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Friday, December 25, 2015

#BBB NEWS| Nigerian Government To Reduce Petrol Price To N85 Per Litre From Jan 1, 2016

The Federal Government would on January 1 next year reduce the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N85 per litre.

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu broke the news to journalists in the Port Hacourt Refinery Company (PHRC), where he spent Christmas inspecting the plant.

Asked when would the Federal Government release the new price temperate of the Petroleum Product Pricing Regulation Agency (PPPRA), he said that he approved the new price for the agency on Thursday.

Pressed to reveal when the new price will become effective, Kachikwu, who is also the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said "like I said, we have done a modulation calculation and it is showing us below N87. I imagine that if PPPRA publishes it today, it will become effective immediately. But the 1st of January that is when we are looking at."

#BBB NEWS| Civilian Vigilante Groups Fighting Boko Haram To Be Integrated Into Armed Forces — Defense Minister [PHOTOS]

Nigeria’s Defense Minister, Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali, on Thursday disclosed that some civilians who have been fighting alongside the Joint Task Force against Islamist insurgents will soon be integrated into the armed forces.

Mr. Muhammad Dan-Ali made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State in Maiduguri, the state capital. Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, General G.A. Olanisakin, Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall S.B. Abubakar, and other military officers accompanied the minister on the visit.

The minister stated that numerous civilians had supported the military in counter-insurgency operations. He also assured the people of Borno State that the end of terrorist attacks by Boko Haram insurgents would soon come.

“Since President Muhammadu Buhari’s assumption of office, we have gained more ground against Boko Haram terrorists. And I assure you the menace of Boko Haram will soon be over,” Mr. Muhammad Dan-Ali declared.

After revealing his HIV status to world on Matt Lauer back in November, Charlie Sheen is now using his unfortunate situation as a chance to raise awareness and center a focus on research to find better treatment options and a cure.

In an interview with RadarOnline, Sheen opened up about his choice to keep his positive status under wraps for so long and just how he’s been dedicated to finding that cure. He said, “It was shortly afterwards — I think it was the second day — I said to my mom, ‘This disease picked the wrong guy,'” Sheen continued, “If anybody can fight this thing and discover a cure, it’s me. I will exhaust every resource available to me. I will sit with every expert. I will move forward until something’s revealed.”

Read more below..

Pennsylvania’s state government pension system will send Jerry Sandusky a $211,000 check next week to cover payments going back to when it illegally stopped his retirement benefits after the former Penn State assistant football coach was sentenced for child molestation, according to a letter obtained Wednesday by the Associated Press.

The State Employees’ Retirement System told Sandusky lawyer Richard Beran last week that it will mail the check Monday and that Sandusky’s $4,900 monthly benefits will resume in January.

A court ruled on Nov. 13 that the pension system was wrong to classify Sandusky as a university employee at the time of the sexual abuse crimes that were the basis of his pension forfeiture.

It ordered the retroactive payments, along with 6 percent interest, and the pension system did not appeal.

Another day, another plot in the ongoing Rick Ross-50 Cent feud. After Fif filed a $2 Million lawsuit against Rick Ross for using his hit song “In Da Club” on Ross’ #RenzelRemixes mixtape.

The Black Market rapper took to Twitter Thursday night (December 24) to subliminally respond to the latest issue in their tumultuous relationship.

Jeezy has always maintained a voice in the socially conscious realm, whether it was his 2008 hit “My President Is Black” or his views on police brutality. So it was only right that the Atlanta native shared his insight with CNN about pressing matters in the black community.

Following yesterday’s groundbreaking protest at the Mall of America, the “Put On” rapper dived into the occurrence with news anchor Don Lemon.

“I think that if it only took 20 people to get the attention of CNN and the rest of the world, I think they’re on to a great start,” he said. “I support the black lives matter movement. I think the mall could’ve handled it a lot differently because now you got this and it’s going to continue to grow as it should because now we got to raise awareness, and it’s the holidays and they’re still pushing this movement. You have to respect that.”

The Federal Government has plans to concession the management of the Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano airports to private investors.

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Lagos during a fact-finding tour of facilities and agencies at the Murtala Muhammed Airport.

He was accompanied by the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika; Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Muhtar Usman; Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Saleh Dunoma; and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Ibrahim Abdulsalam; as well as the Director-General, Nigeria Meteorological Agency, Dr. Anthony Anuforom, among others.

The minister said the planned concession of the four airports was to guarantee efficiency and good management in view of dwindling resources from the government for infrastructural development in the aviation industry.

Wondaland’s resident dapper don Jidenna is gifting fans with two new songs before 2015 officially ends. “Extraordinaire” provides listeners with a club sound that masks an expertly-hidden positive message regarding being aware of your high levels of dopeness.

“Extraordinaire, ain’t nobody ’round here that’s ordinare…” the “Chiefs” singer croons atop a thumping bass.

“Knickers” delves into a classic, ’20s sound a la The Great Gatsby mixed with current trap-infused stylings, making for a memorable track to ring in 2016.

Jidenna said of the release, “We had a hell of a year. You each deserve to eat, drink, and be swanky during the holy days. As you do, please indulge in a few appetizers…The main course will be served in 2016.”

Check out the new joints below, and be ready for Jidenna’s debut album in the coming year.

J. Cole’s “Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming” special isn’t set to air on HBO until Jan. 9, but ahead of its imminent release, the Fayetteville native is gifting fans with a prelude to the final event.

The “G.O.M.D.” rapper announced a four part mini-documentary that will showcase the process behind 2014 Forest Hills Drive, life on the road, and just an intimate look at the intricacies of Cole, which viewers got a chance to indulge in with the first installment debuting last week.

The visuals are set to drop every Wednesday leading up to the main event on HBO.

“These pieces all document some important moments from the last year of my life and give you a lot of insight into the album rollout process, each act of the Forest Hills Drive tour, the Dollar and a Dream tour (Friday Night Lights edition), and some ill perspective on the inner-workings of my career and the important people that help make all this sh*t happen,” he said in a post on Twitter.

It looks like Rick Ross and 50 Cent’s dispute is headed to court. According to the Wall Street Journal, Fifty is suing the MMG boss for a song that’s featured on his Renzel Remixes mixtape, that debuted in November.

According to the lawsuit, Ross utilized the instrumental and title of “In Da Club” for his project, to which Fifty claims that Rozay illegitimately used his identity to promote and sell his current studio album Black Market.

The “BMF” rapper’s aforementioned project was released in the following weeks, which also prompted Fifty to share his sentiments, primarily on the album’s sales. “Is that a rock or a brick?” he said during a radio interview.

The Somali government in Mogadishu has banned any public celebration of Christmas citing the fact that the holidays are Christian in nature and, therefore, threaten the nation’s Islamic faith.

In 2009, Somalia adopted Sharia law, although Christmas was still occasionally celebrated.

According to the BBC, the security agencies of the country have been placed on alert to stop any “Christmas gatherings”.

Foreigners can freely celebrate the holiday although only in their own domiciles. Hotels and other public areas cannot host celebrations of the holidays.

The Lagos State Government, through LAGBUS and its franchises, said it would provide free bus rides to residents on Friday, to commemorate this year’s Christmas celebration.

This is contained in a press statement signed by Yemi Adesoye, the LAGBUS Public Relations Officer, which was made available to journalists in Lagos.

According to the statement, the move is aimed at promoting the use of public transportation, as well as reducing congestion on Lagos roads during the festivities.

The statement said the free bus rides would cut across parts of the metropolis, within the operational hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Sixteen members of the Rivers House of Assembly out of 32 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, have so far lost their appeal against the earlier nullification of their elections at Tribunal.

The Court of Appeal in its latest judgment so far said the election that brought the affected 16 PDP Lawmakers to power did not substantially comply with the Electoral law thereby upholding the petitions of Hope Barango-Tariah of APC was upheld

In Asari Toru constituency 1 – Hope Barango-Tariah of APC won against Granville Wellington of PDP.

Similarly, in Asari Toru Constituency 2 Emeni George PDP lost to Godstime Ben-Horsfall of APC. The PDP lawmaker representing Ahoada-East 2 lost his appeal to the challenger, Ibiso Nwuche of APC,and in Akuku-Toru constituency one,Jack Major of PDP lost his appeal to challenge of Ineye Jack of APC.

#BBB NEWS| Former World's Heaviest Athlete Dies At 51 [PHOTOS]

Emanuel Yarbrough, an early UFC competitor and formerly the world’s heaviest athlete, died on Monday at the age of 51.

The UFC shared the news, saying Yarbrough died in Richmond, Va.

Yarbrough was known by MMA fans for having fought at UFC 3 back when the organization lacked the rules and weight classes seen presently in the sport. Weighing over 600 pounds, he fought and lost to Keith Hackney, a man a third of his size.

Yarbrough was a two-sport star at Morgan State in college where he wrestled and played football, receiving All-American honors in both sports. He later became the 1995 World Amateur Sumo champion and ranked second in the US Nationals in judo in 1989.

#BBB NEWS| Kobe Bryant Names The Five Best Players And Teams He’s Faced [TWEETS]

After announcing last month that he is retiring from the court, The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant revealed the top five best players and teams that he’s come across during his 20 season career, ESPN revealed.

The top five acknowledged by the shooting guard during a conference call with 146 reporters spanning 24 countries Monday (Dec. 21) includes the GOAT Michael Jordan, followed by the stratospheric talents of LeBron James, Hakeem Olajuwon, Kevin Durant and Clyde Drexler. Bryant noted it was “hard to pick just five.”

He also said that the top five teams he’s ever played against during his time in the NBA are the 2000 Sacramento Kings, 2008 Boston Celtics, 2004 Detroit Pistons and 1996 Chicago Bulls and the San Antonio Spurs “almost any year.”

He also discussed other topics, such as how the Lakers should handle moving on without him next season and dismissing the possibility of a post NBA-career.

“Courage is grace under pressure—this is what Pia showed in the middle of the confusion and controversy that marked her coronation as the new Miss Universe,” said renowned-Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao on Filipino beauty queen Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, who after a confusing blunder, was crowned 2015’s Miss Universe this past Sunday (Dec. 20).

However, no one expected the fighter to connect Wurtzbach’s win to his unanimous decision loss against USA boxer and Money Team leader, Floyd Mayweather.

He told Philstar that Wurtzbach promised those from her native country that she was going to try and avenge Pac-Man after his Las Vegas defeat earlier this year by winning the competition, and she kept good on her alleged promise.

“Remember, when I lost to Floyd last May, she made a promise to all of us Filipinos that she will avenge that defeat come the Miss Universe pageant, which she just has fulfilled,” he said. He plans to use Pia’s win as self-motivation in the future.

Earlier this month, reports surfaced that Bill Cosby planned to sue seven women who’ve claimed that the actor/comedian drugged and sexually assaulted them. Now, Cosby is also suing supermodel Beverly Johnson for defamation.

Cosby’s lawsuit states, “[Johnson’s] false allegations against Mr. Cosby have been the centerpiece of her attempted resurgence and she has played them to the hilt, repeatedly and maliciously publishing the false accusations in articles, interviews, and television appearances,” per the Associated Press.

Johnson was one of the more than 50 women who came forward to shed light on Cosby’s reported past, revealing that he drugged and attempted to sexually assault her in the 1980s.

A taxi worker has been leaving his customers shocked by his striking resemblance to Breaking Bad character Walter White, and now he hopes to make a career out of it.

Lee Nichols, 51, only started watching the award-winning series earlier this year but instantly realised he had an uncanny likeness to the main character, whose alter-ego is Heisenberg.

ISIS has beheaded at least 10 of its own fighters after the abandoned their posts on the battlefront without permission, according to reports.

The terrorist group arrested and convicted the men of 'high treason' before executing them in a public square in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul , according to ARA News .

A source told the news agency they had deserted their posts amid clashes between ISIS and Kurdish Peshmerga forces.

Media activist, Abdullah al-Mallah, said: "The militants were found guilty for evacuating a post at the battlefront, where clashes took place between them and the Kurdish Peshmerga forces.

Drake had his eye on ALL the action when he attended a basketball game in Los Angeles on Monday.

The rapper - known for his feuds with the like of Chris Brown and Tyga - was front row when the Los Angeles Clippers took on the Oklahoma City Thunders.

However the hotly-contested game wasn't enough to keep the musician's attention as his eyes began to wander to a sexy cheerleader nearby.

The brunette beauty had Drake mesmerised as she stood in front of him wearing a tiny blue outfit teamed with a Santa hat. See the full photo below:

The Game has plead not guilty to charges of criminal threats and assault and battery on Monday (Dec. 21) in a Los Angeles court.

The charges stem from The Game being accused of punching an off-duty police officer. No trail date has been set, but The Game is scheduled to return to court on Jan. 11.

Earlier this month, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge M.L. Villar found sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial on one felony count of criminal threats and one misdemeanor count of assault and battery. The incident happened on Mar. 23 while The Game, whose real name is Jayceon Taylor, participated in a pickup basketball game.

Onyebuchi Awaji, the off-duty officer, testified that The Game intentionally fouled Awaji then punched him during the third quarter of a pickup basketball game.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon E. Arase, on Thursday stated that Shitte Muslims in detention in connection with the recent violence in Zaria, Kaduna State, can be visited by their friends, relatives and lawyers, observing necessary legitimate procedures.

According to a press statement by Olabisi Kolawole, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Arase was speaking during a visit to his office in Abuja by a delegation of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, led by its Secretary-General, Prof Ishaq O. Oloyede.

He clarified that contrary to a report in the press, he has at no time said he needed to seek “orders from the above,” and that no special clearance was required from anywhere before the Shiite members could be visited while still in custody.

Prof Oloyede praised the leadership qualities of Mr. Arase and the Force Management Team. He thanked the Force for the cooperation extended to the Islamic body, and urged the IGP to look into the immediate and remote causes of the incident with a view to avoiding similar incidents in the future.

The Nigerian government has slammed fresh criminal charges against the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, after he was released unconditionally by a Federal High Court on December 17.

Mr. Kanu’s counsel, Vincent Obeta, told PREMIUM TIMES the Federal Government filed the fresh charges on December 18 at the same court that granted him bail.

The fresh six-count charge, Mr. Obeta said, concerns allegations of treasonable felony, maintaining an unlawful society and illegal possession of items, among others.

The charges were filed by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation, and signed by the federal Director of Public Prosecution, Mohammed Diri.

The allegations include a plot by Mr. Kanu and some persons now at large to cause crises that might force the President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, to concede certain parts of Nigeria to a purported Biafra nation.

The list of people suing Lil Wayne continues to grow. Lil Wayne’s former lawyer Michael Kramer sued the Young Money rapper in the Manhattan federal court Monday (Dec. 21) for Wayne’s failure to pay $375,239 in legal fees.

Kramer was the lawyer representing Wayne in his efforts to be released from his Cash Money Records contract.

According to the lawsuit, Lil Wayne agreed to pay a $20,000 initial retainer and subsequent monthly bills in July 2013. But Wayne failed to pay his bills according to Kramer’s suit. Kramer’s law firm continued to bill Waynefrom November 2014 to October 2015. Kramer ultimately dropped Wayne as a client this past September due to Wayne’s debt.

In the lawsuit, Kramer says he “made numerous attempts to resolve the dispute amicably. These attempts were ultimately unsuccessful.”

I am honoured and privileged to present the 2016 Budget proposal. This is my first address before this joint session of the National Assembly. I have come here today, not only to address members of the National Assembly, but also to speak directly to the men and women who placed us here.

2. I know the state of our economy is a source of concern for many. This has been further worsened by the unbridled corruption and security challenges we have faced in the last few years. From those who have lost their jobs, to those young people who have never had a job, to the people in the North East whose families and businesses were destroyed by insurgents, this has been a difficult period in our nation’s history, lessons that we must not forget or ignore, as we plan for the future.

3. By June 2014, oil prices averaged $112 per barrel. But as at today, the price is under $39 per barrel. This huge decline is having a painful effect on our economy. Consumption has declined at all levels. In both the private and public sectors, employers have struggled to meet their salary and other employee related obligations. The small business owners and traders have been particularly hard hit by this state of affairs.

BIOGRAPHY: Assisi Omie-Benson who hails from rivers state Nigeria is popularly known by his artist name "Avinco" which is an abbreviation for A Very Intelligent Nice Cool Omoboy was born On 4th of December in Lagos state Nigeria. Avinco joined the NIgerian Navy Military at age 14.

Avinco started Icon Magazine with Best friend TAYO OMIDIJI (RIP) in 2001 which was later rebranded to Revealed Magazine in 2010 and sold off same year before moving to the Uk 2011.

Icon Magazine was popular for its hosting of thisday events which featured top celebrity Icons such as JayZ, Beyoncé, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Rihanna ,Clara, Chris brown, Fat Joe, P Diddy etc

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Is a song which was inspired by the day to day struggle of single women and mothers without the support of a man. It was also inspired by personal circumstances and I hope people can listen to it and get empowered to show more love,support and honour to our women.

Quentin Tarantino received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday and we're surprised it's taken this long!

The legendary film director - whose credits include Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dog and Django Unchained - was joined by some of the cast of his latest movie The Hateful Eight, including his long-time friend and collaborator Samuel L. Jackson, for the ceremony in Hollywood, California.

The Walk of Fame already bears the names of some of the biggest names in the history of the entertainment business, including actors, musicians, directors and producers, among others.

Hundreds of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, popularly known as Shiites, on Mondayprotested against the arrest of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.

The protesters trooped out to the streets of the ancient city after converging at Fagge mosque, and marched through Ibrahim Taiyo Road, Radio Kano, and IBB way.

The marchers comprised men, young children and women holding different placards with various inscriptions calling for the immediate release of ShiekZakzaky.

The leader of the protesters, Mallam Sani Malfaaddressed the crowds at Kofar Mata after three hours of protesting.

"We demand immediate release of Shiek Zakzaky,” he said. “And we want him to be released for him to be treated by doctors of his choice over the injuries he sustained."

Kano State Hisbah Board has repatriated 60,822 beggars to their respective states of origin and other countries between 2014 and 2015.

The director-general of the board, Abba Sufi, made the disclosure on Monday in Kano in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

He said the beggars were arrested at different locations within Kano metropolis.

“Some of the beggars were arrested and handed over to the police, while others were taken to court for proper prosecution,” he said.

Mr. Sufi said those arrested were made up of 20,348 adult male and female beggars and 10,658 children beggars.

The fuel subsidy scam probably broke the ceiling in a room crammed with some of the worst corporate perfidy. Nothing could more sabotage the economic interest of a nation, many Nigerians thought.

But then came the rice import quota scheme, an unholy romance between politicians and businessmen, at the moment stretching corporate bad practices in Nigeria to an incredulous length.

About N117 Billion is there for the pick. A total of 26 companies are involved; two of which are owned by a former Attorney General of the Federation and a former civilian governor of Kebbi State respectively. Predictably, in the all-too-familiar Nigerian fashion, not all of the 26 companies selected for the scheme made the list on merit.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2014 disclosed that Nigeria spent an average of N800 Billion annually on the importation of rice. Unofficial import receipts through the Cotonou corridor was not captured in the CBN figure.

#BBB NEWS| Timbaland Releases ‘King Stays King’ Tracklist/Cover Art Featuring Aaliyah, Tink, Migos And More [PHOTO]

Since the 90s, Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley has solidified his dominance in hip-hop, and due to his sorcery behind the boards, has rightfully become your favorite producer’s, favorite producer.

With Christmas literally around the corner, the Grammy-award winning beat maker is feeling generous, and announced the track listing for his forthcoming free project King Stays King.

Due out Christmas day, the 18-track mixtape features collaborations from Mila J, Tink, Migos, Rich Homie Quan, Just Blaze and of course, Aaliyah.

The new tape is just an appetizer before Timb blesses fans with the full musical meal TEXTBOOK TIMBO due out early 2016.

Check out the track listing below.

Fatherhood may be coming around again a little too soon for Fetty Wap. Earlier this month, it was reported that Fetty Wap and Love & Hip-Hop star Masika Kalysha were caught up in a hot fling following their collaboration on Kalysha’s single, “Andale.”

And although the relationship lasted all of a couple of minutes, from the “studio to the bedroom,” the one night resulted in not just a song, but apparently a child as well.

Earlier this month, Masika revealed that she was expecting a baby, and to Fetty Wap’s surprise he was reportedly the father. The initial reaction to the news was that the reality star was “It gotta be my money cause I sho ain’t handsome,” which Fetty publicly displayed on social media.

But behind the screen, TMZ reported that a source close to Kalysha said that Fetty Wap suggested for her to get an abortion.

A Lagos High Court judge, Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo Monday sentenced a Court Registrar, Oluronke Rosolu, to 10 years imprisonment for aiding Fred Ajudua to defraud former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi (retd) of $330,000.

Justice Lawal-Akapo sentenced Rosolu to 10 years imprisonment each on the two-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretence levelled against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Rosolu is standing trial over allegation that she aided Fred Ajudua to defraud General Ishaya Bamaiyi while he was in Kirikiri Prisons.

She was alleged to have visited the Kirikiri prisons on three occasions in 2004 and collected $300,000 from Bamaiyi under the pretence that the money would be used to secure legal services from Afe Babalola chambers for him.

President Muhammadu Buhari has named Ibim Semenitari the new Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Mrs. Semenitari, a former Commissioner of Information and Communications in Rivers State under the administration of Governor Rotimi Amaechi, also served in the Communications Directorate of the Buhari Presidential Campaign Organisation.

The Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Mr. Roosevelt Skerrit, has denied that Nigeria’s former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, who is facing major corruption investigations in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, was ever offered or encouraged by his government to make that country her home. (pictured above) PM Roosevelt Skerrit of Commonwealth of Dominica and Nigeria's ex-Oil Minister Diezani Allison-Madueke

In a statement dated December 10, he explained that the Minister was introduced to him in May during a routine stop-over visit to London, and that the discussions took place well before any question of an investigation by the relevant authorities arose.

May was the same month that the government in which Alison-Madueke served came to an end.

Contrary to reports that the former Minister had arranged to move to Dominica, Mr. Skerrit said the idea of relocating to Dominica was never discussed with her, let alone agreed.

He recalled that in his budget address to his people two years ago, he outlined a vision of recruiting persons of experience, influence and integrity to serve and represent Dominica in various capacities abroad, given that as a small nation with very limited resources, she lacks the capacity to establish consular or other offices in many regions of the world.

Justice Peter Afem of the FCT High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, December 21, 2015, granted a former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda; former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki ( rtd) and four others bail in the sum of N250m each.

Yuguda alongside Col.Dasuki( rtd.); Shuaibu Salisu, a former Director of Finance and Administration, Office of the National Security Adviser; Attahiru Dalhatu Bafawara, a former governor of Sokoto State; Sagir Attahiru, Bafarawa’s son and Dalhatu Investment Limited are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a 22-count charge bordering on conspiracy, bribery, abuse of office and criminal breach of trust to the tune of N28, 315, 000,000.00

Count one of the charge reads: “That you, Col. Muhammed Sambo Dasuki( rtd.), whilst being the National Security Adviser and Shuaibu Salisu, whilst being the Director of Finance and Administration in the office of the National Security Adviser, between 14th April, 2014 and 7th May, 2015 in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of the Honourable Court, entrusted with dominion over certain properties to wit: an aggregate sum of N3, 350, 000,000 (Three Billion, Three Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) being part of the funds in the account of the Office of the National Security Adviser with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), committed criminal breach of trust in respect of the said properties when you transferred same to the account of Dalhatu Investment Limited with United Bank for Africa Plc, purporting same to be payment for the supply of security equipment and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 315 of the Penal Code Act, Cap 532, Vol.4, LFN 2004.”

The 10 years jail term prescribed for 66 soldiers who were initially sentenced to death by firing squad should be outrightly quashed, Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer has said.
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Mr. Falana, who represented 58 of the convicted soldiers during the military court martial, said Sunday that instead of reducing the “unjust convictions and death sentences” passed on the soldiers, the Chief of Army Staff should just release them.

The army in a statement Saturday said it had commuted the death sentence passed on the soldiers to jail terms after a review of their cases.

“It was on the basis of the review and recommendations that the Chief of Army Staff commuted the death sentences of the 66 soldiers to 10 year jail term,” Sani Usman, army spokesperson said.

Beauty pageants are places where grace and poise are meant to rule, but a decidedly awkward moment stole the show Sunday (20th Dec).

Miss Universe 2015 host Steve Harvey wrongfully declared Miss Colombia the winner when she was the first runner-up. Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, the contestant from the Philippines, had won.

A contrite Harvey was forced to fix his mistake.

"OK folks ... I have to apologize," he told a confused crowd in Las Vegas.

"Let me just take control of this. This is exactly what's on the card. I will take responsibility for this. It was my mistake. It was on the card."

Moments before, he'd announced Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner, and she was crowned. Waving a Colombian flag and smiling broadly, she blew kisses at the audience.

(CNN) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have been banned from all football-related activities for eight years by FIFA's Ethics Committee.

Football's world governing body's Ethics Committee ruled Monday that both FIFA president, Blatter and his UEFA (European football's governing body) counterpart Platini had broken FIFA Code of Ethics relating to conflicts of interest, breach of loyalty and gifts.

The pair were cleared of bribery and corruption allegations.

"The adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee chaired by Mr Hans‑Joachim Eckert has banned Mr Joseph S. Blatter, President of FIFA, for eight years and Mr Michel Platini, Vice-President and member of the Executive Committee of FIFA and President of UEFA, for eight years from all football-related activities (administrative, sports or any other) on a national and international level," the FIFA statement read.

(CNN) - December is usually a nervy time for managers and coaches of under-performing football teams across Europe, as club owners ponder decisive changes ahead of the new transfer window.

While most sackings tend to come at smaller sides struggling to keep their place in the top divisions, the past few days' machinations have involved some of the biggest names in the game.

First, English Premier League champion Chelsea axed Jose Mourinho on Thursday, and replaced him with Guus Hiddink as interim manager on Saturday.

On Sunday, German titleholder Bayern Munich announced that its former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola will stand down at the end of this season and be replaced by Carlo Ancelotti, who has won a legion of trophies at AC Milan, Real Madrid, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.

Former James Bond star Sir Roger Moore says Sean Connery was a “disappoinment” as Bond – because he was Scottish. (pictured above) Sean-Connery-as-James-Bond-in-movie-scene-Dr-No-1962

In a new interview, he revealed how he was fuming when he was ‘misquoted’ saying that Idris Elba was not right to play Bond - saying even Sean Connery was a disappointment’ because he was Scottish.

The former Bond, 88, said: “I didn’t like it when I was misquoted as saying that Idris Elba would not be right to play Bond, implying that I was racist.

“I am sure he is a splendid actor - in fact I know he is - but he doesn’t typify what Ian Fleming had in his mind.

“I think even Sean Connery was a disappointment, being a Scot.”

#BBB NEWS| The Rock Shows The World His New Baby Girl [PHOTOS]

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and girlfriend Lauren Hashian welcomed to the world a new baby girl last week and today, he finally confirmed the news by sharing a photo of the new addition and a heartfelt message.

Read more on the story below..

It’s been a long road to recovery for Lamar Odom since he was found unconscious in a Las Vegas brothel.

Yet, reports indicate the former L.A. Laker has made a huge progress this week by taking his first steps without the help of his walker.

TMZ reports, the 36-year-old who up until now hasn’t been able to walk without his walker took three-steps Thursday (December 17) surprising hospital officials. Odom who has also had limited range of motion in his hands, also reached above his head to put his hood on.

These small accomplishments are major advances for Odom, who doctors feared may have suffered irreversible damage.

As part of their determined efforts to rid the society of all known Boko Haram terrorists enclaves and hideouts, troops of 25 Task Force Brigade based on tip-off conducted a fighting patrol along Damboa-Njaba-Bale road in Borno State.

The troops encountered and killed 3 suspected Boko Haram terrorists that had been terrorizing the communities around Sabon Gari and Damboa. Among those killed was the Boko Haram terrorists Ameer (Leader) in Bulayaga. The Ameer was notorious in terrorizing Bale, Wass and Mufurundi villages.

The troops recovered an AK-47 rifle with its magazine, 43 rounds of 7.62mm Special Ammunition, 1 Grinding Machine and 5 Dane Guns. Other items recovered include 7 Motorcycles,21 bags of grains and 2 Boko Haram terrorists flags hoisted.

In a related development today, troops of 7 Division Garrison on patrol at Mainari village in Mafa Local Government Area had an encounter with Boko Haram terrorists. The encounter led to the killing of 9 terrorists and recovery of weapons which includes 4 AK-47 and 1 Pump Action Gun
The patrol teams have continued to dominate the respective areas.

These days, stars are doing more and more to show their fans that they care. Suprise visits with loyal fans are becoming a normal act of kindness which is great.

America’s Sweetheart Taylor Swift was touched by a story that caught her eye on social media. People from all over created the hashtag, #DelaneyMeetsTaylor in order for Taylor to make one girls wish come true.

Delaney Clements is a huge fan of Taylor Swift. Not only is she a Swift fan, but she is also a cancer patient. She has been battling cancer for about 5 years. One of her only wishes was to meet Taylor Swift.

Swift traveled to Grand Junction where she met up with Delaney. They took plenty of selfies and had a wonderful time. Delaney will reportedly start hospice soon.

With the success of his studio album ‘Purpose’ Justin Bieber has been making headlines consistently.

His smash hit “What Do You Mean?” went double platinum and he’s also broken Spotify’s first week streaming record! And now it looks like he can add another one to that list, because he’s done it again!

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Adele is without a doubt the talk of the town right now, from her single ‘Hello’ to her record breaking album ’25’.

We can’t seem to keep her name out our mouth. But the singer recently opened up about what caused her to quit smoking and the fear of losing her life.

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It looks like Young Thug may have found himself in some hot water because an Instagram user confronted him about coming at his girlfriend in her DM’s. But that wasn’t the issue, apparently Thug said something inappropriate, and not regarding the users girlfriend but regarding his son.

Young Thug says the oddest things, but this might make you scratch your head the hardest.

Thanks to the power of the screenshot, the Internet has now learned that Thugger used a rather strange pick up line in someone’s DMs. Sending a photo along with a message, Young Thug offered the woman and her child what might be the weirdest compliment ever: “Your son is sexy and so is u…”

Posting a photo of Young Thug’s message, the Instagram user captioned the shot, “when a MAN tells you that your son is sexy.”

Recently, Nicki Minaj was asked by The Human Rights Foundation to cancel her performance in Angola, which was paid by the alleged corrupt Angolan dictator's communications company Unitel.

Despite their efforts to prevent her public concert for the Christmas festival, the 33-year-old still attended and posted several photos on her official Instagram page.

Dec. 19, the Queens-bred rapper posted a photo of her wrapped in the country's flag, captioning it, "Reppin the flag on my back. ANGOLA I LOVE UUUUUUUUUUUUU. THANK UUUUUUUU!!!!!!!! Muuuuaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!"

According to The New York Times, the group's president Thor Halvorssen, stated that "Nicki Minaj is a global artist," Halvorssen added, "Millions of people look up to her for creative inspiration. There is no good reason for her to do business with the corrupt Angolan dictatorship and endorse the ruler's family company."

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One of Nigeria’s most prominent anti-corruption coalitions, the Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC), has urged the chairman, Code of Conduct Bureau to immediately prosecute the immediate past Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, for “abuse of office and contravention of institutionalised procedures for public office holders while in office”.

In a petition to the Bureau, signed by its chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, the coalition criticised the illegal manner the former coordinating minister of the economy allegedly disbursed funds recovered from late Sanni Abacha.

The group also accused the former minister of having misled Nigerians with false information on the utilization of the said fund.

“In the past weeks, Nigerians have been inundated with revelations of how the former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki misappropriated the sum of $300million and £5.5 million which was meant for the purchase of arms and ammunition to enable the military combat the insurgency orchestrated by Boko Haram,” Mr. Suraju said.

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