Zimbabwe To Spend $1m To Celebrate President Mugabe At 90

Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe clocked 90 years on Friday.
After 34 years in power, Africa’s oldest president says he has no intention to retire.
A recent report by New World Wealth puts Zimbabwe last on the fastest growing economies list with a -10%. The negative statistics regardless, the country plans a huge party on Sunday for the nonagenarian, said to cost $1m. Condemnation has risen from different quarters over this, as the country still struggles with its economic crisis.
A freedom fighter for many, Mugabe has drawn criticism and condemnation in the West. His country has been under international sanctions for what Europe and the United States say are human rights violations and lack of reforms

Gunmen Attack Prison Warders, Abduct Suspected Fraudster

Four gunmen have stunned officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), after abducting an alleged serial fraudster and suspect in a case they are handling.
Spokesperson of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren said in a statement that the suspect, Princewill Arinze Nwobodo (alias Aboki J. Brown) was abducted by the gunmen within the precincts of the Lagos High Court, Igbosere where he was to be arraigned before Justice Aishat Opesanwo on a 4-count charge bordering on obtaining $92,000 under false pretence.
The commission said Nwobodo had previously been arraigned in two separate courts in Lagos on fraud related charges.
“He was docked on October 25, 2013 before Justice Saliu Seidu of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on a 15-count charge bordering on forgery and obtaining under false pretence. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail. His inability to meet the bail conditions confined him to prison custody till Thursday, February 20.”
“In the second court, he was arraigned on November 20, 2013 before Justice Aishat Opesanwo alongside Katchy Okoye and Matthew Usong on a 12-count charge that borders on conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretence. They were granted bail but could not meet the bail terms,” said Wilson.
He also added that Nwobodo who was brought to court on Thursday from Ikoyi Prison was abducted by the gunmen from the Prison Warders who brought him to court.

Court Orders Police To Pay Peace Corps N5m Over Illegal Detention

A federal high court in Gombe has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to pay N5 million as damages to officers of the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) for arresting and detaining them illegally.
The arrest and detention carried out at Gombe Airport in November last year was declared in illegal, unlawful, unconstitutional and breach of the fundamental rights of the plaintiffs by the court.
The men had gone to the airport to receive the National Commandant of the Peace Corps Dickson Akoh who was in the state for a zonal consultative meeting.
The Peace Corps and 9 of its officials led by the Gombe State Commandant Bararebe Alhassan had sued the Police for enforcement of their fundamental rights and N250m compensation for their unlawful arrest and detention by Police without any justification.
Giving judgment in the case of breach of fundamental human rights instituted against the Inspector General of Police, Justice Babatunde Kadiri said that the action of police was barbaric and uncivilized.
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had in April last year restrained the State Security Service (SSS) and the police from disturbing, arresting or intimidating men of the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) from operating as a lawful registered civil security outfit.
Justice Evon Chukwu subsequently awarded N10 million damages against the SSS and the police for violating the fundamental rights of the Peace Corps men to free association. The two security agencies were to pay the Peace Corps men N5 million each

Okonjo-Iweala Denies Resignation Report

The Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has denied a report that she had tendered a letter of resignation to the president.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Paul Nwabuikwu, Special Adviser on Media to the Minister, on Friday in Abuja.
“It has come to our attention that a story is circulating online about the purported resignation of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
“For the avoidance of doubt, this story is not true. The Coordinating Minister is still in her position,’’ it said.
According to the statement, the minister has assured Nigerians that the Jonathan administration is committed to the continuation of the current economic policies and the maintenance of macroeconomic stability through tight fiscal and monetary policies.[

Amaechi Summons Emergency NGF Meeting Over Sanusi’s Sack

Governors in Nigeria are meeting over the suspension of Central Bank Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi by President Goodluck Jonathan.

The suspension has generated many comments and reactions, with questions also asked about the legality of his suspension.
The House of Representatives have called his suspension illegal. The governors will however make their opinion known after an emergency meeting on the issue summoned by chairman of their forum, Rotimi Amaechi.
In a statement Friday by NGF Director- General, Asishana Okauru, the Monday meeting though an emergency one is the third NGF Meeting in 2014 and will be chaired by Governor Amaechi at the Rivers State Governor’s lodge, Asokoro in Abuja at 8pm prompt.
It will be recalled that President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday suspended the apex bank governor over alleged cases of impunity, incompetence, non-challance, fraud, wastefulness, and noncompliance with provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007.
According to the statement, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum meeting has only two agenda; “Removal of the CBN Governor; Dwindling Revenue to States; AOB.”

Sammie Okposo gives his lead vocalist a brand new Toyota Camry for working with him for 8 years

Gospel singer and Glo Ambassador just gave out a brand new Toyota Camry as a gift to his background vocalist Kennedy Ogeleka for working with him and serving him faithfully for 8 years!

Presenting the gift, Sammie said “Congrats Kennedy I’m glad I was able to put a smile on your face for working faithfully and dedicatedly with me in my band for 8 years. I pray that Goodness, Favour, increase and blessings will follow you and career”.
See photos below:

2Face Idibia’s Management Releases Official Statement Addressing Pregnancy Scandal

Tuface and his wife, Annie Idibia  have taken to their social media to address the rumor that he impregnated a top banker called Teniola

According to a soft sell magazine – Icon Weekly,  music superstar 2Face Idibia is expecting a child with a graduate of University of Lagos named Teniola who happens to be a  “Lagos Top Banker” and also 2face’s account manager.


2face management – 960 Music Group has released an official statement to clear the rumor making waves.
Read below:
2Face Pregnancy Rumours Completely Unfounded February 21, 2014 – A few days ago, a rumour surfaced about 2Face Idibia allegedly getting a young woman pregnant and various versions of the story have emerged since then.
2Face would like to categorically state that these stories are completely false and baseless.
The press has published this story in many versions without confirming the authenticity of the allegations. He would like to make it very clear: THERE IS NO TRUTH TO THIS STORY.
He would also like to request that the media houses that have already published this story issue retractions without any delay.
2Face does not have anything to hide and if the story were true, he would admit it and not try to lie to the public by denying it.
When striving to maintain journalistic integrity, it is important for the press to make sure that they have irrefutable evidence before publishing potentially harmful news such as this. In this case, there has been no confirmation of the authenticity of the rumor.
We do not know what the true motives are behind the peddling of such a vicious rumor, but we would like to make sure that everyone knows the truth about it.

Sound Sultan To Dine With The Queen of England

Singer Mr. Fasasi aka Sound Sultan recently posted on Instagram, a cam shot of an official invitation from the House of Lords, which is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, inviting him for a date with her majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“I was called to London to dine with the Queen,” Sultan who is a UN youth ambassador for peace wrote on Instagram.

According to the invitation letter, Sound Sultan and presumably other UN youth ambassadors are invited to feast with the Queen to celebrate Nigeria and Her Centennial Anniversary to promote good governance

Funke Akindele Seals Another Multi Million Naira Deal

Nollywood comic actress — Funke Akindele is probably the actres with the most company endorsement deals and has again signed a contract with a sport betting outfit, 1960BET.
According to a source, the contract is said to worth millions of naira and it would see the actress work as the brand ambassador of the company.
The actress, popularly called ‘Jenifer’ by her fans, would also be used for promotional activities of 1960 sport betting outfit.
Few days ago, the company engaged Funke in a video shoot that took place around Jebba in Ebute Metta area of Lagos.
The commercial is expected to run on both national and international television stations.
Congrats to her!

Cossy Orjiakor Talks About Her Accident

Cossy Orjiakor has narrated how she was involved in an auto accident some days back while driving to give a fan a reward for answering the question she asked on her Twitter page.
It was reported that she was on high speed when she ran into a ditch, though she was not injured but the car was pretty damaged.
She said “I thank God it was not too serious and I was not injured. I was on my way to drop off a gift for a fan who got a question right on my twitter handle. I didn’t know the ditch was deep until my jeep fell inside. Thank God, I was the only one inside. I tried to get a truck to pull it out but it took a bit of time. I guess that was when some people took the picture.”
She denied that she was on high speed. “That is not true, I wasn’t speeding.”
About the state of the car, “The bumper was affected likewise the passenger’s seat. My mechanic had to work on those sides, that was all. “It is good to trust in God. I know He is a good God. I am really grateful to Him, it wasn’t something that was very serious. We should always rely on God and put Him first.”

Profile Of New CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

Several hours after President Goodluck Jonathan announced his decision to suspend CBN governor Samusi Lamido Sanusi, he picked the current Managing Director of Zenith Bank, Godwin Emefiele as a replacement.



See the new governor's profile below:

He is the Group Managing Director, Zenith Bank Plc, a position he has held since August 2010.

Until then he was the Deputy Managing Director of the bank, having been appointed into that position in 2001.

Emefiele has been on the bank’s management team since inception and has held various management positions in the bank, including serving as the Bank’s Executive Director in charge of Corporate Banking, Treasury, Financial Control and Strategic Planning.

Until he took over as Group Managing Director, Emefiele was directly responsible for all the Group’s local subsidiaries, Treasury and Correspondent Banking, and Multilateral, Conglomerates, & Private Banking.

He also had responsibilities for direct supervision of majority of the bank’s branches in Lagos and Northern Nigeria.

Emefiele has over twenty-six (26) years banking experience and holds a B.Sc and an MBA in Finance both from the University of Nigeria Nsukka.

Before commencing his banking career, he lectured Finance, Bank Management, and Insurance at the University of Nigeria and University of Port Harcourt respectively