President Buhari Arrives South Africa for AU Summit (Photos)

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived South Africa for the AU Summit.

4 Men Nabbed at Enugu Airport Trying to Smuggle Hard Drugs to China And Turkey (Photos)

They are Emmanuel Chukwuebuka Ifeanyichukwu, caught with 1.293kg of cocaine on his way to Istanbul, Turkey. Ukaeji Eric Tochukwu, with 1.408kg of cocaine on his way to Hong Kong. Nwoye Ekene Godfrey, caught with 1.283kg of cannabis on his way to Guangzhou, China.

38-year old Godfrey Nwoye, has been arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for concealing 1.283 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa inside garri en route Guangzhou, China.

The culprit, who hails from Ukpommili Village in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, said he wanted to sell the cannabis in China and use the proceeds to buy goods.


Another suspect, Samuel Anele, a commercial tricycle rider, who was about to board a flight to Bombay, India, was arrested with 4.892 kilogrammes of methamphetamine, the NDLEA said in a statement Wednesday.

Mr. Samuel Anele, 45, and other suspects were arrested for offences ranging from concealing illicit drugs in their luggage to ingesting the drugs, the NDLEA said.  Samuel said he's going to Bombay to see how big it really is after Wizkid claimed a girl's bum bum was bigger than Bombay n her backside was making him throway in his song titled "Bombay" where he featured Phyno

The suspects were arrested on their way to Turkey, China, and Hong Kong with 8.876kg of various illicit drugs.

According to the NDLEA Commander at Enugu Airport, Nsikak-Abasi Udoh “The suspects are helping our team of investigators”.

Mr. Anele was caught with 4.892kg concealed in false bottom of his luggage aboard an Ethiopian Airline on the Enugu-Addis Ababa-Bombay route.

“Life is not fair to me. Every day it is one problem after another and the money I earn is not enough,” said Mr. Anele, from Ichi village, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State.

“It was frustration that made me to smuggle drugs. They promised me that the drug has been properly hidden and that when I return they will pay me the sum of one million naira.

“At the airport, my bag was searched and the drug detected. Now I am now left alone to suffer”, he lamented.

The other suspects, Emmanuel Chukwuebuka, was caught with 1.293kg of cocaine on his way to Istanbul, Turkey; while Eric Ukaeji was arrested with 1.408kg of cocaine on his way to Hong Kong.

Mr. Chukwuebuka, 31, who is married with a child and hails Ezioko in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, ingested 1.293kg of substances that tested positive for cocaine. He was to depart Enugu to Istanbul through Addis Ababa on an Ethiopian Airline flight before he was nabbed.

His reason for trafficking in drugs was to raise more money for his business, according to the NDLEA.

If he had successfully trafficked the drug, he would have received US$ 3,000 on arrival in Turkey.

Mr. Ukaeji, 43, who hails from Ajali in Orumba Local Government Area of Anambra State ingested cocaine weighing 1.408 kilograms.

According to the NDLEA, his route was Enugu-Addis Ababa-Hong Kong on an Ethiopian Airline.

I his confession, Mr. Ukaeji said he wanted to raise money for his business and the treatment of his sick daughter.

“I used to buy clothes from Hong Kong. I am married with three children. I dropped out of school in Junior Secondary class 3”, said Mr. Ukaeji.

“They promised to pay me 5,000 dollars on delivery in Hong Kong, which I would have used to buy goods”, he added.

NDLEA Chairman, Ahmadu Giade, said that the Agency would continue to step up security checks at the nation’s entry and exit points.

US Government provides $10.5m grant for internally displaced people in North east Nigeria

The US government has provided a $10.5 million grant for the rehabilitation of the internally displaced persons in Northeast Nigeria. The grant was announced in a statement released by the USAID today June 11th.

The statement in part reads; 

"The grants will support the activities of the United Nation’s Population Fund (UNFPA), UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO) to improve access to health care services for affected populations in Boko Haram affected states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. With this new funding, total U.S. humanitarian assistance since the start of the crisis is nearly $44 million."

Security expert explains why Osinbajo can't attend national security meetings for now

 A security expert has explained why Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has so far not been allowed to attend any of the national security meetings President Buhari has had with Service Chiefs since he assumed power. On June 2nd and yesterday June 10th, President Buhari met with the Service Chiefs without Osinbajo and this has led to some media houses reporting that the Vice President was "locked out" from the Defence House, venue of the meetings.

A security expert explains why the pastor and lawyer can't be allowed into such meetings for now. See that after the cut...

The security expert explaned that Vice President Osinbajo is not a trained military officer and so it will take the military some time before sensitive intelligence can be shared in his presence. He also made reference to the Vice President's affiliation to Tinubu. What he said below...

"I am sure he would have been invited if he had security background. Being a Professor of Law is fine, but in terms of intelligence and access to security information, you are nowhere near the rank of Colonel or equivalent in the Nigeria Military. Look, I have watched some footages that if the VP gets to see, he would lose appetite for days. Now, we have someone who has been in luxury virtually all his life, attaining the position of VP and some people are clamouring for his presence in highly sensitive talks. The truth is that the military hierarchy would not even feel comfortable saying some things in his presence. I can tell you that they respect Prof. Osinbajo as VP but they cannot trust him with information yet.

You cannot compare him to Buhari who served in many military roles, chased away a militia that was threatening Nigeria security, overthrew a military government, became Head of State, fought corruption and went ahead to instill discipline among a stubborn citizenry. The VP would have to go through what is called ‘Stimulation’. This is a process where he is lectured on terms, dealings, operations etc. of the military. His inner strength, strong heart and ability to keep things to himself will first be put to test before he gets access to some classified materials and information. We must understand the fact that Osinbajo was a candidate promoted by Bola Tinubu (ex-Lagos Governor), he was not handpicked by Buhari. If the President had picked a vice, it is likely that such individual may get the access Osinbajo isn’t getting now. Everyone knows the VP has been loyal to Tinubu for decades and he cannot swear that he would not divulge details of these security meetings to his political godfather. So he has to earn it. Tinubu may have used his influence to put him in this position but he must draw a line between blind loyalty and national duty.” he told Daily Independent

Photos: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde takes Congo DRC by storm

The fab actress and mother of four was a special guest at the Congo film festival, celebrating female filmmakers in cinema. The actress and activist who had just left the World Economic forum where she spoke on women empowerment against poverty, landed in Kinshasa with her team ready to inspire the country's female filmmakers. See the photos after the cut...

She visited popular Tv and radio stations, BOne, Radio Okapi etc. She also met up with with fellow actress and filmmaker Chika Andrea , who was showing her movie at the festival. Omotola then had a meeting with the minister for Arts and culture on the Success of Nollywood and how the Congo film industry can strive. See all the photos after the cut...

Photos: Protest in Rivers over alleged plan by state governor to sack LG Charimen

Some folks this morning took to the street of Port Harcourt to stage a peaceful protest over the alleged plan by the state governor, Nyesom Wike to dissolve the state Local Government Councils. The Council Chairmen who spoke at the protest said any attempt by the governor to sack them from office will be resisted. More photos from the protest after the cut...

See This Very Hilarious Meme Omawumi Shared About Women and Gossip

We all know a lot of women gossip – Whether they want to accept it or not – but I wouldn’t agree that only women do it – If you have ever had been with your man and his friends – Then you’d know what I mean – Anyways, Omawumi just shared this meme on Instagram and I could agree more – See for yourself:

She wrote:

After tough gossip we will end with well make we join our faith dey pray with. ……, God will see. …… through. But I’ve stopped that type sha. Make God no arrange me tough slap.
#allnastillaproko #APU #aprokoprogressiveunion

Photos: 3 kidnappers paraded naked in Osun after they are caught with their victim

Three young men named Femi, Tunmise and a third unidentified guy were caught yesterday June 10th as they tried to escape in their Mazda car with a school girl they had kidnapped who was in the booth of their car. The young men are alleged to be final year students of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University.

Some suspicious people alerted police to the guys after suspecting they had taken the girl. The police then chased and caught them around Makuro road in Ile-Ife, where the kidnapped girl was found inside the booth of their car, bound. An angry mob descended on them but they were rescued before they could be killed. Their car was however badly damaged. They boys are currently in the state Police headquarter Oshogbo. More photos after the cut...

Photo: Davido gets luxury phone to match his Rolex gold watch

The singer shared the photo and wrote "Got a new phone to match my new watch".

23year Old Lebanese Boy Caught With Cocaine at Lagos Airport

Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, officials have arrested a 23-year-old Lebanese after he was caught with cocaine hidden in his boxers at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos….

The suspect identified as Yves Awad had in his possession 260 grammes of cocaine hidden in his boxers – and was discovered during the screening of passengers on board Middle East Airline flight bound for Lebanon on Monday.
Awad while confessing to the crime, said:

“I was born in Lagos and I attended Lebanese Community School, Yaba, Lagos. After my secondary education in Nigeria, I got admission to study for my A levels at Notre Dame University in Lebanon. My friend in Lebanon gave me money to buy cocaine for him. While at the airport, the drug was detected and I was arrested and taken to NDLEA office. The drug was tested and it was found to be cocaine.”

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Commander at the Lagos Airport, Mr Hamza Umar, who confirmed the incident said:

“The drug was hidden inside Awad’s boxers. When the drg was field-tested, it proved positive for cocaine. The suspect was found to have traveled to Nigeria from Lebanon six times since January 2015.”

Khloe Kardashian slams liposuction rumors: I Work My Ass Off!

Khloe Kardashian has denied claims that she had liposuction to lose weight in a blistering Twitter tirade.

On Tuesday, the 30-year-old reality star took to her Twitter account to set the record straight.
She tweeted:

"I find it disgusting but maybe a compliment that I'm being accused of getting Lipo done. I work out 
5 days a week. I bust my ass!" the 30-year-old wrote. "Yes this is documented by the paps. 
'm assuming if I've had any sort of surgery I would need 6-8 weeks off of any intense workout."

 

 

 

 

 

RSS had only 37 guns when I became Governor of Lagos -Fashola

 Immediate past governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) has revealed when he took over power,the Police Rapid Response Squad had only 37 rifles..Speaking during a programme on Channels Television titled “View from the top,”Fashola said 

“We need to provide equipment and resource for security personnel. If they do not have equipment and resource, they will not be able to do their work. One of the things I found out at the security town hall meeting was that the Rapid Response Squad that was responsible for responding to violent crimes, had only 37 rifles at the time. 

“And that was the period when we had bank robberies almost every day of the week. People forget that now. We had robberies and carjacking and what we used to see was that police would respond after the robbers had gone.

“So, during my first meeting with them, I asked them why they arrived at crime scenes late and we learnt there were no vehicles, no fuel supply and more importantly, they did not have enough guns. Most of the guns were at the police stations and the RRS of almost 2,000 personnel had only 37 guns.”