Olanrewaju Apalara, 26 from Nigeria has been jailed for 18 months yesterday in London after admitting obtaining property by deception and converting the proceeds of criminal property. Apalara was a John Lewis sales assistant when he commited the crime. He spent nearly £1,000 of TV presenter Des O’Connor’s money as part of a massive credit [...]
Entries from October 2008
October 30, 2008
Who wants Nkem Owoh dead?
By Justin Akpovi-Esade
THE nation’s movie industry was thrown into momentary shock as the rumour that one of its notable stars, comedy actor Nkem Owoh is dead, made the round.
The shock was made graver when the rumour mill spurned a wild tale of how the star, current winner of the prestigious African Movie Award Academy, AMAA, [...]
October 30, 2008
President Yar Adua of Nigeria drops 20 ministers
By Kenneth uwadi-Abuja Nigeria
Twenty ministers were dropped from the ministerial cabinet by president Yar Adua of Nigeria yesterday.It was like a bomb explosion to the ministers but Nigerians had waited for the list in the past five months
Among Those dropped were Minister and Deputy Chairman, National Planning Commis-sion, Senator Mohammed Sanusi Daggash, and Minister of [...]
October 29, 2008
EFCC Takes Over Detention of Blogger Elendu; Detains Another Journalist for Weeks
By sahara Reporters
In a desperate attempt to justify the weeklong unlawful detention of Nigerian online blogger, Jonathan Elendu, state security services (SSS) officials last night in Abuja quietly transferred him to the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Apparently stung by public condemnation of its handling of the case and also for reasons [...]
October 27, 2008
Famous Nigerian politicians(3)
General (rtd.) Olusegun Aremu Okikiola Matthew Obasanjo, GCFR (born circa March 5, 1937) is a retired Nigerian Army general and former President of Nigeria. A Christian of Yoruba descent, Obasanjo was a career soldier before serving twice as his nation’s head of state, once as a military ruler, between February 13, 1976 to October 1, [...]
October 27, 2008
Famous Nigerian Politicians(2)
Evan Enwerem (October 29, 1935 – August 2, 2007) was a Nigerian politician who served as President of the Nigerian Senate in 1999.[1] He was a member of the People’s Democratic Party.
Evan Enwerem was born in Ikeduru, Imo State, Nigeria, on October 29, 1935. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southampton in [...]
October 27, 2008
Famous Nigerian politicians(1)
Jacob Obande was a Nigerian businessman from the old Northern region. He was a minister of state in charge of the Nigerian Army during the Nigerian First Republic. In 1959, he was the parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa
His Royal Majesty (HRM) Alhaji Aliyu Ocheja Obaje is the paramount ruler of the Igala Kingdom [...]
October 27, 2008
Raymond Njoku
Raymond Njoku (born 1915) is a Nigerian politician and former minister for Transport. The son of an Igbo Chief, he was born in Owerri and raised in a Roman Catholic household. He attended Our Lady’s School at Emekuku, for primary education. Later on, at St Charles, college, Onitsha, where he was studying, he applied and [...]
October 27, 2008
Nkechi Nwaogu
Nkechi Nwaogu is the current Senator representing Abia-Central Senatorial district. She previously served as an Abia State representative in the Nigerian National Assembly
October 27, 2008
Bartholomew Nnaji
Bartholomew Nnaji is a Nigerian scientist, innovator and one of the inventors of the E-Design concept. He was born in Enugu State, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics at St John’s University, and then proceeded to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for post-graduate studies.
He joined the faculty at University of [...]
October 27, 2008
Chimaroke Nnamani
Chimaroke Nnamani (born May 1960) is a Nigerian politician from Enugu State. He is a former Governor of Enugu State and currently a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Senator for Enugu East.
Nnamani, though born in Port Harcourt, hails from Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. He attended the Methodist Primary School, Agbani Road, Enugu, [...]
October 27, 2008
Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu
Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu (born September 1, 1940) is a Nigerian politician who, among other positions, has served as Foreign Minister of Nigeria twice and as a Senator in the National Assembly
Born on September 1, 1940 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Nwachukwu had his early education at the Ladi-Lak Institute, Yaba, Lagos, and Lagos City [...]
October 27, 2008
Jolly Tavoro Nyame
Jolly Tavoro Nyame (born 25 December 1955 in the Zing Local Government Area of present-day Taraba State) was Governor of Taraba State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He also served as governor of the state from January 1992 to November 1993. He is a member of the ruling People’s Democratic [...]
October 27, 2008
Jacob Obande
Jacob Obande was a Nigerian businessman from the old Northern region. He was a minister of state in charge of the Nigerian Army during the Nigerian First Republic. In 1959, he was the parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa
His Royal Majesty (HRM) Alhaji Aliyu Ocheja Obaje is the paramount ruler of the Igala Kingdom [...]
October 27, 2008
Goodluck opiah swears in new House member in Imo state
Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Goodluck Nana Opiah, has sworn in Hon. Benjamin Emereonye of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) as the member representing Ahiazu Mbaise state constituency to replace the ousted PDP member, Pius Nwoga, in the state legislature.
This followed a recent ruling of the Court of Appeal on the [...]
October 25, 2008
Nigerian celebrity Girls:always want to go naked
tonto dike
One finger in her PUSSY and another finger in her MOUTH and BREASTS losely cleavaged. This is classic SOFT PORN. What is the point she is trying to convey? Is she a porn star? I thought Nigerian movies do not do porn. Or is it anything for attention?
October 25, 2008
see who wants to be the sexiest woman in nollywood
ijeoma Imoh
An undergraduate of Business Administration at the Lagos State University.How sexy ?
October 25, 2008
Check out the ugly seal and super model Heidi klum
Sealhenry Olusegun Olumide Adelo Samuel (born 19 February 1963 in Paddington, London) is a British soul singer and songwriter.[1] His name Olusegun means “God is victorious“.[2] Known professionally by his first name, Seal (pronounced see-ell) is known for his numerous international hits and his marriage to supermodel Heidi Klum.
His new album, Soul is due out [...]
October 25, 2008
Africa’s Potential to Sate World’s Oil Demand Dims
By PETER FRITSCH
The petroleum potential of Africa, a key contributor of oil barrels to thirsty markets, is beginning to look dimmer because of the credit crunch and a host of endemic challenges.
Certainly, Big Oil’s continental land grab will continue. Countries such as Angola and those around the Gulf of Guinea continue to lease tantalizing exploration [...]
October 25, 2008
groups in USA demand Elendu’s release
coalition of Nigerian groups in the United States have stepped up the clamour for the release of a US-based Nigerian blogger, Mr. Jonathan Elendu, from the custody of the State Security Service.
US-based Nigerian news agency, Empowered Newswire, reports that one of the Nigerian groups, PRONACO-US, has already deposited a petition against the Federal Government with [...]
October 24, 2008
Jion the call for the release of Mr Jonathan Elendu,a US based Nigerian Blogger
The publisher of an online news agency, Mr. Jonathan Elendu, was arrested for sponsoring a guerilla news agency.The regime of President yar Adua of Nigeria is becoming noted for oppressing the press
It was gathered that the United States-based online publisher, who was arrested on Saturday, on arrival in Nigeria, was allegedly linked to Saharareporters, an [...]
October 23, 2008
FAMOUS BURKINA FASO POLITICIANS
Laurent Bado is a Burkinabé politician and member of the National Rebirth Party (PAREN).
Running as the PAREN presidential candidate in the 13 November 2005 elections, Bado placed 3rd out of 13 candidates, receiving 2.60% of the vote
Boureima Badini (May 25, 1956-) is a Burkinabé politician
Ali Barraud N’Goni (born January 31, 1918)[1] was a Burkinabé politician [...]
October 23, 2008
Sotigui Kouyaté (famous Burkinabe Actor)
Sotigui Kouyaté (born c. 1936) is one of the first Burkinabé actors.[1] He is the father of film director Dani Kouyaté[1] and is a member of the Mandinka ethnic group.[2]
Kouyatés have served as griots for the Keita clan since the 13th century.[2] The Kouyatés guard customs, and their knowledge is authoritative amongst Mandinkas.[2] Keitas have [...]
October 22, 2008
Famous South African business people
Raymond Ackerman (born March 10, 1931) is a South African businessman, who purchased the Pick ‘n Pay supermarket group from its founder Mr Harry Goldin the founder of Clicks Group (H Goldin and company), Raymond Ackerman is still (as of 2007) the chairperson. He is also well known for his philanthropic activities. He purchased four [...]
October 22, 2008
David Beckham has agreed to move to AC Milan on loan
David Beckham has agreed to move to AC Milan on loan in January, the Italian club has revealed
The England midfielder, 33, plays for Los Angeles Galaxy, whose Major League Soccer season ends this weekend.
Speaking on Wednesday morning, Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said: “Beckham has chosen Milan. He’ll stay here in Milan on loan for [...]
October 22, 2008
Nigerian Graft Probe Clears Former President And 31 Governors
By Chinedu Offor
Washington DC
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has cleared former president Olusegun Obasanjo and 31 state governors of corruption charges. The officials were investigated and some indicted by the commission’s former head, Nuhu Ribadu.
Several anti-corruption organizations have condemned the EFCC’s ruling — asking the body to do a more thorough investigation of all the affected officials. [...]
October 22, 2008
Nigeria should suspend execution-Amnesty international
Amnesty International is calling for Nigeria to suspend executions, after finding hundreds of those awaiting execution may not have had a fair trial. The 72-page Amnesty International report on the death penalty in
Nigeria deplored flaws in the country’s criminal justice system. The report said those with the fewest resources are at the greatest risk in [...]
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