Government Authorities in South African has today issued an order of final release of inherited belonging to Veronica Skov, an incapacitated woman from USA as inheritance funds to her spouse, which has been under litigation by the South African Reserve Bank demanding full forfeiture of the said funds to the government.

In the statement, the court faulted the claims made by the bank that the funds were proceeds of trade in the country and that the nominated spouse has no legal authority under south african laws to claim the funds as that would be considered a violation against the country's financial laws if the funds were allowed to be transferred outside the country.

Relying on documentation presented by representative of the beneficiary, Mr. Stanley Nomvalo, the court reiterated that the funds were not proceeds of trade,also the estates were originally inherited by Veronica from her late South African parents. She however, placed Koichi Ogino (spouse), as next of kin to inherit her belongings.

Following this development, the bank has therefore issued a demand of immediate compliance to the South African Revenue Service for all relevant inheritance related to the family to be transferred to the beneficiary, Mr. Koichi Ogino within 7 days after which the bank will have the statutory rights to confiscate the funds based on non-compliance
The affected foriegn nationals as listed on the directive Include:

1. Tom Verghensten (Netherlands)
2. Koji Maeda, Senior vice president Fusion institute global (Japan) and the Chairman/Director Osamu Kinoshita
3. Betty Sanders (United Kingdom)
4. Emily Rustenfed (Netherlands)

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In the wake up call for a better Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Queen Jennifer Unity Foundation (QJUFOUNDATION),  has urged  the Federal Government to design a programme that would have direct impact on  widows in the country.

Miss Jennifer Okechukwu, the founder of the NGO, made the appeal  on Saturday at the First edition of  its annual Empowerment Program held in Enugu where Gift items  Such as rice , wrappers,Tin tomatoes,Benny season ,salt ,plantain floor ,Izal and liquid soap where shared to Widows in Agwu LGA of Enugu State 

Jennifer  also  called on the government and other  stakeholders to make the task of alleviating the suffering of widows and their children a priority .

“In Nigeria today, most widows live in abject poverty with most of their children malnourished and prone to avoidable diseases.

“The population of widows is steadily increasing in Nigeria and yet little is known about them and the challenges they go through.

“ Many of these widows rely on petty trading because of insufficient funds  to engage in a fairly lucrative business that would be sufficient to take care of themselves and their children.

“ Government and relevant stakeholders need to collaborate with NGOs to alleviate the suffering of widows in Nigeria because organisations alone cannot bear the enormous task of the widows in the country,’’ she said.

Queen Jennifer said that The Foundation will enrolled more than 300 widows into its  various self Employed initiatives.


According to her, the Foundation is currently executing  an empowerment program on fashion designing,soap Making where widows and orphans were being trained and also screening for cervical cancer will be made available for this Widows. 


She  solicited the support of public spirited individuals, corporate bodies, government, foundations, local and international to key into this life changing program.

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Enwerem Chimezie Kingsley is fast rising Nigerian music act(born September 18th, 1995).A graduate of Abia State University, Uturu who hails from umuka in imo state, Nigeria.

The sensational artiste marked her presence in the Nigerian entertainment hub at an early age and he has never looked back.
His unique blend of jazz, hip-hop and poetry, largely influenced by his Nigerian roots and culture makes him unrivalled in his chosen genre.


The rookie star is best known by his stage name "Secky" which was gotten from his initials(Success Enwerem Chimezie KingsleY).


His biggest break through is winning TNMA 2014(best contemporary single)  and being recognized by his Pro chancellor and vice chancellor for  headlining the chancellor sent_forth  party with a song.

His Goals is to perform in a world cup stadium, be successful and connected. He has his eyes focused on working with A-list Nigerian and foreign entertainers like Davido,Jay Z, Drake, Wizkid, Ice prince, M. I to mention but a few.

Secky could be likened to a versatile and a contemporary singer with a strong range of vocals. His style of music which is slowly gaining commercial value sees him on the radar of artistes to watch out for in Nigeria.

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 From all corners of Lagos and beyond people gathered at Ojeez Chinese Cafe, Surulere to witness the official birth of Jennifer Okorie Foundation, a Non Government Organization owned by the reigning African Queen and the unveiling of her Becoming You, girl Child Project that will cut across the six geopolitical zones of the country in the following months.

In her opening remarks the Founder and Chief Executive of the foundation, Jennifer Okorie was lost in words in describing the feeling of having arrived to the moment, a journey she described as rigorous, exhaustive and tasking, but one that every step brought more passion to continue until the goals of having a foundation are realised.

Motivated by the need to salvage the African Child from the untold neglect and poverty he/she faces in the society with little or no concern from the government, the Ebonyi Born Philanthropist began a journey that will see her foundation touch lives and impact positively and heavily on the African Child regardless of the gender.

The foundation before her Official Launch on March 25, 2018 has engaged in many Philanthropic projects reaching out to children across Nigeria. It started with the Feed And Save Tomorrow (FAST) Charity project in January 2017, a food drive project that covered Lagos, Anambra and Ebony State feeding at least over a thousand children on the streets of the participating states, with the goals that a meal can save a dying child.

The Foundation continued with Genotype Before Yes, a sickle cell sensitization project that saw the Association partner with Ebonyi State Ministry of Education and Association of Persons Living with Sickle Cell Disorder to educate over 720 students drawn from various Primary Schools in Ebony State.

The birth of the Foundation, according to the founder will help the foundation leverage on stronger opportunities to reach out to African children whose situation needs attention. She maintained that her Foundation would focus on Poverty Alleviation, Social Education and Health of the African Child.

The foundation unveiled her new project ' Becoming You're a girl Child Project aimed at reaching out to young girls in the society and educating them on the need and how to realise their goals in a world that creates a divide with gender, leaving unequal opportunities. The project would cut across the Six Geopolitical Zones of Nigeria beginning with the South West in May 2018.

The event witnessed many dignitaries including  Arakunrin Adigun-Abdullahi Arogundade Ward C Councillor/Chief Whip of Apapa Iganmu Legislative Council, Elder John Nwoye, Ifezuoke Michael CEO Fancysocialmedia, Chief Onyebuchi Chigbo, Pastor Tony and many others.

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Amala Charles Mmaduka popularly known as PITAKWA aka THE GRACE AMBASSADOR is one of the fastest rising actors in Nollywood. The energetic and breezy actor hails from Nnewi in Anambra state, Eastern Nigeria. He is the last child in a family of six.

PITAKWA, who is known for his unique style of delivery and interpretation is a graduate of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he bagged a degree in Geology. He is one of the method actors currently making waves in Nollywood.

The highly intelligent and remarkably humorous and hilarious actor over the past three years has garnered a huge fan base owing to his overtly creative style of acting; and infusion of local and street slangs in all his movies.

Very versatile, PITAKWA has interpreted virtually all the challenging roles in the acting business without much ado. Ranging from the role of a blind guy; deaf and dumb; destitute; rich; royalty; armed robbery; local; irresponsible and responsible characters.


Amala Charles Mmaduka has over the past three years featured in over 40 movies some of which include:

DAMASCUS,Ego Naija Bet,Me Against the World,Village Trader, Ajebo America, The Egg,ORLANDO,
The money or the Baby,IKEMEFUNA
No More Virgin,War Target.

Amala Charles Mmaduka (PITAKWA) has appeared in movies alongside most of the A-list actors in Nollywood such as Pete Edochie, Nkem Owoh, John Okafor, Yul Edochie, Zack Orji, Patience's Ozokwor, Mike Ezuruonye, Daniel K Daniel, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Ken Erics, Zubby Michael, Ngozi Ezeonu, Emmanuel Ehumadu, Francis Duru, Gentle Jack, Angela Okorie, Rachael Okonkwo, Harry B, Don Brymo, Junior Pope, Queen Nwokoye, Uche Odoputa, Walter Anga, Kenneth Okorie, Sylvester Madu, Jenny Uzoma, Chacha Eke, Jerry Amilo, Oge Okoye, Olu Jacobs, Regina Daniels, Ugezu J. Ugezu, Beverly Osu, Clem Ohameze, Solomon Akiyesi, Kelvin Books, Chinwe Owoh, Ebere Okaro, Mickey Rodstick etc.


Amala Charles Mmaduka (PITAKWA) has been able to maintain a high level of discipline and humility; as both directors and producers confirmed him to be one of the actors whose place at the top is guaranteed.


Watch out for PITAKWA. Watch out for the GRACE AMBASSADOR. Watch out for DonCharles PITAKWA Mmaduka. @pitakwa001

Meet New Sensational Nollywood Actor Efe Henry.

Omoefe Henry Udoruisi popularly known as Efe Henry is a Nigerian born actor currently making waves with his acting prowess.

Born into a family of 5, Efe started his acting career at a tender age. Obtained his 0'level certificate at Zamani college Kaduna before proceeding to UK (Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge ) where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in international business management in 2011.

The young talented actor stamped his presence in Nollywood industry with his spectacular role as a playboy in the award winning movie "Open Marriage" and hasn't looked back since then.

He has acted alongside  notable actors like Ini Edo, Jim Iyke, Desmond Elliot, Monalisa Chinda, Alex Ekubo,Daniel Lloyd and many others.

Best described as a dynamic actor, Efe Henry has a unique personality that can suit into any role with ease.
Check out few on-set and personal photos of the actor below.

The maiden edition of Miss influential Queen Nigeria was a huge success. The glamorous beauty contest had in attendance notable personalities, socialites and indigenes who turn out in masses to grace the event.

Held on 2nd, December at top rank hotel along Sanni Abacha express road,Yenogoa, Bayelsa, the event saw the emergence of Fabian Cindy as the winner Miss influential queen Nigeria 2017.



Other winners includes

•Miss influential Queen Nigeria tourismTarila Zikiye

•Miss influential Queen culture
Nancy Emeka

•Miss influential Queen Top model 2017 Sandra Inemere

•Face of Influential Queen Nigeria 2017 Annabel Jonas

•Miss influential Queen Nigeria Photogenic 2017 Funmi Akinmade

The contestants were trained on different entrepreneurship skills :Bead making, makeup, Baking to mention but a few.

There was also award presentation to some persons as Mr Arabmoney Lucas bagged the Man of the year award and Mr Felix Tuodolo walked home with his award as best sponsor of the year.


In her note of thanks, Miss Gold Kakeyere, the project Director miss Influential queen Nigeria thanked the Audience and all those who supported in her in making the event a success.

She says

"Am overwhelmed with all the love I got tonight, most notably God who orchestrated everything, Fancy social media for the heavy media aid, the backyard staffs who showed relentless efforts and lastly all of you who deem it necessary to come to my event despite your busy schedules, I can only say thank you as I can't show a complete gratitude. It is with your effort that we have produced new queens that will live to influence the society we are into for good. It is with your effort that we present new role models to young females out there. To this effect, I say thank you and God bless."

Nigerian fast rising model, Eze  Justina is definitely our celebrity beauty of the day. The reigning Miss UK Nigeria carries the aura of warmth elegance and recently threw us off balance with new gorgeous birthday shoots and we are totally loving them.

Justina's beautiful facial features made her the perfect muse for T.a’la mode beauty. The makeover also consisted of Nood lipstick, arched eyebrows and the highlightings which gave her the complete melanin glow.

Justina's personal style also stood out as she rocked a different gowns flaunting her curves and flawless skin. Checkout more breathtaking photos below

Face of Nigeria World 2017 was the biggest night of Pageantry and a night where the biggest stars were present.

19  Beautiful contestants representing different states in Nigeria participated in the contest, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria to the world and Miss Lagos, Oyindamilola Ajomole set a new record as she emerged as the Winner of Face Of Nigeria World 2017 and went home with a brand new Toyota Avalon Car.


Judges present at the event includes Nollywood actress Mimi Orjiekwe ,Blessing Gold Eze ,Peggy Orvie and Mr Ayo Collins.
Award Recipients On The Night includes Adunni Ade, Moyo Lawal, Mrs Efua Edeh, Mr Ayo Collins,  Omono Ibe and popular Nigerian celebrity twins Aneke.


Other winners on the night were Miss Niger (Omolabake Ndako), Miss Rivers (Duru Obianuju), Miss Delta (Peace Lana), Miss Akwaibom (Meg Eyo).


The event was held at the prestigious Bespoke Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos State and was hosted by ex Bb naija house mate Eriata Ese and Emmanuella iloba.

It was a sorrowful moment for former Nigerian beauty queen Jennifer Okechukwu as she buries her late dad amidst tears and mourning in Enugu.

Jennifer Okechukwu who held the post of face of culture Africa 2015 was visibly described as the best and most influential beauty queen during her reign due to the multiple humanitarian projects she carried out successfully before handling over her crown.
Her late dad Chief Alhaji Luke I Okechukwu (ogbuefi chinyelugo 1) of Enugu State was also known as the IGWE NDI IGBO dutse FCT as well as the chairman of Ogugu Community Union in Abuja FCT .

He was partly into politics late back in 1999 as the treasurer of APP party at Sokoto. Late Chief Luke Okechukwu was a very peaceful man before his death.

Emmanuella iloba is one budding actress that's gradually carving a positive niche for herself in the much populated Nollywood industry.
Just recently, she adorned the front cover of Nigerian  Lifestyle and Celebrity Magazine HKE looking cute and super gorgeous. 

The curvy actress has featured in couple of movies like dusty road, living in the past, the don, grace, dry stakes,chevron wives, lekki house girl and also worked for brands like orange drug company, mandilas and many others.

In her accompanying interview, she talks about her career, foray into the Nollywood industry, her take on rape and violence , ideal man and many more.

A cross-section of Nigerians has commended the President, General Muhammadu Buhari, for his deft management of what could easily have blown into a national crisis – the exchanges between the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, and the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru.


The issues broke into the open following an internal memorandum dated August 30, this year, addressed to the President by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, highlighting what he described as procedural infringements by the NNPC Group Managing Director, including allegations of bypassing the Minister of State, who is also Chairman of the NNPC Board, and failing to report to the Board in key decision like the awarding of major contracts.


That the memo leaked to the mass media apparently triggered chains of reactions, including denials of there being any unwholesome intent in the award of the cited contracts, an allegation that was not made in the memorandum. Public reactions followed, many full of sentimental content.


There were also questions about who leaked the internal memo to the Press and whether the contracts mentioned should have been sent to the Minister of State for approval. Also in discourse was whether the Minister of State’s memo was concealed by Presidency personnel, and delayed in reaching the President.


However, the President acted in a fatherly manner by analyzing the issues objectively, and resolved the issue, which was about the need for due process in the NNPC’s operations, and not about any allegation of wrong doing. For some reason yet to be established, some reactions to the Minister of State’s memo veered in the direction of there being no unwholesome acts in the award of the contracts. Our reporters found that there were no such accusations in the memo.


In the heat of all this, ISWB commissioned a team of experts to conduct a mini Public Opinion Poll (POP) to determine the feelings of the populace on the issue, including whether the facts were well understood and how the issue was managed by the Presidency to which the memo was addressed.


The survey team interviewed 50 persons online from various parts of Nigeria.  Five questions were asked:


1.      Did you follow the media exchange after the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources’ memo to the President on irregularities in processes by the Group Managing Director of the NNPC?


2.      Did you understand the issues stated in the Minister’s memo and in the GMD’s reactions?


3.      Were there any mentions or allegations of corruption in the Minister’s memo?


4.      Do you believe that the issue was well understood and managed by the media and the public?


5.      What do you think was responsible for the dowsing of the tension that was building up from the issue?


A majority responded that the potential crisis was prevented by the mature handling of the situation by the President. Thirty-eight of the 50 respondents said the tension was doused by the President’s mature handling of the issue. Seven said the problem could have been resolved with or without any intervention, while five gave no answer.


Several respondents (39) went out of the way to state that the issues in the memo did not merit the level of public reaction that came with the matter, while many others (41) said that felt that the media did not handle the issue well. Twenty-three respondents said the Presidential media team did not handle the issue properly. Ten commented that the Presidential team helped blow the matter out of proportion.


Nearly all those who responded to the question on allegations of corruption (43) said there was no allegation or implying of corrupt or any unwholesome practices by the Minister against the GMD. Some said the memo only talked of procedural irregularities and the need to comply with laid-down procedures. A few others said the issues in the memo were all purely administrative and routine. One respondent rather cynically wrote back: “Is it not guilty conscience to cry wolf when there is none?”


Beyond the mini poll, ISWB reporting crews felt the pulse across opinion leaders in various parts of the country, and from media reportage.


Opinion leaders like rights activism lawyer Femi Falana and the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, were, according to media reports, of the view that the matter could have been better managed.


Barrister Falana, SAN, said the memo merely mentioned perceived administrative lapses that needed not be blown out of proportion, and that Presidency insiders who were accused of blocking the minister’s access to the President should be sanctioned.


PANDEF, on its part, said the Minister of State was correct to draw the President’s attention to breeches of transparency and accountability flaws. It said the NNPC Group Managing Director was wrong to sideline the Minister of State.


Meanwhile, calm has returned to the petroleum industry, as the dust raised by the “memo saga” dies down. The country now looks forward to the “combatant sides” to calm down and let procedures be complied with by everybody, with no one imagining that he or she is exempt from administrative procedures.

There was palpable excitement as a prominent son of Ekiti State and former Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), Dr. Oluwole Oluleye recently declared his ambition to vie for the gubernatorial position of Ekiti State.

Dr Oluleye, who made this declaration at a colouful ceremony in his hometown, Efon Alaaye, headquarters of Efon Local Government Area and Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, said that the state will regain its lost glory under his leadership.

Oluleye, who also served as Executive Secretary of Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), was joined by his wife, Pat and other admirers in announcing his bid for the Oke Ayoba Villa in Ado-Ekiti.

A prominent community leader andWz former Executive Chairman of Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State, Otunba Kunle Olasope urged Efon indigenes to support Oluleye’s aspirations.

In his own remarks, the former Efon council chairman and ex-Commissioner for Agriculture Prof. Adio Folayan, said the time has come for the many indigenes that had benefited from Oluleye’s milk of kindness to reciprocate his good gesture.

Folayan assured that party delegates from other local government areas were ready to support Oluleye’s ambition but those from Efon must lead the way for others to follow.


Dr Oluleye, who disclosed that he had toured the local governments not less than  three times and knows the needs of the people, which he would use his development agenda to meet, pledged to make agriculture attractive to the youths by providing incentives and modern technology to boost food security and generate job opportunities for them.

He explained that infrastructure and public utilities, welfare of civil servants, teachers and pensioners would be accorded due attention under his administration, even as he described women as important stakeholders in politics.

Oluleye , who was received at the APC  secretariat in Ado-Ekiti by the State Working Committee and State Executive Committee, led by the Deputy Chairman, Mrs. Kemisola Olaleye, also inaugurated the headquarters of his campaign organisation in Ureje area of Ado-Ekiti and promised to implement an all-encompassing blueprint that will bring sustainable development to Ekiti and give the people a new lease of life, if he wins the APC ticket and the election.

He explained that his 33-year career as a public servant and a technocrat, among other national assignments had prepared him for demands of the office of governor.

He said: “Today, I humbly present myself to you, on the platform of our great party, All Progressive Congress, as a child of necessity. Without mincing words, I am stepping out to declare my intention to run for the Governorship position of our beloved Ekiti State, come 2018.

“I have had a fulfilled career, which spanned cumulatively over 33 years as both a public servant and a technocrat. I rose steadily in cadre and responsibilities from the National Productivity Centre, to the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), as the Pioneer Executive Secretary and to being Executive Secretary Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), amongst other national assignments.
Oluleye, said party would organise a free, fair and credible primary for its aspirants.