Thursday, 17 April 2014
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Wizkid, Waje part ways with manager Godwin Tom
Source gathered that Wizzy and Godwin Tom may have had a disagreement after a recent overseas trip to Dubai and the UK.
Sources are saying Tom threw in the towel following the bitter spat, although we could not immediately confirm this.
The popular music manager who has in the past managed acts like M.I and Show Dem Camp, has also parted ways with his other client Waje. The the cause of the business relationship breakdown between Waje and Godwin Tom is yet to be revealed, but we confirmed reliably it's over for the duo who had a great relationship with plenty PDA.
Godwin Tom has been dropping some cryptic comments on Twitter and Instagram which shows signs of frustration over the recent developments. 'Fuck this shit… I'm done!' Godwin Tom tweeted a few days ago.
He's told close friends he may consider taking a break from the Nigerian music scene to try his hands on other ventures.
'I'm on the move and I can't look back… No regrets at all! Wasted time, I can't get that back so everyday I go hard! #NoRegrets Pusha T,' he added.
Fuck this shit… I'm done!
— Godwin Tom (@GodwinTom) April 14, 2014
I'm on the move and I can't look back… No regrets at all! Wasted time, I can't get that back so everyday I go hard! #NoRegrets Pusha T
— Godwin Tom (@GodwinTom) April 14, 2014
Both singers have removed Godwin Tom's name and contacts from their Twitter pages and replaced them with their new managements.
Waje's Publicist has already confirmed to NET that Godwin Tom is no longer managing the Edo State born singer. 'Godwin Tom is no longer managing Waje ,' Waje's media rep Wild Flower PR told NET.
All efforts to reach Godwin Tom by NET have so far been unsuccessful.
Godwin Tom started working with Waje in 2012, the same year he teamed up with Wizkid after the singer parted ways with his first manager Osagie Osarenkhoe.
Culled from Thenet
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Davido, Psquare Lead Nigerian Åcts On MAMA Nominations List
Nigerian singer Davido leads Nigerian acts on the nominations list with an impressive four nominations. He was nominated for 'Best Male', 'Best Collaboration', 'Artiste of the Year' and 'Song of the Year' categories. He's only tied in first place with four nominations by South African artistes Mafikizolo and Uhuru.
Nigerian Twin pop stars Psquare follow behind with three nominations at the 'Best Group', 'Artist of the Year', and 'Song of the Year' categories.
The Nigerian Female acts are represented by Tiwa Savage and Chidinma who will battle each other in the 'Best Female' category.
Nigerian author Chimamanda Adiche and Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde are nominated in the non-music 'Personality of the Year' category.
Other nominated Nigerian artistes include Wizkid, 2face, Olamide, Phyno, Dr. Sid, May D, Kcee, Burna Boy, Clarence Peters, Ice Prince, Flavour and Don Jazzy.
The prestigious MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) nominations were revealed at a glittering nominations party at The Sands, Johannesburg, South Africa by MTV Base VJs Nomuzi Mabena and Sizwe Dhlomo, alongside Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa. The event was well attended by artistes, nominees and celebrities including AKA, Beatenberg, DJ Clock, Burna Boy, Mafikizolo, Professor, Oskido and Yuri Da Cunha.
'We congratulate all the nominees for the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards. This year, the MAMA offers a stunning platform for African artistes, it also celebrates the young personalities, leaders and creatives who are making a positive impact on the continent,' Alex Okosi said at the nominations party.
Voting for the MTV Africa Music Awards opens at www.mtvbase.com from Wednesday, April 16 until midnight of Wednesday, June 4, 2014.
The MAMA nominations in full:
MUSIC CATEGORIES
Best Male
Anselmo Ralph (Angola)
Davido (Nigeria)
Diamond (Tanzania)
Donald (South Africa)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Female
Arielle T (Gabon)
Chidinma (Nigeria)
DJ C'ndo (South Africa)
Efya (Ghana)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Best Group
Big Nuz (South Africa)
Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Mi Casa (South Africa)
P Square (Nigeria)
Sauti Sol (Kenya)
Best New Act
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Heavy K (South Africa)
Phyno (Nigeria)
Stanley Enow (Cameroon)
Uhuru (South Africa)
Best Live Act
2face (Nigeria)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Flavour (Nigeria)
Dr Malinga (South Africa)
Zakes Bantwini (South Africa)
Best Collaboration
Amani ft Radio and Weasel – 'Kiboko Changu' (Kenya/Uganda)
Diamond feat Davido – 'Number One' (Remix) (Tanzania/Nigeria)
Mafikizolo feat May D – 'Happiness' (South Africa/Nigeria)
R2bees feat Wizkid – 'Slow Down' (Ghana/Nigeria)
Uhuru feat DJ Buckz, Oskido, Professor, Yuri Da Cunha – 'Y-tjukutja' (South Africa/Angola)
Artist of the Year
Davido (Nigeria)
Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Mi Casa (South Africa)
P Square (Nigeria)
Uhuru (South Africa)
Song of the Year
Davido- 'Skelewu' (Nigeria)
DJ Clock feat Beatenberg – 'Pluto' (Remember Me) (South Africa)
DJ Ganyani feat FB – 'Xigubu' (South Africa)
DJ Kent feat The Arrows –'Spin My World Around' (South Africa)
Dr Sid feat Don Jazzy – 'Surulere' (Nigeria)
KCee – 'Limpopo' (Nigeria)
Mafikizolo feat Uhuru 'Khona' (South Africa)
Mi Casa- 'Jika' (South Africa)
P Square – 'Personally' (Nigeria)
Yuri Da Cunha -'Atchu Tchu Tcha' (Angola)
Best Hip Hop
AKA (South Africa)
Ice Prince (Nigeria)
Khuli Chana (South Africa)
Olamide (Nigeria)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Best Pop
Danny K (South Africa)
Fuse ODG (Ghana)
Goldfish (South Africa)
LCNVL (South Africa)
Mathew Mole (South Africa)
Best Alternative
Gangs of Ballet (South Africa)
Michael Loman (South Africa)
Nakhane Toure (South Africa)
Parlotones (South Africa)
Shortstraw (South Africa)
Best Francophone
Arielle T (Gabon)
Espoir 2000 (Ivory Coast)
Ferre Gola (DRC)
Toofan (Togo)
Youssoupha (Congo)
Best Lusophone
Anselmo Ralph (Angola)
JD (Angola)
Lizha James (Mozambique)
Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde)
Yuri Da Cunha (Angola)
NON MUSIC CATEGORIES
Personality of the Year
Chimamanda Adiche (Nigeria)
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (Nigeria)
Trevor Noah (South Africa)
Lupita Nyong'o (Kenya)
Yaya Toure (Cote d'Ivoire)
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Anisa Mpungwe (Tanzania)
Clarence Peters (Nigeria)
I See a Different You (South Africa)
Leti Arts (Ghana)
Rasty (South Africa)
Woman Who Claims To Be Mad Caught with N100,000, 2 BlackBerry and an android phone
According to report from the scene of the incident around Onabanjo Street, Oworonshoki, Lagos, it was learnt that the incident occurred around 10am. The woman has been arrested and taking to station.
A policeman who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said attempts to verify the allegations were fruitless. He said, "I have been asking the woman questions all day, but she has just been incoherent. She has even refused to tell us her name. At some point, she just started crying, so I let her sleep. I don't even know if she is a mad woman."
Some residents of the area told Punch that two ATM cards were also found on the woman. A resident, James Ogunkoya said when some youths saw the woman with some money, they trailed her into a compound.
The youths, who suspected her of being a ritual killer, pounced on her and beat her to a pulp.
Ogunkoya said, "Around 10am, I saw a crowd around an unkempt woman. Some of the youths picked up sticks and were beating the woman. When I asked what was wrong, they said they found three phones and N100,000 with the her. They said the woman was not mad, but was only pretending to be mad so that she could easily perpetrate evil acts."
Another resident said the youths started suspecting her as she was overheard speaking like a normal person with somebody two days ago. "Some guys were convinced that the woman was only pretending because they overheard her talking with a man on Monday night. They also wondered where a mad woman could have found the phones," he added.
"The notorious cannibal, Clifford Oji, used to parade himself as a mad man as well. We have also seen cases in our neighbourhood where supposed mad people kidnapped children. We want the government to support the community in setting up a task force that will evacuate mentally-challenged people," a leader said.
Anyway, Nigeria Police say they are not making any conclusions yet until they conclude their investigations
American Rapper Eve Picks June For Wedding In Spain
According to the New York Post, the pair are planning a lavish June wedding at the Blue Marlin megaclub in Ibiza,Spain.
The couple got engaged on Christmas Day last year after over three years of dating, and Eve broke the news after posting a picture on Instagram of herself with her family, with a diamond ring clearly visible on her left hand.
It will be Eve's first marriage , while Cooper, whose company Gumball 3000 is an annual 3,000-mile British car rally and lifestyle brand has four kids from a previous marriage.
Eve recently sealed a deal with ABC in January to star in an interracial romantic comedy series loosely based on her life
Boko Haram Strikes Again, Kills Monarch, 19 Others In Fresh Attacks
Reports say the sect men arrived Hawul Local Government Area at about 7.30pm yesterday evening and killed the Monarch (District head) inside his bedroom. His guard was also killed. The monarch had just returned from his evening prayers when he was followed into his bedroom and shot dead.
"They simply walked right into the palace of the monarch and shot him in his bedroom. And on their way out they also shot at his guard before fleeing away into the dark night. a politician from the area said.
In a separate attack, 18 people were killed this morning in Wala village in Gwoza LGA, just about 130km away from Chibok town where 103 secondary school girls were abducted on Monday night.
Source: LindaIkeji blog
Boko Haram Strikes Again, Kills Monarch, 19 Others In Fresh Attacks
A monarch and 19 others have been killed in 2 separate Boko Haram attacks that occurred yesterday night April 14th and in the early hours of this morning April 15th in Borno state.
Reports say the sect men arrived Hawul Local Government Area at about 7.30pm yesterday evening and killed the Monarch (District head) inside his bedroom. His guard was also killed. The monarch had just returned from his evening prayers when he was followed into his bedroom and shot dead.
"They simply walked right into the palace of the monarch and shot him in his bedroom. And on their way out they also shot at his guard before fleeing away into the dark night. a politician from the area said.
In a separate attack, 18 people were killed this morning in Wala village in Gwoza LGA, just about 130km away from Chibok town where 103 secondary school girls were abducted on Monday night.
Source: LindaIkeji blog
Reports say the sect men arrived Hawul Local Government Area at about 7.30pm yesterday evening and killed the Monarch (District head) inside his bedroom. His guard was also killed. The monarch had just returned from his evening prayers when he was followed into his bedroom and shot dead.
"They simply walked right into the palace of the monarch and shot him in his bedroom. And on their way out they also shot at his guard before fleeing away into the dark night. a politician from the area said.
In a separate attack, 18 people were killed this morning in Wala village in Gwoza LGA, just about 130km away from Chibok town where 103 secondary school girls were abducted on Monday night.
Source: LindaIkeji blog
Nollywood Loses Another Actress To Cardiac Arrest...
It was gathered that a member of the Guild in the state, Chrisphina Adinusor, reporter further gathered that the deceased died of cardiac arrest at about 2am on the day she gave up the ghost.
Her death, according to what was gathered, came as shock to members of AGN in Rivers State because the late Chrisphina was loved by many. She was a very active member of AGN in the state, we learnt.
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
Miley Cyrus, Michelle Obama and More Featured in Best Moments: On Air with Ryan Seacrest-Watch the Sneak Peek!
Seacrest, an all-new special on E! will be celebrating some of his biggest on-air moments from the past 10 years!
Ryan has been the host of KIIS-FM's morning radio
show since 2004, and has interviewed the likes of
everyone from Justin Bieber to Miley Cyrus to first lady Michelle Obama.
Relive all of your favorite moments with Ryan by
revisiting some of his very first interviews on the show, celebrity pranks, as well as some of the biggest scandals that Hollywood has ever seen.
From the infamous Kanye West and Taylor Swift
Grammys moment to Chris Brown and Rihanna, Ryan has managaed to successfully get the real stories from some of Tinseltown's biggest names.
Tune-in to Best Moments: On Air with Ryan Seacrest Wednesday, April 23 at 8/7c only on E!
Celebs in '90s Fashion Trends: Kate Bosworth, Selena Gomez and More Stars Embrace Plaid, Floral Prints and Gothic Looks
It's hard to believe the old school decade is resurfacing on the style scene, but one glance at celebs like Kim Kardashian, Emma Roberts and Anne Hathaway, and it's completely confirmed. Several stylish stars have been embracing the retro looks with vigor, wearing plaid flannels, tough combat boots, floral prints and gothic-inspired styles this spring. The denim jacket is topping off countless ensembles, and we're overwhelmed by the popularity of overalls once again.
Selena Gomez and Olivia Palermo both masterfully pull off the look without looking totally out of their elements.
Naijawise advice: Just go with it! Candice Swanepoel stunned in a cropped fluffy mohair sweater and high-waisted jeans, while Kate Bosworth stepped out at Coachella in full '90s mode, wearing a patterned romper by Carven paired with studded flatform sandals, maroon lipstick and a slick topknot for the full effect.
If you aren't quite as brave as Kate or Candice, pick just one '90s element to incorporate into your outfit for a slightly more modern twist.
Miley Cyrus Hospitalized for Severe Allergic Reaction, Kansas City Concert Canceled
Miley Cyrus was taken to the hospital today, and will
therefore not be able to perform in Kansas City tonight.
A source confirms to E! News that Miley has canceled
her show at the Sprint Center tonight due to what they
call "an absolutely horrible reaction" to medication.
Cyrus' current medical state is not clear, but the singer
did tweet to fans apologizing for not being able to give
them a show. "Kansas I promise Im as [heartbroken] as
you are. I wanted so badly 2 b there 2night. Not being
with yall makes me feel s--ttier than I already do," she
tweeted.
She followed up with a photo of herself in the hospital
bed, writing, "Mr. Octopussy & some amazing Drs are
taking good care of me."
According to local reports, the release did not say
whether the concert would be made up at a later date,
but it said ticket holders could get refunds at the point
of purchase. People who bought tickets online or on the
phone would get automatic refunds.
The 21-year-old singer has been dealing with a number
of health issues during her tour lately.
Earlier this month, the pop star came down with the flu
and was forced to cancel her concert in Charlotte, and
although she was still feeling under the weather, the
performer stuck it out and took the stage the night
after in Raleigh, N.C.
"She's feeling a little better," a source told E! News of
the Bangerz beauty, who has been battling major
"throat and sinus" issues.
Feel better, Miley!
-culled from E!
therefore not be able to perform in Kansas City tonight.
A source confirms to E! News that Miley has canceled
her show at the Sprint Center tonight due to what they
call "an absolutely horrible reaction" to medication.
Cyrus' current medical state is not clear, but the singer
did tweet to fans apologizing for not being able to give
them a show. "Kansas I promise Im as [heartbroken] as
you are. I wanted so badly 2 b there 2night. Not being
with yall makes me feel s--ttier than I already do," she
tweeted.
She followed up with a photo of herself in the hospital
bed, writing, "Mr. Octopussy & some amazing Drs are
taking good care of me."
According to local reports, the release did not say
whether the concert would be made up at a later date,
but it said ticket holders could get refunds at the point
of purchase. People who bought tickets online or on the
phone would get automatic refunds.
The 21-year-old singer has been dealing with a number
of health issues during her tour lately.
Earlier this month, the pop star came down with the flu
and was forced to cancel her concert in Charlotte, and
although she was still feeling under the weather, the
performer stuck it out and took the stage the night
after in Raleigh, N.C.
"She's feeling a little better," a source told E! News of
the Bangerz beauty, who has been battling major
"throat and sinus" issues.
Feel better, Miley!
-culled from E!
Arsenal wins to go back to 'Top Four'.
Matt Jarvis headed the Hammers in front as they threatened to extend Arsenal's winless league run to five games.
But Podolski levelled with a shot on the turn two minutes later for the impressive FA Cup finalists.
Olivier Giroud's classy finish and Podolski's driven second sealed the win as Arsenal moved up to fourth.
Fresh from sealing a place in the Cup final courtesy of their penalty shoot-out win over Wigan, the result was just what Arsene Wenger's side needed to enhance their chance of qualifying for the Champions League for a 17th successive season.
With Everton playing against Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on Wednesday night, the Gunners could ill afford another slip-up following their recent poor league run.
And they showed all the resilience - and quality - needed to stay the pace and hold off the determined challenge of Roberto Martinez's in-form side.
Podolski took his goal tally for the season into double figures, while Giroud's crucial strike, early in the second half, was his 20th of the campaign.
After their efforts expended in ending Wigan's reign as Cup holders, Arsenal, despite making five changes to their starting line-up, actually made a sluggish start to offer West Ham early encouragement.
The Hammers, still seeking points to guarantee their Premier League safety, could have taken advantage with Mohamed Diame lifting their best chance over the top from Andy Carroll's low cross.
Giroud could not claim tiredness as an excuse after starting on the bench at Wembley but Arsenal's leading scorer was guilty of a terrible miss with almost half an hour gone as Wenger's side improved.
The Frenchman was sent clear by Santi Cazorla's fine pass but elected to try to flick the ball past Adrian with the outside of his left foot and failed to generate the power to trouble the West Ham keeper.
And the visitors made Giroud and Arsenal pay five minutes before half-time when they went in front through Jarvis.
Antonio Nocerino's persistence bursting in from the right-hand side created the chance and when the ball popped up in the six-yard box, Jarvis nodded in only his second league goal of the season.
Arsenal would have felt the pressure had they gone in behind at the break but they were quickly level as they found a way through a West Ham defence that had previously kept 13 clean sheets this season.
Again Cazorla was the creator following a poor clearance from Stewart Downing and this time his pass was not wasted as Podolski swivelled to drill a left-foot shot across Adrian and into the bottom corner.
The goal lifted the mood around the Emirates Stadium and 10 minutes into the second half Arsenal went ahead thanks to a touch of class from Giroud.
The striker displayed a brilliant first touch from Thomas Vermaelen's long ball back into the box following a corner and with his second drove the ball through the legs of Adrian from just inside the corner of the six-yard box.
The goal sent further confidence soaring through the home side and rather than sit on their lead they went for a third goal to completely kill the game off.
Podolski saw a fierce free-kick beaten away by Adrian and the outstanding Cazorla was only inches wide with a swerving left-foot shot.
But Arsenal's pressure finally paid off 12 minutes from the end when substitute Aaron Ramsey headed down for Podolski to fire past Adrian and keep the Gunners firing on two fronts.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger:
"When the team went through a bad patch with a lack of confidence because of goals going against us, you need to repair that with results and resilience.
"It was a gamble to rest players but I said before the game that it was the oldest team I had played at Arsenal, so I trusted the experience of the players.
"That experience always helps when your backs are against the wall."
"I liked that Giroud used his upper body and got a great first touch to score the goal. He is a great guy and he has gone through a difficult period, but tonight you could see that he is refreshed and he is up for it."
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce:
"After doing so much to get ahead, not going in 1-0 up at half-time was a big disappointment. The second goal sickened me because the performance meant nothing after that. We didn't create enough.
"We've fallen behind in pre-season planning - contracts to new players, along with players in and players out. As soon as you're safe, the planning has to start. That way I don't get shouted at by the wife when I'm on the phone for six hours a day on my holidays."
-Culled from BBC.
Monday, 14 April 2014
Charles Novia Shares His Experience At GEJ's Daughter's Wedding
"I just attended the wedding reception of President's Jonathan's daughter, Faith and her husband, Godswill. I am sure most of you saw it live on television but I just might write a behind-the-scene review of what happened in the hall which you could not see. I might write that later.
Let me just give a slice of it; all these big men you guys see in power and out of it are all hustlers like you and me! The rush to enter the hall, ehn? Captains of industries and Government officials were in a flux and fight to enter the hall which was barricaded by stern security men at the International Conference Centre.
The protocol is that once the President enters the hall; the doors are shut and no one gets in or out till the President leaves. So, there was a scramble to enter. Me sef shame for some people. Chai! There were rumpled and creased clothes on people after the scamble. A couple of ladies lost their headscarves and headties and gave us shocking glimpses of their 'Abolo' heads! Chai!
The President's Security detail at the venue were stern but professional. They didn't give a hoot who you were. Orders are orders. Everyone who entered; those that mattered wanted to be seen by the President or First Lady and a small line of diffident favour-seekers or friends was formed but many could not pass through the security detail to just greet Mr President.
Let me shock you guys a bit. The biggest critics of President Jonathan, the opposition parties or cliques, the rabble-rousers and all were mostly there at the wedding! I was shocked! Ehn! Politicians! That's how they deceive you all by crying wolf and abusing the President yet they run to him to prostrate at night or in private!Those of you who follow blindly these people una go see! Be careful!
I even saw Dele Momodu, who lambasts President Jonathan every week for the past four years on Thisday backpage on Saturday, taking pictures and going round shaking hands. He shook my hands too.
Egbon! Look, in politics there are no permanent friends or enemies: just permanent interests!
I must hand it to GEJ, he shielded his family from public glare. I mean; how many of us know he has three biological children and three adopted with this new bride being an adopted child he took in about 15 years ago? Very touching.
The couple got gifts of over 60 brand new cars as presents from what a close source told me. 'Bastardly rich' Nigerians fell over themselves to give presents. Chai! There was a group of orange-scarved women who caused a stampede in the hall after the wedding rushing for gifts and stuff! Wetin? People nor get shame? The presents given to the guests were magnifique! Not anything ostentatious but just cool.
Source: Nigeriafilms.com
"By This Time Last Year I Didnt Believe i Would Be Among The Living" – Vast Of Bracket
Vast flew to London where a test conducted determined he had cancer and he immediately started receiving treatment Fast forward to 10th of April , Vast turned 30 years old and he is so thankful to be alive, hale and hearty
Actress Genevieve Nnaji and colleagues condemn Abuja bomb blast
Genevieve, Rita Dominic, Emem Isong, Omoni Oboli and few others took to different social media platforms to express their dissatisfaction at the loss of lives in such a gruesome manner.
In Nnaji's post on Instagram, she put up a picture of a burning candle with the caption, 'May the souls of our brothers and sisters..who had this mornings gift of life taken from them without mercy, rest with The Lord Almighty. Amen!'.
Oboli wrote on her Twitter, '…another sad day for the country. May God rest the souls of the departed. My heart goes out to their families and friends.'
The sad incident, which occurred at the Nyanya motor park in Abuja, has since become a trending topic on the internet.
According to Nigerian Tribune, a total of 71 have been recorded dead and 124 injured.
Actress Genevieve Nnaji and some of her colleagues have expressed sadness over the bomb blast that occurred in Abuja on Monday, April 14, 2014.
Genevieve, Rita Dominic, Emem Isong, Omoni Oboli and few others took to different social media platforms to express their dissatisfaction at the loss of lives in such a gruesome manner.
In Nnaji's post on Instagram, she put up a picture of a burning candle with the caption, 'May the souls of our brothers and sisters..who had this mornings gift of life taken from them without mercy, rest with The Lord Almighty. Amen!'.
Oboli wrote on her Twitter, '…another sad day for the country. May God rest the souls of the departed. My heart goes out to their families and friends.'
The sad incident, which occurred at the Nyanya motor park in Abuja, has since become a trending topic on the internet.
According to Nigerian Tribune, a total of 71 have been recorded dead and 124 injured.
I Quit Education After I Scored 17 In Jamb - Timaya
He bravely revealed that he scored only 17 in JAMB, and really urged his fans to not abandon school even though he said it wasn't for him.
The Singer said:"Education is not for me, it is important, yes, but not for me. I scored 17 in JAMB, that's when I gave up. I don't have the brain for education but for those of you who do, please do it, its good."
Enetimi Alfred Odom AKA as Timaya was born in Port harcourt, Rivers State in 1977, he was the youngest of fifteen children. His father was a banker and Mother a trader. He schooled at Assemblies of God Nursery and Primary school and secondary school at Nkpolu Oroworukwo in Port Harcourt but he got a secondary school certificate in Lagos ' at Ikeja Grammar School.
Naeto C And Wife Nicole Expecting Baby No.2
A reliable source close to the family confirmed the news."They are really excited. It is something you can't hide", the source said. Congrats
Rihanna wants to get a tattoo of Drake’s name
A source told HollywoodLife.com: 'He would have to be her man, like her guy, and it would take time for her to feel like she's the only one he loves, the only one he thinks and dreams about.
'[She needs to know she's] the only one he wants to be with and the only one he wants to know.'
Rihanna's tattoos are meaningful to her, and symbolise an important period in her life.
She has an inking of the Goddess Isis in honour of her late grandmother, Clara 'Dolly' Braithwaite, and if she goes through with one for Drake she'd have to be in love with him.
The sources added: 'Her body means everything to her and every last one of the tattoos on her body symbolises something or someone.
'Her grandmother was her world and she got tatted under her chest symbolising her idol. If she ever put [Drake's] name on her body, that would mean that he had her heart – and that doesn't come easy.'
Before adding: 'But … Drake's well on his way!'
Rihanna has been having her body art complete at Bang Bang Tattoos in New York City since 2007 and her most recent is a large ornate cross etched on the inside of her right wrist.
The ink-mad beauty's other tattoos include a Sanskrit prayer down her thigh and the word love on the middle finger of her left hand, and claims they all have spiritual meanings.
She said in the past: 'My tattoos are all spiritual and show how I feel about religion. I have a falcon which is an Egyptian falcon and is supposed to stand for God.'
Photos: Actress Anita Joseph Shares Make-Up Free Pictures; Says Make-Up Gives Her Pimples
Spoiler Alert! Game of Thrones: King Joffrey is dead!
If you think the Purple Wedding scene in the third season of Game of Thrones was that shocking, then you'll probably have a heart attack watching the second episode of season 4!
We have the juicy gist right here: King Joffery is dead! The number one boy/brat you love to hate in the thrilling drama series was killed on his wedding day.
Were we not all shocked when the blonde haired king began choking and eventually died moments after marrying Margaery Tyrell?! Apparently, Joffery had been poisoned during the Red Wedding – his marriage to his new (scheming) wife Margaery.
So the big question is; who killed Joffery? The imp, Uncle Tyrion? his mother Cersei? Or maybe broken-hearted Sansa?
The producers of the show weren't joking when they themed this season 'All men must die'.
Culled from Thenet
‘Dozens’ killed in Abuja bombing, says NEMA
"It's correct to say dozens of people were killed following the bomb blasts in Nyanya Bus Park this morning," Manzo Ezekiel of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said.
The cause of the explosions at the Nyanya Bus Park roughly five kilometres (three miles) south of Abuja was not immediately clear.
The city has been attacked previously by Boko Haram insurgents, who say they are fighting to create a strict Islamic state in northern Nigeria.
"We have been able to bring some of the dead to the morgue and some injured have been taken to the hospital," said Charles Otegbade, head of search and rescue at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
He said his team had not yet been able to provide precise figures on casualties.
An AFP reporter at the scene said there were signs of a major explosion, with the remnants of charred vehicles scattered in the area.
Some of the small shops at the station had been damaged or destroyed.
NNEMA spokesman Manzo Ezekiel told AFP that the Nyanya station was crowded with people on their way to work in Abuja when the explosions rang out and that witnesses reported hearing two separate blasts.
Security officials at the scene were working to determine the cause of the explosions.
Boko Haram is blamed for scores of attacks across northern and central Nigeria that have killed thousands since 2009.
In 2011 it carried out a suicide car bombing at a United Nations building in Abuja that killed at least 26 people, one of its most prominent attacks.
Most of the group's recent violence, however, has been in the remote northeast of the country.
An attack on the outskirts of Abuja would cast further doubt on the military's claim that the insurgents have been weakened and lack the capacity to strike prominent targets.
Boko Haram attacks have already killed more than 1,500 people this year, according to Amnesty International.
The Islamists rebels stormed a northeastern village border with Cameroon early Sunday, killing at least 6people with heavy weapons and explosives, a local official said.
Source: Vanguard / AFP
I’d rather be miserable than be in a relationship… — Yvonne Okoro
But her post on the Instagram last week placed a huge question mark on the state of mind of the actress. The declaration " I would rather be lonely and miserable than be in a relationship" wouldn't pass for any woman who is fulfilled as a woman, even though the career is on the up and up.
It wasn't until further checks were run on what could have brought about that rather gloomy assertion that the whole scenario began to make sense. It turned out Yvonne's post was an extract from a previous interview the talented actress granted on relationships.
"If you give me all the attention and make me laugh I think that's it. I am not in a relationship, not because I don't want to. Let me correct that, because you go somewhere and people say `oh, I am happy with just my job' but the truth is nobody is happy being single.
Again you hear `I don't want to get married now' I think it's a lie.
"In my opinion, it's because your master hasn't come yet. My mother always says that once your master comes you don't need anyone to tell you to go, you'll go. I haven't had my master yet but the truth of the matter is, because of what I do, I meet people.
"However, it's so difficult for me to meet single people, it's so difficult as well to trust people and that is the problem. At a point, you realize that they treated you like a trophy and showed you off because you are on television. The ideal relationship for me would be to hang out with my boyfriend and his friends, who won't even care that I am an actress.
"At this age, I don't see the point of dating someone and knowing deep down that it's not going to go far. I would rather be lonely and miserable than be in a relationship and be happy for a short while; then walk away because I realized this is not the kind of man I want to be with.
I'd rather stay put until my master comes. But what if my master comes at a time I am with somebody, then what, I have to bounce him".
Going by her post last Wednesday, it does appear, the actress hasn't found her master yet and this must have bothered her enough to reach out and tell the world she is still single, willing and very much available.
My heart has been broken, shattered, scattered… — Lillian Esoro
" Let's just say I have fallen in love before. Eh, everyone has fallen in love before. Love is a beautiful thing. When I was in love it was like Heaven and I wished the feeling never went away. It was good while it lasted. It's an experience everyone should have" she had told me.
But that experience, according to her doesn't always end well as she made me understand when I asked her if her heart has ever been broken before.
"Oh, broken, scattered, shattered, ironed and everything. It was actually my broken heart that led me to success. After I fell out of love I was so heartbroken that I could not get my mind off it. So, to get my mind off it, I decided to do something else and that led me into forming my own company to start event management business but I don't want to talk about it" she said
As hurtful as the experience was for her, beautiful Lillian still believes in love and feels the right man might just be right at the door.
Sunday, 13 April 2014
I will not join issues with APC - Fayose
Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Sunday, he said "this is not a sign of weakness on my part but a sign of maturity which I have gained over the years.
``I have vowed not to join issues with anyone on any matter between now and June 21.
``This is to show that Ayo Fayose is now more matured than his first term in office as the governor of Ekiti.
``I am going to focus on politics of issues. My intention is to concentrate on our campaigns to ensure that we do not only win but have a landslide victory,'' he said.
He said he would henceforth concentrate on his strategies in ensuring that the PDP reclaimed the state from APC.
According to him, the strength of the APC presently is based on media propaganda.
Fayose challenged his critics, who were currently accusing him of corruption and other sundry vices while in office to come up with fresh allegations
Via: Punch
President Goodluck Jonathan’s Advice To Daughter And Husband
He gave the advice while speaking at the wedding reception at the International Conference Centre, Abuja saying " My advice is that, today is a very special day we are all smiling and dancing but also note that there will be periods when the relationship will not work smoothly. That is a part of the life of husband and wife."
"There is no couple that will not have some moments when their faces will not be too bright, but it depends on how you reach out and really find time to understand themselves. And we pray that you have a really happy married life and we will continue to pray for you as your parents."
"Our duties as parents is to continue to pray for you, to encourage you and if there are some issues you feel we can solve, you can tell us. But don't depent on your parents to solve your matrimonial problems. If you have disagreement with your husband…., don't always run to parents or get advice of your mother or father, sometimes, they will not give you the best advice. Because your parents are analogue people while you are digital generation."
"So, we don't belong to the same generation and so don't expect us to give you the advice of the modern way of life. But we will encourage you to succeed," he added.
Dignitaries present at the wedding were former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (chairman of the occasion), Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, and Chairman of PDP Board of Trustees, Tony Anenih, Jonah Jang (Plateau), Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta) Theordi Orji (Abia), Gabriel Suswam (Benue), Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom), Ibrahim Shema (Katsina) and Liyel Imoke (Cross Rivers)
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Anyim Pius Anyim was also at the occasion along with some ministers including Olajumoke Akinjide (FCT State), Emeka Wogu (Labour) and Diezani Alison-Madueke (Petroleum).
Among the artiste that performed at the occasion include Iyanya, D'Banj.
Source: The Nation
Michael Jackson’s ex-wife wants guardianship of their children
According to TMZ, Debbie thinks their grandmother Katherine Jackson, who is the children's legal guardian, is too old to care for them properly.
A source said: 'Debbie is deeply concerned about the environment in the Jackson home. She likes Katherine Jackson but believes she has gotten way too old to serve as guardian.'
She reportedly told a friend: 'Katherine's not connected with the kids or involved in their lives.'
Debbie, 55, is also said to be concerned that Michael's brothers are spending too much time at their Calabasas house in California and have been a 'terrible influence' on the children.
She is also rumoured to be 'upset' with Michael's brother Jermaine, who will appear on 'Celebrity Wife Swap' in coming weeks, because she thinks it's 'extremely inappropriate'.
Debbie is set to file legal documents asking the judge to appoint her guardian so she can move the children to her ranch in Palmdale, California, where she has a business raising and breeding horses.
She originally lost contact with her children after divorcing Michael in 1999, but has been getting closer to them over the last year with the blessing of the Jackson family.
Via: NET
“Return my N1.2m bride price before I divorce you” – policeman tells wife
₦1.2 million bride price if she insisted on divorce.
Thirty-eight-year-old Anthony was responding to a divorce suit filed by Uloma, his wife of four years, who accused him of battery.
"Uloma should return the money I gave her parents during our traditional marriage if she insists on the dissolution of our four-year-old marriage," he told the court.
He accused his wife of hiding her marital status by telling people she was single.
"She joined a group of single ladies in her church. I went to the church with our wedding pictures as a proof that she's married which led to her
suspension," he said.
Anthony added that Uloma had abandoned their matrimonial home since November 24, 2012, when he informed the church of her
marital status.
He, therefore, pleaded with the court not to grant his wife's request of divorce, saying he still loves her.
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'He always had s3x with me by force'…Uloma On her part, 27-year-old Uloma, a factory worker, told the court that Anthony turned her into a punching bag mostly when he was drunk.
"My husband is a drunkard. Whenever he comes home drunk and wants to make love to me, I always refuse him. I want him to
make love to me when he's in his right senses.
"And when I refuse him, he will make love to me by force,'' she said. The petitioner alleged that her husband always embarrassed her in public by
calling her 'a prostitute and barren tree.'
She also accused him of threatening her life and giving out her phone number to unknown persons, who were always calling
and warning her not to proceed with the divorce suit or else, she would be killed.
She begged the court to separate them, saying she was tired of the marriage. The case was adjourned till April 16,
2014.
Phyno Says Nothing Can Make Him Cut His Dreadlocks
"Someone has actually begged me with a
hundred thousand to have it cut. But nothing
can make me cut it. It's my identity, I'm a
Rastafarian.
I believe in living natural, the way God made me. I feel naked without my dreadlocks. When I was younger, my mum used to cut my hair and I used to feel so shy and naked. It gives me a lot of confidence" he said.
Why Toolz lost Maggi deal to Toke Makinwa
According to reports, Makinwa's deal with Neslté runs into the millions. She will specifically campaign for one of the Maggi brands, Maggi Chicken.
Toke confirmed the deal while speaking to a NET reporter on the telephone, saying, 'Yes it's true, I will be the new face of Maggi.'
NET sources tell us that Nestlé was actually looking at picking another radio OAP Toolz and were possibly in talks with her but eventually settled with Makinwa because of one simple thing — the latter is married.
'Maggi's brand has to associate with a family woman, you know, someone who basically cooks for a family. Toke is married, Toolz isn't. It's not rocket science,' our source said.
Makinwa got hitched back in January 2014.
Culled from Thenet
Photos: Motivational Speaker Nick Vujicic, Born Without Hand & Leg, Having Fun At The Beach With Wife And Son
Nick struggled with his disability as a child, both physically and emotionally. At the age of ten, after a failed suicide attempt where he tried to drown himself in a bath, he vowed never to give up again. By the age of 17 he had started his own non-profit charity - Life Without Limbs. After university, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce, Vujicic embarked on a motivational speaking tour, concentrating on teenage issues, disability, and his faith in God and how it helps his life.
To date, he has visited more than 40 countries on five continents. In 2008 Vijucic met Kanae Miyahara, and has described it as 'love at first sight'. He was quoted in a 2013 interview in The Christian Post about the unique way he proposed. Having the engagement ring in his mouth he casually asked Kanae: 'Baby, can I kiss your hands?' Kanae admitted that she thought he was simply biting her finger, but then she saw the ring he had been trying to position in the right spot. Vujicic is due to release a book - Stand Strong: You Can Overcome Bullying - on April 15.
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Why I poisoned my husband - 14-year-old bride narrates
It was learnt that while the husband and two others died less than an hour after eating the food, the fourth, a girl who also ate, died at Gaya General Hospital the very next day. However, ten out of the 14 persons that ate from the poisoned food survived.
Wasila got married to Late Umar Sani who was a trader based in Gaya, two weeks ago. Before his marriage to Waslia, late Sani had a wife and two children. In the tradition of the Yansoro Kademi people, a newly wedded wife is not allowed to cook for a month, an aspect a senior wife takes care of during the period.
"It was during this period that the first wife cooked a local dish, 'Dan-Wake', and served it to the husband," a neighbor said. He further added that while the husband was in his room, the new wife sneaked into the sitting room and smeared rat poison on the food. It was also revealed that, when the groom came in, he took the food outside, was joined by 13 others and after eating the meal, they started complaining of severe stomach pain. "As villagers we don't usually like eating alone, therefore he brought out the food and ate with his neighbors, then gave the remnants to Nasiru Muhammad who is an Almajiri and also a local spaghetti hawker, Hindatu Ibrahim, aged 13.
"Within a very short period, the husband and two others died. The young girl was rushed to Gaya general hospital where she later died," he said. As a result of the sudden death of the trio, the villagers reported the case to Gaya divisional police station and both wives were detained and interrogated, after which the new wife confessed. At the Kano State police headquarters, Bompai, Wasila told Weekly Trust how it happened. "When my father told me that I should marry Umar Sani, I told him I don't love the man but he refused. Before our marriage I told him again, he beat me up and said I must marry him.
So after our wedding I started thinking of what to do and the idea of rat poison came to me. I went to the village market and bought it for N80, returned home and hid it. When our husband's food was served in the sitting room, I went there and spread the poison over it," she said, explaining that it was not meant for the other 13 others who were just victims of circumstance. "I did not mean to kill my husband, but rather wanted to show him that I have no feelings for him. I thought after eating it, he will divorce me and I will return to my father's house," she concluded.
However, when contacted, her father, Mohammed Tasiu , aged 50, denied his daughter's claim. "I didn't collect a kobo from the deceased. She was the one that brought him to us as her choice. Before him she has brought two other persons to us but later told us she doesn't love them and that was why when she brought Umar Sani we allowed her to marry him," he said. Parading her, the spokes person of Kano State Police Command, ASP Magaji Musa Majiya, identified the rat poison used by Wasila as 'rodenticides'. He said a total of 14 persons ate the food but that only four died.
"The suspect has since confessed to the act and claimed that she did it because she doesn't love her husband. Corpses were taken to hospital for examination. Investigation is in top gear," he said.
Bukola Saraki Promises To Deliver Kwara State To APC In 2015 Elections
Speaking in Ilorin, Kwara State, shortly after the conduct of APC's local government congresses, the former governor of the state also expressed satisfaction over the smooth and peaceful conduct of the congresses across the state.
He participated in the exercise in Ilorin west local government area, where all the 25 executives of the party were elected through affirmation by the delegates.
The elated Saraki declared:
"Those that still want to learn in history, be rest assured that Kwara is solidly an All Progressives Congress (APC) state. Here, we are one family, here we are committed in delivering in total the entire Kwara State to the APC family.
"Those we have today as Ilorin west local government executives, I charge you to all go out and start the work of winning the state to the APC. We have less than eleven months to the 2015 elections and we must start the work now.
"We do not want to give any vote, we want to win total. We want to send a message across Nigeria, we want to send a message to the pretenders that in Kwara state we are not seasonal politicians.
"What do I mean by seasonal politicians? People after election they go home and lock their doors and windows. They only care with their families they don't open the doors to anybody. Then nine months to elections they will come and are looking for votes.
"We are here day in day out with our people and our people appreciate it. That is why they will come out to vote massively for APC.
"This is the number one local government in the state and we must show by our votes that we are the number. The only way we can do that is with our votes."
Via: Leadership
Afrocandy Explains Why She Is For Begging For Funds
Here's what she said:
"Actually, my daughter got a scholarship from the Ivy League universities that accepted her, but we were preparing, her school mates that were supposed to go to the same school opted out because they said the school is too expensive and didn't get scholarship. So, because of that, my daughter said she did not want to go there alone because it's far from where we live and more of a white neighborhood.
That was when it dawned on me.Yes, we opted for one of the schools that also accepted her, but the only thing is I have to foot the bills before I am able to get my money – that's if I will ever get it.
The whole thing crushed my plans. I know most people will abuse me, but I count on the support from my fans. Lots of them have been calling in, sending messages, telling me they are worried about my situation. Even though some of them cannot afford to help me, it brings tears to my eyes to see that I'm still loved by so many.
That means the world to me. Some of them have even been sending in money through Paypal and bank account. Is that not something? So, I don't bother about the people laughing at me."
Patience Jonathan Caught Laundering $13 Million In The Past
This was re-exposed by a new Nigerian website for crime, the Nigerian Criminal Database.
View post below:
Patience Jonathan
Date Caught: September 11, 2006
Trade/Profession: President's Wife
City: Abuja State: Abuja (FCT)
Case Status: Impunity
Listed: April 12, 2014 5:02 am
Expires: 999997 days, 22 hours
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EFCC seizes N104m from Bayelsa governor's wife
By Punch, Monday, 11 Sep 2006
About N104m allegedly laundered by Patience, wife of Bayelsa State Governor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has been temporarily seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commision. The seizure came on the heels of an ex parte application before a Federal High Court, Abuja by the Chairman of the EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. The commission had in the application, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondents on Sunday, said it suspected that the N104m was public money. It said that Patience laundered the sum in two tranches - N70m and N34m - through one Mrs. Nancy Ebere Nwosu. Nwosu, a business associate of Patience, is said to have made statements to the EFCC incriminating the governor`s wife.
UPDATE: Alleged fraud: I'll cooperate with EFCC - Jonathan
September 13, 2006: The Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Jonathan Goodluck, on Tuesday said he would cooperate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to unravel the mystery surrounding the alleged laundering of N104m to which his wife, Patience, has been linked.
CASE 2:
$13,000,000: On September 11, 2006, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seized $13.5 million dollars (US) from Mrs. Patience Jonathan, the wife of then Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Goodluck Jonathan.
The International Herald Tribune quoted the EFCC spokesman, Mr. Osita Nwajah, as saying that the seizure was made after Mrs. Jonathan had allegedly laundered the money through an associate.
It was the second time in one month Mrs. Jonathan was hitting the scandal headlines. In August, the EFCC had obtained a court order to temporarily freeze N104 million she had allegedly tried to launder through one Mrs. Nancy Ebere Nwosu. The EFCC said it had reason to believe the seized funds belonged to the public. In a sworn statement, Mrs. Nwosu implicated Patience Jonathan, the EFCC said.
But remember, her husband was the Bayelsa State Governor at the time. And Mr. Jonathan's government dashed to the defence of the First Lady of Bayelsa, alleging that the reports were part of a "plot to destabilize" the state. Government spokesmen were falling over each other to speak for Mrs. Jonathan. The Governor's spokesman, Dennis Sami, described the allegations as a "charade," the target of which the Governor.
UPDATE; July 18, 2011
CAGIL Sues EFCC Over Patience Jonathan's Laundering/Fraud By Nigeria2Day Online A civil society group, Coalition Against Impunity and Illegality (CAGIL) says it will continue with its suit against the EFCC for refusing to and bring to justice, the First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, over allegation of money laundering to the tune of $12.5 million (about N1.9 billion).
The suit, which was filed at a Federal High Court in Lagos is praying for an order of Mandamus, compelling the EFCC to either prosecute the First Lady or make an official clarification on the allegation. Filed by the law firm of Rhaman Senge, under Order 34 Rules 1 and 3 of the Federal High Court Procedure Rule 209, the suit wants the court to declare that refusal or failure of the EFCC to act by prosecuting the First Lady is abdication of its public duty, imposed on it by Sections 6 & 7 of EFCC Act of 2004. According to CAGIL, the anti-graft agency had publicly declared on September 11, 2006, via its then spokesman, Osita Nwajah, that Mrs. Jonathan, who was then the First Lady of Bayelsa State, was nabbed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while attempting to smuggle out a whopping $12.5million.
The EFCC then claimed that it immediately impounded the money, while adding that another sum of N104 million was traced to her foreign account, which the commission believed was far beyond her legitimate earnings as at the time.
CAGIL wondered why the story was ended just like that, regretting that Nigerians who eagerly expected justice in the case had waited in vain for more than four years. "It is not on record that the EFCC took further actions on those startling revelations. At least, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, to public knowledge, was never subjected to any legal actions. Are we in a country where some are more equal than others?," CAGIL asked.
The group went further to state that: "The First Lady has no constitutional immunity. She should be given the opportunity to defend herself. We seek a comprehensive legal action on this matter and call on the EFCC to take necessary steps to recover the money traced to her foreign account to the coffers of the Federal Government or Bayelsa State, if that is where it belongs without delay and make the First Lady face justice, if found culpable," the body insisted.
The group's General Secretary, Comrade Mark Adebayo, said CAGIL deliberately allowed the April General elections to be successfully completed before taking up the First Lady's case because the body does not want to be misconstrued and labeled as working for the opposition.
He explained that since President Goodluck Jonathan has not shown that he is influencing the anti-graft bodies in the performance of their duties, it behooves the EFCC not to leave any room for suspicion. The civil society group had earlier on June 27 petitioned the EFCC not only on the First Lady's case but also on the commission's foot-dragging in recovering from prominent Nigerians the N40billion looted funds of the defunct national carrier, the Nigeria Airways Limited (NAL).
"The Nigeria Airways was the safest national carrier in Africa in the 1970s-80s but a combination of mindless corruption mal-administration and policy misdirection led to its collapse prompting the former President Olusegun Obasanjo to institute in 2000 a seven members probe panel led by retired Justice Obiora Nwazota to look into its demise and recommend appropriate sanction. Findings of the Justice Nwazota panel which were accepted by the government was scandalously shocking as its revealed that a whopping total of $254,257,529.65 million; £1,792,796.72 million and N548,380,248,38 million (totaling N39,045,569,039,88 billion ) was looted from the NAL through tax fraud, contract inflation, ticketing scam, fake projects, commissions scam, fake premiums, bonds and loans; misappropriation and outright stealing. The panel also recommended the swift recovery of all the stolen money of NAL and criminal prosecution of those indicted.
Via: News Rescue
Actress Tonto Dikeh Blasts Fan Who Advised Her to Start Spelling Correctly
Husband begs court to release alleged kidnapper-wife
Mrs. Obi and Ogbona Onu were arraigned on March 21, on a three-count charge of conspiracy and kidnapping.
Mr. Okoye, however, told the court, "I want to go home since it is a family affair and the person involved is my wife. I do not want a broken home."
He said he was the one who reported the matter in the first instance at the Ovwian Police Station and no longer wants to prosecute the case, having forgiven the accused persons.
The DPR staffer also told the court that he had sworn to an affidavit to that effect, which he submitted at Ovwian Police Station, but the police insisted on charging the matter to court. It was learnt that the wife needed money for her business, but her persistent plea to the husband to give her money was rebuffed, which made her to resort to the kidnapping and extortion.
She was also said to be pregnant and the man did not want her to go through the ordeal of trial. Based on the formal withdrawal of the matter by the complainant against the accused persons, Senior Magistrate Duku Tadafe discharged the accused persons and struck out the case. Responding to the order, Commissioner of Police, Delta State, Mr Ikechukwu Aduba, said the magistrate had no authority to discharge and acquit a kidnap suspect and challenged her to prove otherwise.
The magistrate reportedly realized her error and got Mrs. Obi and Onu back to the court on March 26 for fresh arraignment, but the police prosecutor, Corporal Godwin Ovuefere, was said to have refused to prosecute the matter, saying his superior, who had written the court for the formal proceedings of March 21, directed him to steer clear.
Left with no option, Senior Magistrate Tadafe made a fresh order, April 1, nullifying her March 21 order that discharged and acquitted the accused persons.
National coordinator of the Forum for Justice and Human Rights Defence, FJHD, Mr. Oghenejabor Ikimi, whose organization conducted inquiry into the matter in conjunction with the Centre for the Vulnerable and the Underprivileged, CENTREP, said the police should comply with the order of the court to re-arrest and re-arraign the accused persons, rather than castigating the magistrate.
Viah Vanguard
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