Former Mercenary Signs $850m Nigerian Oil Deal

MAJOR  oil industry players in Nigeria have expressed concerns over the recent $850 acquisition of 45 per cent participating interest in a producing oil-mining lease in Nigerian OML 30 by Shoreline Energy Resources Nigeria Limited who has links with Mr Tony Buckingham a known Mercenary. 

Shoreline Energy is a special purpose company formed by an indigenous company, Shoreline Power Company Limited, and Heritage Oil Plc, an independent upstream exploration and production company listed on both the London and Toronto stock exchanges.

Woman arrested with drugs

This Nigerian mother of three kids had a thriving clothes business but she wanted more. Grace Beji Black-Duke, 47, was not ready to wait or bid time. She wanted quick wealth. Now, she has been caught red handed by the NDLEA with drugs in her panties.Black-Duke, no doubt, did well in her trading profession. Some years after she left school, she met herhusband with whom she had three kids.But her marriage would not pass the test of time. Black-Duke soon took custody of the products of the marriage; three lovely kids. Over time, she took to selling ladies’ clothes in Port Harcourt, where she owns a big boutique.

Dana Crash: Lawyers Partnering with Victims’ Families to Demand Higher Compensation

Families of the victims of the tragic Dana Air Flight 0992 which killed all the 153 persons on board, including six crew members on June 3 in Lagos yesterday insisted that the compensation that should be paid by the airline must be more than $100,000 (about N16 million) which is the minimum allowed by the Montreal Convention and they are now working with lawyers to secure higher compensation from the airline.

This is coming as the preliminary report of the tragic crash showed that the accident was not caused by fuel contamination, contrary to reports that quoted experts which indicated that contaminated fuel might have been responsible for the crash.

Plateau Crisis: Fulani Leader Arrested

The National Secretary of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBA), Saleh Bayeri has been arrested.

This is as former Military Administrator of Delta State, Colonel John Dung (rtd) debunked the allegation credited to Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), General Jeremiah Useni that Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State was the cause of the persistent violence in the State.

Bayeri was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) when he honoured invitation from the Commander of the Force, Major General Henry Ayoola, who handed him over to the State Security Service (SSS).

Goldie evicted

She was evicted yestherday evening .

Another four years for oshe baba

 ACN candidate and incumbent Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has been declared winner of the Edo State Governorship election that held yesterday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Result: PDP - 144 235. ACN - 477 478. ANPP - 3642. CPC - 2793.  SDMP - 807. LP - 604. NCP - 504. Congrats to him!

Breaking News:Arik Air bound for Abuja has near disaster in bad weather

Arik flight w3232 from Enugu to Abuja scheduled to depart Enugu at about 10:00am was delayed until 11:40am due to reports of approaching bad weather in Abuja.
According to an eyewitness, in a rush to get to Abuja before the start of the rains the pilot ignored all warnings and took the aircraft and passengers through an extremely turbulent flight.
A passenger on the fight said, "People clung on to their seats for dear life with shouts and cries of Jesus".
On landing at Abuja the plane almost skidded off of the runway and passengers had to wait on the aircraft for thirty minutes before disembarking due to heavy rains in Abuja.
"This is the hallmark of the flight delays and the resultant effects of lack of NCAA," the passenger added.

Culled from Daily Times

D'banj releases new single

 

D'banj's new single Oyato will be released today Saturday July 14th. This is his first Nigerian release after mohits. The multiple-award-winning entertainer said 'Oyato' is his special dedication to his fans who have stood by him through it all.

Sylvester Stallone's 1st Son Sage Stallone Found Dead

 

 

 

Sage Stallone, the 36-year-old son of Sylvester Stallone, has been found dead at a house in Los Angeles.

Authorities were investigating Sage Stallone's death, but details were not immediately available.

"Sylvester Stallone is devastated and grief-stricken over the sudden loss of his son," publicist Michelle Bega said in a statement. "His compassion and thoughts are with Sage's mother, Sasha."


Los Angeles police said they were dispatched to investigate a death at a home on Mulholland Terrace around 2.15pm on Friday.Coroner's officials also said they were in the initial investigative stages.

Nigerian soldier sentenced to death for murder

A Nigerian soldier, Corporal Moses Olurunfemi has been sentenced to death by hanging by a Makurdi High Court after being found guilty of culpable homicide.
The convict before his conviction was attached to 81 Intelligence Corp of the Nigerian Army in Lagos.
According to the First Information Report, FIR, filed in Court by the Police prosecutor, the convict had on the 19th of September 2009 allegedly strangulated his girl friend Miss Mercy Ajagbonna at her residence for undisclosed reasons.
The late Miss Ajagbonna was until her death a staff of the Federal Medical Center, Makurdi and resided at Kwararafa quarters in Makurdi town.

Police Intercepts Arms Smugglers In Lagos

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Umar Manko, revealed on Friday that the command has arrested three persons, including a retired naval officer, for allegedly possessing 8,450 live cartridges.

Parading the suspects at the Police Headquarters, Ikeja, Manko said that the ammunition was smuggled through Seme, a border town in Lagos.

He said that the ammunition was intercepted by police officers from the Trade Fair Police Division on stop and search patrol.

Tiwa Savage & Wizkid Dayo Are The New Pepsi Ambassadors

Musicians, Tiwa Savage and Wizkid have been officially unveiled as brand ambassadors of Pepsi.
The "Blue, Bold and Beautiful" Pepsi ambassadors were unveiled on Wednesday night at an exclusive event at Likwid Lounge, Lagos.
According to reports, Tiwa Savage clinched the Pepsi deal while co-hosting the Nigerian Idol season II reality show, which Pepsi sponsored.
Tiwa expressed gratitude at the decision of the brand to make her an ambassador, adding that, "I had no idea why I was chosen but will add a proper Naija flavour to the brand."
Celebrities who were in attendance included Dr Sid, Durella, Eku Edewor, Flowsick, Olisa, Kaffy, Mo Cheddah, DJ Xclusive, Vector, and a host of others.
The duo have filmed the TV commercials and print ads for the campaign.
Former Pepsi ambassadors include Ashionye, who was signed as face of Pepsi Lite in 2007, and Lynxxx, who represented the brand in 2010.

Deputy Governor of Borno and Shehu of Borno escape bomb attack

A suicide bomber blew himself up near the Maiduguri Central Mosque in the capital city of Borno State, killing himself and at least five others.

It was gathered that among the dignitaries that were observing Friday prayers at the mosque were Deputy Governor Zannah Mustaphar and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Kyari. Both men were evacuated alive after the attack. It is not yet clear if any was injured.

Forbes Ten Young African Millionaires To Watch

Jason Njoku of Iroko TV

Written by Forbes writer - Mfonobong Nsehe

There’s no money like young money. While African millionaires and billionaires like Onsi Sawiris, Raymond Ackerman, and Aliko Dangote may have more money than most of us can ever dream of, there’s one thing they can never buy: Youth. Even money has its limits.

But there are a handful of young Africans in their 20s and 30s who have built businesses and amassed enviable million-dollar fortunes. Call them million-dollar babies.

See the top ten after the cut...

DANA PLANE CRASH: How Captain battled with failed engines mid-air

Preliminary report on the Dana plane that crashed on 3rd June 2012 at Iju-Ishaga, Lagos released yesterday by the Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, said that the Captain tried starting the failed two engines mid-air when the engines packed up and after several failed attempt ''the Capt informed the Flight Officer, FO, "we just lost everything, we lost an engine. I lost both engines".
This is coming as the report said the crash was not caused by contaminated fuel. The plane, a Boeing MD-83, with registration no 5N-RAM on a domestic scheduled commercial flight, operated by Dana Airlines Limited as flight 992 (DAN 992), crashed into a densely populated area during a forced landing following a total loss of power in both engines while on approach to Muhammed Murtala Airport (LOS), Lagos, Nigeria

Reactions trail Appointment of Dame patience Jonathan as permanent Secretary

The Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin branch, Mr. Rafiu Balogu, and leader of Committee of Muslim Organisations, Kwara State, Prof. Shehu Jimoh, on Thursday in Ilorin, described the appointment of the wife of the President, Dame Patience Jonathan as one of the 17 new Permanent Secretaries in Bayelsa State civil service as surprising and shocking.

Accident Investigation Bureau submit preliminary report on Dana Air Crash

The Accident Investigation Bureau has submitted a preliminary report on the crash of Dana Air’s MD83 (5N-RAM) in Lagos on June 3, 2012. The report determines the main facts about flight 992. Read it below..

On 3rd June 2012 about 1545 hours[1], 5N-RAM, a Boeing MD-83, a domestic scheduled commercial flight, operated by Dana Airlines Limited as flight 992 (DAN 992), crashed into a densely populated area during a forced landing following a total loss of power in both engines while on approach to Muhammed Murtala Airport (LOS), Lagos, Nigeria. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and the airplane was on an instrument flight plan. All of the 153 persons aboard the airplane, including the 6 crew members were fatally injured. There were 10 confirmed ground fatalities. The airplane was destroyed.  There was post impact fire. The flight originated at Abuja (ABV) and the destination was LOS.