A baby factory has been smashed at the outskirts of Asaba, Delta State by the police. A 40-year-old woman who runs the factory was also arrested. State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Celestina Kalu, while conducting newsmen around the sealed factory yesterday said; “Today, (4/4/14) at about 1030 hours, the Divisional Police Officer, DPO ‘B’ Division Asaba received information that a habitual human trafficker, one Chinelo Ezeugo, female, aged about 40 years at Oko market area Asaba recruits unknown pregnant women and delivers them of their babies for sale. “Operatives of the Division were mobilized and they swung into action…
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Suspected kidnappers of Mr. Ebikeme Clark, son of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, kidnapped Wednesday, at Kiagbodo, Delta State, has reportedly contacted the family, demanding about N50 million ransom for his release. Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, however, told Saturday Vanguard that the police have arrested three of the suspected kidnappers and were inching closer to their hideout, warning that no ransom should be paid. According to him, one of the suspects confessed that he participated in the “planning stage of the kidnap,” adding that the police were working with ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo and…
A Federal High Court, Thursday ordered the Federal Government to return the seized international passport belonging to suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, stating that the terrorism charge preferred against him was an afterthought. Sanusi had filed a suit at the Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, seeking an order restraining the police and the Department of Security Service (DSS) from infringing on his fundamental human rights, following his detention and seizure of his passport at the Murtala Muhammadu Airport in Lagos on the day he was removed as the CBN governor. The…
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has urged Nigerians to disregard the threat of strike issued by the former President of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN),Mr. Aminu Abdulkadir, as he does not possess the constitutional powers to declare a strike. The union also clarified that it does not have any hand in the lingering scarcity of petroleum products across the country, as none of its members or chapters across the country was on strike. “As for current scarcity of petroleum products, it has nothing to do with NUPENG, it has nothing to do with…
In this recent interview, the Nollywood actress — Chika Ike discussed issues surrounding her recent divorce and her frequent holiday trips abroad. Read excerpts below: – On Courting Controversy “I have stopped searching for my name on the Internet. In fact, I don’t bother myself with gossips and negative comments about me any longer. I have a management team that deals with all that. “When my aides want me to see or read whatever has been written or said about me, they simply draw my attention to it. Celebrities must learn to ignore what people say about them so they…
Nollywood ace movie maker — Charles Novia has waded into the ongoing social media war between movie director Tchidi Chikere and his estranged wife, Sophia in an article he titles ‘TChidi, Talk Not.’ The article makes a whole lot of sense. He writes: – “One of the best brains we have in Nollywood would be Tchidi Chikere, a celebrated scriptwriter and movie director. With an impressive body of work in the past decade and a capacity to discover new stars or to enhance sagging careers of others, Tchidi is not a personality one can ignore in Nollywood. I have known…
If you are very active on Instagram, you must have come across the #Away Dance frenzy. Iyanya and his Triple MG team did an amazing job of pushing this single online by getting hundreds of people to dance and upload the clips online. As expected, the official “AWAY” video has just been shot in the UK over the last 72 hours by Sesan. While we await the visuals, check out exclusive pictures from the shoot.
Vybz Kartel has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2011 murder of an associate. Judge Lennox Campbell sentenced the dancehall star (real name Adidja Palmer) and three other men in Kingston, Jamaica on Thursday. The 38-year-old must serve 35 years behind bars before he can be eligible for parole. Last month, a jury convicted Kartel and three co-defendants of murdering Clive “Lizard” Williams, who was beaten to death at Kartel’s house over two missing guns in 2011; his body has never been found. One of the key pieces of evidence in the 65-day murder trial was a text message…
As the list of musicians-turned actors continues to swell arithmetically, there is yet another addition to this infinite roll call. Raving pop sensation David Adeleke, better Known as Davido is reportedly making plans to make his nollywood debut. The Skelewu crooner is reported to have gotten the role courtesy of his cousin Ikechukwu Ojeogwu who is an actor and producer. The said movie is to be directed by veteran Nollywood director Teco Benson
Reigning rapper Olamide has signed two new artistes to his YBNL record label. After being the only artiste on his label for sometime, the rapper has formally unveiled two new acts, Lil Kesh and Viktoh. Olamide has been busy promoting his new artistes on social media. ‘Lil kesh @mynameiskesh …. Time bomb lomoyen .. E go soon blow,’ Olamide wrote about Lil Kesh. ‘Kingbaddo Go shine boi ! @viktoh_ybnl,’ the YBNL boss gave his blessing to his other new signee. 18-year-old Lil Kesh, who is also a rapper, has just released a song titled ‘Shoki’. The other signee, rising star Viktoh, also just…
An armed squad from the Edo State Prisons Command on Friday foiled an attempt to free inmates being conveyed to the Oko Medium Prisons from court earlier in the day. The Edo State Comptroller of Prisons, Mr Effiom Etowa, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin, added that the three suspects involved in the alleged crime were arrested. He said one of the two vehicles used by the suspects was impounded, while the other escaped with the occupants. The comptroller said the suspects had trailed the two Green Maria conveying the inmates from the court on Sapele Road to Airport…
The Federal government Friday gave power distribution contractors sixty days to complete their contracts on the power projects or risk termination of the projects. Vice President Namadi Sambo made the position of government known, just as he mandated the Managing Director, Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Mr. James Olotu, to communicate to the contractors the need to fast-track work or face the consequences. Sambo equally disclosed that government was ready to assist the new owners to acquire transformers to enable them distribute power if the need arises. The vice president also asked the new owners of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria…
Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, on Friday called on the people of the state to offer special prayers for him to render good service. Oshiomhole made the call in Benin at a thanksgiving service to mark his 62nd birthday at the Government House Chapel. He said as a human being, he was not superhuman and so could make mistakes in governing the state. The governor, therefore, urged the people to pray that God would grant him wisdom, protection and guidance that would enable him work and deliver on his mandate. He thanked the people for being supportive of his…
In what could best be described as bizarre, a 30-year-old man, simply identified as Chukwudi Nwode, has been arrested by the police in Ebonyi State for allegedly killing and beheading his 56-year-old father, Michael Nwode Awam, in Egwudinage Obegu village in Ebonyi Local Government Area of the state. Chuwkudi was alleged to have come all the way from Owerri, Imo State where he lives and works as a mason, used a machete and pestle to sever his father’s head, allegedly drank his blood and cannibalized his neck. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Chris Anyanwu, while parading the suspect…
The Defence Headquarters has said it would look into allegations of human rights abuses leveled against Nigerian troops in the ongoing war against terrorists in the northeastern part of the country. This is sequel to a recent report by Amnesty International, which stated that over 1500 persons were killed in conflicts in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states, currently under emergency rule, in the first quarter of 2014 alone. The DHQ said the allegation would be investigated with a view to establishing the veracity of the claim and taking necessary action to address any case of human right abuse on the part…
Nollywood’s bad boy — Jim Iyke, who lost his mother days ago has obviously moved on quite well since the sad incident. The reality TV star shared new promo photos from Jim Iyke’s Unscripted Reality Show Season 2. Funny enough, i watched an episode of it last night and I’ll simply say “No Comment” More photos below: –
Na wa oooh, it seems that all Rihanna’s relationships are surrounded by drama and constant insecurity issues. Drake just released an emotional love song titled Days in the East and apparently the lyrics’ talking about his on/off relationship with Rihanna. In the song he talks about how he lost Rih before and his struggles to get her back. See lyrics below: – Back up in this thing, it’s a goHad a couple niggas out of pocket, now they nowAin’t the first time cause I’ve lost you beforeHad to get it back, had to get it backHad to pull it back because…
Nollywood actress — Chika Ike received backlash from her fans after she posted pictures from her recent trips to Dubai and France on her Instagram page. Chika says she does this so as to educate her fans. Here’s what she tells the Punch: – “The truth is that I love to travel around the world. If anyone feels hurt by this, that is their business. I love to take pictures during my trips abroad and share them with my fans. I do this so as to educate them. Many of them have never been to these countries. So, whenever I…
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar shares his experience with one of his sons Abba who will be getting married to an American lady he met while studying in America. The couple plans to wed in Dubai something Abba knows his father will kick against. Read how he eventually broke the story to his dad in an article Atiku titled: – ‘Parenhood in the age of democracy’ “Sometime in January, I was in London on business, and my children quickly arranged a trip to the Emirates Stadium for me. It was to emerge later that it was not a hastily arranged…
The Election Petition Tribunal on the 2013 governorship election in Anambra on Thursday rejected a letter tendered by the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate in the election, Chris Ngige. Mr. Ngige, a senator, who petitioned the tribunal alleging irregularities at the polls, was at the tribunal sitting at Awka to testify in the case. Led in evidence by his counsel, Rotimi Akeredolu, Mr. Ngige said that the letter was the one he wrote to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking cancellation of result of the election. He said that he sought the cancellation on grounds of irregularities. The counsel…