Beninoise Wife Poisons Husband Over Boyfriend In Lagos

A Beninoise, Kwenume Ojo, aka Abiodun, has been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly killing her husband, Jimoh Ojo, 32, in the Yaba area of the state.

Kwenume put poison in her husband’s soft drink and forced it down his throat while he slept on the bed. It was gathered that the 17-year-old suspect took the poison from a relative of her boyfriend after she was forced to marry Jimoh.

The incident happened on Friday on Apolo Street, the Makoko area of Lagos.

It was learnt that the suspect had been arrested by policemen from the Adekunle Police Division.

Jimoh’s in-law, Rotimi Akinlagun, explained that the deceased was slow, which made it difficult for him to get a wife.

He said his marriage to Kwenume was arranged by the two families.

Stripped Of “First Lady” Title, Buhari’s Wife Stubbornly Seeks Influence

According to SaharaReporters, two sources close to President Muhammadu Buhari have said that there was growing concern over the apparent determination of the president’s wife, Aisha Buhari, to transform herself into a politically powerful spouse, in defiance of her husband’s wishes.

The sources remarked that President Buhari had ordered that his wife not be officially addressed as “First Lady,” adding, however, that Mrs. Buhari has been operating as one.

Since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999, the wives of successive Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’Adua, and Goodluck Jonathan had operated in a politically controversial and high profile manner. Stella Obasanjo, the wife of Mr. Obasanjo, was known as a quiet power broker who reportedly demanded loyalty to herself from those who worked closely with her husband. She died on October 23, 2005 in Spain during a secretive trip to perform cosmetic surgery to enhance her physique.

Mrs. Turai Yar’Adua emerged as a brooding operator who became the power behind the throne of her husband’s Presidency. When Mr. Yar’Adua took gravely ill and was hospitalized for long periods in a Saudi hospital, his wife, Turai, oversaw an ambitious scam to hoodwink Nigerians into believing that her comatose husband was still ably running Nigeria.

Banks May Deny 14.6 Million Customers Services By Wednesday

Barring any last minute extension by the Bankers’ Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Deposit Money Banks will on Wednesday start to deny about 14.6 million customers from enjoying banking services over their failure to obtain Bank Verification Numbers.

The BVN project, which commenced in February 2014, will officially close on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.

The Bankers’ Committee, which comprises of the CBN, bank CEOs and a few other stakeholders, had given June 30, 2015 as the deadline for the customers to do their biometric registration and obtain their BVNs.

However, as of June 11, 2015, the committee said only 14 million customers had been registered under the BVN project.

Today's Newspaper Headlines : Monday, June 29, 2015

Good morning and welcome to the newspaper headlines this beautiful Monday morning. Hope you all had a great weekend. Below are the news headlines from selected national newspapers across the country. Read, enjoy and have a wonderful day ahead.

VANGUARD

• Will you support gay rights in Nigeria
• Nigeria loses N50trn annually from untapped natural resources
• Mixed reactions trail FG's plan to build helipad in Daura
• Pastor gives out 22 cars, others at birthday
• OOU Students: 3 families collect bodies for burial
• Hoodlums beat journalist to coma
• APC CRISIS: Akande calls on Buhari, APC govs to close ranks
• Buhari to appoint ministers in 2 months
• Decomposing body of former FUTA's VC found in power generator house
• Saraki, Dogara won't apologise to Buhari, APC- PDP lawmaker
• 26 states withhold implementation of Pension Scheme
• Buhari's 30 days in office: All motion, no movement ' PDP
• Buhari'S first 30 days: Slow, steady, serious
• Be patient with Buhari, northern elders urge Nigerians
• Robberies We Permit

Yejide's Weekend Quiz Giveaway 03

Welcome to the third week of  Yejide's weekly weekend giveaway. Today’s selection of winners will be slightly different. Winners will be selected randomly because the quiz is quite simple, it is what everyone should know.  The first, fifth and tenth correct answers will be selected for the give away.

Now you can comment as anonymous but you must attach your email to your comment so that we can identify you if you win. Goodluck as you participate.

Question: 

What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment and never in one thousand years?

Today's Newspaper Headlines : Friday, June 26, 2015

Good morning to you all and welcome to the weekend, hope you all had a wonderful night. Lookout for the "Quiz Giveaway Post" coming your way soon, I'm looking forward to more participation from blog readers today.

Now to news headlines, below are the headlines from selected national newspapers across the nation for your reading pleasure. Read, enjoy and have a wonderful Friday.

GUARDIAN

• Heineken aims to build image, standard of Nigerian game, says Nkwoji
• South African golfers return to 'hunt in a pack
• Westermann leaves Hamburg after seeing out contract
• World Cup exit remains scar for Brazil
• NAHCO declares N295.3m dividend for sh
• How to inspire business growth, by experts
• Angst over lifting of import ban on textiles, furniture items
• LCCI drums support for economic diversification
• Apapa Gridlock: Gov. Ambode urges FG to hasten completion of trailer parks, roads, link bridge
• Senate inaugurates committee to review lawmakers' salaries
• Dangote, 6 foreign coys to begin gold, coal mining

Toke Makinwa Turns YouTube Star 11-Days After Marriage Crisis

Barely 11 days after Toke Makinwa's marriage was hit by an infidelity crisis, the popular OAP has been celebrated as one of Nigeria's first and most successful vloggers by Youtube.

Toke took to her Instagram account on Thursday, June 25, 2015 to reveal the honour bestowed her with pictures saying she's now a YouTube Star.

In her words, 'Mama I'm a YouTube Star.... So much to be thankful for, YouTube is 10 and tonight I was celebrated at the "Evening with YouTube" event. I got to talk about my channel and share my growth on YouTube as a content provider.' 

Nollywood Actress, Kate Henshaw’s Lekki Home Gutted By Fire

Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw escaped been hurt as her Lekki Phase I home gutted fire on Thursday afternoon, June 25, 2015.

According to a report by The Cable, the residence of  leading actress, caught fire at about 3PM, thereby drawing a huge crowd to the residence.

Though reports say neighbours struggled to help put out the fire, the inferno had raged and damaged a large part of the Nigeria's Got Talent judge.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Only Had Male Embryos Implanted for a Son

Kim Kardashian put all of her eggs in one basket! The now-pregnant reality star, 34, and husband Kanye West underwent an IVF gender-selection process this spring to predetermine baby No. 2’s sex.

“She only had boy embryos implanted,” says a source close to Kardashian, who confirmed the gender on Monday, June 21, after Us Weekly broke the news. During the procedure, which can start at roughly $17,000, doctors isolate fertilized embryos of the preferred sex in a lab, then transfer them to a uterus.

“Kanye and Kim are so excited to complete their family,” says another source of the parents of daughter North, 2. “Kanye loves Nori more than anything, but to make his world complete, he wanted a little boy, an heir,” says a source close to West.

Kardashian is elated as well. “Kim always wanted two kids,” says a Kardashian pal. “A girl and a boy.”

Ladies, Can You Rock Denrele Edun's New Hairstyle?

Denrele Edun shares pictures of his new hairstyle and said " A girl without braids is like a mountain without waterfalls!" Ladies, can you rock this hairstyle? See more pictures after the jump.

Photos From Vice President's Meeting With Oil Marketers

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo met with members of Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), Depot and Petroileum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMA) and Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) at the defence house, Maitama Abuja. See more photos after the jump.

Cameron Diaz Is Taking A Sabbatical From Acting To Try For A Baby With Benji Madden

Cameron Diaz’s new role isn’t in front of a camera! A source tells Us Weekly the actress is taking a year off from making movies to "be a wife and try to have a baby" with husband of five months, Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden.

"All she wants is to stay home and enjoy this special time in her life," the source reveals. Although the 42-year-old raked in $18 million in 2014 from films such as Sex Tape, The Other Woman, and the musical adaption of Annie, "she has told her team she won’t answer the phone for any amount of money, even though she has received offers for various things. She is adamant that she is not available for anything."

The pair’s $10 million Beverly Hills mansion, where they held their 100-guest traditional Jewish wedding ceremony in January, provides the perfect retreat. Diaz, who’s "all about healthy living," meditates every day and is one of those "really spiritual" people who values her quiet time alongside 36-year-old Madden, a second insider says.

Kris Jenner Finally Breaks Silence On Caitlyn Jenner’s Vanity Fair Cover, Reveal As Transgender Woman

She speaks! Reality TV maven and momager Kris Jenner finally broke her silence on Wednesday, June 24, about Caitlyn Jenner's Vanity Fair cover, which featured the former Olympian for the first time ever as a transgender woman.

The mother of six, 59, showed up to the Daily Mail's yacht party in Cannes, France, with her boyfriend Corey Gamble, where she spoke to Extra about the mega moment involving her former spouse once known as Bruce.

Kris, who herself looked lovely in a moonlight gray chiffon gown at the star-studded bash, praised Caitlyn's Annie Leibovitz-shot VF cover as "beautiful."

"I think it's amazing," she continued of her ex's transition from male to female. "I think that someone following their dream is truly inspirational to a lot of people…. you have to do what makes you happy."

While Kris spoke kindly about Caitlyn on Wednesday, the VF cover story written by Friday Night Lights author Buzz Bissinger revealed a more tense side to their relationship.

Full Details Of How The Ikorodu Bank Robbers Operated

“Area, Zico come and see money. See money wey we dey look for,” screamed one of the robbers.

In a jiffy, the robbers packed about N20m said to have been arranged for loading into the Automated Teller Machines at a Zenith Bank branch in Ebute-Ipakodo in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Wednesday morning.

A bank official, who narrated how the robbery took place, said the ecstasy displayed by the robbers was only comparable to “what you see when a footballer scores a decisive goal.”

As some of the gang members held everyone in bank hostage while looting additional cash from the strong room, others were doing the same at the First Bank branch in the area.

Satisfied with their bounty, the gunmen stormed out and challenged policemen, whose station is opposite the First Bank branch, to confront them.

Drug Baron Held For Producing Drugs In Anambra State

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday said it had arrested a suspected drug baron who specialized in sponsoring drug couriers to China, Malaysia, Turkey, Italy and other foreign countries.

Addressing journalists at office of the agency at Ikoyi, Lagos, the NDLEA Chairman, Ahmadu Giade, said the 37-year-old suspect, Sylvester Chukwunwendu, was also a producer of methamphetamine in Anambra State. 

Giade said that Chukwunwendu was arrested at Ozubulu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State based on intelligence report received by the agency on April 23, 2014.

The suspect was said to be deeply involved in unlawful exportation of illicit drugs and running a methamphetamine production laboratory in his house at No. 2, St. James Close, Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos. 

Chukwunwendu, aka Blessed, was alleged to be the owner of the laboratory and leader of an international drug trafficking organisation which recruits and sponsors drug couriers to foreign countries. Giade said that sufficient evidence had been gathered to ease the prosecution of the suspect.

Meet The Beautiful Youngest Wife Of Alaafin Of Oyo

Queen Olaitan, who is one of the pretty wives of the Alaafin of Oyo came to Lagos recently and she got an amazing makeover from Ifeoma of iPosh Looks.

Olaitan who recently gained admission into the University of Ibadan was seen wearing a white long dress with a lace top and a metallic belt with crystal studs. She picked dark eyes and red lips for her beauty look

See the photos after the jump:

Senator David Mark Sack Brother, Son And Others

Following the defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party in the last general elections, former Senate President, David Mark has off-loaded no fewer than 120 of his personal assistants and domestic workers, including his son and younger brother.

According to DailyPost,  Mark decided to dispose them after his ruling party was ousted from the presidency on March 28.

It was indeed a double tragedy for Mark as his party also failed to return to power in his own Benue State.

Mark led the Senate for eight years, a feat no legislator has achieved in the history of Nigeria, he hitherto had over 300 personal assistants and domestic workers. Among his workers were his son, Babatunde Mark and his brother, Igoche Mark.

While Igoche was his Personal Assistant (PA), his son, Tunde was his Special Assistant on Special Duties and Interior.

Buhari Meets With Northern Traditional Rulers At Aso Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari received members of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, at the presidential villa on Tuesday. 

President Buhari assured the traditional rulers that his administration was working hard to end insecurity and terrorism in the country in the shortest possible time with the cooperation of neighbouring countries and the international community. See more photo below.

Dad Taught Me Robbery, Teenage Robbery Suspect Confesses

A 15-year-old suspected armed robber, Kosi Ebosie, arrested in Umuchu town in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, southeast Nigeria, has confessed that he actually inherited robbery from his father who was a notorious criminal in the area.

He said his family members are not surprised as they used to tell him that he resemble his father who he said was known for taking what did not belong to him.

The suspect was arrested along with two members of his gang, Chima David, 17, from Imo State and Onyedika Ikesinachi, 16, on Tuesday 23 June, 2015.

The suspects were arrested after they raided St Andrew Anglican Church, Umuchu. They stormed the church early in the morning with their arms and robbed the church.

However, luck ran out on them as the vigilante and youths, who took charge of security of the area after massive burglary that took place in one of the markets, arrested three of them. The other suspect escaped with their arms.

Obama To Host Buhari July 20

President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to travel to the United States on Monday, July 20, 2015, where he will be hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House.

A statement released by the White House Thursday said the visit underscores the U.S.’ longstanding friendship with Nigeria, “our commitment to strengthening and expanding our partnership with Nigeria’s new government, and our support for the Nigerian people following their historic democratic elections and peaceful transfer of power”.

The White House said President Obama looks forward to discussing with President Buhari “our many shared priorities including U.S.-Nigeria cooperation to advance a holistic, regional approach to combating Boko Haram, as well as Nigeria’s efforts to advance important economic and political reforms that will help unlock its full potential as a regional and global leader.