GbeborunSquare: October 2015

Friday, 30 October 2015

Court of Appeal dismisses Saraki's appeal

The Abuja division of the court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal filed by senate president, Bukola Saraki challenging his trial by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The appeal court dismissed all 5 issues raised by Saraki in the appeal. Two of the three panel of judges ruled that his appeal lacks merit. This implies that the Code of Conduct will still go ahead with Saraki's trial.

Saraki is being tried on a 13 count charge of false asset declaration when he was Kwara state governor. He is expected to appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal on November 5th.

Photos: Drivers driving on one-way arrested by Governor Ambode's convoy

The governor's convoy arrested the vehicles along Apapa-Oshodi Expressway last night. See more photos after the cut...

On Saturday, October 24, Emmanuel Chukwudi Nwankwo was laid to rest at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens after a celebration of life service.

According to Atlanta Police, the 23-year-old security guard was shot and killed by his co-worker Dexter Harper (right), another security guard while at work on Thursday October 1, in Buckhead, Atlanta Georgia. Dexter admitted not just to the killing, but to seeing a demon and hearing the voice of God before he opened fire on Emmanuel. Atlanta police spokeswoman Kim Jones said 26-year-old Harper was charged with murder and taken to the Fulton County Jail.

The PDP says that the confirmation of former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi as a minster of the federal republic of Nigeria, has put a dent on APC's “pretentious war against corruption”. The National Publicity secretary, Olisa Metuh said this after an extraordinary meeting with top PDP officials in Abuja yesterday night.

While addressing newsmen after the meeting, Olisa commended PDP senators for staging a walkout before Amaechi's confirmation. "We salute the courage and unity of purpose of our Senators, especially as demonstrated in the Senate chambers today in their collective stand against impunity and corruption in line with the wishes and aspirations of Nigerians”.

Photo: 20yr old girl arrested by Cross River State police for selling her 2 week old baby for N20k

Maria Ekanem sold her two week old baby to an Abuja-based woman for N20,000. According to a report by Vanguard, the 20-year-old school drop out from Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, was arrested by the police along with her accomplices.

Her boyfriend got her pregnant and asked her to abort the baby. However, a doctor agreed to help her with free antenatal care and food and in exchange she agreed to sell her baby after delivery.

The Lagos state police command, yesterday arraigned one Omumgwa Loveday, an Aba based businessman, before a magistrate court over allegations that he attacked his friend, 32 year old Chiwendu Sunday with cutlass and stole his N800, 000 at a hotel on Osolo way in Ajao estate Lagos.

Happy couple Megan Determan and Chris Kluthe, from Minnesota, got engaged and opted to mark the occasion with romantic shots in the autumnal streets of their hometown of St Paul but the other man in Megan's life - 6-year-old miniature dachshund Louie - had other ideas. He leaped in front of the camera as the pair posed for snaps, blocking Chris. Megan, 30, has had Louie since he was a puppy - a year before she first met political campaign designer Chris, 31. See more photos after the cut...

Notable Ijaw leader Chief Edwin Clark has accused former Spokesperson to former President Jonathan, Reuben Abati, of sabotaging his efforts while he was in office. Clarke said this in response to Abati's article in which he accused Clark of not recognizing Jonathan as a "son" anymore because he was out of office. In an email sent to Premiumtimes, Clarke said

"My advice that a publicity committee made up of eminent journalists be put in place in Aso Rock and that media proprietors and senior journalists should be invited to Aso Rock were jettisoned by Abati because of what I suppose is his covetousness, particularly when many journalists and media houses always complained to me that he was not carrying them along.

Female NTA newscaster disarms robber in Benin (photo)

NTA shared the photo. Said the suspected robber named Stanley is in police custody after a female NTA newscaster disarmed him while he was trying to rob her in Benin.

Cancer survivor shares graphic treatment photos

A breast cancer survivor has posted shocking images of her chest post-treatment to raise awareness of the disease. 36-year-old Jenn Alter from saint Louis, Missouri uploaded the pictures which show her raw red chest after a 35-day radiation treatment. On her blog, Jenn wrote: 'Here’s your f****** breast cancer awareness. This was during my 35-day radiation treatment back in 2013". See what she wrote after the cut...

An Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court today October 25th sentenced a security guard, Onoja Abel, to seven years imprisonment for raping a nine-year-old girl. Abel had lured the girl into his room and raped her three times, between September to October 2015.

The Chief Magistrate sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to rape and assault to five years imprisonment for unlawful carnal knowledge of the girl + 2 years imprisonment for indecent assault without an option of fine, with hard labour and to run concurrently.

Written by Femi Fani-Kayode...Read below..

I am saddened that the former Governor of Kano state, Senator Rabiu Kwakwanso, a man whom I have always considered a friend and one whom I have always respected could insult our revered Yoruba elders. Yesterday, during a function in Ibadan, it was widely reported in the media that he asserted that the recent demand by the Yoruba elders that all Fulani herdsmen ought to be banned from the south west as a consequence of the hideous atrocities that they have been committing against our people is somehow inappropriate and misguided.

It's called a Rare 'Fancy Vivid' - 16 carat pink diamond & is so rare that only one in 100,000 diamonds possess the same colour depth. The 16 carat stone would be on display in London this week as part of its international tour ahead of its sale in Geneva next month. More pics after the cut..

Kessington Adebutu is the billionaire who owns the multi-million Naira betting business – Premier Lotto (Baba Ijebu). He was born on October 24, 1935 at Iperu Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governors of Lagos & Ogun State graced the event. Dele Momodu who was also present shared the photos...more when you continue..

According to the World Health Organization, Processed meats such as bacon and ham do cause cancer. 50g of processed meat a day now increases the chance of developing colorectal cancer by 18%. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has warned for a number of years that there is 'strong evidence' that eating a ridiculous amount of red meat can cause bowel cancer. Meat does have health benefits.

Red meat for instance is a good source of protein and provides vitamins and minerals, such as iron and zinc. However, Processed meats which have been modified (smoked, or salted for preservation), either to increase shelf-life or alter flavour are the problem. These additions increase the risk of cancer benefits.

Photo: WHO formally removes Nigeria from list of polio endemic countries

Exactly one month after announcing that Nigeria is no longer a polio endemic country, the World Health Organization WHO today October 26th officially removed Nigeria from the list of polio endemic countries. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti was at the state house today to meet with President Buhari for the formal de-listing of Nigeria.

Saudi man divorces wife two days after marriage, says she is the source of badluck

The superstitious man divorced his wife two days after their marriage, claiming she brought bad luck.

According to Gulf News, the man reportedly said that he thought something was wrong with his bride after witnessing a series of incidents.

He claimed that on their first day together, the curtains of the flat where they went to spend their honeymoon came down on the floor and the waiter who was serving them when they went out for their first dinner slipped and fell.

A 36 year old man, Daniel Moore beat up his ex-girlfriend till she was unconscious in front of his children then left her for dead on his couch for two days.
Bank worker Colleen Higgins was left in a coma with horrendous injuries including a broken cheek and a skull fractured from one side to the other.
Moore didn't call an ambulance while she was in a coma and told Colleen she'd fallen down the stairs when she eventually came round.
Colleen only realised how badly she was hurt when she took a selfie on her phone and frantically called her mum who rushed her to the emergency room.

Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola in a press statement announced Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of the Giesi ruling house as the 51st Ooni of Ile-Ife.

President Buhari will leave Abuja on Tuesday October 27th for New Delhi, India to participate in the 3rd Summit of the India-Africa Forum, a platform set up for the advancement of mutually-beneficial relations between India and African nations.

President Buhari will be accompanied by the Governors of Kano and Delta States, the National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd.) and the Permanent Secretaries in the Ministries of Defence, Power, Communications Technology, Agriculture, Foreign Affairs and Industry, Trade and Investment. He is expected back to the country on October 30th.

Justin Bieber offered $1 million to endorse dildo

After the recent exposure of Justin Bieber's eggplant to the entire world, Clone-A-Willy, a do-it-yourself dildo-maker, says it has offered him $1 million to advertise its vibrating replica-penis kit.

In a cheesily worded letter to Bieber's listed commercial agent that was also sent to The Huffington Post, Clone-A-Willy wrote:

A 32 year old panties pervert used a home-made fishing rod to steal hundreds of pairs of worn underwear from unsuspecting women.
The deviant would cast his rod into the homes and gardens of women and attempt to catch a their underwear.
After snaring a bra or panties he would then reel in his "catch" before pocketing them and running away.

Catholic bishops called Saturday for a more welcoming church for cohabitating couples, gays and Catholics who have divorced and civilly remarried, endorsing Pope Francis’ call for a more merciful and less judgmental church.

Bishops from around the world adopted a final document at the end of a divisive, three-week synod on providing better pastoral care for Catholic families.

It emphasizes the role of discernment and individual conscience in dealing with difficult family situations, in a win for liberal bishops.

Germaine Greer, the second-wave feminist best known for her 1970 book The Female Eunuch, accused Caitlyn Jenner of “stealing the limelight” from the other women of the Kardashian clan in an appearance on BBC2’s Newsnight.

During the interview, Greer said that “misogyny played a big part” in Glamour magazine’s decision to award Jenner their woman of the year award.

What is wrong with these people sef? Some pro-Biafra activists shared videos of themselves tearing their Nigerian passport, denouncing their citizenship and asking for the breakaway of the South-East from Nigeria. They will make a long anti-Nigeria speech and then tear pages from their passports

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Immigration Service has warned that tearing your passport in such a manner is illegal, a crime and attracts a jail term. But most of the people who have so far shared videos of themselves tearing their passports live abroad. I wonder how they plan to travel around now.

Photos credit: Punch

Ben Murray-Bruce solution to the frequent bomb blasts in the country

The Silverbird Group chairman and Senator has proffered a solution to the frequent bomb blast in the country. You think this can work?

2015 election: Oritsejafor deceived Jonathan with his false prophecy - Chris Okotie

Senior Pastor of the Household of God Church, Chris Okotie, yesterday took a swipe at the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, accusing him of sharing false prophecies with former President Jonathan. Okotie who said this while delivering his sermon at his church yesterday October 25th, said Oritsejafor used false prophecies to make Jonathan contest for the election.

President of the Ijaw Youth Council IYC, Udengs Eradiri has asked the antigraft agencies to leave embattled former petroleum minister, Dieziani Alison Madueke alone and focus on other governors who have been accused of stealing from their state treasuries.

Dieziani is facing money laundering charges in the UK. In a media parley over the weekend, Udeng said that the recent arrest of Dieziani by the British police has shown that president Buhari's anti-corruption campaign is targeted at the Ijaws.

The Igbo village is located in Staunton, Virginia, USA. According to one of the organizers Basil Okafor, "The State of Virginia and US government recognize the Igbos as one of the early slaves who settled in Virginia." See more photos after the cut...

An Islamic group called Tablighi Jamaat has been refused plans to build what would have been Britain's largest mosque. The so-called 'megamosque' in east London would have housed more than 11,000 people in a number of prayer rooms and halls.

If granted permission, the mosque, which would have been close to the Olympic Park, would have had three times the floor space of St Paul's Cathedral and 190-ft minarets.

Article written and sent in by journalist, Ihechukwu Njoku. Read below...

Two survivors of the tragic incident that saw a Bristow helicopter crash into the lagoon in Oworonshoki, Lagos on Wednesday 12th August, 2015 have testified that it was 'God's hand' that saved them from certain death. On Sunday 25th October, oil workers Chukwudi Onah and Dolu Ebiejuara appeared in the church of controversial Nigerian Pastor T.B. Joshua to thank God for preserving their lives in the disaster that led to six fatalities, including that of the pilot and co-pilot.

The amazing work of art was created by 40 year old, Ojo Obaniyi, who has workshop is in Ibadan. He made the car with fibre and straw artisans used to make hats, dresses, mats and bags. He is pictured buying fuel in the car at a filling station and driving the car. More photos after the cut...

So adorable!...

In a recent interview with Channels TV, music star, Wande Coal, who was formerly with Mohits, says it was God who brought him out and not Don Jazzy

"I give all the glory to God Almighty. He is been the one that brought me out because Everyone keeps saying it is Don Jazzy that brought me out. I feel like its just two magical people having great talent and they come together to create magic. So its not by one man, its by God" he said

Chris Brown's famous ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran is coming to Nigeria for the first time. She will be in Abuja on November 15th and 16th to host a pool party for Play Abuja...

FG files money laundering charge against former NSA Sambo Dasuki

The Federal Government has filed a fresh charge of money laundering against former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. The former National Security Adviser is standing trial for illegal arms possession while he was in office.

At the resumed hearing of the case at the Federal High Court (FHC) Abuja today October 26th, Counsel to the Federal Government, Shuaib Labaran filed the fresh charge and asked the court to grant its request for a secret trial and also grant that the witnesses brought in by the Department of State Services (DSS) to be masked.

On Saturday October 24th, front line aviation company, Air Peace turned a year older and as part of it's anniversary celebration, Five Star music act Kingsley Okonkwo aka Kcee who is the official brand ambassador of the airline was on board different routes as a cabin crew member where a lot of goodies were given out to lucky customers for their patronage over the last one year. See the photos after the cut...

The Delta state governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Asaba has upheld the April 11th election of the state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and thrown out the petition filed before it by the Labour Party candidate, Great Ogboru. In its ruling, the tribunal ordered the Labour Party to pay N50,000 each to the governor, his party which is PDP and INEC. The tribunal is about now hearing the petition from APC candidate, Otega Emerhor.

Popular comedian wins presidential election in Guatemala

Basketmouth, get in here! This could be you! Lol. A popular TV comic actor and stand up comedian, Jimmy Morales, with no prior political experience. has been elected president of Guatemala.

The 46 year old won by a landslide yesterday Sunday October 25th by taking more than 72% of the vote. His biggest opponent was former Quatemala First Lady, Sandra Torres..

Ekiti state Governor, Ayo Fayose is currently in Jerusalem, Israel for this year's Holy Pilgrimage. More photos after the cut..

Beyoncé's has had two men in her life. Her first love, Lyndall Locke and now husband, Jay Z. Lyndall, betrayed Beyonce by cooperating with author J. Randy Taraborrelli for his upcoming tell-all book 'Becoming Beyoncé': The Untold Truth…'

An except from 'Becoming Beyoncé' on The Daily Mail reads,

She was 16 and Lyndall was driving Beyoncé and her cousin Angie to the beach in a five-car convoy of friends. ‘A car suddenly pulled in front of me, crossed to the side of the road then flipped and fell right off the highway.’

Speaker Yakubu Dogara has narrated how God used the Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose to confirm him as speaker of the House of Representatives. Speaking at a special pilgrimage programme: “A day with Jesus for Nigeria in Israel,” organised by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), which held in Jerusalem yesterday October 25th, Dogara narrated how he met with Fayose during the race for speakership and how Fayose prayed for him & he became victorious.

The National Broadcasting Commission has urged Multichoice, the parent company of DSTV, not to air a programme titled "I am Jazz" which is set to air on TLC channel soon. In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs of the NBC, Mr. Awwalu Salihu, the commission explained that the programme is about a transgender child.

The NBC said the programme is capable of corrupting the youths as it is also at variance with Nigerian law which prohibits homesexuality. The statement added,

Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday said that his administration has concluded plans to purchase three helicopters next month to enable security agencies tackle criminal activities from the air as well assist in monitoring traffic gridlock to ease movement across the metropolis.

Ambode made the disclosure while speaking as a guest on a popular radio programme, Soni Irabor Live (SIL) on Inspiration FM.

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