Nollywood actress Jennifer Eliogu reportedly had communication
problems with an official of National Film and Video Censors Board
(NFVCB) in Abuja.
A source said Jennifer stormed the office of NFVCB, Wuse 2, Abuja to
seek favour from one of the top gun of the movies' gate-keepers when
the incident took place.
"She came into the office feeling like she owned the world. She buried
her head in shame when one of the top shots in the office said to her
'I don't know you'. This was after she had made people feel she was a
superstar," said the website source.
Interestingly, Jennifer was said to have later introduced herself
properly, after she had been disgraced, with her fake accent. The
source further revealed that it was written all over her face that she
had been well humiliated by the public
disgrace.
Jennifer is a popular actress and the boss of Initiative for
Development, Empowerment and Absolute Stability (IDEAS), a
Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).
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Friday, 7 September 2012
Lindsay Lohan Wants Obama to Cut Taxes--for, um, Forbes-Listed Celebrity Millionaires
Lindsay Lohan has a lot on her mind. And, it follows, her Twitter
account--thus providing the Internet with the latest edition of Ms.
Thing Goes to Washington. Or rather, tries to take it to Washington,
with varying results.
LiLo took to Twitter following President Barack Obama's rousing
nomination-accepting speech at the Democratic National Convention last
night, and seemed to make a plea for what might be the most specific
tax cut ever requested. Ready for this? Calling all one-percenters...
Lindsay stated her case in a response to a tweet sent out by Obama.
"I've cut taxes for those who need it: middle-class, families, small
businesses," he wrote. "@BarackObama we also need to cut them for
those listed on Forbes as "millionaires" if they are not, you must
consider that as well." Right. Clear enough for you?
Unfortunately, Lindsay didn't elaborate on her platform, but such are
the limitations of proffering governmental budget cuts in 140
characters or less. Still, it seems unclear what, exactly, she's
after, though it seems like she's making a plea for those erroneously
labeled millionaires (um, on a very specific list of famous people put
out by a certain magazine), though as we're pretty sure the IRS
doesn't consider the Forbes listmakers the final arbiters of who pays
what, we can't be sure. Still, Lindsay at least seemed to enjoy the
rest of Obama's speech, calling it "short and to the point," before
directing her Twitter attentions elsewhere.
She quickly veered off the topic of politics and onto the VMAs,
posting a photo of herself watching the show and declaring that she
was "so glad" Chris Brown took home a moonman. Later still, she took
to propositioning some of the night's big winners online.
"@onedirection when are you in NYC next or LA?! Want to do a track
@NICKIMINAJ wanna join? @ladygaga you too?" Sadly, there seemed to be
no response. But little matter, as Lindsay was back online this
morning, spreading her good cheer. "just sending love, prayers and
strength to #PrinceHarry," she wrote. We're sure he appreciates it.
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account--thus providing the Internet with the latest edition of Ms.
Thing Goes to Washington. Or rather, tries to take it to Washington,
with varying results.
LiLo took to Twitter following President Barack Obama's rousing
nomination-accepting speech at the Democratic National Convention last
night, and seemed to make a plea for what might be the most specific
tax cut ever requested. Ready for this? Calling all one-percenters...
Lindsay stated her case in a response to a tweet sent out by Obama.
"I've cut taxes for those who need it: middle-class, families, small
businesses," he wrote. "@BarackObama we also need to cut them for
those listed on Forbes as "millionaires" if they are not, you must
consider that as well." Right. Clear enough for you?
Unfortunately, Lindsay didn't elaborate on her platform, but such are
the limitations of proffering governmental budget cuts in 140
characters or less. Still, it seems unclear what, exactly, she's
after, though it seems like she's making a plea for those erroneously
labeled millionaires (um, on a very specific list of famous people put
out by a certain magazine), though as we're pretty sure the IRS
doesn't consider the Forbes listmakers the final arbiters of who pays
what, we can't be sure. Still, Lindsay at least seemed to enjoy the
rest of Obama's speech, calling it "short and to the point," before
directing her Twitter attentions elsewhere.
She quickly veered off the topic of politics and onto the VMAs,
posting a photo of herself watching the show and declaring that she
was "so glad" Chris Brown took home a moonman. Later still, she took
to propositioning some of the night's big winners online.
"@onedirection when are you in NYC next or LA?! Want to do a track
@NICKIMINAJ wanna join? @ladygaga you too?" Sadly, there seemed to be
no response. But little matter, as Lindsay was back online this
morning, spreading her good cheer. "just sending love, prayers and
strength to #PrinceHarry," she wrote. We're sure he appreciates it.
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What !!!!! Julius Agwu stranded in the US as Air Nigeria shuts down
Julius Agwu at the recently held 'Ghana Meets Naija C Comedian Julius
Agwu is lamenting about his current situation – he is trapped in the
US, no thanks to Jimoh Ibrahim and the recently defunt Air Nigeria.
Agwu says he flew with Air Nigeria from Nigeria to London for his
'Crack Ya Ribs' show which was held on August 26, 2012 at the plush
Lighthouse Hall, Camberwell but cannot return to Nigeria now because
the airline has abruptly shut down services.
The owner of the airline, Jimoh Ibrahim, had on Wednesday, September
5, 2012 announced a one-year suspension of all activities of the
airline and terminated the employment of all its staff, sparing only
50.
The usually lively comedian took to micro-blogging website Twitter to
complain bitterly; Is it a Crime to support nigerian bizness, we flew
AirNig to London, now we can't return cos. #JimohIbrahimO ordered a
closure GEJ #WHY?☹'@JuliusAgwu1
tweeted.
'#JimohIbrahimOFR #JimohIbrahimOFR #
JimohIbrahimOFR #JimohIbrahimOFR #
JimohIbrahimOFR GEJ#WHY?????', he continued
Agwu then asked for the suspension to commence after
his return to the country. '#JimohIbrahimOFR…
Postpone ur closure until after our return o!!!! #
NaijaBizness'.
The on-going 'Crack Ya Ribs' show is however going
on smoothly; after staging concerts in London and New
York, Agwu and his crew will be going live on stage in
Houston on Saturday, September 8, 2012.Julius' tweets.
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Agwu is lamenting about his current situation – he is trapped in the
US, no thanks to Jimoh Ibrahim and the recently defunt Air Nigeria.
Agwu says he flew with Air Nigeria from Nigeria to London for his
'Crack Ya Ribs' show which was held on August 26, 2012 at the plush
Lighthouse Hall, Camberwell but cannot return to Nigeria now because
the airline has abruptly shut down services.
The owner of the airline, Jimoh Ibrahim, had on Wednesday, September
5, 2012 announced a one-year suspension of all activities of the
airline and terminated the employment of all its staff, sparing only
50.
The usually lively comedian took to micro-blogging website Twitter to
complain bitterly; Is it a Crime to support nigerian bizness, we flew
AirNig to London, now we can't return cos. #JimohIbrahimO ordered a
closure GEJ #WHY?☹'@JuliusAgwu1
tweeted.
'#JimohIbrahimOFR #JimohIbrahimOFR #
JimohIbrahimOFR #JimohIbrahimOFR #
JimohIbrahimOFR GEJ#WHY?????', he continued
Agwu then asked for the suspension to commence after
his return to the country. '#JimohIbrahimOFR…
Postpone ur closure until after our return o!!!! #
NaijaBizness'.
The on-going 'Crack Ya Ribs' show is however going
on smoothly; after staging concerts in London and New
York, Agwu and his crew will be going live on stage in
Houston on Saturday, September 8, 2012.Julius' tweets.
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PICTURES- ROSE - I AM PREGNANT CONFIRMED
Who remembers when Beyoncé revealed her baby bump at the MTV VMAs last
year? A similar surprise occurred at the 2012 edition of the awards as
Amber Rose finally confirmed she is pregnant!
Rose, 28 revealed the good news after much speculation while on the
red carpet session of the awards with one arm tucked in her fiancé Wiz
Khalifa's arm.
Her dress, a full-length fitted black lace gown clearly revealed her
baby bump and the couple couldn't take their hands off it as
photographers snapped away.
Back in March 2012, Wiz Khalifa proposed to Amber Rose. They couple is
rumoured to be planning an October 2012 wedding.
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Amber Rose finally confirmed she is pregnant!
Rose, 28 revealed the good news after much speculation while on the
red carpet session of the awards with one arm tucked in her fiancé Wiz
Khalifa's arm.
Her dress, a full-length fitted black lace gown clearly revealed her
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RIHANNA WINS TOP PRIZE AT MTV VMAS 2012 [WINNERS LIST]
Bajan star singer Robyn 'Rihanna' Fenty walked away with the biggest
prize of the night at the 2012 edition of the MTV Video Music Awards
held on Thursday night, September 6, 2012.
Riri beat the likes of pop acts Katy Perry, M.I.A and 'familiar
friend' Drake to clinch the top prize of the night - 'Best Video of
the Year' award. Katy Perry and M.I.A however still walked away with
other awards. Katy bagged the 'Best Art Direction' award while M.I.A
went home with the 'Best Cinematography' and 'Best Direction' awards.
Chris Brown beat Drake to clinch the award for 'Best Male Video' but
Drake later won for 'Best Hip Hop Video' award; for his collaboration
with label mate Lil Wayne on 'HYFR'. Host Kevin Hart made a shocking
move by calling out both acts (Brown and Drake) and demanded they
'squash the beef' between them.
Rihanna, X-Factor alumnus One Direction, Frank Ocean and Pink were
some of the top performers of the night.
Check out the full list of winner below…
Video of the Year
Katy Perry, 'Wide Awake'
Gotye, 'Somebody That I Used To Know'
Rihanna, 'We Found Love' – Winner
Drake feat. Rihanna, 'Take Care'
M.I.A., 'Bad Girls'
Best New Artist
Fun. feat. Janelle Monae, 'We Are Young'
Carly Rae Jepsen, 'Call Me Maybe'
Frank Ocean, 'Swim Good'
One Direction, 'What Makes You Beautiful' - Winner
The Wanted, 'Glad You Came'
Best Hip-Hop Video
Childish Gambino, 'Heartbeat'
Drake feat. Lil Wayne, 'HYFR' - Winner
Kanye West feat. Pusha T, Big Sean & 2 Chainz, 'Mercy'
Watch the Throne, 'Paris'
Nicki Minaj feat. 2 Chainz, 'Beez in the Trap'
Best Male Video
Justin Bieber, 'Boyfriend'
Frank Ocean, 'Swim Good'
Drake feat. Rihanna, 'Take Care'
Chris Brown, 'Turn Up the Music' - Winner
Usher, 'Climax'
Best Female Video
Rihanna, 'We Found Love'
Katy Perry, 'Part of Me'
Beyoncé, 'Love on Top'
Nicki Minaj, 'Starships' - Winner
Selena Gomez & The Scene, 'Love You Like a Love Song'
Best Pop Video
One Direction, 'What Makes You Beautiful' - Winner
Fun. feat. Janelle Monae, 'We Are Young'
Rihanna, 'We Found Love'
Justin Bieber, 'Boyfriend'
Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa, 'Payphone'
Best Rock Video
Coldplay, 'Paradise' - Winner
The Black Keys, 'Lonely Boy'
Linkin Park, 'BURN IT DOWN'
Jack White, 'Sixteen Saltines'
Imagine Dragons, 'It's Time'
Best Electronic Dance Music Video
Duck Sauce, 'Big Bad Wolf'
Calvin Harris, 'Feel So Close' - Winner
Skrillex, 'First of the Year (Equinox)'
Martin Solveig, 'The Night Out'
Avicii, 'Le7els'
Best Video With a Message
Demi Lovato, 'Skyscraper' - Winner
Rise Against, 'Ballad of Hollis Brown'
Kelly Clarkson, 'Dark Side'
Gym Class Heroes, 'The Fighter'
K'Naan feat. Nelly Furtado, 'Is Anybody Out There?'
Lil Wayne, 'How to Love'
Best Art Direction
Katy Perry, 'Wide Awake' - Winner
Drake feat. Rihanna, 'Take Care'
Lana Del Rey, 'Born to Die'
Regina Spektor, 'All the Rowboats'
Of Monsters & Men, 'Little Talks'
Best Choreography
Chris Brown, 'Turn Up the Music' - Winner
Rihanna, 'Where Have You Been'
Beyoncé, 'Countdown'
Avicii, 'Le7els'
Jennifer Lopez f/Pitbull, 'Dance Again'
Best Cinematography
M.I.A., 'Bad Girls' - Winner
Adele, 'Someone Like You'
Drake feat. Rihanna, 'Take Care'
Coldplay feat. Rihanna, 'Princess of China'
Lana Del Rey, 'Born to Die'
Best Direction
M.I.A., 'Bad Girls' - Winner
Duck Sauce, 'Big Bad Wolf'
Coldplay feat. Rihanna, 'Princess of China'
Frank Ocean, 'Swim Good'
Watch the Throne, 'Otis'
Best Editing
Beyoncé, 'Countdown' - Winner
A$AP Rocky, 'Goldie'
Gotye, 'Somebody That I Used to Know'
Watch the Throne, 'Paris'
Kanye West feat. Pusha T, Big Sean and 2 Chainz, 'Mercy'
Best Visual Effects
Katy Perry, 'Wide Awake'
Rihanna, 'Where Have You Been'
David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, 'Turn Me On'
Linkin Park, 'BURN IT DOWN'
Skrillex, 'First of the Year (Equinox)' - Winner
prize of the night at the 2012 edition of the MTV Video Music Awards
held on Thursday night, September 6, 2012.
Riri beat the likes of pop acts Katy Perry, M.I.A and 'familiar
friend' Drake to clinch the top prize of the night - 'Best Video of
the Year' award. Katy Perry and M.I.A however still walked away with
other awards. Katy bagged the 'Best Art Direction' award while M.I.A
went home with the 'Best Cinematography' and 'Best Direction' awards.
Chris Brown beat Drake to clinch the award for 'Best Male Video' but
Drake later won for 'Best Hip Hop Video' award; for his collaboration
with label mate Lil Wayne on 'HYFR'. Host Kevin Hart made a shocking
move by calling out both acts (Brown and Drake) and demanded they
'squash the beef' between them.
Rihanna, X-Factor alumnus One Direction, Frank Ocean and Pink were
some of the top performers of the night.
Check out the full list of winner below…
Video of the Year
Katy Perry, 'Wide Awake'
Gotye, 'Somebody That I Used To Know'
Rihanna, 'We Found Love' – Winner
Drake feat. Rihanna, 'Take Care'
M.I.A., 'Bad Girls'
Best New Artist
Fun. feat. Janelle Monae, 'We Are Young'
Carly Rae Jepsen, 'Call Me Maybe'
Frank Ocean, 'Swim Good'
One Direction, 'What Makes You Beautiful' - Winner
The Wanted, 'Glad You Came'
Best Hip-Hop Video
Childish Gambino, 'Heartbeat'
Drake feat. Lil Wayne, 'HYFR' - Winner
Kanye West feat. Pusha T, Big Sean & 2 Chainz, 'Mercy'
Watch the Throne, 'Paris'
Nicki Minaj feat. 2 Chainz, 'Beez in the Trap'
Best Male Video
Justin Bieber, 'Boyfriend'
Frank Ocean, 'Swim Good'
Drake feat. Rihanna, 'Take Care'
Chris Brown, 'Turn Up the Music' - Winner
Usher, 'Climax'
Best Female Video
Rihanna, 'We Found Love'
Katy Perry, 'Part of Me'
Beyoncé, 'Love on Top'
Nicki Minaj, 'Starships' - Winner
Selena Gomez & The Scene, 'Love You Like a Love Song'
Best Pop Video
One Direction, 'What Makes You Beautiful' - Winner
Fun. feat. Janelle Monae, 'We Are Young'
Rihanna, 'We Found Love'
Justin Bieber, 'Boyfriend'
Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa, 'Payphone'
Best Rock Video
Coldplay, 'Paradise' - Winner
The Black Keys, 'Lonely Boy'
Linkin Park, 'BURN IT DOWN'
Jack White, 'Sixteen Saltines'
Imagine Dragons, 'It's Time'
Best Electronic Dance Music Video
Duck Sauce, 'Big Bad Wolf'
Calvin Harris, 'Feel So Close' - Winner
Skrillex, 'First of the Year (Equinox)'
Martin Solveig, 'The Night Out'
Avicii, 'Le7els'
Best Video With a Message
Demi Lovato, 'Skyscraper' - Winner
Rise Against, 'Ballad of Hollis Brown'
Kelly Clarkson, 'Dark Side'
Gym Class Heroes, 'The Fighter'
K'Naan feat. Nelly Furtado, 'Is Anybody Out There?'
Lil Wayne, 'How to Love'
Best Art Direction
Katy Perry, 'Wide Awake' - Winner
Drake feat. Rihanna, 'Take Care'
Lana Del Rey, 'Born to Die'
Regina Spektor, 'All the Rowboats'
Of Monsters & Men, 'Little Talks'
Best Choreography
Chris Brown, 'Turn Up the Music' - Winner
Rihanna, 'Where Have You Been'
Beyoncé, 'Countdown'
Avicii, 'Le7els'
Jennifer Lopez f/Pitbull, 'Dance Again'
Best Cinematography
M.I.A., 'Bad Girls' - Winner
Adele, 'Someone Like You'
Drake feat. Rihanna, 'Take Care'
Coldplay feat. Rihanna, 'Princess of China'
Lana Del Rey, 'Born to Die'
Best Direction
M.I.A., 'Bad Girls' - Winner
Duck Sauce, 'Big Bad Wolf'
Coldplay feat. Rihanna, 'Princess of China'
Frank Ocean, 'Swim Good'
Watch the Throne, 'Otis'
Best Editing
Beyoncé, 'Countdown' - Winner
A$AP Rocky, 'Goldie'
Gotye, 'Somebody That I Used to Know'
Watch the Throne, 'Paris'
Kanye West feat. Pusha T, Big Sean and 2 Chainz, 'Mercy'
Best Visual Effects
Katy Perry, 'Wide Awake'
Rihanna, 'Where Have You Been'
David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, 'Turn Me On'
Linkin Park, 'BURN IT DOWN'
Skrillex, 'First of the Year (Equinox)' - Winner
Thursday, 6 September 2012
Patience Jonathan Undergoes Plastic / Cosmetic Surgery In Germany ?
According to National mirror sources, Nigeria's first lady might not
be suffering from either food poisoning or ruptured appendicitis as
widely claimed by her sources.
Presidency sources said the wife of the president might have gone
for full have gone for full body work that included tummy tuck in
Germany."
Tummy Tuck aka Abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure for
the removal of excess skin and fat from the lower abdominal portion of
the belly in order to tighten the muscle of the abdominal wall. This
is an aggressive weight loss surgery.
The wife of ex-president, Obasanjo (late Stell Obasanjo) went through
the same procedure few years ago. Stella later died in Coma after the
surgery. The President is said to have been informed about the new
twist and may have given his nod for a socialite and wife of a retired
top military officer, who
is a close confidant of the First Lady, to be questioned.
A source in the Presidency said the socialite woman, who is a
confidant of Mrs. Jonathan, might be questioned over her role in the
medical state of the First Lady.
"Mr. President is worried about the role of a friend of his wife in
the whole health saga. The woman knows so much and she may be
questioned on her role an involvement in the health status of the
First Lady," a source said.
The First Lady is currently recuperating in a German hospital, Horst
Schmidt Klinik, in Wiesbaden.
Late President Yar'Adua died in the same hospital after unsuccessful
treatment for kidney related ailment.
"All I can tell you is that Mrs. Jonathan undergone surgery and he is
in a stable condition. She is out of medical danger," a Presidency
source told National Mirror yesterday.
be suffering from either food poisoning or ruptured appendicitis as
widely claimed by her sources.
Presidency sources said the wife of the president might have gone
for full have gone for full body work that included tummy tuck in
Germany."
Tummy Tuck aka Abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure for
the removal of excess skin and fat from the lower abdominal portion of
the belly in order to tighten the muscle of the abdominal wall. This
is an aggressive weight loss surgery.
The wife of ex-president, Obasanjo (late Stell Obasanjo) went through
the same procedure few years ago. Stella later died in Coma after the
surgery. The President is said to have been informed about the new
twist and may have given his nod for a socialite and wife of a retired
top military officer, who
is a close confidant of the First Lady, to be questioned.
A source in the Presidency said the socialite woman, who is a
confidant of Mrs. Jonathan, might be questioned over her role in the
medical state of the First Lady.
"Mr. President is worried about the role of a friend of his wife in
the whole health saga. The woman knows so much and she may be
questioned on her role an involvement in the health status of the
First Lady," a source said.
The First Lady is currently recuperating in a German hospital, Horst
Schmidt Klinik, in Wiesbaden.
Late President Yar'Adua died in the same hospital after unsuccessful
treatment for kidney related ailment.
"All I can tell you is that Mrs. Jonathan undergone surgery and he is
in a stable condition. She is out of medical danger," a Presidency
source told National Mirror yesterday.
Femi Kuti Visits Upcoming Fela Museum
Renovations are still on-going at the home of the late Afrobeat
legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti---and recently, his son Femi paid a visit
to what will eventually become the FELA MUSEUM.
In an exclusive chat with Yeni Kuti, daughter of the late Afrobeat
legend, she tells said the Lagos State government are the only
sponsors of the huge project. I was gathered that a sum of N40 Million
was paid to the building contractors Total Consults to start and
finish the former Kalakuta Republik. The monument is expected to be
completed before
October 15, when this year's Felabration festival kicks off.
legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti---and recently, his son Femi paid a visit
to what will eventually become the FELA MUSEUM.
In an exclusive chat with Yeni Kuti, daughter of the late Afrobeat
legend, she tells said the Lagos State government are the only
sponsors of the huge project. I was gathered that a sum of N40 Million
was paid to the building contractors Total Consults to start and
finish the former Kalakuta Republik. The monument is expected to be
completed before
October 15, when this year's Felabration festival kicks off.
French firm fined N94.2m for bribing Nigerian officials
A report from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and
Development that was leaked in July said French authorities lacked the
resources to fight possible corruption in big export contracts.
Prosecutors had originally sought to have the Safran case dismissed,
but did not lodge any formal request at the trial in June. The court
let off two of the company's executives for whom the prosecutors had
sought a suspended sentence of up to 18 months and fines of 15,000
Euros each.
Like all members of the OECD, France is part of the convention which
criminalises bribery of foreign officials.
The Federal Government had in 2001 awarded a contract worth $214m to a
consortium led by French firm, Sagem, for the production of identity
cards for all Nigerian citizens.
The contract was marred in 2003 by allegations that Nigerian officials
collected more than $2m bribes to influence the award of the contract.
The case involving former Internal Affairs Ministers, the late Chief
Sunday Afolabi and Alhaji Mahammed Shatta; former Labour Minister,
Hussain Akwanga and a former PDP National Chairman, Dr. Okwesilieze
Nwodo, has not been resolved.
Only a few Nigerians received identity cards under the scheme.
Nwodo was among Nigerian officials arrested, arraigned and detained in 2003.
He was prosecuted alongside others indicted in the scam, but the case
was struck out on technical grounds but was not discharged.
The National Identity Management Commission established by the NIMC
Act of 2007 has taken over the functions, assets and liabilities of
the Department of the National Civil Registration which handled the
identity card contract.
Attempts to speak with the Director-General of NIMC, Dr. Chris
Onyemenem, on Wednesday proved abortive as he neither picked calls to
his mobile phone nor replied text messages sent to him on the issue.
When contacted on Wednesday, the Head of Media and Publicity,
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Wilson Uwujeren,
promised to get back to our correspondents since the issues concerned
took place "as far back as 2003." culled from punchng.com
Development that was leaked in July said French authorities lacked the
resources to fight possible corruption in big export contracts.
Prosecutors had originally sought to have the Safran case dismissed,
but did not lodge any formal request at the trial in June. The court
let off two of the company's executives for whom the prosecutors had
sought a suspended sentence of up to 18 months and fines of 15,000
Euros each.
Like all members of the OECD, France is part of the convention which
criminalises bribery of foreign officials.
The Federal Government had in 2001 awarded a contract worth $214m to a
consortium led by French firm, Sagem, for the production of identity
cards for all Nigerian citizens.
The contract was marred in 2003 by allegations that Nigerian officials
collected more than $2m bribes to influence the award of the contract.
The case involving former Internal Affairs Ministers, the late Chief
Sunday Afolabi and Alhaji Mahammed Shatta; former Labour Minister,
Hussain Akwanga and a former PDP National Chairman, Dr. Okwesilieze
Nwodo, has not been resolved.
Only a few Nigerians received identity cards under the scheme.
Nwodo was among Nigerian officials arrested, arraigned and detained in 2003.
He was prosecuted alongside others indicted in the scam, but the case
was struck out on technical grounds but was not discharged.
The National Identity Management Commission established by the NIMC
Act of 2007 has taken over the functions, assets and liabilities of
the Department of the National Civil Registration which handled the
identity card contract.
Attempts to speak with the Director-General of NIMC, Dr. Chris
Onyemenem, on Wednesday proved abortive as he neither picked calls to
his mobile phone nor replied text messages sent to him on the issue.
When contacted on Wednesday, the Head of Media and Publicity,
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Wilson Uwujeren,
promised to get back to our correspondents since the issues concerned
took place "as far back as 2003." culled from punchng.com
Cobham’s mother wins Supermom celebrity show After thirteen weeks of voting
After thirteen weeks of voting, Gladys Asuquo, mother of the award
winning singer,song writer, and producer, Cobhams Asuquo, has won
Supermom celebrity edition.
The former clerical officer in the Nigerian Army clinched
the winning prize of N2m after earning the highest votes by fans and
followers of the ten finalists.
According to the executive producer of the show, Sola
Fajobi, she is expected to donate her cash prize to a charity of her
choice and would be treated to an all- expense paid trip to Dubai.
Fuji music star, Abass Akande Obesere's mother, Taibat
Omobonike, emerged first runner up while Banky W's Empire Mates
Entertainment rapper, Skales' mother, was second runner up. They both
get N1m and N500 , 000 cash respectively which would also be donated
to a charity of choice and an all-expense paid trip to Dubai.Other
runners up are Julius Agwu and Tony Tetuila's mothers.
Speaking on how Mrs. Asuquo's story was adjudged the best of the
ten, Fajobi said, "our viewer's were moved to tears by the story of
how Cobhams turned his disability to a success story. On how she
managed to raise him, despite the inherent challenges."
Mrs Asuquo said, "It wasn't easy watching Cobhams do
chores around the house and run errands like my other children but I
resolved to make him as independent and
capable of achieving anything he sets his mind to do. I showed him
where his box of clothes was and would ask him to go get his clothes
after bathing him."
She also added that as he grew up, his love for music started coming
to the fore as he would beat on anything he could lay his hands on, so
I encouraged him by buying him musical toys.
Since the show began airing on May 26, the story of 20
Nigerian celebrities, as told by their mothers was the central focus.
The participating celebrities included Cobhams, Skales, Obesere,
Foluke Daramola, Flavour Nabania, Mr. Olu of the Yahooze fame, Ice K,
one half of the enduring duo, Artquake, Kennis Music act, Jaywon, Tony
Tetuila and female drummer, Ara.
Others were On-Air-personality, Yaw; actors: Femi Adebayo, Binta Ayo
Mogaji, and Kunle Afolayan; comedians: Seyi Law and Julius Agwu; Kenny
Saint Best, DJ Humility and Chico Ejiro.
winning singer,song writer, and producer, Cobhams Asuquo, has won
Supermom celebrity edition.
The former clerical officer in the Nigerian Army clinched
the winning prize of N2m after earning the highest votes by fans and
followers of the ten finalists.
According to the executive producer of the show, Sola
Fajobi, she is expected to donate her cash prize to a charity of her
choice and would be treated to an all- expense paid trip to Dubai.
Fuji music star, Abass Akande Obesere's mother, Taibat
Omobonike, emerged first runner up while Banky W's Empire Mates
Entertainment rapper, Skales' mother, was second runner up. They both
get N1m and N500 , 000 cash respectively which would also be donated
to a charity of choice and an all-expense paid trip to Dubai.Other
runners up are Julius Agwu and Tony Tetuila's mothers.
Speaking on how Mrs. Asuquo's story was adjudged the best of the
ten, Fajobi said, "our viewer's were moved to tears by the story of
how Cobhams turned his disability to a success story. On how she
managed to raise him, despite the inherent challenges."
Mrs Asuquo said, "It wasn't easy watching Cobhams do
chores around the house and run errands like my other children but I
resolved to make him as independent and
capable of achieving anything he sets his mind to do. I showed him
where his box of clothes was and would ask him to go get his clothes
after bathing him."
She also added that as he grew up, his love for music started coming
to the fore as he would beat on anything he could lay his hands on, so
I encouraged him by buying him musical toys.
Since the show began airing on May 26, the story of 20
Nigerian celebrities, as told by their mothers was the central focus.
The participating celebrities included Cobhams, Skales, Obesere,
Foluke Daramola, Flavour Nabania, Mr. Olu of the Yahooze fame, Ice K,
one half of the enduring duo, Artquake, Kennis Music act, Jaywon, Tony
Tetuila and female drummer, Ara.
Others were On-Air-personality, Yaw; actors: Femi Adebayo, Binta Ayo
Mogaji, and Kunle Afolayan; comedians: Seyi Law and Julius Agwu; Kenny
Saint Best, DJ Humility and Chico Ejiro.
Woman bites off police man's ear ( photo)
A 36-year old woman, Mrs. Gloria Ugonnaya, has been arraigned before a
Yaba Magistrate's court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, charged with
assault. She allegedly bit off the ear of a police Corporal, Odion
Oifoghe, attached to Sabo Police Division, Yaba in order to evade
arrest.
Information reaching us says that Gloria had a quarrel with her
neighbour at their 35, Johnson Street, Onike, Yaba, Lagos residence
and when the police invited her for questioning, she refused to honour
the invitation. Oifoghe had to go to her residence in the morning on
the day of the incident to arrest her. But in an effort to frustrate
the policeman, she engaged him in a scuffed during which she bit off
his ear. She was eventually arrested.
Police charged her with assault occasioning harm. The offence,
according to the police prosecutor, is contrary to and punishable
under section 172 of the criminal code, laws of Lagos state, Nigeria,
2011.
When the charge was read to her, Gloria pleaded not guilty The trial
Magistrate, Mrs. S.K. Metapa admitted her to bail in the sum of
N50,000 and one surety in like sum. The matter was adjourned till 12
September, 2012 for mention. Gloria was remanded in prison custody
pending when her bail condition will be perfected.
Yaba Magistrate's court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, charged with
assault. She allegedly bit off the ear of a police Corporal, Odion
Oifoghe, attached to Sabo Police Division, Yaba in order to evade
arrest.
Information reaching us says that Gloria had a quarrel with her
neighbour at their 35, Johnson Street, Onike, Yaba, Lagos residence
and when the police invited her for questioning, she refused to honour
the invitation. Oifoghe had to go to her residence in the morning on
the day of the incident to arrest her. But in an effort to frustrate
the policeman, she engaged him in a scuffed during which she bit off
his ear. She was eventually arrested.
Police charged her with assault occasioning harm. The offence,
according to the police prosecutor, is contrary to and punishable
under section 172 of the criminal code, laws of Lagos state, Nigeria,
2011.
When the charge was read to her, Gloria pleaded not guilty The trial
Magistrate, Mrs. S.K. Metapa admitted her to bail in the sum of
N50,000 and one surety in like sum. The matter was adjourned till 12
September, 2012 for mention. Gloria was remanded in prison custody
pending when her bail condition will be perfected.
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