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Tuesday 25 October 2016
Popular Lagos Blogger arrested over attempts to defraud Femi Otedola
Operatives of the Special Fraud Unit (SFU) in Lagos have arrested a suspected fraudster, Babatunde Oyedepo, popularly known as Baudex on IG, for allegedly attemptng to swindle businessman Femi Otedola.
The Nation reports that Oyedepo, 23 was alleged to have sent threat and blackmail messages to the complainants and other high profile Nigerians through a website, naijagistlive.com, demanding huge sums of money.
Oyedepo, a resident of Sixth Avenue in Festac Town, was alleged to have posted a superimposed nude pictures of a lawyer on his website, alleging that she had been sleeping with her boss and other clients. According to the police, the suspect demanded N3.5million from the lawyerto remove the inappropriate picture from the site, which the victim could not afford.
A police Officer who spoke on the condition of anonymity said "The victim had allegedly told the suspect that she has no such money in her account and that the picture posted on the website had cost her, her job, her marriage and her social life. The lawyer is among the three different persons who petitioned the suspect." Spokesman for SFU, Lawal Audu said the suspect has three different cases pending before the unit, adding that the first two invloved fraud and threat to life.
According to Audu, on October 19th, one Dapo Balogun reported a case of extorrion, blackmail and threat to life against the suspect.
"The complainant claimed that the suspect had posted on naijagistlife a story alleging that he had worked with former Petroleum Minister, Dieziani Allison-Madueke and that throughout the period he had fraudulently acquired huge sum of money. The complainant allso claimed to have received a mail from the suspect, informing him that he should pay an undisclosed amount running into millions to enable him remove the provocative story from the site.
He alleged that since then he had been receiving threat messages from unknown callers demanding huge sum or risk being kidnapped. The second complainant is Femi Otedola. He claimed that the suspect posted an annoying story on the same website accusing him of sleeping with different girls in his office. The suspect has another fraud case pending at the Federal High Court.
The suspect however denied being responsible for the actions, insisting that he was framed by the owners of the website which he only designed. The school dropout who claimed to be a website designer said he was contacted through email to design the website.
He said "I design websites for people and after designing the site i will include my contacts on the website to attract other customers. I was arrested through my contact on naijagistlive.com
Reekado Banks and his Bae looking all loved up in new photos
Mavin Records singer, Reekado Banks and his girlfriend, Emem Inuikim, shared these loved up photos via Instagram as they attended the One Africa Music Festival together.
Former President Jonathan, says He does not believe Dasuki stole $2.2 billion
While responding to questions after his lecture at Oxford University yesterday, Former President Goodluck Jonathan, said he does not believe Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, can "steal" $2.2 billion as he is being accused of by the EFCC. Responding to a question on Dasuki,
Pres. Buhari's daughter, Fatima pictured with her husband-to-be
Fatima who is president Buhari's second daughter, will be getting married to her fiance, Malam Gimba Yau Kumo (former MD Federal Mortgage Bank) at her father's home in Daura, Katsina state on Friday October 28th.
Federal Government must ensure FFK doesn't die in detention - PDP
PDP in a statement released this morning, warned that its member, Femi Fani-Kayode must not die in detention. This comes after reports emerged yesterday that he slumped at the EFCC premises. Read the press statement after the cut ...
Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 5 points, 2 weeks to the US Presidential Election
Democratic party U.S presidential candidate Hillary Clinton leads the polls by 5 points ahead of republican rival Donald Trump 'in a much tighter race' with two weeks left to the election that'll determine who succeeds Barack Obama at the White House.
Nigerian Smuggling and Prostitution ring busted by the Italian Police
Police have arrested 11 Nigerians for allegedly trafficking young women and girls from Nigeria to exploit them as sex slaves in the southern Italian city of Catania.
Police Officer Antonio Salvago said Monday, October 24th, that the victims underwent a voodoo rite to bind them to their debts after they promised to pay up to 40,000 euros ($43,000) for a journey they thought would bring them to a better life in Europe, a rite which made them obey their smugglers and pimps.
Photos from Stephen Linus' son, Maxwell's 1st Birthday Party
On Sunday 23rd October 2016, star actress Stephanie Linus and her husband Idahosa Linus celebrated their son, Maxwell's first birthday. It was a fun-filled day where lots of family members and friends came around to celebrate the joyous occasion. Some of the guests who were present at the event include: Genevieve Nnaji, Nkiru Anumudu & her husband, Tamara Eteimo, Blessing Effiong, Aisha Igbinovia and Valentine Ozigbo - MD of Transcorp Hilton. The kids especially had a lot of fun with Maxwell. See more photos after the cut.
The Lady who allegedly killed her husband in Ibadan to begin court trial on the 9th of November
The murder trial of 28 year old Yewande Oyediran, the woman accused of stabbing her husband, 38 year old Oyediran Ajanaku Lowo to death at their Akobo estate home in Ibadan, Oyo state on February 2nd this year after a domestic dispute, has been scheduled for November 9th.
Celebrity Stylist, SwankyJerry receives a brand new AP wristwatch from Dbanj
The Kokomaster, Dbanj treated his stylist Swankyjerry to a brand new AP wristwatch, the excited stylist who is presently with the singer in the US, took to his Instagram to show off the wristwatch.
Thursday 7 July 2016
Church gives their premises to Muslims for Eid Prayers to take place in Ogun State
The Cherubim and Seraphim church, Ebenezer
Model Parish, Abiola Way, Abeokuta in Ogun state yesterday gave their
church premises to their Muslim neighbors to hold their Eid prayers. The
church also gave the Muslim faithfuls their sound system.
Skye Bank's New GMD assures Customers of Returns Increasement
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Skye Bank Plc, Mr. Tokunbo Abiru, has assured shareholders of the bank that the new management team would work to increase investors’ returns on their investment. He stated this while speaking to some shareholders of the bank who visited him in his office.
Photos: Blac Chyna flaunts her curves and baby bump in a sexy bodycon dress
Rob Kardashian's pregnant fiancée shared these new photos
of herself flaunting her growing baby bump and wrote, "Why should I
watch my weight when I'm pregnant". Another photo after the cut.....
Porn businessman behind Kim K/Ray J sextape has offered to pay $25m for Kim K and Kanye sextape
Steve Hirsch, the man behind the multi-million dollar fetching Kim
Kardashian and Ray J sex tape and owner of Vivid says he's willing to pay
$25million for a Kim K and Kanye West sex tape.
Nigerian man beaten to death in Italy
A
36 year old Nigerian man identified as Emmanuel Chidi, was beaten to
death in what has been described as a racist attack by an Italian in the
central Italian town of Paolo Calcinora on Tuesday July 6th. According
to reports, Emmanuel was walking on the road with his girlfriend, 24
year old Chinyere, when his attacker called her an "African monkey".
Niger Delta Avengers bomb NNPC pipeline in Eleme, Rivers State
Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers claim to have blown up an NNPC,
pipeline at Eleme leading to the Nigeria Liquefied National Gas, NLNG in
the state. The group in a statement shared on their Facebook wall,
claimed the attack was carried out at about 3am yesterday July 6th;
Beautiful Photos from Ciara and Russell Wilson's Wedding
NFL player Russell Wilson and singer Ciara are now officially man and
wife and can now officially consummate their relationship! Lol.
The two tied the knot at Peckforton Castle in Liverpool, England in
front of friends and family.
She wore a Roberto Cavalli dress. Both
Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Rowland were among the select few invited to
the wedding. More photos after the cut....
No Nigerian Bank is in distress - CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has discredited claims that some banks in
Nigeria are distressed. In a statement signed by its acting Director of
Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor and released today July 6th,
the apex bank stated that neither Skye Bank which it took over its
management few days ago nor any other bank in Nigeria, was distressed.
The bank in the statement assured Nigerians of the safety of their
deposits in any Nigerian bank and advised against panic withdrawals. The
statement read:
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa condemns the stabbing to death of a Nigerian teenager in London
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on
Foreign Affairs and Diaspora has condemned the gruesome stabbing to
death of another Nigerian teenager in London. In a statement by her
Special Assistant on Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun in Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa
said the killing of 17-year old Fola Orebiyi, was unacceptable to the
government and people of Nigeria.
Wednesday 6 July 2016
RMD pays emotional tribute to late Bukky Ajayi
Nigeria woman, Franca Asemota on trial for trafficking of teenagers into Europe and forcing them into prostitution
Nigerian woman is accused of being a major organizer in a network which
trafficked young women, mainly teenagers from remote parts of Nigeria
before selling into prostitution in Europe, a court heard on Tuesday,
July 5.
Franca Asemota, 38, from Benin City, Edo State allegedly used witchcraft to round up and terrify the teenagers before selling them into prostitution in Europe, a court heard.
A European Arrest Warrant (EAW) was issued for her when she was though to be in Italy, but NCA officers later tracked her down to Nigeria.
Franca Asemota, 38, from Benin City, Edo State allegedly used witchcraft to round up and terrify the teenagers before selling them into prostitution in Europe, a court heard.
A European Arrest Warrant (EAW) was issued for her when she was though to be in Italy, but NCA officers later tracked her down to Nigeria.
Oscar Pistorius will not appeal his 6 years jail sentence - Lawyer
Oscar Pistorius will not appeal his six-year jail sentence for the
murder of Reeva Steenkamp, a member of his legal team said outside the
High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday.
Davido threatens to terminate deal with Sony Music
Nigerian artiste David Adeleke, widely
known as Davido, has allegedly issued an ultimatum to the management
of Sony music which he signed a deal with some months back over the
delay of his album as Davido aims to penetrate the American market.
Looks like Amber Rose is now dating French Montana (Khoe's Ex Boyfriend)
The mother of one was spotted hopping into French Montana's car and
leaving with him after the two partied at Nobu with other celebrities on
4th of July. There are now rumours that Amber is dating French, who
used to date Khloe Kardashian.
Veteran Nollywood Actress passes away at the age of 82
Legendary Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi has died. The well respected actress died today July 6th. She made her last public
appearance at the 2016 AMVCA in March where she won the AMVCA Merit Award. She was 82
years old. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.
OAP Gbemi Olateru aka GBEMIOO claps back at an IG troll
Gbemi shared
this photo on her IG page yesterday night and the troll came on her page
to call her Worwor, a word in Nigerian parlance which means ugly.
Justice Masipa explains the reason why Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to 6 years Imprisonment
This morning, South African athlete Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to 6
years imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva
Steenkamp. Thokozile Masipa, the judge who pronounced the judgement
this morning was the same judge who presided over his original trial
and gave him a light sentence back in September 2014. Is she the highest
judge in South Africa?
Read her full court statement explaining reasons for her judgement after the cut...
Court sentence Lionel Messi and his dad to 21 months imprisonment for tax evasion, also to pay fin of £1.7million for crimes
Lionel Messi and his father, Jorge, have been sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax evasion but
under Spanish law a prison sentence under two years can be served on
probation, meaning they are unlikely to serve any time.
All Bank Employees are required to declare their Assets - CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has
directed all bank employees in the country to declare their assets.
According to sources in the industry, the regulator wrote a circular to
the management of commercial banks, which stated that all bank employees
are required to declare their assets.
Nollywood Actor, Richard Mofe Damijo shares new pictures to mark his 55th Birthday
Nollywood Veteran actor Richard Mofe Damijo
has carved a niche for himself in the industry, his good looks has
endeared him to a lot people and he doesn't age at all! Happy birthday
to him!
Newly Appointed Skye Bank's GMD explains reason for CBN's Actions & Assures Customers of Funds Safety
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 remains healthy and strong. Tokunbo Abiru, who
spoke after taking over from his predecessor, Mr. Timothy Oguntayo, in a
statement, said the bank’s fundamentals remain strong and virile,
assuring customers and other stakeholders of the safety of their funds
and investments.
Court sentences Oscar Pistorius to 6 years in prison
Disabled Athlete, Oscar Pistorius has just
been sentenced to 6 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend Reeva
Steenkamp.
PENGASSAN to begin Nationwide Strike On Thursday
PETROLEUM and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria,
PENGASSAN, on the 4th of July, 2016 directed its members nationwide to begin a strike
from Thursday, following alleged government refusal to address pending
issues affecting the oil industry.
Annie Idibia & Kaffy Model with their Kids at The Africa Fashion Week Nigeria
The celeb ladies and their children rocked the runway at the just concluded Africa Fashion Week Nigeria which took place in Lagos. That's Annie and her beautiful daughter above...... see Kaffy and her son after the cut......
2 people dead, 20 others injured in communal clash in Ondo State
2 people were killed while 20 others were injured after a communal clash
broke out in Kogbona area in Ondo state. The clash started during a
carnival organised by some youths in the area. One of the dead persons
identified as Afusat Ayodeji, was the alleged leader of a cult group in
the town, while the identity of the other victim is unknown.
Ciara and Russell Wilson countdown to their Wedding
According to TMZ singer Ciara and her fiancé, NFL player Russell Wilson
will be getting married by the weekend in England.
The couple is currently in England with 100 of their close friends and
family members.
The photo above, which looks like they already got married, with Ciara
wearing white, is supposedly a photo of the couple on their way to a
pre-wedding dinner.
Nollywood Actress, Funke Adesiyan blasted for flaunting her cleavage on social media
Busty Yoruba Actress, Funke Adesiyan who was appreciated by fans some days ago for flaunting her waist beads, was instead blasted after flaunting her chest contents.
Niger Delta Avengers attack oil installations owned by NNPC, Chevron in Delta State
Hours after their twitter handle was suspended, militant group, Niger Delta Avengers blew up two trunk lines belonging to NNPC in Batan Community, Warri South West Council Area of Delta State yesterday night.
Tuesday 5 July 2016
President Buhari's Eid el Fitr message to Nigerians
Read it below...
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.
OMG!! Indian businessman kills his beautiful Congolese wife chops her body into pieces and sets them on fire
The deceased has been identified as Cynthia
Vechel, 30, a club dancer in Congo. She had been living with her husband
in Hyderabad since 2012.
According to police, Mohanani and his wife
were having frequent quarrels over financial matters as he had suffered
losses in stock market. He was also suspicious that she was cheating on
him, claiming she frequently chatted with her male friends through
Facebook.
President Buhari sends condolence to Saudi Arabia Govt over yesterday's bomb attack
Press statement from the presidency
President Buhari has condemned the suicide bombing in Madinah, which occurred on Monday in Islam's second holiest city. Condoling with Saudi authorities over the reprehensible attack, President Buhari said the development was a desecration of all that was sacred and holy, as it took place near the Prophet's Mosque, and on one of the holy days of Ramadan.
Kwam 1 writes on flying first class, tells Nigerians to spend their money as no one will take a kobo to heaven
The ace Fuji star shared this photo on his IG page and wrote
"Honestly we need to discuss this, why people use the word "OLOWO LOMA KUUREE". When I was a young man in my 20s, many things people just seeing me do today I have been doing.. like travelling abroad on FIRST CLASS or PRIORITY CLASS.. One thing I never liked in my life is, why I should have to wait until some class of people get out of an aircraft that took all of us to the same destinations... They would say "OLOWO LOMA KUUREE"
Popular Bollywood Actress Divyanka Tripathi shares her prewedding photos
Jose Mourinho officially unveilled as Man United's Old Trafford Stadium
Jose Mourinho was this morning, for the first time, unveiled as the
manager of the World's most popular football team Manchester United.
The Portuguese wasted no time in suggesting Man United had lost sight of their stature and says he wants to win the Premier League title.
The Portuguese wasted no time in suggesting Man United had lost sight of their stature and says he wants to win the Premier League title.
Nollywood actor, Mike Godson transforms into a woman for a new movie role
Nollywood actor, Mike Godson tranformed into a sexy pretty lady for a new movie. On his IG page, he wrote"Dear Lord, you know i am your son, pls give me the strength and ability to do this role without any harassment or wahala from any fellow man in Jesus name. Amen". See his lady-like transformation after the cut.......
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