Cameroon Court Sentences Opposition Leader To 25 Years In Prison

A military court in Cameroon sentenced an opposition leader on Monday to 25 years in prison, his lawyer and Amnesty International said and denounced the trial as politically motivated.

The court convicted Aboubakar Siddiki, the president of northern Cameroon's main opposition party, of hostility against the homeland as well as revolution and contempt of the president over accusations he plotted to destabilize the country.

“We are going to appeal this decision, which does not seem to us to be at all just,” Siddiki’s lawyer, Emmanuel Simh, told Reuters.

In a statement, Amnesty said the prosecution was part of a government campaign to stifle its critics.


The government denies the charges are political.

Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds arrested in a crackdown in recent months on protests in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions.

Residents there say they suffer social and economic marginalization in the predominantly Francophone country.

The protests have become a lightning rod for opposition to President Paul Biya’s 35-year rule.

Besides Siddiki, the court sentenced Abdoulaye Harissou, a well-known notary, to three years in prison for failure to denounce a crime. The court also dropped charges against three journalists arrested in connection with the same case.

Tekno Gets A New Jeep Wrangler Because of Lagos Rain

The singer who shared the news on IG says it can now rain every day in Lagos.
                                 

Former Ooni Of Ife’s Wife, Olori Wuraola signs Partnership Deal With UAE

Since her movement from the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the former wife of the monarch has been on an all-time high!

After her shine at the last United Nations Week in New York where she was endowed with the 

• “Humanitarian of the Year”, her Highness, Queen Zaynab met with United Arab Emirate’s Minister of Economy, His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori to formalize the beginning of international relations with the UAE Economic sector to improve economic and cultural relations between the United Arab Emirates and several African nations.

• The Bridge, under the patronage of Her Highness, Queen Zaynab is an African Arab organization formed to promote & improve cultural and international relations between Arab countries in the Middle East & Africa.

• His Excellency, Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori pledged his co-operation with Her Highness and relevant ministries to aid in (social and economic) developments of international and regional activities that will enhance and improve trade exchange and dealings between the Arab world and Africa. 

• “Although there has been insufficient progress on a global scale to merge both worlds, we are optimistic for the future of relations. It is with peace that The Bridge, in partnership with various Heads of States and governments in the Middle East will create economic and cultural sustainable platforms to improve social enterprise and social stigmas on both sides. 

• “Unity is a powerful engine of progress & I intend to bridge that gap to create a union of cultural understanding, peace, and advancement of economic opportunities across Africa and The middle east,” says Queen Zaynab.

Drunk in love teacher married one of his former students in Imo (photos)

On October 11th, we shared the story of a former teacher in Anambra state, Chidi Obioha who was set to marry one of his former students, Nzube Nwokeji.

Well, they have gotten married now and here are some photos from their wedding. Nzube in a post shared on her Facebook wall, revealed how they met and started a relationship.

Read below

‘To God be the glory, who made this possible.It all started 6 years ago when we met each other as a teacher and student in SS 3. Little did I know that life has a bigger plan and future for us.After my SSCE in 2010, as I was about leaving secondary school, he got another job and moved, but he dropped his phone number on my biology note Photos from the wedding of the teacher who got married to one of his former students in Imo? to enable me reach him anytime for academic assistance in pursuit of my university degree program.Subsequently, he helped me in gaining admission in Uniport, starting from purchase of Jamb form to writing of post UTME. We started dating officially during my year one(2nd semester), and as God may have it, we connected to each other physically and spiritually so passionately.He inspired me, supported me, encouraged me and gave me every reason to study hard and make good grades when I was in the University.No time to pen down all the memories we have shared in the past 6 years. God and true love has bound us together bringing us together as husband and wife on 21st October 2017.In him we started, in him we shall continue.Let the count down begin………’

Policeman Who Allegedly Abducted & Raped 14-Year-Old Girl Is Arrested

Anambra State police commissioner, Mr. Garba Umar, has confirmed the arrest of  Corporal Barau Garba; the police officer who allegedly abducted and raped a 14 year-old girl for days in Onitsha last week.

Umar said the command moved in on hearing of the disturbing news and arrested the culprit, who he said is currently facing police internal disciplinary procedure.

Umar described the action of the police officer as a very sad one for the command and police in general, which does not reflect the core values of the Nigeria Police force, while vowing to ensure that justice is done.


He said, “The command wishes to confirm the arrest of force number 275601, Corporal Barau Garba attached to 7PMF Sokoto but deployed to Anambra State on special duty for the alleged abduction and defilement of a 14-year-old girl of Hausa quarters in Asaba, Delta State.

“The erring policeman was arrested, defaulted and detained accordingly; and he is facing police internal disciplinary procedures. He will be arraigned before the appropriate court of the land as soon as the criminal investigation against him is concluded,” Umar said.

Though the errant police officer was not paraded before journalists, the commissioner said that confession from the culprit was that he picked up the wandering minor in Asaba and took her to his house but never had sex with her.

But Umar insisted that even if he did not have sex with her, he is still culpable for taking her home instead of the usual procedure of reporting lost persons.

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The Guy Aint got no time for Slow Transaction


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Jeremy Meeks' Wife Takes Him To Court Over Their Son's Welfare

Jeremy Meeks is an absentee father whose success as the so-called "Hot Felon" went straight to his head ... so claims his estranged wife.

Melissa Meeks has filed documents demanding child and spousal support, as well as sole legal and physical custody, claiming Jeremy sees their 7-year-old son "maybe 2 days a month."

In the documents, Melissa says Jeremy "basically lives as a playboy with a rich girlfriend", TopShop heir Chloe Green.

Melissa claims he drives a $150k car and has lots of jewelry now.


She doesn't list how much she wants in support because "I am not yet sure of his income, but I am sure it is more than mine."

She says Jeremy's "success went to his head and he left us."

Recall, he filed documents back in July to separate from Melissa after 8 years of marriage. He filed for divorce in October.

Cardi B Cover Rolling Stone Magazine Front Page

               

Bodak Yellow hitmaker Cardi B sizzled in black garters and a beaded black bra-lette on the November 16 issue of Rolling Stone.

The cover was revealed online Monday, three days after the 25-year-old’s boyfriend Offset proposed to her onstage in Philadelphia and she accepted.

She dished in the interview, apparently conducted before the engagement:

‘I need to make money for my family and my future family. I’m not a YOLO person. I think 25 years from now. I think about my future kids, future husband, future house.’

A quarter-century on: ‘I see myself cursin’ at my kids.’

On the cover, Cardi modeled a leopard-print coat and posed with her right hand at her waist, sticking her tongue out and upward.

In the mag, she dished that on her October 11 birthday, Offset was away on tour, and ‘I was sad, because it’s like:

“Oh, my gosh, I’m not getting no d**k on my birthday.” But I wasn’t going to get d**k on my birthday anyway, because I got my period.’ 

Harvey Weinstein Banned For Life From Producers Guild

Harvey Weinstein just got the death penalty from the Producers Guild of America.

The PGA announced Monday ... "In light of Mr. Weinstein's widely reported behavior, the Producers Guild's National Board has voted unanimously to enact a lifetime ban."

The guild had began the process of ending his membership 2 weeks ago, but was willing to give Weinstein until Nov. 6 to plead his case before a final verdict. The PGA said Weinstein forfeited that opportunity ... and as a result, they dropped the hammer early.

EFCC Recovers N11.9million For Redeemed Christian Church Of God

                                     

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for being ”an agent of transformation."

This commendation was given by one of the regional ministers of the church, Pastor Mark Barango, while receiving a sum of N11, 984, 844, 11, recovered and returned to the church by the EFCC.

“My impression with the work of the EFCC is that it is perfect, perfect, perfect. The EFCC is an agent of transformation. Their work is perfect and the church is grateful that the money is returned to us”, he said.

Mr. Ishaq Salihu, South- South Zonal Head of the EFCC, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State handed over the money to him. The money was stolen by a banker and the Account Officer of the church, Ameh Cyril Idakwoji, in a web of fraudulent diversion and suppression of the finances of the church.

Troubles came for Idakwoji when Access Bank Plc petitioned the EFCC about some missing funds in the accounts of one of its corporate customers in Port Harcourt.

The customer, Jepthah International School, East- West Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, could not access N37,000,000 in its account with the bank. The bank traced the scam to one of its staff, Idakwoji and named him the mastermind of the fraudulent dealings.

Idakwoji doubled as the Account Officer of Jepthah International School and Redeemed Christian Church of God, Region 5, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He defrauded the RCCG by suppressing and diverting cheques and cash meant for the Church to cover his shady deals in Jepthah International School.

He was covering up by giving fake Statements of Accounts to both the school and the church. To execute his criminal schemes in RCCG, he forged the letter heads of the church’s Region 5 and the signatures of the Pastor in charge of the Region. He also forged the signature of the church’s accountant and attached same to the August 2017 Salary Schedule of Jepthah International school to the tune of (N7, 129, 128. 78).

The Church denied giving instruction for the payment of the salary of the school. Investigations by the Commission uncovered all the criminal movements of the fund of the church by Idakwoji and a sum of N11, 987, 844.11 found to have been stolen have now been recovered and returned to the church.

It will be recalled that a sum of N36,000,000, recovered from Idakwoji, was returned to the management of Jepthah International School by the EFCC in September.

While presenting the money to the church, Salihu emphasized the commitment of the EFCC to bursting any financial and economic scam, no matter how complex. He reiterated the zero-tolerance of the Commission for corrupt practices and warned criminal elements in the country to desist from fraudulent practices.

“Crime and criminality are not limited to any group of people. They have no creed, no gender and no religion. The RCCG is a large church and we are pleased to have been able to recover the stolen money for the church”, he said.

An appreciative Pastor Barango promised that the church will continue to pray for the continued success of the Commission.

“TB Joshua took advantage of me” – Jim Iyke

                           

Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke in a new interview with Channels TV, talked about the viral video in which he was seen rolling on the floor after he was allegedly delivered by Prophet TB Joshua at his Church’s headquarters.

The actor who also talked about the fight he had with Olisa Adibua who he said refused to let go even after he called him, said the Preacher took advantage of him and didn’t even pay him for the act.

Here’s the video below;

29-Year Old Man Rapes Woman, 85 To Coma In Osun

A 29-year-old man, Kehinde Ariyo, has been arrested by the Osun Police Command for allegedly raping an 85-year-old woman to coma at Ilesa town in the state.

The police commissioner in the state, Mr Fimihan Adeoye, disclosed this to newsmen on Monday in Osogbo.

Adeoye said the incident happened at Ogudu area in Ilesa, where the suspect forcefully had carnal knowledge of the old woman after gaining access to her residence around 11 pm on Oct. 27.

He added that the woman sustained various degrees of injuries on her body, including her private organ, and eventually passed out in the process before she was resuscitated at a private hospital.


According to Adeoye, the suspect lives in the same area where the victim resides and had gone on errands for the old woman several times in the past.

“The woman passed out during the rape, but came back to life after some hours, the suspect was arrested the next day.

“This is the height of wickedness in our society. The boy injured the woman in the process, but she has been treated “, Adeoye said.

The suspect admitted having committed the act, claiming to have been drunk at the time of committing the heinous act.

“Mama asked me to sleep on a couch in the passage. I was already drunk and did not know what happened afterwards,” he claimed.

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Auchi Polytechnic Student dies a day after his final exam in auto crash (photos)

Barely a day after a Facebook post announcing that he’ll soon join the league of graduates, 24-year-old Auchi Polytechnic student identified on Facebook as Itz Rog Royal died in an auto crash a day after his final exam.

The deceased shared a picture of himself alongside his friends as they sign out of the school after their last papers before becoming a victim of the fatal accident.

He wrote:

Its been God all the way few days to my graduation, not easy to be an engineer…..
#godovereverything

His friends took to Facebook to write tributes to him;

UNICEF Bags Meant For IDPs Sold In Kano

These bags are donated by UNICEF and are meant for IDPs, but a twitter user, @Habuhk claims the bags are being sold in Kano.

“@UNICEF tagged Bags for #IDPs being sold in #Kano was it also made ti be sold or some unpatriotic people make the move #NotAnotherNigerian”, the tweet read.