Corruption is not new in Nigeria. It is found among poor, rich and among leaders that took an oath to serve the country with truthfulness. Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is a government organisation enmeshed in corruption has again been confirmed following the arrest of the organisation's two security officials by the Inspector General of Police monitoring team on Wednesday for stealing $20,000 from a passenger's baggage.
The security officials, who have been flown to Abuja on the order of the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Abubakar, were said to have stolen the money from the baggage of an airline operator during the screening of his baggage at the screening point of the Murtala Muhammed Airport terminal one.
According to the airline operator who does not want his name in print for now, trouble started when he was to board a 6.5 a.m. flight on First Nation to Abuja to perform a national exercise.
Getting to the screening point of the departure hall of the MMA2 terminal, as expected, he positioned his hand luggage on the screening machine and walked through the screening being conducted on passengers by the FAAN security officials.
When the flight was announced, he took his hand luggage and proceeded on board without knowing that the security officials had removed $20, 000 from his luggage.
However, the bubble burst when the airline operator tried to bring out his complimentary card which he wanted to give to a long-time friend whom he met on board but discovered that his money was gone.
The airline operator, who said his money was still intact at the screening point, said at that point, it was impossible for him to disembark from the aircraft as the gangway was already closed by the cabin crew hence, he decided to put a call through to the managing director of FAAN who said he was in Abuja but directed him to contact the director of security in FAAN.
But despite the complaints made by the passenger, neither the FAAN chief nor his director of security was forthcoming as they failed to communicate with him for a whole week.
Sensing that the management of FAAN was not interested in his case, he decided to report the matter to the police IG, who asked him to forward a letter of complaint to his office and copy the Minister of Aviation, Stella Adaeze Oduah.
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Our notice has been drawn to an article published on your blog and other media and we have been mandated to put the facts straight.
We would like to say publicly that the accused (Mr. Jim Iyke) knowledged all the charges that were brought against him which includes criminal breach of trust, assault, criminal force, cheating, criminal misappropriation and obtaining by tricks etc.
After the his confession, the accused would have been sent to jail but for the magnanimity of the victim, Mrs Abubakar who, after listening to all the pleading from Jim's family that he was their bread winner, decided to temper justice with mercy. The victim accepts on a condition to refund all the money that was fraudulently obtained.
The court closed the case not because of insufficiency of prove, but it was because the victim (Mrs Abubakar) accepts to settle the case amicably.
In the case of inability to provide the refunds, the case will be re-opened, and with both parties in agreement, the court orders full wrath should be brought on him.
Please find attached evidence and documentation in respect of the above.
Dr Gambo Abdul, a senior lecturer in the Department of Public administration at the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, has been arrested for allegedly harassing a male student Abubakar Abdulkareem into being his gay partner.
The student had severally rebuffed the advances of the lecturer who wanted him to be his gay partner but became agitated when the lecturer threatened failure if he refused to succumb. It was gathered that following the threat from the lecturer who is from Minna, Abubakar reported the case to his parents. Consequently, the family of the student decided to investigate further and found out that the claim of their ward was true.
The student was instructed to play along last weekend when the said lecturer invited him to a hotel located at Eastern Bye Pass in Minna. The lecturer made advances and was apprehended and taken to Chanchaga police division.
Abubakar told LEADERSHIP that his ordeal in the hand of the lecturer started over two years ago when he was doing his Diploma programme at the University before he gained admission for his degree programme.
He said that the said Lecturer was his caretaker which was why he was close to him but decided to stay away from him when he started to make illicit advances towards him.
When contacted the police Public relation Officer, Pius Edobo confirmed the incident, adding that the case would be charged to court.
Nigeria may be a country in crisis right now, but her citizens are making her proud--especially those in the Diaspora. Two days back we celebrated the achievement of 22 year old Emmanuel Ohuabunwa, news just filtered in that 21 year old Chibundu Onuzo has just been named UK’s Number 1 best black student.
The award was given by Rare Rising Stars. With this award, she is the first woman to top the list.
The 21 year old who got her first book deal at age 1 9, while still an undergraduate student at King’s College London, (she signed a two novel deal with U.K. publishing heavy weight, Faber & Faber), was also profiled by CNN when Nigeria marked her 50th independence anniversary.
Her latest book “The Spider King’s Daughter has already started garnering critical acclaim. It has been nominated for the £10,000 more and watch a brief video of her after the jump
Desmond Elliott Prize for debut novelists alongside a Booker prize-nominated Oxford professor.
1. Touch her waist. 2. Actually talk to her. 3. Share secrets with her. 4. Give her your jacket. 5. Kiss her slowly.
6. Hug her. 7. Hold her. 8. Laugh with her. 9. Invite her somewhere. 10. Hangout with her and your friends together.
11. Smile with her. 12. Take pictures with her. 13. Pull her onto your lap. 14. When she says she loves you more, deny it. Fight back. 15. When her friends say “I love her more than you”, deny it. Fight back and hug her tight so she can’t get to her friends.It makes her feel loved.
16. Always hug her and say I love you whenever you see her. 17. Kiss her unexpectedly. 18. Hug her from behind around the waist. 19. Tell her she’s beautiful. 20. Tell her the way you feel about her. (One last thing you need to do to show her you actually do mean it.)
21. Open doors for her, walk her to her car – it makes her feel protected, plus it never hurts to act like a gentleman. 22. Tell her she’s your everything – only if you mean it. 23. If it seems like there is something wrong, ask her – if she denies something being wrong, it means SHE DOESN’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT – so just hug her. 24. Make her feel loved. 25. Kiss her in front of OTHER girls you know!
(WE MIGHT DENY IT BUT WE ACTUALLY LIKE AND KINDA WANT YOU TO TICKLE US)
26. Don’t lie to her. 27. DON’T cheat on her. 28. Take her ANYWHERE she wants. 29. Text message or call her in the morning and tell her have a good day at school, and how much you miss her. 30. Be there for her whenever she needs you, and even when she doesn’t need you, just be there so she’ll know that she can always count on you.
31. Hold her close when she’s cold so she can hold you too. 32. When you are alone hold her close and kiss her. 33. Kiss her on the cheek; (it will give her the hint that you want to kiss her). 34. While in the movies, put your arm around her and then she will automatically put her head on your shoulder, then lean in and tilt her chin up and kiss her lightly. 35. Don’t ever tell her to leave even jokingly or act like you’re mad. If she’s upset, comfort her.
36. When people diss her, stand up for her. 37. Look deep into her eyes and tell her you love her. 38. Lay down under the stars and put her head on your chest so she can listen to the steady beat of your heart, link your fingers together while you whisper to her as she rests her eyes and listens to you. 39. When walking next to each other grab her hand. 40. When you hug her, hold her in your arms as long as possible.
MAKE SURE SHE KNOWS SHES LOVED.
41. Call or text her at night to wish her sweet dreams. 42. Comfort her when she cries and wipe away her tears. 43. Take her for long walks at night. 44. Always remind her how much you love her. 45. Sit on top of her and tell her how much you love her and then bend down to her face and kiss her while you’re sitting on her. You’ll never know when she needs just a little more love ..
Nigeria’s Bez Idakula recently inked a music and publishing deal with Universal. Bez who has been on a U.S. tour for his debut album “Super Sun” has gained critical acclaim in major media outlets including BBC world which described him recently as “The next big talent out of Nigeria.” Earlier in the year, The Boston Globe listed his Super Sun album as one of World music’s top albums of 2011. In March of this year, he performed live at SXSW courtesy of an All Africa showcase organized by media distribution platform, Spinlet.
Bez recently featured in Essence Magazine’s “New and Next” column which spotlights the brightest new talents Essence would like to introduce to its readers. Bez would be performing at the the Los Angeles Apple Store’s Black Music Month celebration on June 30. Bez fans around the world are encouraged to check out www.bezworld.com on/after June 30th to stay up to date with the music star.
It’s good news for Majek Fashek. Word has it that he has signed a two year touring deal with A PLUS entertainment. The deal which is allegedly worth N15m will see him tour some European countries. Word has it that they have started booking some gigs for him and he is going to start touring in July (this year).
Arsenal Football Club is delighted to confirm that the Nigeria national team will be the Club’s opposition for their pre-season friendly match in Abuja on Sunday, August 5.
Arsène Wenger’s team will face the Super Eagles in the National Stadium, with a confirmed kick-off time of 4pm local time.
Tickets details will be announced on Wednesday, July 4 and will appear on Arsenal.com.
The Club last visited Africa during a tour to South Africa in July 1993, and is returning as a result of the fantastic support which exists for the team, not only in Nigeria, but across the entire continent.
The visit to Nigeria will conclude an exciting pre-season tour schedule for Arsenal, who return to both China and Malaysia in July, following the success of last term’s Asia Tour.
The Asia leg starts in Kuala Lumpur, where the team will face a Malaysia XI on Tuesday, July 24. The Gunners then travel to China for a match against Manchester City in Beijing on Friday, July 27, followed by a trip to Hong Kong to play Kitchee FC on Sunday, July 29.
All developments and updates regarding Arsenal’s pre-season activities will feature on Arsenal.com
Sexy singer and dancer, Jennifer Nwakaego Oduah popularly known as Ego Omalicha and Questionmark Records have parted ways.
Ego omalicha formerly known as the first lady of Questionmark Entertainment has decided to take a walk from the label and is now official known as SAFARIE.
She broke into the scene as Ego and scored back hits with tracks Omalicha, Omalicha nwa remix and Thinking about you as an artist signed to Questionmark Entertainment.
She has parted ways with the label and her agreement was terminated agreeable following conflicts over her image, brand and style of music.
The artist and label couldn’t agree on her image and creative differences, after a long while it was mutually agreed that her contract be terminated.
Along with the name change comes some image re-branding. These hot photos show us the new Ego Omalicha… or rather, Safarie
A man got a raw deal in the hands of two sex workers when he went to a brothel to satisfy his segxwal desire. But the prostitutes have now landed in Kirikiri Prison.
While the man called Ayodele, 42, was having sex with one of the sex workers identified as Bekky,19, another prostitute, Titilayo, 21, sneaked into the room and allegedly stole his gold necklace chain worth N138,000 and undisclosed amount of money.
The incident happened at a popular brothel at Ashodu street, Ijora Badia, Lagos, southwest Nigeria.
He discovered that his expensive jewellery and money had been stolen when he wanted to wear his clothes.
When he demanded for his jewellery and money, the prostitutes threatened to tell his wife that he came to the brothel to made love with them.
Ayodele went to the Badia Police Station and reported the matter and the ladies were arrested.
The two women were arraigned before Apapa Magistrate’s court, Lagos.
They are facing charges of conspiracy and stealing before the presiding Magistrate, Mr H. O. A. Amos.
They pleaded not guilty to the charge and the court granted them bail in the sum N100,000 with one surety in like sum.
The matter was adjourned till 12 July this year, while they were remanded at Kirikiri Prison custody when they could not meet their bail conditions.
To avoid unnecessary speculations that may be trailing his failing marriage, Pastor Chris Okotie, the General Overseer of Household of God, took the bull by the horn and formerly declared that he and Stephanie, his wife of four years, are going their separate ways.
The flamboyant preacher and three times presidential candidate of FRESH Democratic Party was alleged to have announced during last Sunday Church service, “Stephanie and I are separated without any further explanation.”
Although, many are no longer surprise about broken marriage of top celebrities, as it has become rampant nowadays, Pastor Chris failed second marriage is more interesting. It would be recall that his marriage to Stephanie, a mother of three from different men generated a lot of controversy with many people saying he should not have married in accordance with biblical principle but he quickly debunked such talks, saying that his critics do not understand the word of God.
However, for those who might be wondering why the marriage crashed like badly arranged pack of cards, a reliable source squealed that Stephanie is been alleged of having spiritual problems which Pastor Chris could no longer cope with.
As the alleged spiritual problems become mysteries to be unravelled, Stephanie is said to have moved back to Marwa Gardens, where she lived before the marriage. “She did not pack out completely because her siblings and children stayed behind when she got married to Pastor Chris,” said an insider.
“They dated for 10 years and married for four years, is it now that he’s aware of her spiritual problems? There is more to that, and probably because she could not give him a child after four years of marriage,” another source said.
An Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court has remanded two officials of the State Security Service (SSS) in prison custody for armed robbery.
The officials - Owolabi Kolawole (25) and Okunola Kayode (28) - were arraigned before Chief Magistrate Igbekele Akinyele on a two-count charge of conspiracy and armed robbery.
They were said to have committed the offence with others at large on June 14, 2012 at about 11.30 a.m. at UBA on Owo/Ado Road, Akure. The police accused the two SSS operatives of robbing a car dealer, Peter Charles Denis of his N480,000.
The offence, the police said, was contrary to and punishable under Section 402 (1) of the Criminal Code cap 30 Vol. II laws of Ondo State, 1978.
Although the accused persons pleade not guilty, one of them, Kolawole claimed that they went to arrest the complainant, Denis, and he gave them N100,000 so that they won’t take him to their office.
However, Chief Magistrate Akinyele told them that even if their claim was true, it amounted to bribe-taking in legal parlance.
On his part, the Police prosecutor, ASP Pelumi Adejuwon, informed the court that he had four witnesses and urged the court to grant an adjournment to enable him to assemble them.
Chief magistrate Akinyele also denied them bail, saying as SSS officers they were not supposed to take bribe. He thus remanded them in prison custody and adjourned the matter to July 20 for hearing.
How far will you go in a bid to get money from your elder brother to start a business? Well a young man seems to have provided the answer to the question by his stupid action.
Okafor Chukwujekwu, a 27-year-old man, has been arrested by the police in Lagos for conspiring, arranging and kidnapping his blood brother, Cosmos Chukwujekwu for a ransom.
We gathered that the victim was kidnapped close to his house at Festac Town, Lagos, and taken to an unknown place where he was made to pay N4 million ransom before he was released.
The victim surrendered his Honda car, handsets and paid cash of N1.8 million before they released him. The total value of what he paid them in exchange for his freedom was N4 million.
Mr Cosmos reported the matter at Festac Police Division and during investigation it was discovered that it was his younger brother who executed the kidnap for selfish reasons. It was learnt that Okafor had earlier asked his elder brother (Cosmos) for some money to set up a business. He agreed but told him to be patient and give him some time to raise some money.
Trying to be faster than his shadow, Okafor arranged with one Malik Sherif and they ambushed Cosmos on his way home and threatened to kill him if he did not pay the money.
Both of them were later arrested by the police. Okafor and Malik have thus been arraigned before an Apapa Magistrate court presided over by E.A. Ogundare. After listening to the case against them the presiding magistrate send them to Kirikiri prison and adjourned the matter for further hearing.
According to our source, Davido was invited for the recently concluded Nokia Rap Battle show alongside other prominent acts by one Nosa, a fast rising music producer cum manager. The show ended and according to the source, Davido who was said to be drunk to stupor insisted on leaving in a friend’s car instead of going in the one the ones that brought him, and other top artistes and crew from the hotel.
He insisted though and Nosa being his host had to drive behind them, bubble later burst when the car conveying Davido was stopped by some military men for the routine check especially at that time of the night.
Our source revealed that the obviously tipsy Davido jumped out of the car and started boasting "don't you know me, what the fcuk is wrong with you guys..." He started shouting about who he is and what guts the Mopol men had to stop his friend`s car.
This act, infuriated one of the Mopol and while the musician was still ranting and boasting, he was landed a dirty slap and was threatened with gun to shut up if he does not want to be bathed in his blood.
The musician we were further told was immediately rushed back into the car by Nosa and his friend who had at that point got down from their bus and pleaded with the uniformed men that he’s actually a popular musician especially in Lagos and was coming from a show.
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