Woman jailed for attempting to sell her twins for N350k

A Katsina State Senior Magistrates’ Court has sentenced to 10 months in jail, Salima Lawal, who was arrested for attempting to sell her 32-day-old twins for N350,000 in December 2017.

The court, however, gave her an option of N10,000 fine. In his judgment on Wednesday evening, the presiding magistrate, Nuradeen El-Laden, explained that he gave Lawal a light sentence in view of the health of the twins and that of the mother herself.

He noted that a woman attempting to sell her children might have been battling abject poverty. El-Laden noted that the convict and her babies had spent a number of days in the prison custody, adding that Lawal had shown remorse for her action.

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DJ Cuppy And Davido’s Manager, Asa Asika are In A Relationship

The daughter of Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, and Asa Asika – Davido’s manager are reportedly in a romantic relationship.

DJ Cuppy was previously dating footballer Victor Anichebe but the relationship ended when she moved back to Nigeria.

"I’m blessed to call you my husband. I’m glad I see beyond what others see" Oritse Femi Wife Pour More Econium On Him

                              

Singer Oritsefemi is a year older today and his wife, Nabila Fash wrote this lovely piece to celebrate him on her Instagram page.

She wrote;

“Happy Birthday OLUWAFEMI. I’m blessed to call you my husband. I’m glad I see beyond what others see. No matter the storm, you will overcome, because you are destined for greatness. Continue to show love, that’s who you are, don’t let anyone/anything change that. I’m excited about the amazing things, the Lord has in store for you. Now, go out there and rule, cos you are a leader. Happy Birthday my darling husband, Oritsefemi Majemite Ekele I love you #OurBirthday #JanuaryBaby #Jan5 #MyHeart #MrO”

Bayelsa Community In Pandemonium as Militant Behead Security Official

                         
Residents have reportedly fled Ndoro community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa for fear of invasion by security agents following alleged beheading of a security operative by militants.

Premium Times correspondent learnt on Friday that the murdered security official was negotiating with militants in the area to surrender their arms.

According to a resident, the community was thrown into apprehension on Monday “after the lifeless body of the ‘security emissary’ was seen in the community without his head.

The source said the victim could not be identified because he was in plain clothes. “The community has been deserted as we speak due to fear of imminent manhunt for the militants behind the dastardly act,” the resident said.


However, the Bayelsa State Government on Friday called on the fleeing members of the community to return home, saying everything was under control.

Daniel Iworiso-Markson, the state Commissioner for Information, said Governor Seriake Dickson had held a meeting with security chiefs, officials of the military high command, and leaders of the community over the incident.

The Commissioner said the member representing Sagbama/Ekeremor federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Fred Agbedi, also attended the meeting.

Mr. Iworiso-Markson, in statement on Friday, said the meeting resolved that the military should move into the community to return normalcy, while the government begins a peace process.

“His Excellency Governor Seriake Dickson met with very senior security chiefs and the military high command as well as leaders and key stakeholders to decide on the steps to take and it was agreed that the military will move in to provide the needed peace. ‎

“So we call on all those who have fled the community to return. There is no cause to be scared as government has intervened to ensure that the situation is brought under control,” the statement read in part.

The government called on all who had fled the community to return home, assuring that with the presence of the military they could go about their normal businesses.

The government said the situation had been brought under control by the state government’s quick intervention, while expressing regret over the incident.

Woman fakes fainting after assaulting Delta State commissioner

                      

There was drama, recently, in Sapele, Delta State, after a woman identified as Odemi aka ‘Money stop nonsense’ allegedly attacked DESOPADEC Commissioner, Jonathan Amitaye.

According to reports, Amitaye, who was driving a Hilux, had told her to move her big counter, to allow him and others, thorough passage in the front of her store which is by the roadside, but Odemi refused.

An argument later ensued and degenerated to Odemi and her sister tearing the commissioner’s shirt.

According to reports, when the crowd told the woman that the person she was dragging with is a commissioner, the woman allegedly pretended to have collapsed and was rushed to the hospital.

Nas & Nicki Minaj Relationship Hit The Rock

                       

Nicki Minaj and Nas have split after seven months of dating.The rapper, 35, and the hip-hop star, 44, are said to have parted ways ‘a few weeks ago’ after the strain of a long-distance relationship proved ‘too much’, with Nicki living on the west coast in Beverly Hills and Nas based in New York City.

The couple are believed to have started dating in June 2017, but sources close to the situation have told TMZ ‘the relationship ran out of steam’.

An insider added:

‘They respect each other, and there won’t be any trash talking – but, on the other hand, they won’t be hanging out as friends either.’

The site also points to recent reports claiming Nicki – real name Onika Tanya Maraj – was pregnant with the couple’s child, but states there was ‘no truth’ in the rumor.

Neither party has addressed the reports via their social media channels.

The last interaction between the pair was when Nas wished Nicki a happy birthday via his Instagram page on December 8, writing: ‘Get The MFkN Money! Happy Birthday To The QUEEN OF NY / HIP HOP @nickiminaj.’

Nicki and Nas have been friends for many years, but never formally confirmed rumors they were dating.

Siblings burnt beyond recognition in Delta State (Graphic Photos)

                                          

Two siblings were burnt to death yesterday afternoon in the kitchen when fire swept through their home at Mission Road, Jesse Town, Delta State. 

Read the report according a Facebook user:

“They two children who are said to be siblings were inside a kitchen when fire from no where rounded them up, but what I don’t understand here, is why no one could came to the kids rescue because I believe they must have shouted Enough The mother of the kids came back saw the house on fire with help to bring down the fire, unknown to her the kids was at home and found out their are already burnt beyond recognition I cry when I saw the photo of the dead kids.
Advice to parents out there to be very careful and don’t leave their kids for a long time to market or church because anything can happen within just 20mins may the soul of the kids rest in peace…..”

Unknown Militia Attack Gov Obaseki Convoy

                                         

A spokesperson to the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has released a statement saying the governor was attacked in the state.

Robin Crusoe also said the Managing Director of BUA’s Obu Cement Company, Yusuf Binji, has been declared wanted over the attack.

BUA and Dangote cement have been at loggerheads over the ownership of a mining site in Okpella, Edo State.

The state government asked that work stop on the site and on Wednesday led security officials there were two BUA staff were arrested for allegedly continuing work.

On Thursday, Mr. Crusoe quoted the police as saying that the attack on the governor was sponsored by Mr. Binji.

Read the full statement below…

The Nigeria Police have declared the Managing Director of BUA’s Obu Cement Company, Yusuf Binji, wanted over an attack on the convoy of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.

Also attacked were some officials of the Edo State Government who were on the convoy of the Edo State Governor.

According to the police, the decision to declare Mr. Binji wanted became necessary as it had earlier received intelligence that BUA International Limited is sponsoring militias in Okpella, Edo State, where the company has a cement factory and mine sites.

These militias, the police said, were allegedly sponsored by Binji and his team to attack the convoy of the governor, cause harm and mayhem.

Checkout How Much Kim & Kanye New Home Cost

                             

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have poured boatloads of cash into their Hidden Hills home over the past few years, but it was all worth it, because the house is now $20 million ABOVE water.

Sources say the couple sunk around $20 mil into renovations since they bought the property once owned by Lisa Marie Presley in 2014 for $20 mil. It's been in a constant state of design, re-design, construction and expansion, not to mention all the landscaping until they finally moved in a few weeks ago.

Serena Williams Withdraws From Australian Open

                            
Former world number one Serena Williams has withdrawn from this month's Australian Open in Melbourne.

The 36-year-old American last week played her first match since giving birth in September.

Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam winner and the reigning Australian Open champion, said: "Although I am super close, I'm not where I want to be."

She said: "My coach and team always said 'only go to tournaments when you are prepared to go all the way'. I can compete - but I don't want to just compete, I want to do far better than that and to do so, I will need a little more time. The memory of last year's Open is one that I will carry with me, and Olympia and I look forward to coming back again."

Oritsefemi's Wife Sends Him Birthday Note

Today is Oritsefemi's birthday, and his wife, they tied the knot months ago, has taken to IG to sing his praises asking him to go out there and rule.

''Happy Birthday OLUWAFEMI 😍😍 I'm blessed to call you my husband. I'm glad I see beyond what others see. No matter the storm, you will overcome, because you are destined for greatness. Continue to show love, that's who you are, don't let anyone/anything change that. I'm excited about the amazing things, the Lord has in store for you. Now, go out there and rule, cos you are a leader. Happy Birthday my darling husband, Oritsefemi Majemite Ekele 😍💞😘🎉 I love you #OurBirthday #JanuaryBaby #Jan5 #MyHeart #MrO ❤️'', she wrote.

How Our Daughters Were Sold To Libyan Slave Merchants – Nigerian Mothers

Three women on Thursday in Ado Ekiti, lamented as they gave details how their daughters were trafficked and sold to Libyan slave merchants under the guise that they were heading to Dubai for, ”good jobs.”

They opened up on their ordeal at the state police command after the arrest of one Dada Ogundare, who allegedly facilitated their journey to the slave camp.

Mr. Ogundare was paraded alongside a supposed prophetess, Omoseeke Komolafe. They were said to have collected an undisclosed amount of money from the victims’ parents for the trip.

However, the suspects claimed that they only assisted the young ladies, one of whom was pregnant, to seek employment outside the country not knowing that they would end up as slaves.


The victims left Nigeria on November 25 by road through the desert instead of going by air as promised by the suspects.

They were also taken to Libya instead of Dubai, where they were reportedly sold as slaves.

Magareth Olorunfemi, one of the mothers of the victims, said they later learnt that their children only ended up being trafficked and sold to slave traders.

She said efforts were made to get the girls back, but the traffickers holding the girls had demanded N1.2 million each to free the girls.

She said herself and the prophetess were members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in a ward at Ikere Ekiti where the deputy governor also belongs.

Mrs. Olorunfemi disclosed that Ms. Komolafe told her daughter that the deputy governor had been given four slots to be given to children of party members in his ward to travel to Dubai with the payment of N150,000 to facilitate the trip.

She said she became worried after the kids embarked on the trip, when she did not hear from her daughter.

According to her, she later was able to speak with her daughter on December 10 who told her that she was in a slave camp in Libya.

“My child called that the prophetess had sold her into slavery that we should go and meet the deputy governor, that we should get N1.2 million before they can be freed from slavery,” Mrs. Olorunfemi said.

Feyisayo Adedayo, another parent who reportedly fell victim to the traffickers’ tricks, said her daughter is pregnant.

“My daughter, Ayomiotan, spoke with me on the phone that they went through the desert and not by flight as they were promised,” she said.

“I don’t have N1.2 million to send to them to free my daughter. (Ekiti State) Government should return my daughter to me with her pregnancy.

“She (daughter) is my only girl and my last born. I reported the case at the police station in Ikere. I want my daughter back because Idon’t want her to die in slave camp.”

The third woman whose daughter was also reportedly enslaved, Bukola Bamise, said she was shocked to learn that her daughter had been sold as a slave.

“It was the deputy governor that said he wanted to use the four slots given to his ward to benefit our children but I was shocked to learn that they were camped somewhere and they had been sold as slaves,” she said.

However, Mr. Ogundare, the suspected accomplice in the crime told reporters that he contacted the prophetess to help him find girls interested in jobs in Libya, suggesting that the prophetess only used the name of the deputy governor, ”to deceive the girls and their parents.”

He also claimed he didn’t collect any money from the victims.

Mr. Ogundare, who explained that his wife and younger sister were in Libya, added that he told the prophetess to inform the girls’ parents of their destination.

“I didn’t collect one naira from anybody, I have so far taken four persons to Libya while madam (prophetess) had taken nine persons to Libya,” he added.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Julius Okoro, warned parents against allowing their children to embark on questionable trips.

“The girls were trafficked to Libya on the pretext that they were taking them to Dubai,” Mr. Okoro said.

“Information reached their parents that they are suffering and they had been sold out in the slave camp in Libya.

“One of the girls trafficked to Libya is pregnant but was rejected by those buying them because of her pregnancy. We understand that they are suffering seriously in Libya.

“Our advice to parents is that they should be careful of those they entrust their children to. Let them be careful and be sure of the persons they are handing over their children to,” he added.

“My individual effort to campaign against APC and PDP in the 2019 elections" Oby Ezekwesili

                          
A former minister for education, Oby Ezekwesili, has said that her political agenda for 2019 is to stop the two major political parties in Nigeria – the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP – from winning state and national elections.

Mrs. Ezekwesili, who is also a co-leader of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, tweeted on Thursday that the essence of her new agenda was to “disrupt and end the political and governance stagnation and retrogression that our cyclical low equilibrium political Russian roulette has cost our country and people.

“Enough is enough,” she said, through her Twitter handle @obyezeks. “My political agenda is simple. I shall actively campaign against APC and PDP in the 2019 elections except in rare cases where they field new minds with a strong record of public interest.


“I shall actively campaign for the best candidates of all other parties in the elections.

“My individual effort to campaign against APC and PDP in the 2019 elections may not amount to much, but it is at least a definite expression of my personal conviction.

“My conviction is that it is time to end the tyranny of rulership of a wicked minority political elite class,” she wrote.

Mrs. Ezekwesili’s position is a reflection of the general discontentment among Nigerians against the country’s political leadership.

Nigeria, with its main earnings coming from oil, is Africa’s biggest economy. Yet most of its population still live in abject poverty.

Mrs. Ezekwesili, in her one of tweets, described the APC and the PDP as “twin brothers”.

“This for me is the #YearOfTheOfficeOfTheCitizen when all citizens lift their red card.

“Whether many other citizens feel the way one feels about our political status quo does not matter. Standing up for what I believe is what one was raised to epitomize.

“It is sickening to watch the repetition of a similar pattern of bad behavior by our political class,” she said.

Do you know that with just 700k you can own a property in Ibeju Lekki

Are you looking for where to invest on Land and properties, i just discovered the new Abu Dhabi in Lagos which is located in Ibeju Lekki 

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Reasons to Invest in Ibeju Lekki

. No Omo Onile Issues, No Double Sale, No Agency Fees, No Government Acquisition. 

2. Triple Effect Land Appreciation Every 2years.

3. Availability of Installment Payment Plan.

4. Within Other Developing Estates.

5. Proper Documentation by Trusted Professionals. 

6. Fastest Growing Region in Africa.

It is home to Multi-billion dollars projects such as:-

1. Lekki-Epe International Airport 

2. Lekki Deep Sea Port

3. Dangote Petroleum Refinery (This project will be completed this year)

4. Lekki Free Trade Zone

5. Chinese Free Trade Zone 

5. Ibeju Lekki Railway Station

6. New Shoprite (Biggest in West Africa) 

7. 4th Mainland Bridge

8. Luxury Resorts such as La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Omu Resort, Eleko Beach, Lagos Private Golf Beach Resort, etc.

9. Major Industries such as Eleganza Industrial City, Power Oil & Indomie Companies, etc. 

10. Coscharis HQ

11. New Computer Village

12. Pan Atlantic University, etc. 

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D’banj Honoured With a Chieftaincy Title in Imo State

                       

The year has kicked off on a very good note for D’banj as he was just honoured with a chieftain title in Imo state. The Nigerian musician was named as the “Ezi Enyi Ka Nwanne of Amuzi”, Obowo in Imo State. And he has joined the league of other Nigerian celebrities and politicians that have been conferred with a title in a land different from theirs.

Good one for him.

Police Officer Arrested For ‘Killing Of Seven Farmers In Adamawa

The Adamawa Police Command today confirmed the arrest of a policeman who was alleged to have shot to death seven farmers in the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the arrest followed a petition by a Civil Society Organization, Progressive Mind for Development Initiate.

The petition signed by the president of the CSO, Abubakar Abdulsalam, alleged that the officer, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, committed the offence on Nov. 23, 2017.

It indicated that the police officer, while in charge of Safer Highways Patrol Team, arrested the farmers who were working on their farms at the outskirts of Gombi town, tied and shot them to death.


The petition further alleged that the same officer had on April 30, 2016, while in charge of a police outpost in Kem village, Shelleng Local Government area of the state, killed four people suspected of committing robbery.

“We as a concerned organization consider the act of the suspect (policeman) as an act against the provision of the Constitution and infringement on the fundamental rights of the people in question.

“If such act is not checked it will continue to spread like wild fire and eventually Nigeria will be unsafe for its citizens,” it added.

The spokesman of Adamawa Police Command, Othman Abubakar, said the policeman had been arrested and detained as investigation continues into the case.

PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH

Toke Makinwa (born 3 November 1984) is a Nigerian radio personality, television host, vlogger, and author.She is known for her book, On Becoming, co-hosting The Morning Drive on Rhythm 93.7 FM and her YouTube vlog series Toke Moments.

                                  
Makinwa was born on 3 November 1984 in Lagos state. She went to high school in Federal Government College Ogbomoso, Oyo State and graduated from the University of Lagos where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature.
                       

Makinwa (along with Tosyn Bucknor and Oreka Godis) was announced as one of the hosts of 3LiveChicks, an entertainment program which was initially launched only on the Web but was later extended to terrestrial TV stations in late 2012.Makinwa did not renew her contract with Flytime TV for season 2, and was subsequently replaced by her radio colleague Omalicha
In January 2014, Hip Hop World Magazine announced Makinwa as the host for its latest show Trending which debuted on Valentine's Day
On 21 May 2014, it was reported that Makinwa would be joining the Moments with Mo team on EbonyLife TV as a guest host She has since featured in many episodes on the EbonyLife TV Network
In 2010, she hosted the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant.
                            
In November 2016, Makinwa released her autobiography On Becoming. It tells of her struggles in life after she lost her parents in a house fire at the age of 8, as well as growing up and her version of what led to the break down of her marriage to Maje Ayida
                          
In 2013, Makinwa became an ambassador of the United Africa Company of Nigeria alongside Osas Ighodaro, Dare Art Alade and Dan Foster. She also signed a multi-million naira contract with Nestlé Nigeria to become the new face of Maggi. In 2016 she became the brand ambassador and face of Mecran Cosmetics
                             
On 15 January 2014, married Maje Ayida. In 2015, she separated from her husband following a scandal revealing he had impregnated his ex-girlfriend.On 5 October 2017, Makinwa's marriage to Ayida was dissolved by an Igbosere High Court in Lagos on the grounds that Ayida committed adultery