FG to sieze Ibori's Alleged $15 million Bribe to Nuhu Ribadu

The Federal Government, yesterday, approached the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, asking it to order the immediate forfeiture of  $15 million allegedly given to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, by the jailed former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, as bribe.

Federal Government, via an ex-parte originating summons it filed in court, yesterday, said the cash was received by officers of the EFCC from an undisclosed agent of the ex-governor in 2007, as a bribe to compromise his investigation.

Alleged Boko Haram sponsor gets permission for Hajj

 

A serving Senator accused of sponsoring the Boko Haram Islamic sect, Senator Aliyu Ndume, was on Tuesday granted permission by an Abuja Federal High Court to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj.
The court, presided by Justice Gabriel Kolawole, ordered the release of the Senator's passport to enable him to travel between August 1 and 31, 2012.

However, Kolawole ordered that Ndume must upon his return to the country, on or before August 31, 2012, re-submit his passport to the court within 72 hours.

Accident:Two NYSC members dead,others injured in Makurdi

Two National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members died, yesterday, while four others are in critical condition at a hospital in Gwer Local Government Area of Benue State, following an accident involving a 14-seater bus, which crashed into a farmland on Makurdi-Aliade Road.
The ill-fated vehicle, a Volkswagen bus belonging to the Anglican Communion, Diocese of Otukpo, plate number Benue AE 135 JUX, was conveying the corps members from the Benue State Orientation Camp in Wannune, to their places of primary assignment in Otukpo.

Report -Police, Nigeria’s number one bribe-takers

Men of the Nigeria Police have been named the number one bribe-taking public officials in Nigeria.

A report presented by the CLEEN Foundation in Abuja on Tuesday also said corruption was on the increase in the country.

The report, which was presented by the Head of Foundation, Mr. Innocent Chukwuma, said apart from the Police, other public officials that take bribe were those serving in immigration, customs, prison and road safety.

Chukwuma said, “The findings of the survey indicate that there is an upsurge in bribery and corruption among government officials in Nigeria.

three men dies taking bullets for their girlfriends

Written by Michael Skolnik

Bullets. Bullets. More Bullets. And even more bullets. One shot. Two shot. Three shot. More shot. Screams of agony. Cries of babies. Yells of children. the dark night.

Out of breathe. We grab those around us.  We run to red lights of exit signs amid the darkness. We lay prone on the floor.  We pretend to be dead hoping someday we will breathe again. We jump on top of those we love hoping that if one more bullet comes our way, it hits us and not them. hoping. Truly hope that the bullet hits me. a strange thought. A thought that we never thought we would have thought

Bracket Moves to a new appartment

Bracket music group have relocated from their base in Tajudeen Olanrewaju Estate, Yaba, to a more expensive and posh duplex apartment at Bourdilon Court, Lekki, highbrow of Lagos.

The Yori-Yori crooners, who have now joined the league of entertainment big wigs residing on the Island, relocated to their new abode few weeks ago. 

Meanwhile, the second phase of the musical group’s tour of the United States of America will commence on Saturday, 4 August, 2012 in Baltimore before moving to other cities such as Minnesota, Atlanta, Rode Island, Chicago, Miami, New York and Philadelphia where they will also be given an honorary award by the Mayor of Philadelphia.

Meet Ghana`s new president

Ghana's new president is 53 year old writer and historian, John Dramani Mahama. Mahama had been the vice president before he was sworn in as president this evening following the sudden death of John Atta Mills.

EFCC:1st batch of alleged fuel subsidy fraudsters to be prosecuted

EFFC is now ready to prosecute fuel subsidy fraudsters and they've released the names of the first batch of suspects to be prosecuted in court. There are seven companies and 12 individuals...and they are:

The companies: Nasaman Oil Services, Eternal Oil and Gas Plc, Ontario Oil & Gas Plc, Nadabo Energy Limited, Pacific Silver Line Limited, Axenergy Limited, and Fago Petroleum and Gas Limited.

Malta Guinness Hosts Arsenal Football Club:Win Tickets to the event

Malta Guinness low sugar will be hosting Arsenal football club at the Eko hotel on the 29th of July, 2012.

Malta Guinness is the premium non-alcoholic beverage that energises you to feel your best. With a great taste and packed with the finest quality natural ingredients, vitamins, iron and nutrients to provide real goodness, Malta Guinness ensures that you have that ‘Top of the World’ feeling.

You stand a chance to win tickets to the events by answering some questions after the cut...

Imagine:Ghana Sef Denies Nigerians Entry Over Yellow Fever Card

A diplomatic row may soon arise between Nigeria and Ghana as the country is said to be denying Nigerians entry over alleged fake yellow fever cards.

Some Nigerian travellers to Accra told The Guardian that they were recently subjected to inhuman treatment at the Kotoka International Airport, Accra, over yellow fever vaccination.

Emeka Ike -Leaves Nollywood temporarily'

Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, has said he's leaving Nollywood temporarily to strategize. Speaking to an Encomium reporter exclusively on Sunday July 22nd, the actor said:

"I have not quit Nollywood in the real sense of the word. What I did was to withdraw all my movies from the market, and I mean all the movies that are related with Emeka Ike...and the reason is not far fetched. I am angry with what is going on in the industry. My conscience would not allow me to go on with the decay in the industry. So, I feel that was the best thing to do, to dissociate myself from the problem and stand out! So, henceforth, any Nollywood movie would not involve Emeka Ike. Rather, I want to market all my movies on the label of Emeka Ike Production. If you want to deal with me as an actor, you have to work with me under the label. That clearly separates me from Nollywood

Breaking news:president John Atta Mill of Ghana is dead

Ghana's President John Atta Mills is dead. Ghana Television announced that he died today at 37 Military hospital in Accra...aged 68. The cause of death is still sketchy but Mr Mills has been ill for while. His office also released a statement to Reuters announcing his death. May his soul rest in peace...amen.

AEPB workers hold Director, staffs hostage

 

No fewer than 40 casual workers of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), on Monday morning, barricaded the entrance gate of the head office of the board located at the Central Business District, Abuja, to protest against non-payment of their wages.

The workers, who had gathered outside the gate at about 8a.m., refused to allow the Director of the board, Issa Shuaib, and the staff to move out of the office premises.


They sang various songs of protest to press home their demand.

Actress Mercy Johnson is pregnant!

Almost a year after she tied the knot with her beau, Prince Odianosen Okojie, the talented actress is expecting her first child.congrates girl

Nigerian Lady killed by her partner in the UK

 

32 year old mother of one, Esther Arogundade, was found stabbed to death at her home on Cumbrae Gardens, Weaste in Salford, on Tuesday evening June 26th 2012. She died as a result of stab wounds.

The police were called to her house which she shared with her partner, 37 year old Shola Kabir Adebiyi, following reports she had suffered serious injuries. When they got there, they found Esther with multiple stab wounds. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital

Her partner, Shola Adebiyi, was arrested and has been charged to court for her murder.

Man Fathers Daugthers three children

A 56-year-old man has been arrested by the police in West Virgina for fathering three children with his daughter
It was gathered that the man had been involved in an incestuous relationship with his own daughter for the past 28 years
The daughter, who is now 35, told police investigators that her father started abusing her since the age of 7. It was revealed that she gave birth to three kids for her father when she was 14, 19 and 20.
The children of the man’s incestuous relationship with his daughters are now aged 21, 16 and 15.

woman bathes lover with acid in Calabar

  

The police in Calabar, Cross River State, have arrested a nurse, Dorothy Hayford Nkanu, who allegedly poured acid on her lover, Edmund Educhukwu (pictured above) on suspicion that he was dating another lady.

Neighbours later rushed Edmund to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, where doctors have been battling to save his badly damaged face and left eye. The right eye was damaged beyond redemption.