Nigeria is the 20th saddest nation in the world...Forbes

Forbes has ranked Nigeria as the 20th saddest place to live in the whole world.

See the top 20 saddest countries on earth
1. Central African Republic
2. Republic of Congo
3. Afghanistan
 4. Chad
5. Haiti
6. Burundi
7. Togo

EFCC Arrests former CBN gov Prof Soludo

Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Prof Charles Soludo, was Thursday arrested  by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC).

He was picked up from his Abuja residence a source in EFCC confirmed to Vanguard.
Vanguard gathered that Soludo's arrest was in connection with the controversial contract he awarded for the printing of polymer currency notes to an Australian firm while he was governor of the CBN between 2006 and 2008.

It was not clear as at the time of filing the report if the operatives would release the former Anambra State Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate. (Vanguard)

Sunny Okosun's son alleged to be involved in Nkiru Sylvanus' kidnap

One of the sons of late music icon Sunny Okosun has been released from jail after being arrested over his alleged involvement in the kidnap of Nkiru Sylvanus and Kenneth Okolie.
Jerry Okosun, who also works for the Imo State government as Director General of Student Affairs, was released January 5th after spending 11 days in police cell in Owerri with other suspected kidnappers.

Jerry was arrested on Christmas Day because for some weird reason, the kidnappers contacted him to negotiate the release of Nkiru Sylvanus. Jerry acted as a middle man for Nkiru's family, the Imo State government and the kidnappers. He was the one that negotiated the N8 million ransom that was eventually paid to secure Nkiru Sylvanus and Kenneth Okolie's release.

After their release, the Imo State Government Chief of Staff ordered Jerry's arrest because they claimed to have found some incriminating text messages on his phone connecting him to the crime...and also because Jerry had been insisting on the government paying N15million as ransom. Jerry says he's innocent.

Official Super Eagles List for AFCON 2013 Released

BELOW IS THE FINAL LIST RELEASED BY EAGLE GAFFER STEPHEN OKECHUCKWU FOR THE SOUTH AFRICA AFCON CHAMPIONSHIP 2013.

Goalkeepers:
Vincent Enyeama (Maccabi Tel Aviv/ISR),
Austin Ejide (Hapoel Be'er Sheba/ISR),
Chigozie Agbim (Enugu Rangers).
Defenders:
Elderson Echiejile (FC Braga/POR),
Juwon Oshaniwa (Ashdod FC/ISR),j
oseph Yobo (Fenerbahce/ TUR),
Efe Ambrose (Celtic/SCO),
Azubuike
Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves),
Kenneth Omeruo (ADO Den Haag/NED),
Godfrey Oboabona (Sunshine Stars)
Midfielders:
Mikel Obi (Chelsea/ENG),
Nosa Igiebor (Real Betis/SPA),
Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio/ITA),
Obiora
Nwankwo (Calcio Padova/ITA),
Fegor Ogude
(Valerenga/ NOR),
Gabriel Reuben (Kano Pillars)
Forwards:
Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow/RUS),
Emmanuel Emenike (Spartak Moscow/RUS),
Victor Moses (Chelsea/ENG),
Ikechukwu Uche (Villarreal/
SPA),
Ejike Uzoenyi, Sunday Mba (Enugu Rangers)
Brown Ideye (Dynamo Kiev)

Super Eagles will play their first match of the competition against Burkina Faso on January 21.

Osun state Officials Arrests Goats For violating Environmental laws

This story appeared in Daily sun today. 5 goats were arrested yesterday at Dele-Yesa area in Osogbo, the Osun State capital by officials of the state Waste Management Agency (OWMA) for allegedly violating environmental laws. The state Coordinator of the agency, Mr. Henry Ogunbanwo said the goats would be charged to court by the agency and would be prosecuted in accordance with the laws guiding environmental protection in the state. Ogunbanwo disclosed that the five goats arrested were detained at the office of the agency in Osogbo from where they would be taken to court for prosecution.

Are these people alright?

South African wife stabs Nigerian Husband to Death

Nigerian man, Tony Rholand  (pictured above on the right) was stabbed to death by his South African wife, Lungi, at their home in Willims town, Cape Town, South Africa on Tuesday January 1st.

The couple, who have a kid together, got into an argument in the early hours of January 1st and before anyone could stop it, Lungi stabbed Tony severally in the stomach. Tony died in the hospital a few hours later. Lungi has been arrested.

Pres. Jonathan settles Yar'Adua family with N1b

From Sahara Reporters

The presidency has paid nearly N1billion to the family of late President Umaru Yar'Adua, according to an official memo obtained by SaharaReporters.  
The slush funds were routed through the Katsina state government, the home state of the former president.
The payment includes about N150 million to Mrs. Turai Yar'adua, as well as the late president's aged mother, his married daughters, and sons

Although she has received the biggest payout, it would be recalled that it was the controversial former First Lady, Turai, who pushed Nigeria to the brink of a political crisis between 2009 and May 2010 while her husband was hospitalized in Saudi Arabia.  He eventually returned and died inside the Aso Rock Villa.

Mrs. Yar'Adua was at the head of a cabal of Ministers, aides and security agents that manipulated the nation for many tense months as they clung to power, almost leading to the collapse of the govt

Kanye West and Kim K buys $11 million mansion

Kim and Kanye just paid $11 million for a 14,000-square-foot mansion in a gated community in Bel Air, CA. The home, which is under construction, (pictured above) will have a gym, a movie theater, full hair and makeup salon, bowling alley, basketball court, indoor and outdoor pool.

Jealous neighbours Reports yahoo boys to EFCC.8 arrested

 
25 year old Hope Olusegun, and seven of his mates were arrested in December 2012 at the 1004 Housing Estate by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over allegations of fraud and internet scam.

The 'Yahoo Boys' who have been operating for quite a while lived a lavish lifestyle, bought the most expensive cars and showed off at every opportunity they got. One of the undergraduates, Hope Olusegun (pictured above) an indigene of Okene, Kogi State, had a Mercedes Benz SUV, and a 4Matic Mercedes Benz car and before he was arrested, he bought a Toyota Camry for his one year old son.
Tunde Wasiu Sodiq, another undergraduate and member of another syndicate with close affinity to Olusegun's gang was also nabbed by operatives of the EFCC at the Housing Estate.

Besides Sodiq, six other members of the syndicate were equally arrested. They are Badmus Akeem O, Ajijola Oluwatosin Emmanuel, Adebesin Olalekan, Raji Resaq O, Ajibola Adeniyi and Adeboye Lamidi.

Super Eagles Used Juju in the past...Dr Ladipo

Speaking on a local television station,Lagos TV,Dr Ladipo the President of the Nigerian football Supporters club narrated how he carried out the act for the Super Eagles.

"I was carrying Super Eagles juju for so many decades until we came to realise that juju doesn't play football," Ladipo said.Ladipo further added that they have discarded the practices,as it has never helped the Super Eagles win matches."We have decided to put a stop to it as there are no links between football and voodoo," Ladipo added."Now we believe only in praying and fasting to help Nigeria win their matches," he further stated.

But has 'Juju' ever worked for footballers?

Gangs Stabs Nigerian designer Shaun Akanbi to Death

Nigerian born UK based designer, Shaun Akanbi, founder of Billy Boyce clothing line was stabbed to death in his London flat on Saturday December 22nd.

The 26 year old budding designer also known as Moshood Abiola Akanbi, was found dead after police forced their way into his flat in Cedar Lodge, Exeter Road, Kilburn, around 4.45pm following concerns about his welfare.

A postmortem gave the cause of death as multiple stab wounds to the torso.

On January 4, 2013, police arrested two men aged 19 and 20 on suspicion of murder. The following day, Achraf Jandara, 20 of Laing House, Comber Grove, Camberwell, south London, was charged with murder. The other suspect was released on bail.

Tributes have been left on the official Facebook page for Billy Boyce.

Iyanya and Yvonne Nelson Friends Again

Sources close to the couple says they are somehow back together and seriously working on their relationship. Yvonne and Iyanya had a heart to heart talk while Iyanya was in Ghana over the holidays. The Ghanaian actress was later seen dropping Iyanya off at the airport in her car.

The sexy stars started dating in July 2012 but ended their relationship in November after Yvonne accused the Kukere crooner of cheating on her with another actress.

"They are talking on the phone everyday but things are not entirely in place as Yvonne's friends are advising her not to go back to him because of how much he hurt her the last time' The source revealed to me.

Lionel Messi wins 2012 Fifa Ballon d'Or,Four times in Succession

The Argentine attacker becomes the first player in history to win the Ballon d'Or four times in succession. He previously shared the record of three consecutive victories with Michel Platini, while Dutch duo Johan Cruyff and Marco van Basten also won the prize three times.

Messi was unable to help Barcelona to the Liga title in 2011-12 as Real Madrid emerged victorious, while they were eliminated in the semi-finals of the Champions League, yet Messi's brilliance was enough to help him to individual glory.

The recognition comes after a year in which the 25-year-old broke numerous records, including the most goals scored in a calendar year.

Messi netted an astonishing 91 strikes over the course of 2012 to crush Gerd Muller's previous record of 85 goals in a year, scoring 79 for Barcelona and 12 more for Argentina.

Housemaid invites boyfriend to rob boss,stages Her own kidnap

Culled from PUNCH
The police in Lagos State have arrested a 27-year-old housemaid, Mariam Acheme, and four others for allegedly robbing the housemaid's boss. (Suspects pictured above)
According to police authorities, the housemaid, invited her boyfriend, Dansu Akokran, and another person at large to rob her boss and also stage her own kidnap.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Ngozi Braide, said, "On November 26, 2012, the housemaid invited her boyfriend to her boss' house when the madam had gone out. On getting to the house, the boyfriend and another person ransacked the entire house.
"They vandalised the doors and also stole all the valuables. The housemaid then padlocked the gate from outside and fled with them."

'Kelvin Lakoju did not kill himself"....close friends

Friends and family of Kelvin Lakoju, the 28-year-old Nigerian student in India who allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the second floor of his rented accommodation, don't believe the suicide story. Close friends of the photography student said Kevin had absolutely no reason to commit suicide and he wasn't suffering from depression as it's being alleged by the Indian police.

A friend living in India said "Kelvin was killed, we know it, the Indian police knows it, they have confirmed it". Although investigations are still going on, it is believed that the possibility of suicide has been ruled out.
Kelvin was said to have received death threats from his landlord and on several occasions he had reported to his parents. Unconfirmed reports say that new findings will be sent out soon

Rap artist Freddy E's last tweets before he committed suicide

Tyga's rap artist and YouTube sensation, Freddy E committed suicide last night after a failed relationship with his rapper girlfriend, Honey Cocaine (pictured above). The 22 year old rapper and poet posted a series of Tweets before taking his own life with a rifle shot to the head.

Celebrities Fly with Dana...Pics

Dana Air inaugural flight left the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos at 10am yesterday and landed in Abuja at 11.05 packed with celebrities, journalists and some passengers.
Comedians, Basketmouth, Buchi and musicians Harrisong, and Dipp were among the celebrities that joined the flight.