day who are fleeing Islamist violence in Nigeria, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported Tuesday.

Families are leaving unstable and dangerous zones on the Nigeria-Cameroon border “and seeking shelter some 100 kilometres (62 miles) inland at the Minawao camp,” run by UNHCR and its partners, spokesman Leo Dobbs said.

Most of the new arrivals had initially stayed close to the border after fleeing clashes between Boko Haram jihadists and Nigerian troops in the hope they could return home quickly, Dobbs added.

Refugees said they had run from militant attacks in Nigeria’s Borno state. The Boko Haram insurgency has killed more than 15,000 people in Nigeria since 2009.

The population of the Minawao camp has risen to roughly 44,000 from 30,000 at the same time last year.

Abattoir Faces Relocation, As Strayed Cow Kills Student In Lagos

If there was one dream Adebowale Naphisat cherished so much, it was that of completing her tertiary education. She believed in it and strived to actualise it. So, she certainly would not have taken kindly to any prophecy that this dream would be cut short or aborted by tragedy.

Unfortunately, that has become the case as her journey to school on Monday July 6, 2015 ended in tragedy. She was crushed to death while on that trip.

Most painful is the fact that she died two weeks to her first semester examinations. Not only that, the expectant mother was said to be carrying a set of twins according to the result of the pelvic scan she did during one of her ante-natal visits to the hospital.

Naphisat was a final year student of Physical and Health Education, Lagos State University LASU, until that fateful Monday.

Before her untimely death, the mother of two lived in the Aga/Harmony area of Ikorodu. But because of the distance, she usually would leave home on a Monday for school to meet up with her academic activities and returned to her family on Friday. She left home for school as usual on July 6 but never made it to her destination.

One Dead As Cultists Clash In Delta

In what seems  to be a revenge mission on the attack of their gang member, a group of suspected cultists in Ughelli, Delta State, have trailed and shot down a suspected member of a rival cult.

The victim, identified as Kess Olotu, who was buried in his community at Otor-Iwhereko within Ughelli metropolis, was attacked by the rival gang around Ughelli Central Garage, popularly referred to as Ughelli Urban, and was said to have died from gunshot wounds.

Renewed cult activities recently rocked Ughelli, when suspected cultists attacked and maimed a rival gang member within the same area in broad daylight.

According to a source in one of the groups, irked by the attack on their colleague who is currently receiving medical attention in an undisclosed private hospital within Ughelli, the gang mobilised and attacked the late Kess Olotu as a warning to rival gang members.

Police Uncover Baby Mill In Abia, Nab 14 Pregnant Teenagers

Police in Abia  State have arrested 14 pregnant teenagers at a maternity home  allegedly used as baby factory at Umunkpeyi in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of the state.

The pregnant girls, aged between 14 and 25, were arrested at Nma Charity/ Maternity Rehabilitation Centre, while its proprietress, Nma David, escaped before police stormed the area.

A police source told Vanguard that some of the teenagers claimed to have come from Imo, Anambra, Enugu and Rivers states, while others said they were brought to the maternity home by sympathisers.

Some of them said they were driven away from their homes because of the unwanted pregnancies.

“Twelve of the 14 suspects are confirmed to be at various stages of pregnancy, while two said they were there to check if they were already pregnant,” the source added.

Cynthia Osokogu : Judge Threatens To Withdraw Defendant’s Bail

Justice Olabisi Akinlade of a Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere yesterday threatened to revoke the bail granted to the fourth defendant, Nonso Ezike in the on going murder trial of Cynthia Osokogu over delay tactics by his counsel, C. J Ajakona.

The judge, who was very furious with the defendant’s lawyer, said she would send the defendant back to prison if at the next adjourned date nothing was filed before the court.

She said:  “I tell you at the next adjourned date if nothing is filed I will revoke your bail and send you back to prison by then your lawyer will know what to do.

“It is because you have been on bail that is why your lawyer is wasting the time of the court.  It is a delibrate act, the court is already on vacation and I left my comfort home thinking that the case will go on today, only for my time to be wasted.”

Check Out Women's Reactions When Asked To Describe Their Perfect Penis

In a new revealing report, scientists have now answered one of the great unknowns - what makes a good-looking penis?

The research, which only asked women for their preferences on male genitalia, was conducted by researchers at the University of Zurich.

According to the study, “general cosmetic appearance” is the most important penile aspect when it comes to what women value down there. This is swiftly followed by the appearance of pubic hair, penile skin, and girth. Length comes in at number six, with the look of the scrotum trailing closely behind.

The least important facet of the phallus, according to the scientists, is the “position and shape of meatus”, the vertical slit at the opening of the urethra.

Sacked Akpobolokemi Hands Over To Obi As Acting DG Of NIMASA

Calistus Nwabueze Obi has taken over as the Acting DG of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency from sacked Patrick Akpobolokemi. 

Following the handing over by the sacked Dr. Ziakede Patrick Akpobolokemi as directed by the Federal Government, Barrister Calistus Nwabueze Obi has taken over as the Acting Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

Barr. Obi who, until this appointment was the Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services in the Agency brings over two decades experience in the public sector, law practice and the maritime industry to this new responsibility.

Sad Tale Of A Corps Member In Makurdi Who Lost Her Hand In An Accident

Miss Margaret Uhunamure, a graduate of Ambrose Ali University in Edo State, was posted to Benue State last year for her NYSC where she served.

After  completion of her one year NYSC programme, She boarded an eighteen seater vehicle from Gboko in Benue State to Lagos State in which the bus had an accident while trying to avoid a motorcycle leading to her having a crushed left forearm which had to be amputated.

Her mother is pleading for assistance and her friends and fellow ex-corps members have been trying to meet up with her medical needs.

How Governor Nyesom Wike Spent N14 Million In 24 Hours

Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike has redeemed his promise to the players of the Nigerian Dream Team following their 2-1 victory over Congo in the ongoing African U-23 qualifiers. 

According to Complete Sports, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state fulfilled his promise to award a cash gift to the U-23 Dream Team players in Nigeria at their victory against Congo in the current African U-23 championship qualifers. The game was played on Sunday, 19th of July at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port-Harcourt.

According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), in an announcement on Monday, Wike had promised the players $30,000 for every goal and $100,000 for a 3-0 win, but he addressed the players and officials at a reception hosted for the team and handed over the sum of $60,000 to the players.

The governor however expressed how proud he was of the team while commending them for putting up some of the best football performances he has seen in years.

“You guys made Nigerians proud with the way you played against the Congolese.

I've Been Living On Charity - Veteran Actor, Dejumo Lewis Cries Out

The veteran actor in an interview with Punch decried his poor financial status despite being widely acknowledged as a legend of sorts in the film industry. 

In the make belief world of acting, he is usually casted as a wealthy individual but in reality, veteran actor, Dejumo Lewis, is just another famous Nigerian, who is struggling to make ends meet.

Well known for his role as Kabiyesi in the classic NTA TV series "Village Headmaster", the thespian has cried out that he is the least paid actor despite his 'legendary' status.

In an interview with Punch, the 72-year-old actor said: "I must admit that I have not been rich. I am the poorest paid actor even though people call me a legend or an icon. My pensions were not paid at a time even though it is stipend. You would be shocked how much I receive as pension".

He added that he had to struggle to pay his rent and staff right now, he is indebted to the management of the hotel he is staying. 

2 Suspects Connected To The Murder of APC Chieftain, Salawe Daramola Arrested In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command's spokesman and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Kenneth Nwosu, has confirmed that two suspects who reportedly killed All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Salawe Daramola, has been arrested.

In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) today, he confirmed the arrest, but did not disclose the identity of the suspects. However, he said they were arrested during the Sallah celebration in different parts of the state.

He disclosed that the suspects had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for investigation.

Nigerian Men Are Heartless, Backward - Transgender Miss Sahhara Insists

Nigeria's most popular transgender, 'Miss' Sahhara Henson, has described Nigerian men as "heartless and backward".

The Benue born Clifford Oche, before he underwent surgical procedures to become a woman, was reacting to those who think she is not a woman in the real sense and cannot bear children.

She said: "Many times my womanhood is questioned by my ability to carry a child by people who view life based on fickle traditions. Nigerian men are heartless, and backward. They keep saying I am not a woman and will not have my child. I will have my own child at the right time because I am a woman".

Lagosians Protest Against Planned Hike In Electricity Tariff

Members of the Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) and some other groups in communities across Lagos State are protesting the planned hike in electricity tariff by Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and perennial power outage. 

Lagos state has been swallowing the bitter pills of overpaying for electricity bills coupled with long period of power outages in several parts of the state.

This has led to agitations in the commercial capital of Nigeria as members of the Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) and some other groups in communities across Lagos State are protesting the planned hike in electricity tariff by Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and perennial power outage.

Miley Cyrus Unveiled As Host, As Kendrick Lamar Tops Nominations For 2015 MTV VMAs

The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards nominees revealed as Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and Beyonce top the most nominations. 

Compton rapper, Kendrick Lamar (5), Taylor Swift (4), Ed Sheeran (3) and Beyoncé (3) lead this year's nominees for the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. The award show announced that this year's host is the controversial popstar, Miley Cyrus, and that the nominees for the socially voted category, best song of summer, will be announced at a later date

The 2015 VMAs will air live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Aug. 30 at 9:00p.m.

See below for a full list of nominees;

Video of the Year:

Beyoncé - "7/11"

Ed Sheeran - "Thinking Out Loud"

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar - "Bad Blood"

Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars - "Uptown Funk"

Kendrick Lamar - "Alright"