See Actress Tayo Sobola's Traditional Jolly Moods After New Movies

Drop dead beauty and one of Nollywood’s darling actress, Tayo Sobola aka Sotayo has continued to maintain her trend setting styles by releasing breath taking pictures to herald her recent jobs. The new photo shoot reveals why she’s a toast of many movie directors and producers. She went traditional this time! The bubbly and charming actress who’s the CEO of an international standard production outfit Sotee Entertainment. has just wrapped up productions on two of her new movies titled, “Omo Eleso” (Fruits Seller) and “Ise Won”, which featured screen stars such as Iyabo Ojo, Doris Simeone, Eniola Badmus, comic star Tayo Amokade, popularly called Ijebu, Enitan Fashina, Latif Adedimeji and her humble self.

Messi, Neymar, Iniesta Speak On Eto'o's Turkey Charity Match As Nigerian Celebs Dazzle

Top flight celebrities drawn from the Nigerian entertainment circuit are cynosure of all eyes in Turkey where a charity football match to honour the 10th year charity initiative of international football star, Samuel Eto’o charity foundation. Nigerian stars who’ll be part of the charity match are painting the Turkish city red. The charity football match meant to celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Samuel Eto’o’s service to humanity, Fundacion Privada Samuel Eto’o holds tomorrow, Saturday, July 16th, 2016 at the Antalya Arena, Turkey with notable celebrities across the world as players. Tagged Eto Charity Match, the epoch making event will see a team of professional footballers on one side as World Stars and they’ll be expected to face another set called Turkey Stars. Arrangements are in top gear as international stars such as Barcelona’s stars, Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., Xavi Hernandez, Arda Turan, and Andres Iniesta are already in Turkey. Also, prominent amongst football legends that will be playing at the Antalya stadium are Eden Hazard, Pierre-Emerick Aub, ameyang, Lasanna Diara, Demba Ba, Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly, Jay Jay Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, Kolo Toure while some entertainers from Nigeria such as AY Comedian, Peter PSquare, Osita Iheme a.k.a Aki and so on are already shaking the city. In another development, Éric Abidal, the former Barcelona star will proudly represent his foundation, the Eric Abidal Foundation on the 10-year Anniversary celebration of the Fundación Privada Samuel Eto’o, from the 15th to the 17th of July 2016 in Antalya, Turkey. The Fundación Privada Samuel Eto’o has been working relentlessly on protecting children and young people, providing emergency aid and encouraging education, basic health and social inclusion for the disadvantaged. This event will not only allow us to highlight 10 years of work accomplished by the foundation, but it is also an opportunity to raise funds to further that work in the years to come and make an even greater impact in our communities, Eric said on behalf of Fundacion Privada. Below are the pre-event videos and what the stars say about the upcoming charity match

Pastor Chris Okotie Lavishes Millions On Beauty Queen…Plans Wedding No. 3

Silver tongued and self styled man of God, Pastor Chris Okotie is sure in the news again, the controversial pastor cum politician and presidential aspirant of the Fresh Democratic party may be planning to walk down the aisle with another woman, a drop dead beauty and reigning beauty Queen who he might be taken as third wife, this much National Enquirer can authoritatively reveal. You would recall that, the Pastor and Founder of the Household of God church has had married and divorced two women-Tina and Stephainie flamboyantly as well as being linked romantically with the likes of ex-Miss Nigeria, Vien Tetsola, Ankara model and wife of PDP bigwig, Chief Olabode George, Roli Adeniyi who’s now NDLEA boss among other top celebrated women. If the latest information at our disposal is anything to go by, then the billionaire pastor of the Household of God church might be looking at picking a new wife from the flock of girls in his "Household". The man of God who’s known to have weakness for very beautiful girls and makes no effort at hiding it, is making quick and grand plans to marry one of the beauty queens in his Church, the reigning Miss Centenary, Queen Mara Shanti Ubah. According to inside sources at the Oregun based Household Of God church, the paragon of beauty, Queen Ubah who’s a Geology graduate is a half caste of Indian mum and Igbo dad. She came to limelight when she won the Miss Centenary pageant that held in Bayelsa State in 2013 to herald the nation’s centenary celebration and she’s expected to reign for hundred years. Concrete sources spilled that the man of God does not seem to be waiting to hear from God or Jesus this time around as with the previous relationship, as he has gone ahead to start spoiling the girl silly with the good things of life. We gathered that earlier this year, he had bought her a brand-new SUV, which he claimed was a gift to her for winning the coveted crown, since the organizers refused to meet up with their promises. But the whole story changed when recently the church went agog and rumours rented the air that he had bought a palatial edifice for the half caste daughter of Mr. Theophilus and Mrs. Violet Ubah somewhere on Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos. Bubble burst however recently when the man of God started paying her constant visits at the house, and even coming to church to brag about it that many girls are fighting cold war in the church because of him, but he only has eyes for one. And that very soon he shall make his intentions and choice public. We gathered reliably that the girl’s mum, Mrs. Violet Ubah might not be totally unaware of the sizzling affair between her daughter and the presidential aspirant of the banned Fresh Democratic Party of Nigeria as the duo is said to have been so addicted to the church and to the extent that, they’re always visible at an eyebrow corner during every service. We’re digging the more and shall serve details as events unfold. Frederics Imoni Jav

Keyamo Analyses Abia Crises, ‘’Ikpeazu’s Rule, Crookedly Illegal’’

Human right activist and constitutional lawyer, Barrister Festus Keyamo has analysed the political imbroglio plaguing the eastern state of Abia has a sorry situation. The fire brand activist takes a critical look at the situation between incumbent governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu and Dr. Sampson Uchechukwu-Ogah and this is what he said about the crises. On Monday, 27th day of June, 2016 the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja presided by Hon. Justice O. E. Abang nullified the nomination of Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu as the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party for the 2015 Gubernatorial Election of Abia State and also his subsequent election as Governor of Abia State. The Court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue a Certificate of Return to Dr. Sampson Uchechukwu Ogah, who scored the second highest number of votes in the primaries that produced Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu. A thorough scrutiny of the judgment of the court will reveal that, contrary to widespread opinion that Dr. Sampson Uchechukwu Ogah’s case was that Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu presented forged tax papers to the Independent National Electoral Commission, his case was simply that Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu apparently rushed to pay all his backlog of taxes just before the elections, yet he swore to a false affidavit and supplied a false information to the Independent National Electoral Commission that he paid his taxes AS AT WHEN DUE. It was based on this false information that the court nullified his candidature. OGAH’S CERTIFICATE OF RETURN I have carefully listened to various arguments regarding the immediate issuance of a Certificate of Return to Dr. Sampson Uchechukwu Ogah by the Independent National Electoral Commission in strict compliance with the judgment of the Court. Contrary to opinions expressed in certain quarters there is no judicial decision or statutory provision preventing the Independent National Electoral Commission from complying immediately with the Orders of the Federal High Court. The provision of Section 143(1) of the Electoral Act, Part VIII that gives Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu (or any other office holder for that matter) 21 days within which to file an appeal against an adverse judgment (and to remain in office until the appeal is determined) applies only to post-election matters before election Tribunals or the Court of Appeal and not pre-election matters as in this case. In the circumstance, the Independent National Electoral Commission acted legally and correctly by instantly issuing a Certificate of Return to Dr. Sampson Uchechukwu Ogah. WHY DR. OKEZIE VICTOR IKPEAZU MUST STEP DOWN IMMEDIATELY AS GOVERNOR OF ABIA STATE It would have been permissible for Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu to continue in office as Governor of Abia State pending the outcome of the appeal despite the judgment of the Federal High Court (and the nullification of his Certificate of Return) if Dr. Sampson Uchechukwu Ogah had not been issued a Certificate of return instantly. But having been issued a Certificate of Return, it is constitutionally abnormal and legally paradoxical that a person with a validly issued Certificate of Return should not occupy that office immediately, and the person with an invalidated Certificate of Return continues to occupy that office. That is why the Interim Order restraining the Chief Judge of Abia State or any other Judicial Officer from swearing in Dr. Sampson Uchechukwu Ogah is a non-sequitor as the judgment of Abang J has already been complied with by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The scenario we have now is that of a person, without any document entitling him to that office, occupying the office of Governor of Abia State, whilst a person who has both a valid court judgment and a valid Certificate of Return is unable to assume office as Governor of the state. Let the world know today that Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu is operating illegally as Governor of Abia State and all his actions, orders and anything done in that capacity are null, void and of no effect. Dr. Sampson Uchechukwu Ogah should be sworn in immediately as Governor of Abia State pending the appeal lodged by Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu. That is the only way to go to enthrone legality in Abia State. The heavens will not fall. Thank you. FESTUS KEYAMO, ESQ.,

France Big Girl, Theresa Herve’s Surprise Birthday Celebration

The atmosphere for the few selected high flying guests was cosy, the setting was classical, and the event was the secret bash organized by a top engineer in France, Guyomard Herve for his beautiful Nigerian wife, Theresa. The secret surprise birthday and wedding anniversary party which had just few close friends of the bubbly woman of style, Theresa Herve took place in Vernon area of France. There were lots to munch and drink as champagne flowed like water while other intercontinental dishes were on offer throughout the night. It was indeed a night of fun and network for the few guests who were all professionals of sterling qualities from different walks of life.

Sallah Sad News! Octogenerian Star Actress, Bukky Ajayi Dies

One of Nigeria’s finest and oldest film actors, Bukky Ajayi is dead. The beloved Nollywood actress who was honoured at this year’s AMVCA where she responded with a heart rending statement, we gathered passed away in the early hours of today, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. The 82 years old eloquent actress touched many hearts this year at the AMVCA after she got a standing ovation for her Industry Merit Award. “I wish I could stand up. But if I stand up I will fall down. Are you all standing for me? Thank you. I am very very grateful to you.”

Nigerian Footballer Bags 8 Years Jail Term For Drugs In Cambodia

A Nigerian who described himself as a footballer was yesterday sentenced in Phnom Penh Municipal Court, Cambodia’s busiest capital city to eight years jail term and consequently fined a whopping 40 million riel (about $10,000) for drug trafficking. Francis Ihenwe Oderah, 30, had 100 grams of meth in his possession when he was arrested in Phnom Penh’s Choam Chao commune in January. During his hearing on June 7, the accused admitted having acted as a delivery man, but said he was not a dealer. It also was revealed that the meth he was carrying had a purity of about 72 per cent. Oderah will serve his jail term in Prey Sar prison where he's been detained since his arrest. The court judge, Svay Tonhalso ruled that three phones and a passport taken from the defendant upon his arrest will be returned.

Lady Gaga Inspired Woman Makes Bra, Skirt Combo From Donated Pubic Hair

You may remember the woman who became a worldwide sensation after making a dress out of Skittles, well now she’s taken dress design to a whole new level… Sarah Louise Bryan has now made a skirt and top outfit made entirely from human pubic hair, reports The Mirror. According to Sarah, the ensemble is mainly made-up of other people’s pubic hair, which they donated to her ‘project’ after she reached out on social media and received thousands of responses. I decided to make another design following the Skittles dress, I wanted to beat Lady Gaga’s meat dress. I wanted to beat her at the title of most disgusting dress so [asked] for pubic hair on Twitter. She revealed she spent the last six months working on the dress and was forced to wear gloves, plus a face and eye mask after she started gagging while making it. Grim. I set to work with my eye mask, breathing mask and thickest gloves I could find, because who wants to eat pubic hair? I thought of the design because of how gross it is. I thought what would be the worst thing to have on your dress. But it won’t stop there – Sarah already has plans to design even more disgusting outfits. She added: I love creating wearable art from things no-one else would think of. I pride myself in being the first in the world to create something so unique. I got a lot of abuse on Twitter following this project, but that just drives me so much more. You can see more of Sarah’s designs on her Facebook page, www.Facebookcom/sarahlouisebryan

Sallah Message! President Buhari Advises The Rich On Passion For Humanity

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated all Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah, on this year's Eid-El-Fitr, which marks the completion of Ramadan. Read his complete message to the nation here: I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah, on the occasion of this year’s Eid El Fitr, which marks the completion of the Ramadan fast. I congratulate Muslims in Nigeria and around the world on the successful completion of this month-long spiritual journey of fasting, prayer and almsgiving in obedience to the Divine Command. I sincerely pray that the Almighty Allah will reward our sacrifices with increased blessing and a more prosperous future. On this happy occasion, it is my strong belief that all true followers of Islam have been rejuvenated on the true meaning and essence of life and through the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), we have learnt to imbibe the virtues of piety, sacrifice, love, self-denial and good conduct in our daily relationship with one another. As we celebrate another Eid El Fitr, I admonish all patriotic Nigerians to uphold these lessons and also appreciate the numerous material and human blessings God has endowed us with. Let us learn to show gratitude, respect and tolerance to one other, irrespective of our religion, tribe, language and political leanings, as we forge ahead to build on our strengths and opportunities to make Nigeria great again. On Monday this week, the Vice President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and other government officials joined me to host Iftar reception at the State House with Nigerians of different backgrounds including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), artisans and Physically-challenged persons. Like I said during the reception, I want to once again appeal to those of us who have the means, to remember the millions of Nigerians who are suffering deprivation because of violence perpetrated by terrorists. I am not unaware of what Nigerians are going through and I want to use this medium to commend the amazing sacrifices of Nigerians in the face of the temporary economic and social challenges and also reassure Nigerians that my administration is working assiduously towards providing basic needs and other amenities. Let me also use this opportunity to reaffirm that we will not relent in the fight against corruption and we will ensure that all appropriate and legal measures are deplored to root out this malaise. I commend the Armed Forces and security agencies for the feats recorded in the fight against terrorists and the rescue of hostages in the North East part of the country. I also appeal for the support, understanding and patience of all Nigerians and our international partners as we explore the fastest means to end the economic sabotage in the Niger Delta and amicably resolve the conflicts within the region. I promise you all better days ahead even as we remain grateful for your unflinching support to our administration. Happy Eid El Fitr celebration and May the Almighty Allah continue to bless our nation. Eid Mubarak! Muhammadu Buhari July 5, 2016.

Skye Bank’s New Boss Outlines His Visions, Allays Customers’ Fears

The new Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Skye Bank Plc, Mr. Tokunbo Abiru, has affirmed the Central Bank of

Nigeria’s (CBN) statement that Skye bank remains healthy and strong. Abiru who spoke after taking over from his predecessor, Mr. Timothy Oguntayo, said that the bank’s fundamentals remain strong and virile, assuring customers and other stakeholders of safety of their funds and investments. The new Skye Bank boss said his team would leverage on the bank’s reputable information technology platform to make the bank not just a frontline retail and commercial bank, but an industry leader. Abiru who outlined his vision for the bank said his team would harness the expertise and skill sets of the bank’s employees and the reconstituted board to take the bank to new and higher heights. He noted that being a systematically Important Bank (SIB) Skye Bank occupies a sensitive role in the financial life of Nigerians and West Africa. The CBN had on Monday approved the reconstitution of the Board of Skye Bank Plc., with the apex bank appointing Mr. M.K. Ahmad and Mr. Tokunbo Abiru as the new Chairman and Managing Director of the bank respectively. Other members of the reconstituted Board are Bayo Sanni, Idris Yakubu, Markie Idowu and Abimbola Izu, all of whom were serving in the Executive Director capacity of the Bank prior to now. The reconstitution of the Board followed the voluntary resignation of the former Chairman, Dr. Tunde Ayeni and other Non - Executive Directors of the Bank, namely, Mr. Victor Odozi, Mr. Babajide Agbabiaka, Dr. Jason Fadeyi, Mr. Kunle Aluko, Mr. Victor Adenigbagbe, Mr. Abdul Bello and Hajiya Amunna Lawan Ali. In the same vein, Mr. Timothy Oguntayo resigned his position as Group Managing Director / CEO, alongside Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Mr. Dotun Adeniyi and Mrs. Ibiye Ekong who resigned their positions as DMD, and Executive Directors. All the resignations take immediate effect. The former leadership of the Bank voluntarily resigned their positions in order to pave the way for a new team to further the new strategic direction of the Bank in the retail and commercial business space. In this wise, the challenge of accelerating growth in the new strategic direction becomes more urgent and compelling, given the economic challenges in the global and domestic operating environment, and the attendant challenges.

D Banj Mocks Marriage Tales, ‘Some People Didn’t Just Understand Simple English’’

Afropop star Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, D Banj, also popular as Kokomaster definitely have a deceptive personality, the music star has fooled his fans twice now with rumour of fake marriage. First, it was the secret wedding to Nollywood darling star, Genevieve Nnaji which later came out to be a ruse and he has again debunked the news of his wedding to an half caste lover as a mere figments of the peddlers’ imaginations. The Kokomaster, speaking through his manager, Frank, in a telephone chat on Monday, said there was no marriage at all not to talk of a secret wedding. “D’Banj didn’t do any secret wedding. He had a private event meant for only few family and friends and how that turned to a marriage ceremony is what I don’t know. Some people obviously didn’t understand simple English and we would not dignify them with response on such false tale,” D’Banj’s manager said. The entire social media was abuzz over the weekend with reports that D’Banj might have secretly tied the knot with his mystery lover on Saturday 2 July. According to the reports, Kokomaster, who has been described as one of the most-sought after bachelors in Nigeria, allegedly held a secret registry wedding with Didi Kilglow, 24-year-old half American and half Nigerian and South African. The purported marriage had D’Banj’s father, Col. Oyebanjo Rtd.; and 25 other guests. “… I would tell you the truth, I am not married but if I am, nobody would hear about it. It is going to be a very quiet wedding because I am tired of people asking me that question. It is my personal life and it is not going to change my music or brand. I am not going to get married just because people want me to, neither would I do it just to enter another phase of my life just like some of my colleagues have done. “They make it seem as if once you are married you have retired. But that should not be the case. Marriage would not change anything about me and whenever it happens, nobody would hear about it, there would only be speculations. My wife would not be seeking for fame because the one I have is already enough for all my family members. When I get married, it would be a very quiet one. Who knows, it might have already happened. D’Banj has been romantically linked to numbers of pretty ladies including Genevieve Nnaji; Jennifer Obayuwana; Bonang Matheba; and Adama Indimi.

Source: PM Express

Fans Lambast Nollywood Actress, Monalisa’s Provocative Dressing To Church

Newly married Nollywood actress and TV presenter, Monalisa Chinda-Coker was white-washed on social media over the see-through outfit she wore to church. The popular actress who had decked in a provocatively-netty Iro and Buba in company of her daughter on her way to church sure didn’t bargained for the insults fans hurled at her concerning her dress sense to the house of worship. The actress and show host was faced with huge criticisms on her instagram page over her choice of outfit to church last Sunday, July 3rd, 2016

. Some of her fans believe that her dress was too revealing for a holy place with her black bra obviously showing. The light-skinned Rivers state indigene has maturely kept her distance from fans' disparaging comments. See how the drama played out on social media:

Nigeria Billionaire’s Fraudulent Past Threatens Hillary Clinton’s Political Dream

A very influential Nigerian billionaire living in the US, Kase Lawal may be threatening the political ambition of the favoured candidate, Hillary Clinton who’s on the verge of breaking records as America’s first ever female president. His influence in the USA has seen him befriending politicians in both Democratic and Republican parties, and this has earned him recognition, as reflected in his appointment by President Barack Obama into the White House’ Advisory Committee on Trade Policy and Negotiations. Though he was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, as Kase Lukman Lawal, his journey to the USA dates back to the time he spent to obtain his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Texas Southern University, in 1976, after which he had his MBA from Prairie View A&M University, also in Texas, in 1978. He then founded the CAMAC International Corporation, of which he still remains the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He’s also the Chairman of Allied Energy Corporation in Houston, Texas; and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), CAMAC HOLDINGS. He is currently serving a seventh term as Commissioner to the Port of Houston Authority and as Vice-Chairman of the Houston Airport Development System Corporation. He is also a member of the National Urban League’s Board of Directors and the Fisk University Board of Trustees, and a significant shareholder in Unity National Bank, the only federally insured and licensed African-American-owned bank in Texas. Over the years, he’s been known to be a strong supporter of Mrs. Hillary Clinton. He was said to have, in 2000, single-handedly organised a fundraiser for the former American First Lady which generated more than $100,000. Clinton’s campaign lists Lawal among about 250 “Hillraisers” who pledged to collect at least $100,000 in donations for her then, and she attended a fund raising luncheon at Lawal’s home in Houston that generated more than $100,000, and she spoke to about 250 guests gathered around Lawal’s indoor swimming pool, including two former Houston mayors and Shell Oil President, John Hofmeister. His mention in the past in some fraudulent activities may cost whoever he’s supporting, going by the way and manner Donald Trump is going about his campaign, as Lawal was at a time mentioned in a spectacular fraud-related matter in the oil industry in Nigeria. He and others allegedly conspired to “steal” an oil block and pump millions of barrels of oil from it. Despite protracted legal proceedings (though he was never prosecuted and he has consistently denied the allegations), information revealed he was at a time on the list of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) wanted Nigerians and this much was confirmed by the then Attorney-General, Mr. Michael Andoakaa, at a function back then. In 2003 the Mail & Guardian revealed how Lawal, after becoming close to former South African president, Thabo Mbeki, benefited from “what appears to be a fraud on the Nigerian and South African public”. It was reported that CAMAC, a company owned by Kase Lawal, had in that deal set up a subsidiary in South Africa, with the name “South African Oil Company”. This he was said to have done in association with a group of individuals connected to the ANC, South Africa’s leading and ruling political party. According to the report, Mbeki was said to have written to his then-counterpart in Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, chipping in good words about the company and supporting the company’s request for “a long-term crude oil contract on behalf of the Republic of South Africa”. This, it was said helped the company get substantial oil allocations at discounted “government-to-government” rates from Nigeria. The report explained further that the oil was however diverted as it was never taken to South Africa, with the proceeds paid into an account opened in the name of South African Oil Company at a bank in the Cayman Islands, where a mystery co-owner shared the proceeds with Kase Lawal-owned CAMAC. Kase and his CAMAC were also in the news over illegal transaction, this time in gold. In December 2010, Dikembe Mutombo, a Congolese basketball hero formerly with the Houston Rockets, was said to have introduced Lawal to the opportunity to buy 475kg of gold supposedly held in Kenya, and Lawal, we gathered, involved diamond trader Carlos St. Mary to help execute the gold deal with an agreement that Kase, Mutombo and St. Mary would split the estimated $10-million profit after the deal had been finalised. It however turned out later that the gold was actually being bought from a DRC Congo warlord who had been banned by the UN. The deal, it was gathered, cost Kase Lawal a sum to the tune of about $30 million which he could not recover as the deal was stopped by the ban decreed by President Joseph Kabila on all precious mineral exports from the eastern DRC, in an attempt to stop the financing of arms smuggling and destabilisation in the country. The intensity of the current electioneering campaign in America, which has seen the actors employing all sorts of measures to outdo one another, has seen some, especially Hilary Clinton, receiving backlash for her relationship with people like Kase Lawal. And it is only a matter of time before the Texas oilman’s name comes up for mention in the whole issue, especially if he raises any fund for the former Secretary of State in his capacity as a Hillraiser. Source: Society Gazette

Nigeria Prisons Fires Top Officers Over Abuja Jail Break

The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board (CDFIPB) has approved the suspension of four senior officers following the recent escape of two high profile inmates, Solomon Amodu and Maxwell Ajukwu, from Kuje Medium Security Prison. Kuje is a suburb of Abuja, Nigeria's capital city. Similarly, the Controller-General of Prisons, Ja'afaru Ahmed, has approved the suspension of 10 junior staff of the prison over the incident. This was contained in a statement on Monday by the spokesperson of the Nigeria Prisons Service, Francis Enobore, a deputy comptroller of prisons. Messrs. Amodu and Ajukwu, both standing trial for culpable homicide, escaped from the prison on June 24. The affected officers and men are DCP Musa Tanko, SIP Buhari Musa Dogo, PIP Stephen Edogbanya J and PIP Patrick Teru. The junior staff suspended are IP Usman Peter, IP Dennis B. Makum, IP, Fassan S. Akin, SPA Daka James, SPA Adamu Luka, SPA Zakari Yunasa and PA Asnamal Samuel. Others are PA Ejegwa Patrick, PA 11 Isah Ibrahim and PA 11 Ngede Salifu. The statement said the suspension of the prisons officials was "sequel to the outcome of the preliminary investigation into the incident and in consonance with PSR 030406 (2008) Revised Version." It also said the officers were suspended from duty to allow for unhindered trial process. It said the commissioned officers among them would be served with letters of query while the junior staff would be given Form 96 (Charge Sheet) to explain their role in the unfortunate saga. The statement also said efforts to recapture the fleeing prisoners in collaboration with sister security agencies were ongoing, adding "this is in addition to tightening security measures in and prison formations nationwide to forestall a repeat of such incident." It added, "The Controller General wishes to solicit the cooperation of members of the public to volunteer useful information that will assist in the recapture of the fugitives."

Abia In Interregnum As Ikpeazu, Ogah’s Battle Thickens

The political confusion over who is the rightful governor of the South-east state of Abia will endure at least until Thursday, when the Federal High Court, Abuja, will give its ruling on the stay-of-execution order filed by embattled Okezie Ikpeazu. The court on Monday fixed July 7 to rule on the application filed by Mr. Ikpeazu, whose election was annulled and certificate of return withdrawn. Mr. Ikpeazu filed the stay-of-execution application days after the court sacked him from office for failing to pay his personal income tax as at when due. Hearing the application on Monday, Justice Okon Abang declined to set aside his judgment, saying he would hear other applications on the matter on Thursday. The counsel to Mr. Ikpeazu, Wole Olanipekun, had asked the court to set aside the earlier order of a certificate of return given to Mr. Ogah. But counsel to Mr. Ogah, Alex Izinyon, filed a counter-affidavit against Mr. Ikpeazu’s application for stay of execution. Mr. Olanipekun then asked for time to look into the details of Mr. Izinyon’s argument in the counter-affidavit. He also prayed the court to treat the matter without delay. Justice Abang then fixed the next working day, July 7, to hear the application and other applications in the matter. The Federal Government has fixed Tuesday July 5 and Wednesday July 6 as public holidays so Nigerian muslims can join their counterparts around the world for end-of-Ramadan festivities. July 7 is the next working day in the country. Justice Abang had on June 27 sacked Mr. Ikpeazu as governor after the court found him guilty of tax evasion. Mr. Abang had, in that judgment, directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue certificate of return to Mr. Ogah who came second in the primaries conducted by the Peoples Democratic Party in the state. In a swift reaction to the judgment, Mr. Ikpeazu filed an appeal before the Appeal Court in Abuja. He also filed a motion for stay of execution of the judgment at the Federal High Court. However in compliance with the court order, INEC issued Mr. Ogah a certificate of return on June 30, and he (Mr. Ogah) immediately headed to Abia to be sworn in as governor. But an Abia State High Court hurriedly issued an injunction stopping the state’s chief judge or any other judicial official in the state from administering the oath of office on Mr. Ogah, pending the determination of the motion on notice at the Court of Appeal. “Upon this motion ex-parte pursuant to section 143 (1) & (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) and pending the determination of the motion on notice, after hearing O.O Nkume, counsel to the applicant,” Justice Chibuzo Ahuchaogu said. “It is ordered that an order of injunction is hereby made restraining the 2nd defendant (INEC) from issuing a certificate of return to the 1st defendant (Ogah) while the claimant (Ikpeazu) remains in office in accordance with section 143 (1) & (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) and pending the determination of the motion on notice. “It is further ordered that the 3rd defendant (chief judge of Abia State) or any other judge of the court or any judiciary officer are hereby restricted from swearing-in the 1st defendant (Ogah) while the claimant (Ikpeazu) remains in office in accordance with section 143 (1) & (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) and pending the determination of the motion on notice.” The state has, consequently, remained without a clear leadership since Thursday.

At Last! Controversial Ebola Movie, 93 Days Released

Remember it! The controversial story of how a Liberian imported the deadly Ebola disease into Nigeria which was adapted to be shot in a home video has finally been released. The movie directed by Steve Gukas is aimed at eulogizing the heroic deeds of the female doctor, Dr. Stella Adadevoh who gave her life to control and curtail the further spread of the disease in a Nigerian hospital. The script which tells more about Dr. Adadevoh’s life and bravery got the other side of her family as they kicked against the release of the movie for public consumption as it exposes much of the private life of their mother, sister and loved one, Dr. Adadevoh. In their response, the family issued an official statement to deny the producers of the movie who had said they got permission from the family before going ahead with the script. A court was later instituted to stop the work in progress but after oil has been poured in troubled water, the feuding parties seemed to have resolved the differences. Here’s the trailer of the film which parades notable faces like Bimbo Akintola, Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, Tina Mba, Dany Glover, Gideon Okeke among others. Enjoy it!

Viral Video…Soldiers Clamp Down On Lagos Land Grabbers

Some of the troublesome Lagos land grabbers, Omo Onile met their waterloo recently as they got pounded by soldiers who had ambushed them in anticipation of their nuisance value. According to National Enquirer’s investigation, the land grabbers had warned and threatened a property owner in Ajah area of Lagos to stop work at the site unless he’s ready to part with extra N65,000 before workers can take off. Unknown to the land grabbers, the property owner who’s said to be a military man got his people to hide somewhere in the neighbourhood and no sooner the soldiers took control of the area than the land grabbers surfaced. The dubious games of the troubleshooters otherwise known as Omo Onile was up as they got drilled, pounded and were made to teach each other an unforgettable lessons. You’ll enjoy the interesting footages of the melee.

Bursted YahooYahoo Boy Confesses, ‘’No Job, So Am Trying My Talent In Web Technology’’

The hopes of a yahoo yahoo boy who introduced himself as Felix and claimed to be working as one of the Customer Care Representatives of Diamond bank was dashed yesterday as the smart alec was hunted down completely by his supposed victim. His voice has been flying round on whatsapp and other internet audio platform as he fooled himself while trying to play on the intelligence of an obviously wise woman of Igbo decent who took him to the cleaner, ‘’this your 419 has gone hay wire, so you think am the type you can swindle’’, the wise lady who had set him up on a recording mode with her husband lambasted him. According to the voice of the fraudulent dude who claimed there’s no job, so, he has to practice his talent on the web by trying to dupe innocent and unsuspecting victims of their hard earned money, the young man had placed a call to the woman feigning to be working with Diamond bank and would want to know if she had requested for a password change on her account. Had the woman who coincidentally is a banker (according to her in the conversation) fell for the bait, she would have been lured to fill a form where full details of her account will be stylishly demanded to ease their evil plans of hacking the account with a view to stealing her money. National Enquirer serves you the crystal clear voice of the spiv and excerpts of their conversations as brains tackles intelligence: Felix - Hello. WiseWoman - Hello. (In a draggy voice) Felix- Yah… good evening ma. Woman – Good evening, who am I on to? Felix - You are on to Mr. Felix from Diamond online. Woman – Mr. Felix from Diamond online… ehn ehn… how may I help you? Felix - Yes ma, okay, we just called you with the Customer Care Line but it seemed the network was kinda bad. Woman - How may I help you? Felix - Ok, we got a mail from you trying to change your password. Woman - Huh huh. (Skeptical) Felix - And from my end, we found out its not actually from your mobile device. Woman – Huh… on which of my account? Felix - On your Diamond mobile, the one you are using your Diamond mobile for. Woman - On which of my account now. Felix - The current account ma. Woman - The current account, what about it. Felix - You tried to change your password, we wanted to be sure if you were the one who requested for that password change. Woman - Ehn ehn. Felix - Am with you ma. Woman – Am… am with you too so. Felix -ummm okay, you tried to cancel that you never requested for a password change on your mobile banking. Woman - No. Felix - So we wanted to be sure if you are the one, because it was actually place on hold. Woman - Okay, so what's the next action as you have confirmed? Felix - If you’re not the one, what we will do is to send you a registration code for confirmation then we will unlock it ma. Woman - Are you telling me it’s blocked? Felix - If it is what? Woman - Are you telling me that you guys have blocked my account? Felix - It was temporary blocked, so we wanted to be sure that’s why you are placed on this call. Woman - So what am I suppose to do now? Felix - I will send you a registration code for confirmation, then since you said you are not the one who authenticated that password change, once we verified the code, you will have a new mail where you can setup a new security questions on your mobile app, and then download the new upgraded one to get your mobile app more secured ma. Woman - Which of the branches are you calling from? Felix - This is the customer security centre. Woman - From where? Felix - Ikoyi branch, Awolowo road. Woman - Ikoyi branch Awolowo road? Felix - Yes ma. Woman - What's your portfolio, what's your designation there? Felix - Am a Customer Care Representative. Woman - You are a Customer Care Representative? Felix - Yes ma, madam, the only thing I need to do is to attend to you, send you the code if you are interested in your account being unlock, you will get the code now and equally get a mail from us. Woman - And if am not interested? Felix - it will actually be locked until you visited any of our branches, but I will advise you to unlock it. Woman - I will rather visit any of your branches. Felix - Okay ma, thank you for choosing Diamond bank. Woman - So this your 419 has gone to this level, ehn. Felix- I don't know what you’re talking about ma. Woman - So this your 419 has advanced to this level, Felix or whatever you 419 call yourselves. Felix - Ma , what are you talking about? Woman - I said so your 419 has advanced to this level, that is what am talking about. Felix- How madam? WOMAN - So your 419 has gotten to this level? Felix- In what form are you talking about ma? Woman - In the form that you are calling me now, spending your airtime and talking to me about my Diamond bank account. Felix - Okay, I think the best thing is to visit our branch ma.. Woman - 419, who told you I have a Diamond bank account in the first instance, Onye oshi. Felix - Onye ara Woman - 419 calling me onye ara, onye ori. Felix- onye ara. Laugh.. Woman - Make you no go find work oo. Felix - There's no work, we are still probing the people to get the looted money, hope you are not one of them. Woman - Can you imagine, onye ori. Felix - Because if you are one of them, I will handle you over to EFCC just like FFK. Woman - Onye ori, Customer Care Manager my feet. Felix - I didn't say am a manager, I said am a Customer Care Representative. Insults in Igbo language.. Felix - Oh you are a fellow banker, which of the branch. Woman - You are asking me which of the branch, does it matters. Felix - It matters now so that we may run business. Woman - Oh we may run business? Felix- Yes now. Woman - Which kind business, make we run now. Felix - Legit business now, I want you to be my account manager. Woman - Ehn ehn how? Felix - You tell me the bank so that I will open account with you now. Insult in Igbo. Felix- Yahoo people dey get money o. Woman - Dem dey get money, na who fit fall mugu now. Felix - So which of the bank you dey? Woman - Ehn Felix - Which of the bank you dey? Woman - So you don gree say you be yahoo yahoo? Felix - Am just using my talent in a web technology. Woman - So you are just using your talent in a web technology? Felix - Hello , which of the branch are you? Woman - Does it matter? Felix - I want to open an account with you now. Insult in Igbo.. Felix - Give me your bank, let me open account with you period. Insult in Igbo. Felix - Okay.. bye bye now, it’s nice talking with you, take care.. Insult in Igbo... Felix- Bye bye e don do, you don code now..