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Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to either charge former Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shema to court, or release him from custody. Fayose said further that the EFCC has no respect for the fundamental rights provided for in the 1999 constitution. The governor made the comments in a statement released by his media aide, Lere Olayinka. The statement reads: “EFCC should release him immediately or charge him to court if there is any evidence of corruption against him rather than acting as if it is law unto itself. It is on record that former governor Ibrahim Shema reported at the EFCC office in Abuja by himself on September 16 and 12 days after, he is still being detained by the EFCC and one cannot but ask where EFCC derived its powers to first arrest Nigerians, detain them and be searching for evidences to prosecute them later.” “In saner climes, anti-corruption agencies will only arrest suspects after prima facie ...

Vice President President Yemi Osinbajo says that it is madness for people in positions like President Buhari and himself to come into office and look for money to loot. A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande , quotes Osinbajo as saying this while receiving a delegation of Christian Ministers Welfare Initiative also known as the Pastors ’ Forum , Taraba State , at the Presidential Villa , Abuja yesterday. “ This morning, I had a meeting with the President and he repeated to me twice, he said ‘ at my age , there is only one thing I am looking for , I want to see a great Nigeria . ’ He has no other objective and I feel very inspired by that . It is madness for anybody in our position to be looking for money. According to him , God put people in a position of authority for them to be able to do something for their people. I think if any Nigerian gets the chance to be President of the country , there is nothing he / she is looking for anymor...

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has announced on Thursday,  September 29th that hip hop sensation 2Face Idibia is the ambassador of his new initiative, Violence Free World. The Ooni made the announcement on Thursday, September 29, 2016 in his palace when he unveiled the singer to his subjects and the entire public. Also unveiled as co-ambassadors of the initiative were comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka 1st and entertainment entrepreneur, Cally Ikpe . Speaking at the event, the Ooni urged the new ambassadors to take his trust in them seriously as he believes they have achieved so much that they can make positive impacts in preaching a violence free world. "I want to stress that you should understand that this role you are given should not be taken with a pinch of salt. You have all shown exemplary acts in the Nigerian entertainment world and over the years, you all have individually and collectively given your voice to ending violence in our world . "I will ...

Veteran comedian, Basorge Tariah Junior has shared his thoughts on what he considers a major problem in the comedy industry in Nigeria. The 49-year-old actor, in an interview with HipTv, called on Nigerian comedians to be more original in cracking jokes and stop recycling jokes. He said: “I am not going to say who has what it takes or not who is good in the industry. “My problem with the industry is that a lot of people are telling the same jokes which are not relevant anymore. “You will only get laughter from me, only if the jokes are intelligent if it’s just something that would illicit some boisterous effect and I forget it will be meaningless. “It’s time for us to have intelligent writers, people that will write jokes that will have punch lines.” “My advice for the society and comics is that we need people that will write intelligent jokes that we can build on, so we begin to sound like ‘Trevor Noah’, South-African Comedian,” he added.

 Karma is indeed a wonderful thing.  Just few days after Reality Star and The Kardashian brother,  Rob Kardashian tweeted his sister Kylie Jenner's number for not inviting Blac to his baby shower,  Blac Chyna also tweeted his own phone number to her 674,000 Twitter followers yesterday. Her tweet simply said, "Robert Kardashian Number, " followed by a phone number with a Los Angeles area code. The line was however disconnected shortly after the tweet was sent out. Explaining her actions on Snapchat, Chyna said, “ To ensure that your man is not texting no bitches, just tweet his number out, ” she said. “ How’s that feel, Rob? ” “ Feels good, ” her fiancé said while standing behind her. “ Get your number changed, thank you! ” she added. "And to all these females wanna keep texting his phone 'cause they had his number before, talking about 'You good? You and Chyna good?' Naw, we good! We good. We straight, all right? " Source: Pulse News

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has invited some serving ministers and recently engaged public official over “issues” about the asset declaration requirements. It threatened to drag defaulters and those, who ignore its invitation for clearance to the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) for prosecution. The CCB, in a statement by its Chairman, Sam Saba , said he has invited some serving Federal Ministers among others. They include Kemi Adeosun (Finance), Kayode Fayemi (Mine and Solid Minerals), Adebayo Shittu (Min. of Communication); Babatunde Fashola (Minister of Power, Works and Housing); Ibe Ikachukwu (Minister of State Petroleum); Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu (Minister of Science and Technology). Others are Mike Okiro (Chairman, Police Service Commission), Godwin Emefiele (CBN Governor), Abubakar Bawa Bwari (Minister of State Solid Minerals) and Rotimi Amaechi (Minister of Transport). Also invited are Sen. Aisha Alhassan (Minister Women Affairs and Social Development); Solomon Dalung ...

The authorities of University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, have ordered the closure of the gates of the main campus at Akoka due to protest by students. The aggrieved students were said to be protesting against the rustication of some members of the students' union. The rusticated students were leaders of the students body that led a protest in April over poor electricity and water supply in the community, and the difficulty faced by a large number of students living off campus to attend classes as a result of the fuel crisis. Members of the suspended University of Lagos Students Union (ULSU) executive had earlier in the month protested what they described as an “unjust rustication” of the union members. The aggrieved students gathered at the school’s Senate building to demand thorough investigation of the suspensions of the students’ leaders, ranging from two to four semesters, for their role in a protest that led to the closure of the university in April. Source: Nairala...

An EFCC witness, Mr Ishaq Salihu on Thursday told an FCT High Court how millions of Naira approved for stationeries by former Taraba governor, Jolly Nyame, misappropriated Salihu, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who investigated the alleged N1.64 billion fraud, said that N470 was released for stationeries in 2005. He said that N250 million was first approved by Nyame on December 30, 2004 upon request made by the Commissioner for Finance, Abubakar Tutare , on December 28, 2004. The witness said the purchase of these bulk stationeries and office equipment for Taraba ministries and parastatals was supposed to be by “direct labour’’as stipulated by Tutare. He said the `direct labour’ consisted of a committee of civil servants and auditors who were to make the purchases directly from the market to cut cost and not through contract. Instead, the money was paid into Salman Global Ventures account owned by Ibrahim Abubakar , a third party and frie...

Ever gone out with friends and you are introduced to someone, you stretch your hands to shake the person only for your dark knuckles to show their ugly face??    I bet you will agree with me that it is not a good thing when you are fair and you have dark knuckles and dark toes. It tends to make you feel less confident in public. But not to worry,  I have gat good news for you.  I will be introducing you to natural ways you can get rid of your dark knuckles easily without side effects.  Here are a few regimens you can try….  EXFOLIATION WITH LEMON JUICE– Mix a spoon of lemon juice with sugar and rub your hands vigorously for about ten minutes. Do this every night before going to bed. The bleaching properties of lemon juice, together with the exfoliating properties of sugar would work wonders. Follow up with your moisturized hand cream. THE ALMOND-CURD TREATMENT – Mix crushed almonds with curd and apply the paste on your knuckles. Rub for 10 minu...

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on security agencies in the country to arrest herdsmen found to be in possession of AK 47 assault rifles. Speaking yesterday at a conference aimed at promoting inter-religious understanding among Muslims and Christians, the monarch described raffle-yielding herdsmen as criminals who should be treated as such. Lamenting the high poverty rate among the teeming youth population, he stated that except a drastic measure is taken to address poverty, “We are definitely sitting on a time bomb much bigger than Boko Haram.” He said, “There must be open dialogue on the variety of national issues, including the perennial power rotation, if not, we are definitely sitting on a time bomb. “Secondly, government at all levels must translate into tangible benefits for all Nigerians regardless of their ethnic or religious affiliations. Nigeria has all the resources to make life more pleasant for the people. “It is also imperative to ...

Following the crisis rocking the ship of the ruling party,  The All Progressive Congress,  APC,  elder statesman and Afenifere chieftain, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has said the APC national leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not been treated justly by the ruling party. In a report by Independent newspapers, Adebanjo said though many would have expected him to mock Tinubu over his current battles, it is obvious to state that the former Governor hasn't been treated fairly by his political party. “ People are expecting me to mock Tinubu and say God has dealt with him over the manner he treated me and other Yoruba leaders but I won’t do that because what is after six is more than seven... Tinubu may have his fault but he has not been treated well by his party” Adebanjo said. Source : Pulse News

The Deputy Director linked to the plagiarism detected in President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech at the launching of the “Change Begins With Me” campaign has been redeployed from the State House and appropriate disciplinary action has been ordered against those responsible . It was discovered that part of the speech was lifted from an address by President Barack Obama of the United States. “At 8 o’clock on the Monday morning following the allegations, he reported at the office of the Head of Service, and he was immediately asked to vacate his position and office at the State House pending further measures which will be guided by civil service rules and regulations,” a source said. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina confirmed the developments by saying: “the officer is no longer in the State House.” Source: Dailypost

Kevin Hart , 37 , has dethroned Jerry Seinfeld as the highest paid comedian , with his earnings of $ 87. 5 Million . According to Forbes, Between June 2015 and June 2016, Kevin Hart made $ 87. 5 million – over $ 30 million more than longtime earnings leader Jerry Seinfeld , who made $ 43 . 5 million . Combined , the world ’s 10 highest- paid comedians made $ 233. 5 million over Forbes’ scoring period , prior to taxes and management fees . Their earnings came from touring , endorsements , films , DVD sales , TV specials and paid appearances. These comedians are : 1 . Kevin Hart : $ 87. 5 million ( £ 67. 3 million ) 2 . Jerry Seinfeld : $ 43 . 5 million ( £ 22 . 5 million ) 3 . Terry Fator : $ 21 million ( £ 16 . 15 million ) 4 . Amy Schumer : $ 17million ( £ 13 . 1 million ) 5 . Jeff Dunham: $ 13 . 5 million ( £ 10 . 4 million ) 6 . Dave Chappelle : $ 13 million ( £ 10 million ) 7 . Jim Gaffigan : $ 12 . 5 million ( £ 9 . 6 million ) 8 . Gabriel Iglesias : $9 . 5 million ( ...

Governor Adams Oshiomole of Edo state has alleged that the image of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab , the Nigerian who was jailed in the United States in 2012 for terrorism offences is on a fake voters ’ register that may be used during the state governorship election holding today . Oshiomhole made the allegation when the US Consul General in Lagos , F John Bray paid him a visit in the state government house yesterday ahead of today ’ s governorship election in the state. According to Oshiomole , he was shocked to see the portrait of the “ underwear bomber ” in the fake register , but with a Benin name. “ Right now , we have evidence of two versions of voter ’s register , the one they have officially distributed and the one that some elements within the ICT in INEC have also produced in Abuja . If INEC has two versions of voters register and they display one officially , then we have a problem. And the reason why this is extremely worrisome for me is that in my election in 2012, IN...

Suspected member of a kidnapping gang was nabbed yesterday in Aliade, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State by men of the Gwer East Community Joint Task Force ( CJTF ) According to eyewitnesses account who spoke to IPN, the suspect identified as one Aondolumum Nyimkaan , went into Mt . St . Michael ’s Nursery and Primary School , Aliade , and snatched the child , Msendo Liamuza . Some members of the community saw the suspect attempting to flee through the bush and alerted the CJTF who later arrested him in the bush . On interrogation , the suspect confessed to having successfully kidnapped children in Igbor of Gwer East and Gboko Local Governments of Benue State . A member of the CJTF team , while applauding members of the community and Mt . St . Michael school for their efforts towards the arrest , urged parents and staff schools in Benue State to be more vigilant and watchful over their children , wards and pupils . LiveOfofo

Popular Rhythm FM disc jockey,  Michael Adefoyin a.k.a. DJ Midas is dead. He was said to have passed on after a brief illness on Tuesday,  September 27,2016 at the age of 45. Shortly before his death, DJ Midas worked with Silverbird’s Rhythm FM, a radio station he joined in 1998 as a pioneer and regular DJ host. He is regarded as one of Nigeria’s pioneer disc jockeys, who helped in developing the profession and raising its profile in an era when the craft was poorly recognised within the country. Siverbird Rhythm FM released a statement on their official website confirming his death: “We are sad to announce the passing away of a friend, former colleague and one of the baddest DJs in Nigeria, Michael Adedoyin aka DJ Midas,” the statement reads. “DJ Midas as he is fondly called by his fans and loved ones was one of the pioneers of Disc jockeying in Nigeria. He was adored by many due to his jovial nature as well as his skills on the turntable. “After working for many y...

 Former Governor of Abia, Orji Uzor Kalu and two others have been re-arraigned before Justice Anwuri Chikere of the Federal High Court,  Abuja on Tuesday by The Economic and Financial Crimes Commision on a 34-count amended charge bordering on fraud. The defendants plea that the court should await the pending appeal by Slok before the Supreme Court failed. Chikere had refused the defendants’ objection to their arraignment and ordered that the charge be read to them.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday at the opening ceremony of the National Council on Finance and Economic  Development  Conference (NACOFED), which held in Abeokuta,  has concurred with the Federal Government's bid to sell off some National assets to help resuscitate the country's ailing economy. “ I do not see why 49 per cent of NNPC cannot be privatised . I think the problem is in the coinage “ selling of asset ” as if we want to throw out our inheritance. What we are actually doing by that is simply re-organising . It should however be done transparently and let it actually go public and not to cabals , relations and friends. This is always the fear of Nigerians when issues like this arise , ” he said. Also speaking at the 2016 World Pension Summit in Abuja yesterday , the former President said that former state governors who were in office during his administration contributed to the current economic recession as they refused his government to sav...

Khloe Kardashian believes in honesty in relationships except when the truth ‘could really hurt someone you’re dating . ’ She took to her website to dole out advice on when one is allowed to lie in relationships . ‘Honesty is always the best policy when it comes to relationships , ’ ‘But there are some scenarios when telling the truth could really hurt someone you ’re dating. ’These are my rules for whether or not you should tell a white lie to your man . ’ In regards to questions on How Many People You ’ ve Slept With , Khloe said ‘I don ’ t ask this question but I would expect him to tell me if I ’ m in a room with someone he used to hook up with … ‘I ’ m not going to lie about this one, I just don ’t think it ’s a necessary conversation . ’ And If You ’ve Hooked Up With One Of His Friends , she warned : ‘Say something ! That ’ s definitely going to come out !!’ Khloe does admit that one can lie a little to spare someone ’s feelings regarding something like his outfi...

Popular Hip Hop act,  Esegine  Allen popularly known as Orezi has decided to come out in his birthday suit as he drops a new song titled " Call the Police".. He goes completely nude on the art cover of his new song. See picture below:

Armed thugs invaded the house of Oba Musliu Olipede Olojoruwa , the Olorile of Itori Oke Egba Land at Federal Housing Authority , FHA , Alagbado area of Lagos State , killing his 29 -year old son identified as Prince Jamiu Olipede . According to Olipede , his late son called him on phone and said some people came to the house and told him to leave the house as they had won a case in court against the FHA over the land . He said his son was asked by the thugs to accompany them to the office of one Opeyemi and that he agreed. He said “ When they got to O peyemi ’s office , they met one Bayo Oladejo who has been terrorizing them in the estate and he told them that even though they won the case against FHA as they claimed , they did not show him any document to that effect and that they should tell him how much to pay for ratification . They said they would back on Saturday but Bayo Oladejo insisted that they should park out or he will kill him and his son . “ I told them to ...

According to Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe,  African countries are set to pull out of the United Nations after several attempts by the African Union to become permanent member of the United Nations Security Council have been unsuccessful . This comes as the continent intensifies its push to get two permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council reports the Sunday Mail . “ This year we went to UN as an African committee after we agreed to join hands and speak with one voice on the issue of vetoing power … It ’s unfortunate that we had not finished and agreed on our position as the African Union , but I hope all will be fine next year . "But next year in September if they keep on refusing to accept and give the Africa Union the veto powers we will pull out . ” President Mugabe spoke at Harare International Airport after jetting back in the county from the United Nations General Assembly which was held in New York last week. The Security Council currently...

Hundreds of people stripped naked and dived into the freezing North Sea for Britain ’s biggest skinny dip this morning. The North East Skinny Dip celebrates the first official day of autumn , as well as raising money for charity . This year the event welcomed the most participants ever in its five - year history as more than 400 people gathered at Druridge Bay , in Northumberland . Each participant registers and pays a fee of £ 12 before the event , which gets donated to charity. Source: Liveofofo

Yoruba actress Joke Jigan, has made headlines with her not too appealing photos which she took with her boyfriend. Joke Jigan in one of the pictures with her boyfriend made a racy pose known as the 'doggy' posture which has caught the sight of many internet users talking. My View: Yeah everyone has their lives to live and bla bla bla...  But this is the highest level of immaturity and irresponsibility that adults can display..  WTF is this?.. Must the whole world know how you do your do??  There are one thousand and one cute postures to take not this abeg.  This is to show that sex is the paramount thing in their relationship. It's just sickening... And the mumu guy too posed to take the picture... Some man he is.

An 18 - year -old girl known as Lily Heaume has decided to show the world her creative nature by making penis sculptures of all the men she has had coitus with. Her show of creating sculptured images of her partners' organs started when she received an angry text from one of her previous partners,  she made a clay clone of his penis and carved "liar" on it. After that she then decided she would continue to design a clay clone for each of the notches on. Each penis is painted white , adorned with a small blue flower and carved with a message personal to the owner .

Nothing that somebody's ears and eyes will not see in the our country. Reports reaching us here says that The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has appointed Daye Graham-Douglas as his Special Assistant on Street/Traffic Lights. The governor in an online statement by his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, yesterday stated that the appointment took immediate effect. If it was the opposition who did this,  tongues would have started wagging. We are crying recession,  someone is wasting resources on traffic lights...  Okay ooo,  maybe the next one will on Domestic Animals.

Just few days after Blogger Linda Ikeji supposed 36th birthday,  her controversial thorn in the flesh, Journalist Kemi Olunloyo has wished her a happy birthday in the most hilarious way. In an exclusive message Olunloyo sent to Ikeji and made a copy available to newsmen, she wrote: 'My Birthday Message to Linda Ikeji' "Party's over and everything is back to normal in the Linda Ikeji media office ...or is it? Last week, I tweeted things that obsessed Linda Ikeji fans needed to know about me and her warning them to stop comparing me to a blogger as I'm a journalist. We are NOT in the same league. Most of her fans are illiterates anyway, female college prostitutes and in the 18-25-year-old age range. They think I'm jealous of her each time I expose her. Well, this is MY BIRTHDAY MESSAGE to her. Dear Linda, I saw your interview on Today's Woman and your birthday Twitter video. Darling, you are not 36-years-old and there is no reason to fool your fan...