Big Bammy's Blog: 2015-08-23

Saturday, August 29, 2015

#BBB NEWS| Al-Jazeera Journalists Sentenced To Prison In Egypt [PHOTOS]

Three Al-Jazeera English journalists were sentenced to three years in prison today in Egypt in a trial widely condemned by the international human rights community. (pictured above) Mohamed Fahmy (left), Peter Greste and Baher Mohamed were freed before their retrial Photo Credit: BBC

Judge Hassan Farid sentenced Egyptian-Canadian Mohamed Fahmy, Egyptian Baher Mohamed, and Australian Peter Greste after they were found guilty of “spreading false news” and accused of aiding the banned Muslim Brotherhood.

Mr. Greste was deported in February and was sentenced in absentia, while Mr. Fahmy and Mr. Mohamed were immediately taken into custody. The three were given longer prison terms during their original sentencing in July 2014, but a retrial was called for based on the lack of evidence.

Chris Brown can now add restaurant owner to his resume. The R&B singer revealed that he’s the head of not one, not two, but 14 Burger King establishments.

In an interview with Us Weekly, he didn’t divulge too much into this unknown fact, but who would’ve thought the Virginia-native would invest in a fast-food chain, which is pretty lucrative and smart.

The “Loyal” singer also continued to let readers in on his personal life, stating that at the age of 15 he bought his mother a house worth $1 million, and he’s also trained in martial arts.

Breezy later mentioned he received his first tattoo at 13. This news arrives a few days after he debuted his latest head ink, which depicts the figure Venus De Milo, and later finalized the design by getting a bull toward the back of his head.

Last night should have been a rare win for Tidal, who had the rights to stream Lil Wayne’s Lil Weezyana Fest, which included a Hot Boys reunion and other high profile special guests.

One of those guests was Drake, and that’s when things got awkward for Jay Z’s company.

Since Drake is signed with Apple, the computer behemoth wouldn’t let their streaming music rival stream him. Instead, the audience got this message:

Following the recent news of Suge Knight’s lawyer speaking out against the Straight Outta Compton film, another person involved with the group’s storyline is sharing the same sentiments.

N.W.A’s former manager, Jerry Heller, spoke with the Los Angeles Times on his thoughts about the F. Gary Gray-directed biopic.

“Well, my only comment so far is that I think it’s inappropriate for me to comment on a movie that I haven’t seen,” Heller said. “I did see it on Saturday, and I’m still not willing to comment right now on that movie because I think sooner or later it may be part of an ongoing litigation.”

Heller, who was portrayed by world-renowned actor Paul Giamatti, became known for the long-lasting scandal that involved him stealing money from the historic rap group. In an interview with TMZ earlier this month, Heller, 74, provided his opinion on the critically-acclaimed movie, stating, “Until I see the film, I’m not going to comment on it. I’ll be there Thursday night in the first row with at least two of my lawyers, and we’ll see if I like it or not.”

Mos Def has returned with a new melody, which took his fans by surprise Friday evening (Aug. 28).

Well actually, record producer Ski Beatz dropped the previously recorded track in an attempt to get Mos to complete a full-length album.

A Lagos-based Cameroonian journalist, Simon Ateba, has been arrested by Cameroonian authorities as he investigated the conditions of Nigerian refugees camped in the country’s far north.

The journalist, who managed to leave a message on his Facebook page before he was locked up Friday, said he was arrested for venturing, without permission, into a refugee camp with 50,000 Nigerians.

He later told a colleague that the authorities were threatening to charge him for espionage – saying they suspect he was spying for the extremist Boko Haram sect.

PREMIUM TIMES learnt that Mr. Ateba received a grant from the International Centre for Investigative Reporting, Abuja, to investigate the ordeals and suffering of Nigerians who fled into Cameroon as their communities came under sustained attacks from the extremist Boko Haram sect.

A man who claims he has the world's largest penis says women are too scared to have sex with him. Super-endowed Roberto Esquivel Cabrera also claims his manhood is actually a disability that leaves him unable to work.

Not only that, but the 52-year-old's 18.9in P*nis is so long that ladies are afraid of it.

The P*nis hangs well below his knees and he wants his 'gift' to be recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Kim Kardashian gifted us with some new beach selfies of both herself and her busty chest. The reality star loves nothing more than to flaunt her bare naked flesh at any given opportunity.

Kim and the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan recently enjoyed a holiday in St Barts and the reality babe snapped away while she was soaking up the sunshine.

Dressed in a skimpy brown bikini, the star first shared two pictures of herself pouting into camera with her millions of followers.

Check out the photos below:

The Game is shaping up to drop his highly-anticipated album The Documentary 2, and it looks like this project was made with the fans in mind. Just from the look of his detailed Instagram post, it seems as if the Compton native’s fans served as the basis for his album.

The cover art was shot by world-renowned photographer Jonathan Mannion, who Game says captured his first album’s artwork. The “Hate It Or Love It” rapper went on to thank his fans for remaining true throughout his recording process. “To my true fans: it’s been really dope to have you ridin’ with me the last 10 years from the 1st Documentary til now…. I appreciate your loyalty & the patience you have displayed while waiting for me to finish #TheDocumentary2,” he revealed.

The black-and-white image also stands for something deeper, The Game said. In the same Insta-post, the 35-year-old artist stated, “This album cover represents the struggle to stay alive in a city where CRIPS & BLOODS have been at war since 1972 & it’s because of you “THE FANS” I will again get to give you my documented accounts of life here in Los Angeles.” He also expressed his plan to continue the legacy of the West Coast in music following the release of Dr. Dre’s critically-acclaimed compilation Compton, and Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly.

#BBB NEWS| LOL!! WATCH: Woman Stops In The Middle Of A Police Chase To Dance To Future & Drake [PHOTO/VIDEO]

A suspected car thief had quite the surprise for the police pursuing her last night in Los Angeles.

The cops had thrown a spike strip in front of her car, but she was still able to operate it. Then she suddenly stopped, jumped out of her vehicle, and revealed herself to be a member of the FutureHive by dancing to Future’s Drake-featured DS2 hit ‘Where Ya At.’

Beyonce has opened up her family photo album once again to share a number of pictures from her latest sunshine break.

The singer, who has her wavy blonde hair out and loose, looks gorgeous as she poses in one sizzling selfie.

In contrast, another picture sees her sporting deep red lipstick as she pouts into camera while wearing a pair of sleek shades.

Enjoying some well deserved rest and relaxation, the Drunk In Love star also poses in a colourful print bikini as she takes a dip in a swimming pool. See photos below:

Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, venture capitalist, businessman, and philanthropist. He is best recognized as the frontman of the Dublin-based rock band U2.

Multiple Grammy Awards music star, 'Bono' who is currently in Nigeria for his One campaign humanitarian after hanging out with D'banj was spotted with actress Omotola, Femi Kuti, Waje and (Yours Truly) Big Bammy.

He ended his day yesterday in the studio with Nigerian prominent and talented producer and songwriter, Cobhams Asuquo working on the remix of #StrongGirl

See photos from Bono's visit to Nigeria below:

Highlites with IK (HWIK) comes back with another exciting episode. Photography is definitely more than just posing for and taking pictures. It goes beyond all that to telling stories.

In this episode of Highlites with IK we learn all these and more; where we get to sit with some of the big names in the photography industry like the super talented Kelechi Amadi Obi, Isaac Emokpae and Obi Somto.

The trio take us on an exciting trip into the world of photography and share their various experiences, how they started out, their experiences during their very first nude photo shoot, going into the streets to take photos and more.

After the interview, the guests get to play a game (as usual) of 'caption this' with IK where they are presented with different pictures and they have to come up with the most appropriate and funny captions.

The show closes with Chocolate City artist Koker performing his song 'do something'. Find below the photos from this episode which airs on Saturday August 29th on Africa Magic Showcase channel 151 at 8:15pm.

Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye, a historian who served as Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States, has died in Washington, DC, according to SaharaReporters.

Mr. Adefuye died at a yet to be disclosed hospital in the US, a source in the US told SR correspondent.

Mr. Adefuye was recalled to Nigeria after President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as President. He was still waiting to hand over to a new ambassador when he suddenly died today.

A former professor of history, Mr. Adefuye was in 2010 appointed by former President Goodluck Jonathan as Nigeria’s ambassador in the US. An outspoken person and fierce defender of Nigeria, the deceased diplomat tackled critics of Nigeria in the US. He vociferously lobbied against Nigeria’s classification as “a country of interest” in America’s terrorism watch list.

#BBB NEWS| Police IG, Solomon Arase, Moves To Remove Lamorde As EFCC Chair

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission indicating his plan to recall all police officers who have so far served in the commission for five years, authoritative sources at the police headquarters in Abuja have told PREMIUM TIMES.

In a letter, with reference number CB/33/80/IGP.SEC/Abj/Vol.52/60, and dated July 14, 2015, Mr. Arase directed the EFCC to compile a list of all officers in the category, and forward to his office without delay.

Our sources said the directive, if implemented, would affect key leaders and investigators at the anti-graft agency – including the EFCC chairman – who has also spent more than five years at the commission.

Mr. Larmode has, cumulatively, spent 12 years at the EFCC.

He was appointed director of operations in 2003 under Nuhu Ribadu’s leadership of the agency. He was then made acting chairman in January 2008 after his boss’ controversial removal.

Khloe Kardashian threw a big birthday bash on a yacht for her new boyfriend James Harden who turned 26 years old.

According to US Magazine, The Houston Rockets shooting guard’s party on the Fantasea Yacht docked in Marina Del Rey, Calif., boasted more than 200 people, all of whom were instructed to wear white for the special occasion.

Each guest, according to onlookers, was greeted with a glass of champagne while boarding the yacht, which was covered in white string lights.

Khloe, 31, played a part, her famous family was naturally in attendance. Sister Kim Kardashian and her husband, Kanye West, sister Kourtney Kardashian, half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Kylie’s beau, Tyga, Khloe’s mom, Kris Jenner, and her boyfriend, Corey Gamble, were among the guests (who sipped on Belvedere cocktails). NBA players Trevor Ariza and Baron Davis were also at the event.

See more photos below:

Usain Bolt has garnered yet another gold medal. Deemed the fastest man alive, Bolt dashed his way to first place during the 200m race at the 2015 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China (Aug. 27).

According to CNN, the Jamaica-native reached the finish line in 19.55 seconds, defeating America’s Justin Gatlin who crossed the end in 19.74 seconds.

In an interview with BBC Sport, the 29-year-old decorated athlete said, “It’s great, a fourth [world title] win over 200m and it means a lot to me. I’m happy to be a 10-time World Championships gold medalist, especially when people have been saying I would lose.”

Calvin Harris is more than just Mr. Taylor Swift. The 31-year old Scot is the highest paid DJ in the world and it isn’t even close. (pictured above) Calvin Harris and David Guetta.

According to Forbes, Harris will pull in $66 million in 2015 for spinning records (and also endorsing brands such as Giorgio Armani).

That almost doubles French DJ vet David Guetta, who pulled in $37 million to place second on the financial mag’s list.

You can see the entire list below. It turns out that behind the turntable is the place to be.

Eazy E’s daughter has already disputed how the hit biopic Straight Outta Compton portrayed her late dad. In particular, she questioned the scene in which Suge Knight beats E up.

In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop, Master P, the Nola mogul offered his opinion of the “Straight Outta Compton” movie, homing in on the Eazy-E character.

The mogul said that the movie could have done better with Eazy-E, who was the only member of N.W.A. with a criminal records and gang affiliation early on.

Mater P, who knew Eazy, agreed, telling AllHipHop .com that E was much more of a real gangster than the movie made him out to be. Hit the jump to see what he had to say:

Minister Louis Farrakhan is continuing to spread the word about his “Justice Or Else!” campaign leading up to the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March.

During his Detroit stop, the Nation of Islam leader met with none other than Eminem for dinner.

And according to another post from the moment by Brother’s Soul founder Hajj Hasaun Muhammad, this meeting was ten years in the making.

Chris Brown is no stranger to ink. The “Loyal” singer has used his body as a canvas to adorn himself with tattoos, and recently tattooed the Greek goddess of love and beauty, Venus de Milo on his head.

On Wednesday (August 26) Breezy took to Instagram to show fans the finishing touches of his latest artistic piece.

See the photo below:

Thursday the 27th of August 2015 marks 500 days since the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from the Government Secondary School at Chibok in Borno State.

Among those whose main reactions to the tragedy has been to calculate the political impact on them, or those whom they support, there has been bewilderment and bafflement, anger and scepticism over the fact that Nigerians and others have continued to register their determination that these girls will not join the ranks of the unnamed, unnumbered or unremembered.

Every day since April 30th 2014 a group of Nigerians have staged a sit out in Abuja or taken other actions in support of the demand to BRING BACK OUR GIRLS! In Lagos, the demand has been re-echoed every week at Speak Out Saturday. Indeed, all over the country and outside it, Nigerians and other concerned people have registered the same demand. In the US Congress, some lawmakers wear red every Wednesday to ensure that our Chibok girls do not fade from memory.

#BBB NEWS| Kylie Jenner Flaunts Her Curves In A Swimsuit [SEXY PHOTOS]

Kylie Jenner clearly couldn't wait to start modelling more after turning 18. The reality star posed in a series of sexy outfits for her first major shoot and now she's been pictured having pictures taken in a revealing swimsuit while her rumoured beau Tyga watches on.

She looked stunning in the plunging black and white one-piece and risked a wardrobe malfunction with it being cut very high up her thighs.

See the photos below:

This is SO Sad!! A TV news reporter and cameraman were killed Wednesday morning in a shooting captured in a live broadcast, and the gunman remains at large, police said.

The scene of sudden shock and horror at a pedestrian plaza in Moneta, Va. was captured during a routine news story on WDBJ, a station in Roanoke.

In the video, reporter Alison Parker is interviewing a woman at Bridgewater Plaza about tourism in the area. As they talk, about seven shots ring out, as Parker and the woman scream and take cover.

The video then cuts to a stunned reporter in the WDBJ newsroom, who tries to quickly carry on with a broadcast.

N.W.A’s recent film Straight Outta Compton opened viewers’ eyes into the game-changing group’s rise to hall of fame status.

But one of the more emotional moments within the F. Gary Gray-directed reel, Eazy-E’s untimely death, reignited a sentimental chord within those who’ve watched the movie.

Now, Yung Eazy, the Compton native’s son, is speaking out on his father’s passing. In an extended Instagram post, Yung Eazy claims Suge Knight orchestrated his father’s death.

“I’ve been known my pops was killed. His death never added up 2 what ppl have always said maybe they think we’re idiots blind to the truth idk….but 4 u new fans, youngsters & ppl who just don’t know much notice in#StraightOuttaCompton Eazy did not get sick until after the studio incident with suge and look how he acknowledged & admits on this interview with #JimmyKimmel injecting ppl instead of shooting them is a new thing that’s done,” he said. “Oh n let’s not touch the topic on Ice Cube naming his album “Lethal Injection.”

Chris Brown isn’t known for his decision making prowess. But his latest choice could rank as one of his strangest.

The R&B star just got a large tattoo on the back of his head, which required him to shave off a good chunk of his hair.

It’s unclear exactly what it’s a tattoo of. Some speculate it’s the Venus De Milo, and it does look like some sort of Greek-era depiction of femininity.

On the 14th anniversary of the sudden and tragic passing of Aaliyah, friends, family and fans share their remarks and memories about the beloved singer who died in a plane crash in 2001.

As her closest collaborators Timbaland and Missy Elliott share messages of love on social media, one person who never got to work with Aaliyah also had a message: Janet Jackson.

Taking to Twitter with a handwritten note, Jackson penned a short and sweet tribute to the fallen star:

The lineup for the annual MTV Video Music Awards has been revealed. The 2015 event, which will be hosted by Miley Cyrus, features a star-studded roster of artists set to hit the main stage.

This year’s event includes newcomer Tori Kelly to chart-toppers Demi Lovato, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The Weeknd and Pharrell.

The entity also announced that Kanye West will receive the Video Vanguard Award, which was given to Beyonce in 2014.

#BBB NEWS| Thanks To The ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Movie, N.W.A. Has Their First Top-40 Hit On Billboard Hot 100 Chart [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

The N.W.A. bio pic 'Straight Outta Compton' has not only been shattering records in the box office but is also the cause of records being broken on the Billboard charts.

For the first time in N.W.A history, the self-proclaimed “World’s Most Dangerous Group” has reached a Top 100 Billboard chart spot. Following the success of the Straight Outta Compton biopic, the group’s 1988 hit, which shares the same name, hit No.38 as a Hot Shot Debut on the Billboard charts.

Hit the jump for more details..

MTV announced on Tuesday that Kanye West will be the latest recipient of the Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs.

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards will include the presentation of their coveted Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award to none other than Mr. West.

The network made the announcement via Twitter that Sunday night’s show (Aug. 30) will place Yeezy in the company of past recipients including The Beastie Boys, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce:

25-year-old Ghanaian graduate Nazir Nortei Alema is feared to have joined the terrorist group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), according to the Daily Guide.

Nazir, a graduate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) with a degree in Geography and Rural Development, is feared to be one of 10 suspected Muslim youths from Ghana who have joined the terrorist group.

According to family sources, on August 2nd, soon after completing the mandatory National Service in Ghana, which he undertook at the Ghana Statistical Service, Mr. Alema sent a WhatsApp message to his family to the effect that he was traveling to another part of Ghana on a job-related assignment.

Nazir’s father Kabiru Alema said he later sent him another message to negate the earlier one.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced an investigation into the operations of Arik Airlines after a member of its staff, air steward Chika Udensi, was arrested for possessing a 20 kilogram stash of cocaine that he had smuggled into Heathrow Airport in London.

On Tuesday, the NDLEA stated a “full scale”‎ investigation would unmask those behind the act.

The National Crime Agency of the United Kingdom notified the NDLEA of the arrest.

“We shall work closely with our international collaborators on the matter. Arik Airline will be sanctioned if found wanting,” Ahmadu Giade, the NDLEA Chairman, said.

Monday’s arrest would be the second time in two years a crew member of the airline would be arrested with substances suspected to be cocaine. In 2013, two crew members were arrested by the United Kingdom Border Force with a package of drugs with a street value estimated at £600,000 (about N190 million) inside a bus used to transport the air crew.

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, says the National Peace Committee led by a former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, is only protecting the interest of the rich.

Falana, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, said this during a live programme on Channels Television titled, ‘Sunrise Daily’.

Members of the peace committee, particularly the Bishop of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, had recently come under fire for faulting President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-graft war and the manner the President had castigated the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

However, Falana said the peace committee was only protecting the interest of the rich and not the poor. He wondered why the peace committee chose to only defend Jonathan and not others who were being tried for corruption across the country.

On Monday, August 24th, the internet went crazy after photos emerged of The Game finger banging his 18-year-old model girlfriend India Love in a park.

However, the level of extreme freakiness didn’t stop there. From the pics, it looks like after the West Coast rapper had his hands down her grey leggings, he made her lick his fingers and smell it after. Mind you, this was all going down right in a public park in front of people.

Take a look at the pics everyone is talking about below:

After a brief courtship between the two led to a quick on-wax exchange between Drizzy and Common back in 2012, it looks like the two have found their way back to each other.

TMZ spotted the two making out in a Cincinnati restaurant. Drake and the 21-time Grand Slam title winner were out for dinner on Sunday night (Aug. 23) at Italian eatery Sotto.

The date followed Williams’ “W” at the WTA tournament, marking the 69th WTA title of her career. Drake was spotted cheering Serena on at Wimbledon and then leaving with her and her crew.

The OVO head honcho and superhuman tennis star sectioned off a private room in the back of the restaurant where they were reportedly joined by six other guests.

Rumors have swirled that the two were dating for months now, with eyebrows furthering raising by Drake’s appearance in the audience at this year’s Wimbledon tournament in London.

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are the ultimate relationship goals! The couple is constantly flooding our Instagram timelines with adorable pictures of their adventures and love for each other.

Chrissy and John’s relationship is so inspiring that Black-ish creator Kenya Barris wants to start a new sitcom for ABC based on their marriage.

Hit the jump for details..

Women's sexuality is more "adaptive" than men's, psychologists have found. They are more likely to become bisexual if opportunities arise to explore same-sex relationships, says researchers.

Men, on the other hand, are more likely to stay on one side of the sexual fence or the other.

US scientists tracked 5,018 women and 4,191 men as they progressed from adolescence to young adulthood, questioning them about their sexual activity.

They found that women were three times more likely than men to change their sexual identities.

Women who were more educated, more physically attractive, and who avoided young motherhood were less likely to experiment with bisexuality.

As the release of Straight Outta Compton continues to shed light on the legacy of N.W.A., it also continues to shed light on the omission of Dr. Dre’s abusive past.

One of his victims, journalist Dee Barnes – who was assaulted by the rapper in 1991 – wrote an extensive piece on her experience and the ramifications for its lack of inclusion in the hit film. Following the publishing of her response, Dre issued a widespread apology via The New York Times.

“I apologize to the women I’ve hurt. I deeply regret what I did and know that it has forever impacted all of our lives,” he said in a statement to the newspaper.

Upon Dr. Dre’s apology, Barnes returned to Gawker with her reply. Acknowledging that Dre’s business ventures likely played a part in his latest apology, she ultimately concluded that the motivations behind his apology did not matter:

#BBB NEWS| Tracy Morgan Marries Longtime Fiancee In “Emotional” Ceremony [PHOTO]

Tracy Morgan has officially tied the knot with his longtime fiancee, Megan Wollover. The 46-year-old comedian wed his 26-year-old mate after crediting her for his recovery following the fatal car crash that claimed the life of his friend James McNair.

The “emotional” ceremony took place on Sunday (Aug. 23), People confirms. Wollover released a statement to the website on the nuptials.

“After almost losing Tracy last year, I am so grateful to finally be married to the love of my life,” Wollover said.

Morgan and Wollover were engaged since 2011. The couple have a two-year-old daughter named Maven. During his first interview following the six-car crash, Morgan shared that his family kept his spirits while dealing with the loss of McNair.

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Security Adviser to convene an investigative committee on the procurement of hardware and munitions in the Armed Forces from 2007 till now.

The investigative committee's mandate is to identify irregularities and make recommendations for streamlining the procurement process in the Armed Forces.

Accordingly, the National Security Adviser has constituted the Investigative Committee as follows:

· AVM J.O.N. Ode (rtd.)                       -        President

· R/Adm J.A. Aikhomu (rtd.)                -        Member

· R/Adm E. Ogbor (rtd.)                        -        Member

The husband and son of immediate past Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, are set to open a multi-million dollar hospital in the Gwarimpa area of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.

Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala’s husband, Ikemba Iweala, and their son, Uchechi Iweala, are teaming up to establish the Capital Health and Surgical Care Center in Abuja. Both men, who are medical doctors, will serve as chairman of the board and medical director respectively at the medical facility described as state of the art.

The hospital was originally to be formally opened last June by former President Goodluck Jonathan, on the assumption that he would be reelected. Mr. Jonathan’s defeat froze the idea.

Information available on the hospital’s website, http://www.chscnigeria.com/home/page?id=Press, states that the hospital “is conceived to improvetertiary-level healthcare delivery in Nigeria and Greater West Africa by providing top-rate service of international standard.” The hospital, which has been quietly under construction and development in the last three years, is equipped with 50 beds, three operating rooms, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and CT scan.

The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ajjampur R. Ghanashyam, has revealed the dubious practice by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison Madueke in selling crude to India through intermediaries, thus denying Nigeria’s treasury of the full proceed.

India is now Nigeria’s number one crude buyer, an importation that grosses $15 billion yearly. But under Diezani Alison-Madueke, commission agents creamed away some of the billions, when Nigeria’s treasury ought to have enjoyed the full benefit. Nigeria is the only oil producing nation selling its oil this way. Other nations make the sale, country-country.

“From other countries, when we buy oil, whatever we want to pay, we pay to the Ministry of Finance of that country. In Nigeria, we pay to intermediaries. We would like to be dealing directly with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). It’s not a good thing. Why should we go through intermediaries?

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed the purchase of an $18.5million (£11.8m) flat in New York that was reportedly the inspiration behind the novel '50 Shades of Grey'.

The big-money property is in 'Trump Tower' owned by US tycoon and presidential candidate Donald Trump, on Fifth Avenue in the Big Apple.

The news has again fuelled the rumours that Ronaldo wants to play in the US before he retires.

A move to LA Galaxy was touted by Sports Illustrated when Ronaldo's Real Madrid contract expires in 2018, while nascent franchise LAFC are known to be "obsessed" with his signing.

But his newest purchase may make the ears of the hierarchies at New York City FC and New York Red Bulls prick up.

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