Photos: EFCC recovers blind teacher's N550,000 from fraudsters

Find the EFCC press statement below...

 Relief came for a blind teacher, Mary Ihekanacho on Wednesday October 22, 2014 as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, presented her with a draft of N550, 000 which the anti- graft agency recovered from a gang of fraudsters that swindled her of N 830,000 in a job scam. 

The syndicate conned the woman by promising to facilitate her son’s employment with one of the oil majors. 

Mr. David Iloyanomo who made the presentation on behalf of the Executive Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, said that “the EFCC stands for justice for all and called on the general public to ensure that they assist the Commission in carrying out its duties by coming forward to give evidence in court when it is required”. He also praised the passion with which officers of the Commission handled the matter which made it possible to get justice for Mrs. Ihekanacho. 

An overwhelmed Mrs. Ihekanacho commended the EFCC for coming to her rescue. “I had lost hope. I prayed and asked God to take control and was surprised when Richard called me and told me that the young man has been arrested”. She called on Nigerians to support the EFCC in its effort to rid the nation of fraudulent activities. “If someone can scam a blind woman, what else won’t that person do?” she asked.

It would be recalled that Ihekanacho, sometime in July 2012, fell into the hands of some fraudsters led by Gift Onyegam who defrauded her of the sum of eight hundred and thirty thousand naira (N830, 000.00).

Following her petition, Onyegam was arrested and arraigned on a 4-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence before Justice M. L. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court, Enugu.

On February 24, 2014, Justice Shuiabu convicted and sentenced Onyegam to ten years imprisonment without option of fine. The court also ordered the convict to pay the victim, the sum of N711, 000 (seven hundred and eleven thousand naira) in restitution.

Photos: Suspected rogue female banker forfeits properties to FG

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured an order of the Federal High Court, Kano for forfeiture of the properties of one Yagana Ibrahim Bukar a.k.a Aisha Shettima Noor.

By the order, dated October 3, 2014, the properties of the accused person which are believed to be proceeds of crime are to be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The assets include various sums of money stashed in three different bank accounts, a Honda Accord car with registration No. BD 496 NSR, a Toyota Matrix Car with registration No. FGE 122 AE and a Shop with goods situated at Badawa Layout, Kano.

The forfeiture order followed the refusal of the accused who is being prosecuted on two separate criminal charges bordering on money laundering, stealing and obtaining by false pretence, to present herself for trial after she was granted bail upon arraignment.

Yagana is alleged to have forged various personal and official documents which she used in withdrawing huge sums of money from an Azman Oil and Gas Limited account domiciled with one of the new generation banks in Kano, while being the Account Officer of the company in 2013.

Actress Ronke Osodi Oke shows off her cute mini-me son

That lil cutie looks so much like his mum.

Photos: See what those dogs did to little Omonigho Abraham

This is the little boy that was attacked by two dogs at his home in Igando, Lagos on September 25th , the dogs literally ate his scalp. The police say they are waiting for court order before euthanizing the dogs. God give his parents strength.

Photos: Emma Nyra, Ubi Franklin, others at Mobo Awards

Singer Emma Nyra and Made Men Music Group CEO Ubi Franklin attended the MOBO Awards 2014 last night at the SSE Arena, Wembly, UK. Emma is pictured above with singer Sam Smith. See more photos after the cut...

Tiwa Savage Makes Me Pulse and Ginger - Don Jazzy

In the ongoing MTN iPulse 'Xpress Your Pulse' campaign that has started creating a massive buzz on the social media with rousing personal revelations, Mavin Record's boss, ‘The Don Dorobucci’, Don Jazzy, has inspired many buffs when he posted some messages on his Instagram page expressing his passion for greatness and how he loves to see the likes of Tiwa Savage, Dr. Sid, D. Prince, Ricardo among other crew members continue to attain greater height.


Remarkably, the 'Mavin King' also acknowledged how God has been standing by him from the day his record label was launched. In his words: “my team is growing really fast. God has really been kind to me. Seeing my team do great things gets me going. There is no greater ginger. This is what makes me pulse”.

Well, in line with the campaign's metrics, he nominated the record label’s first lady, Tiwa Savage, and two of his crew members besides Davido, to express what makes them pulse. Immediately, as if waiting for that motivation, Tiwa Savage tweeted. Guess what makes her pulse? A bag!!!

Yes, Tee Billz’ sweetheart loves bags so much! She is so passionate about gifts and will appreciate if she is given gifts irrespective of any ceremonial season or birthday. “It’s not my birthday but gifts are always welcomed. This bag makes me pulse.”

It is getting interesting, isn’t? It seems we are getting some revelations on this pulsing game. Nominating 'Miss Kedike', Chidinma Ekile, the petite artiste replied: “Inspiring young people across the African Continent and ensuring they pursue their dreams to the fullest capacity is what makes me pulse...Forever Black and Proud”.

Sound-Sultan in his hilarious nature had posted that ‘Nature’ makes him pulse. Little wonder he sang ‘Natural Something’. Praiz has not been left out of the excitement too.

Meanwhile popular On-Air Personality, Nedu, and another Mavin’s star artiste, D’Prince have been actively engaged in the pulse expression game too.

Nedu posted that, "Being an On Air Personality, a comedian and an actor, being at my best at all times is paramount for me. Irrespective of feelings, issues and challenges, I have to do my best to keep those that are my Inspiration happy”.

 

He added, “God, the fans, my family and friends are my daily inspiration…they are my PULSE”.

D’ Prince explained: "As an Artist the zeal to Excel would always be a part of me. With all the challenges that come with my work, the Love and support I get from my family, friends and fans keeps me going! Not forgetting God’s blessings!”

It’s the MTN iPulse ‘Xpress Your Passion’ movement, where everyone is free to let their peeps know what their passions are, take pictures of  them, upload on instagram with hashtag #OnaPulsingP while challenging friends and contacts by nominating them to express what they are most passionate about.

 

Well, if you think you have seen revelations, the next coming days may just create more surprises, as everyone awaits Davido and Wizkid’s messages, having been nominated already.

Pics: Warri billionaire Ayiri Emami buys wife Rolls Royce as birthday present

Warri based billionaire Ayiri Emami bought his wife Asba Emami a brand new customized Rolls Royce as she turned a year older today October 23rd. Wow! See the pics after the cut...

 

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Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen to donate $100m to tackle Ebola

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, 61, who is worth about $17billion, announced today October 23rd that he will donate $100 million to the fight against Ebola, which has killed thousands of people all around the world. This donation makes him the largest individual donor in the Ebola crisis so far.

"Everybody feels called sometimes to really pursue a certain thing that resonates with them, and this has resonated with me. We’re up against an extremely tough opponent here. The exponential nature of the growth of this disease is really a challenge - we’ve already seen in the U.S. where one case quickly became two.” Allen told NY Times

Folly Coker Denies Dating Tiwa Savage, Owning Mavin Records

Recently, viral reports has it that Governor Babatunde Fashola’s aide, Folly Coker, has been rumoured to be dating sensational singer, Tiwa Savage, and also labeling him as the owner of Mavin record label.

Folly who rarely talks, has since kept silent on the issue since he understands that people are ready to talk once they see celebrities discussing without knowing what the discussion is all about. But the silence has not lasted too long because he has been pushed to describe such allegations as crap.

A close source revealed that Folly knows Don Jazzy and likes his music a lot. But has no investment in Mavin Records as the reports are pure lies.

Clearing the air on the Tiwa Savage crisis associated to him, the source explained that Tiwa Savage and Folly were not friends neither have they exchanged messages nor pleasantries.

Meanwhile, the Governor's aide has threaten legal actions against the fabricators of the damaging tale

Chai!! Charly Boy’s Girls Are Spiritualist

Recently, viral reports has it that Governor Babatunde Fashola’s aide, Folly Coker, has been rumoured to be dating sensational singer, Tiwa Savage, and also labeling him as the owner of Mavin record label.

Folly who rarely talks, has since kept silent on the issue since he understands that people are ready to talk once they see celebrities discussing without knowing what the discussion is all about. But the silence has not lasted too long because he has been pushed to describe such allegations as crap.

A close source revealed that Folly knows Don Jazzy and likes his music a lot. But has no investment in Mavin Records as the reports are pure lies.

Clearing the air on the Tiwa Savage crisis associated to him, the source explained that Tiwa Savage and Folly were not friends neither have they exchanged messages nor pleasantries.

Meanwhile, the Governor's aide has threaten legal actions against the fabricators of the damaging tale.

Juliet Ibrahim Finds Love Again?

True love, they say, knows no bounds. And if one is added to two, going by what Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim, revealed recently, the answer may not diver from the usual, ‘three’. Though we are not certain, but the actress may have found love again and may be basking in its euphoria.

Juliet gave her fans some tips on true love and warned that there’s no need to rush things because when the right person shows up, the feeling would be felt deep down the soul.

Putting up a smile and thanking God for her life, the actress, who kept her fans guessing who was behind her sermon, said that the new fellow keeps calling her his ‘African Princess’.

Juliet, who was named the Best Ghanaian Actress at the 2014 edition of the City People Awards, had earlier in the year been in the news over her marriage, but she later announced that she has divorced her husband, Kwadwo, son of a renowned Ghanaian cleric, Apostle Kwadwo Safo.

Ann Njemanze New Glowing Look

Ann Njemanze, the Nollywood star who also plays the role of Inspector Sankey, a very annoying but insistent sleuth on M-Net’s popular soap, Tinsel now has a totally different new look.

Ann, who was one of the earliest stars minted by Nollywood, is well known for her short hair do, which makes her look Tomboyish. But she recently changed it to have another touch of style.

Ann, who is Segun Arinze's ex-wife, remarried to her heartthrob Silver Ojieson on Saturday, November 9, 2013.

Her earlier career in the movie industry had suffered a decline following a devastating car crash that left her bedridden and out of work for years. Today, Tinsel has brought her back to limelight with a recurring role on the hit TV series.

Her 16-year old daughter, Renny Njemanze and 10-year old son, are also making her proud, as they keep growing to take after their mother's love for the entertainment industry.

Oritse Femi Lavishes N224 Million on Material Things Alone

‘Double Wahala’ crooner, Oritse Femi, is actually reaping the fruit of his labour as he has moved into his a newly acquired duplex valued at N200m in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos.

It could be observed that this year has actually been a memorable one for the artiste after winning various awards and his recently signing of a multi-million naira management deal with an Abuja-based management company, Avatar Entertainment sometime in September, 2014.

It was gathered that the singer acquired the new property, located off the popular Admiralty Way alongside a brand new 2014 Range Rover Evoque valued at N24m.

Confirming the story of his new house and car, Oritsefemi’s manager, Yusuf Adebola Adepitan, popularly called Danku said: ‘Yes, Oritsefemi has moved to Lekki now, and he also has a new Range Rover, for now, we’ll still maintain the house in
Ikeja for the boys to stay.’

Breaking: 60 women reportedly abducted by Boko Haram in Adamawa state

There are reports that about 60 women were abducted by members of Boko Haram during fresh attacks at Waga Mangoro and Garta villages, both in Adamawa State this past Saturday October 18th.

Residents of the villages who confirmed the abductions to reporters said the sect men came in motorcycles in the early hours of Saturday morning, killed many, burnt down their homes and abducted 40 women from Waga Mangoro village and 20 women from Garta village.


Resident of Garta community who confirmed the recent abductions told reporters;

“The insurgents are still in the area. They slit the throats of three men in Garta and abducted many young women. We also heard from residents of Waga that they killed two men and took 40 women away,” he said

Ahmadu, a resident in Waga Mangoro who also confirmed the abduction said the Boko Haram members used the abducted women as human shields during reprisals by Nigerian troops. He added that the attackers took with them food items, animals and household items belongings of villagers.

In a related development, members of the House of Representatives yesterday October 22nd approved the $1bn loan President Jonathan had requested for to enable the military purchase more weaponry.

Nigerian-German Musician Ade Bantu, shaves his dreads after carrying it for 23 years

Nigerian-German musician, producer and activict Adegoke Odukoya popularly known as Adé Bantu shaved his dreads recently after carrying it for 23 years. He posted photos of him having the dreads shaved and his new look on his Facebook page yesterday and wrote;

"After 23 years I decided it was time to let go and move on. It wasn't easy, but hey the only constant in life is change and sometimes we must embrace it fearlessly."

See his new looks below...