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Monday, March 31, 2014

Photo Of Victim Rescued From Oyo Ritualists’ Den & After She Lost Again

The discovery of the “house of horror” in Ibadan, the Oyo capital, was made even more horrifying because of the state the survivors were found in. The barely alive victims were malnourished and skeletal as one of them stated that they were fed only once a week. Cecilia Obaikhena is one of such and she left many visitors to the gory scene spellbound at her tale. Mrs. Obaikhena went missing from Edo State since 2008, meaning she has spent a total of 6 years in captivity. Unfortunately however, it seems she has gone missing again as her family members who arrived Ibadan from Lagos to take her with them have searched to no avail.

Saturday, March 29, 2014

First Photo From Nuella Njubigbo & Tchidi Chikere's Traditional Wedding

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After much controversy with Tchidi's Ex-wife and mother of 3 claiming they are not officially divorce, he tied the knot with Nuella at her home town today.
As Nuella said in her statement
" My heart is remarkably at peace with this decision and i am willing to take this leap of faith which every married woman has taken. where this love will lead me i cannot say i am not God, but, i have hope, faith and belive that it will lead me to a good place. every one of us in this life deserves a chance ro be happy. i am taking my own chance."

Governor Oshiomhole Goes on a project tour with 'Go and Die' Widow

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Woww check out our 'Go and Die'Widow as she goes to project tour with Adams Oshiomhole. Joy Ifijeh is the widow who was told by Edo state Governor Adams Oshiomhole to 'Go and Die'. she must be extremely greatful for the day changed life. mrs Ifijeh was given some project and instant employment. isn't she lucky to have met Adams Oshiomhole?

Friday, March 28, 2014

Shut Up And Stop Embarrassing The Emirats - Emir Ado Bayero Tells Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

 

Insult upon injury: more troubles mount for suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Kano Emirate sends emissaries to the presidency disassociating itself from recent comments credited to the ousted CBN Governor disparaging the Nigerian government, the Presidency and President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Pointblanknews.com authoritatively reports that reacting to bitter complaints from the Presidency over Sanusi Lamido’s attacks and disregard to Federal authorities, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Abdullahi Bayero personally chided Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, urging him to, “shut up and stop

New Video: Sunnymackson Drop New Video Tittle "Bobozzy"

Oh yes!!! the long awaiting video by sunnymackson Tittled "Bobozzy" is finally out,   His last offering was “Too Much Money”  featuring Solidstar and Ryan T, which enjoyed massive airplay and had quite some positive reviews online and on Radio stations and TV nationwide..
SMS Records presents the official music video of Bobozzy by Sunnymackson..Directed by Mr Scenelock on location in Lagos, Nigeria – the video depicts Sunnymackson getting all the attention from the beautiful ladies. watch and enjoy, Esblog is offering you this video for free and don't forget to drop your comment.
see video below......

Half of a Yellow Sun Official UK Trailer Coming Soon On Cinema (Video)

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Official video of Half of a yellow sun coming soon on cinema in april 11, a film produced by  Chiwetel Ejiofor, writtem by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, futuring Onye Onwenu, Jenevive Nnaji, Zack Orji and the host of others see trailler below........

Hamma Misau, Who Became Famous For Sleeping During A National Conference, Is Dead

 

One of the delegates of the National Conference currently being held in Abuja, a retired police Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Hamma Misau has died at the National Hospital in Abuja.
Mallam Misau, who passed from the undisclosed illness at the age of 67, became famous after the photo of him sleeping during the conference went viral in the social media.
Speaking with Sahara Reporters, cousin to the deceased, Barrister Mohammed Hamma, confirmed the information adding that a Muslim funeral will be soon held in Bauchi.


Monday, March 24, 2014

Nigerians In West Virginia Protest Against Boko Haram Carnage And Government Corruption

Nigerians Student in virginia has been protesting against Boko Haram and bad Government, disturbing the whole naighbourhood of Virginia .
The protesters condemned the carnage by Boko Haram and the government corruption in Nigeria that led to the “disappearance” of $20 billion from the Nigerian treasury between 2012 - 2013. see photo more below....

I Will Need Less Than A Year To Fix Problems Of Electricity, Unemployment And Make Education Free In Lagos –Wife Of Late MKO Abiola, Mrs. Onitiri-Abiola

One of the wives of the winner of most referred Nigeria’s historical June 12 1993 election, late Chief MKO Abiola, Mrs. Dupe Onitiri Abiola has said most of the issues confronting Lagos State and the country in entirety would require only few months to resolve under the watch of a dedicated leader.
In an interview with a Sahara Reporters,  Mrs. Onitiri who disclosed that she would contest for Lagos governorship declared that she has a formula that would solve electricity, unemployment and education problems for Lagos State within few months. She expressed confidence of positivism in her ambition, emphasizing that she is the next governor of Lagos State in 2015, after Governor Babatunde Fashola.
Excerpts from the interview:

Sunday, March 23, 2014

How To Know a Fake Man of God - TB Joshua

Revered Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua has engaged in an interactive session of questions and answers with his nearly 1,000,000 fans on Facebook, giving interesting insight into some contentious issues within Christianity. The session was tagged #AskTBJoshua and dealt with issues ranging from disunity in the church, abortion after rape and the proficiency of pastor’s children to misbehave.  

One reader surmised that pastors ‘don’t seem to be one’ today, asking Joshua what he felt was the cause. “We pastors, we are one,”Joshua, who is the founder of popular Christian television station Emmanuel TV, began. “However, a man may confess, 'I am a pastor' but not such in heart – intruders. We may bear the same name but we are not doing the same work.”

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Why Is Boko Haram Causing Us Problem In Nigeria? See Video and Tell Us The Reason


 Boko Haram's leader said in a video obtained by AFP on Thursday that the group was behind a daring raid on military installations in the north Nigerian city of Maiduguri earlier this month.

Photos From Paul Okoye of P-Square & Anita Isama’s Traditional Wedding

 

here's the lovely photo from Paul Okoye of P-square and Anita Isama traditional wedding photo see more photo after the cut....

Paul Okoye, Kcee, Julius Agwu, others land in Port harcourt for Paul’s trad wedding (Photo)

 
 Comedian Julius Agwu, kcee limpopo, psquare’s paul okoye and actress, Susan Peters landed in portharcourt yesterday for paul’s traditional wedding to Anita Isama.

(Shocking Video) :Another Baby Making Factory Discovered In Ogun State

A baby-making factory has been uncovered in Akute, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State where eight pregnant women, including a 16-year-old girl, were rescued by the police.
The proprietor of the factory, Mrs. Angela Chigoeze, and her brother-in-law, Obinna Ndunaga, have also been arrested by the police during a  raid by the police command on Thursday.
The state Commissioner of Police, Ikemefuna Okoye, while conducting journalists round a bungalow which serves as their abode, disclosed that a baby sold for N300,000 each.
According to him, pregnant young girls were usually offered what he described as  pittance after delivery and their babies taken from them and later  sold to unknown people.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Video: We Have Built Schools, The Missing Link Is Quality Of Teachers - Adams Oshiomhole


Governor Oshiomhole of Edo State, speaks about Nigerian education at the 20th Nigerian Economic Summit. He says " I have come accross a teacher who can not differenciat I & Y."

Man Leads Gang To Rob Sister's Home And Kidnap Her

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested 6 kidnappers, who robbed the residence of a woman and also abducted her after the robbery.
The police disclosed that a brother of the victim, Mrs Ebitimi Salvation, has masterminded her kidnap and also robbed her husband of N500,000 during the raid.
The brother, simply identified as Bright, and his gang suffered a misfortune, when the boat they were using to convey their victim to an unknown destination suddenly developed a fault and stopped working.
The marine police, who sighted them, swooped and arrested them along the Southern Ijaw waterways as they made to escape.

Female Artistes Must Learn To Sell Their Talents and Not Their Bodies - Sunkanmi Alonge

 

For some artistes who have hit it big in the Nigerian music industry, there was a time when they never believed they would ever go far in their chosen career.
This was the exact scenario that played out when fast-rising singer, Sunkanmi Alonge, was starting out as a musician. She says despite realising that she was born to sing, she was convinced she could never win the hearts of the very critical Nigerian music lovers. “I know I have always enjoyed singing a lot, but funnily, I didn’t believe I could make a career singing. I have consistently penned down lyrics for songs as far back as when I was 18.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Pastor Arrested for Defrauding Church Member of N7m In Lagos


Money rules the world and the root of all evil as they say, the Pastor of Christ Citizen Glorious Assembly, Okota, Lagos, Pastor Ikechukwu Ezeiru, has been charged with fraud at an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate’s Court. He was arraigned on Tuesday for allegedly defrauding a church member, Ifeanyi Ohazurume, of N7m.
The police said Ezeiru collected the money to help the defendant purchase auction goods from the Nigerian Customs Service. He allegedly didn’t return the money or the goods.
It was learnt that the pastor claimed to have given the money to his wife, who equally claimed to have passed it to someone else. He was arraigned on three counts of obtaining under false pretences and stealing.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

10 burn to death As Truck Catches Fire in Lagos-Ibadan expressway

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The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Monday confirmed that 10 persons lost their lives in a motor accident along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Commander of Olympic Unit of the commission, Mr Tanya Adeoye, who made the confirmation, told newsmen in Ibadan that the dead were burnt beyond recognition. Adeoye said that four persons survived the crash which involved two trucks and one 18-seater Toyota Hiace commercial bus with registration number BDG 767 XB.
He said that the bus, which was travelling from Ibadan to Lagos was rammed into by a truck while it stopped to allow another truck with registration number SW 175 EPE to pull out of a quarry.

NLC Protest Death Of Immigration Job-Seeking Applicants In Kaduna (Video)

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The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) today (Monday)  led a peaceful protest to the Kaduna State command of the Nigerian Immigration Service to express their anger and demand explanation from the authorities over  last Saturday’s recruitment exercise that claimed  the lives of about 19 applicants. 
The angry workers led by the NLC Vice President, Isa Aremu, arrived the Immigration office as early as 7:30am, blocking the entrance and preventing officers of the command from gaining access to their offices.
The workers, who sang anti-government songs, also carried placards carrying various inscriptions. They demanded to see the State Comptroller of Immigration in order to drop their protest letter, but officers on duty denied the protesters access, insisting he was not on seat.

Abomination:37 Yrs Old Man Caught Sleeping With 17 Yrs Old Daughter, Impregnates Her Thrice

 
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old man, one Augustine Obodeke; for having carnal knowledge of his 17-year old daughter (Favour) and impregnating her three times.
The bubble finally burst for Obodeke when his daughter became pregnant the third time and was unwilling to go for abortion. According to police report, the girl had cried out to neighbours who then reported the matter to the Ugbowo Police Station in Benin City. Following the report, the police arrested Obodeke and he is currently cooling his feet in a police cell.
Narrating her ordeal to Sunday Sun, Favour said her father started having s*xual intercourse with her after the death of her mother.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Court Clears Jonathan To Contest 2015 Presidential Election

A Federal High Court in Kaduna on Monday struck out a suit seeking to restrain President Goodluck Jonathan from seeking re-election in the 2015 general elections brought before it by two leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
The plaintiffs, Richard Mneaga, and Shuaibu Lill had sought for, among other prayers, an order of the court to disqualify Jonathan from presenting himself as a presidential candidate of the PDP in the 2015 election, and for the court to order the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restrain the PDP from accepting nomination of Jonathan as its presidential candidate in the 2015 election. In the suit, filed on October 7, 2013, they insisted that Jonathan had completed eight years in office as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria calculated from May 29, 2007.

Families demand bodies from immigration jobs deaths

 
It was all tears yesterday at the National Hospital, Abuja where families of some of the victims of the weekend’s Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment fiasco battled to collect their remains.
Besides, many stormed the hospital in search of their missing wards. Seven people, including five women, died at the Abuja centre. In all, 19, among them three expectant women at the Benin centre, died in cities where the exercise took place. In Minna, the Niger State capital, bodies of two applicants remained unclaimed yesterday. “Nobody has come to claim them,” a hospital official said. The relations of the dead who came to the National Hospital were not given the bodies.

Jonathan To Sack Abba Moro Over Immigration Deaths

The death of Innocent Nigerian Unemployed student have shocked President Goodluck Jonathan  and his cabinet to the marrow. President Jonathan has now realised that his government's lack of focus in the area of job creation was exposed on Saturday by the Immigration recruitment exercise where over 56,000 jobless youths gathered in just one of the stadiums, he consequently summoned the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, as well as the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Parradang on Monday.

Jah Jehovah Immanuel: Pastor Caught with A Married Woman Inside A Hotel Room(Video)

 This is the worst thing that can happen to a man, this married woman have been caught red handed  in a hotel room (plus video) with her paster. The said  pastor has been sending the married woman an SMS, reminding her of their planned sexual escapade at the Karatina hotel. The husband while scrolling down his wife’s phone, spotted the message, swallowing the very bitter pill that his wife was cheating on him was not easy.
The husband who is a mechanic, immediately hatched a plan to teach the Pastor a lesson. He hired two guys whom he instructed to trail every movement of his wife to where ever place she went to. And when she

Officials:Gunmen kill 100 in central Nigeria

We wonder when all this killing will stop in Nigeria, Gunmen have killed atleast more than 100 people in an attack on three villages in central Nigeria, an area where longstanding disputes over land, religion and ethnicity often erupt into violence, two local government officials said on Sunday.
The police confirmed the raids by Fulani herdsman late on Friday on the villages of Ugwar Sankwai, Ungwan Gata and Chenshyi, in Kaduna state, but declined to give a death toll.
Hundreds have been killed in the past year in clashes pitting the cattle-herding and largely Muslim Fulani people against mostly Christian settled communities like the Berom in Nigeria's volatile "Middle Belt", where its mostly Christian south and Muslim north meet.

Shame: Married Woman Caught Red Handed In A Hotel Room with husband Hriend

 A married woman has been caught red handed in a hotel room,  her marriage is now on fire after a member of her husband's family caught her red handed with her husband's friend in one of the cheap hotel in town. The woman already has a child with her husband but that is even making the matters worse as it is believed that her husband's friend might be the father of the child if checks are conducted. Her husband is out of town.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Coffin To Aso Rock: Unemployed Graduates Lost Their Life Over Immigration job exam(viwers discretion please)

 

This is the Lifeless bodies of unemployed graduates in the cold chamber of the Mortuary at National Hospital Abuja. They died yesterday from stampede at National Stadium for the Immigration job exam. why should Nigerians conduct exams in a stadium? why not set up schools for this immigration of a exams so that people can write the exams when they want to pass out instead on loosing their in a crowdy environment?

Nigerian Girl Stabbed And Burnt To Death In Russia


It was a great tragedy for the family of Samson when they received the news that their 17-year-old daughter, Forester Samson was stabbed to death in  Moscow, the capital of Russia. the news men gathered that she was murdered by yet-to-be-identified Russian gangsters. According to a family source, the perpetrators went further to lock her body in a room and set it ablaze. Though, the police took her to the hospital, it was rather futile. The insider  revealed that Forester was sponsored abroad by one Mercy who is suspected to be trafficking Nigerian girls on the promise that she would assist them with decent jobs in Russia. The teenager without hesitation, but with the approval of her mother jumped at the offer with high hopes.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

38 Year Old Man Found With 18 Human Skulls In Ogun (Viewer Discretion is advice)

 

The Ogun State Police Command, yesterday, said they arrested a 38-year-old man, Adelani Ayomide, with a bag containing 18 human skulls.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement, said the suspected ritualist was arrested at 6:48am, yesterday, on Ado-Odo, Owode Road by policemen attached to a division in Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government Area of the state.
Adejobi said, “Policemen attached to Ado-Odo Division, while on a stop-and-search exercise along Ado-Odo Owode Road sighted a pedestrian, Adelani Ayomide, 38, of Ilaro, Ogun State with a bag containing 18 human heads.

Photos: Boko Haram Members Slaughtered By Military Forces (Graphic Image)

Nigerian soldiers has battled with Boko Haram members early this morning in Maiduguri after members of the dreaded sect attempted to seize Giwa Barracks located in the city. This time, the soldiers came out on top as they succeeded in killing many members of the Islamic sect. see graphic photo below.... viewers discretion is adviced.

We Warned Jonathan Over Boko Haram Befor The Current State - Northern Elders

 

The Northern Elders’ Forum has said it warned President Jonathan on how to tackle the Boko Haram insurgency before it escalated to its current state, but the president ignored its advice.
The forum also said the national conference which is expected to kick off on Monday is a waste of money and time because it will not solve Nigeria’s problem. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, elder statesman and deputy national chairman of the NEF Paul Onongo described the conference as a jamboree.
He said the current state of insecurity is an attempt to divide Nigeria, adding that it is neither a religious or ethnic crisis.

See The Shocking Video Of Us Airways Plane crash Philadelphia

Here's the shocking video of the Us plane crash in Philadephiasee video below......

Friday, March 14, 2014

Shocking:Prophet Samuel Baffour Predict Death For Yvonne Nelson,Nadia Buari & Other

 
Ghanian Prophet, Samuel Baffour of El Shaddai Prayer Center who made a shocking claim on Channel R- 92.7FM’s ‘205’; by giving a list of Ghanaian entertainers who may face death, the cause and nature of their death. He said God gave him the revelation and  as a result, he and members of his church are praying to salvage the lives of these celebrities but he cautioned all of them to pray without ceasing if truly, they want to live. He failed to mention the names of the people who are plotting to kill the entertainers saying...
 “It is a security matter so, I cannot mention the names; but if these people come to see me, I will reveal the names of the plotters to them individually,”
 See the photo list and what he predict about them below.....

Truth Revealed: The House Stella Oduah Built

First thing you notice when you drive into the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos is the ongoing construction work outside the terminals. Of course, the glittering and inviting structure comes on your face as soon as you get closer to the terminal building. No! Things are not normal at this airport. The work actually stopped since Stella Oduah handed over the Ministry of Aviation to Dr. Samuel Ortom as supervising minister. Let me tell you this, last Sunday was hell for passengers passing through this remodelled international airport. We were all practically using our mouths to blow air into our bodies. The makeshift hand fans we all made from sheets of papers couldn’t help the situation as they were drenched in our hands

Jathan Assures Corps Members Of Safety.

 
President Goodluck Jonathan has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps of adequate security whenever they are posted for the one-year mandatory service. The President said this on Thursday at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Ede, in his address at the swearing in of the 2014 Batch A corps members deployed in Osun State. NYSC The Osun State Government also promised to ensure safety of all corps members posted to the state, saying security measures had been put in place to ensure their safety. This was contained in the address of the NYSC Governing Board in the state, Mr. Stephen Kola-Balogun.

Military, Boko Haram fighters battle for control in Maiduguri

 The Borno State capital, (Maiduguri) showed that the town is in turmoil as heavy fighting erupted between soldiers and Boko Haram insurgents fighting  for the control of the capital city.
Sunnewsonline.com,  gathered that explosions and gunfire rocked the volatile northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri Friday morning  and was still on as at the time of this report.
Witnesses told sunnewsonline.com that  scores of suspected Boko Haram Islamist have also attacked a military barrack in the town.
The witness who spoke on condition of anonymity said the gunmen stormed the Fauri area of Maiduguri, a hotbed of the Boko Haram insurgency, after crossing a river on the fringes of the city. They opened fire on

Awaresome: Annie Idibia Share Photos Of Her Two daughters

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See the photo of 2face Idibia’s daughters their proud mum shared this lovely photos on her  
  Instagram page with the caption:  She’s such an amazing big sista !!!! #mypride #myworld #myjoy #peace #proudmom #amazingblessingz. woww Isabella is Such a big sister.

Photo:Passengers Evacuate After US Airways Plane Blows Tire On Takeoff In Philadelphia

A US Airways plane blew a tire during takeoff Thursday evening at Philadelphia's airport, an airline spokesman said, with witnesses recalling seeing the plane "bounce" before screeching to a halt. CNN gathered. the commercial airliner's pilot decided to abort takeoff after the tire issue that the plane's nose gear collapsed. Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers said two women from the plane were transported to the city's Methodist Hospital, one with a minor injury and the other with a minor illness. "This is a good time," Ayers said, referring to the response and the fact things turned out as well as they did. "It worked out alright."
 Flight 1702 was scheduled to take off at 5:50 p.m. and arrive in Fort Lauderdale about three hours later,

Kastina Massacre: How unknown gunmen murdered 100 people in four villages

No fewer than 100 people have been killed in four Katsina State villages.the officials and witnesses said yesterday that the attackers on Wednesday rode motorcycles into villages in broad daylight and killed residents. President Goodluck Jonathan last night ordered the military to dislodge the terrorists whose identities remained unclear. eye witnesses said that some of the assailants were ethnic Fulani. It was unclear whether they were Boko Harm insurgents. Some people described the assailants as cattle rustlers.
House of Representatives member Abdullahi Abbas Machika said 47 people were buried in one village alone, following the attack. “So far, 69 bodies have been recovered from the attacks carried out by a large group of gunmen riding on motorcycles,” he added.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

A must Watch: Nigeria Army Vs Boko Haram (Watch Video)

Who Says Nigerian Army Is Not Fighting To Quench? See video below and and conclude yourself.

Health Zone:Probiotics; The Surprising New Way to Lose Weight (A Must Read)

It's a common story for most of us: You eat right, exercise, but still can't seem to lose those extra pounds. Is it genetics, age, or just something unknown that's keeping you looking and feeling heavy?
The surprising truth is that it may be your digestive system.
Many physicians and nutritional experts are pointing to an under-active digestive system as the real culprit behind all kinds of stomach issues. To put it simply, if your gut isn’t doing its job, your stomach can become a breeding ground for nasty bacteria—bacteria that cause painful stomach aches, embarrassing gas, and uncomfortable bloating.

Muna Obiekwe And Biola Ige Appear In A Soft Porn Movie

Controversial Nollywood actor Muna Obiekwe and Biola Ige have stirred up the hornet’s nest once again, as they add one more feather to their cap in controversies tailing them in the movie industry.
Despite being an upcoming actress, Biola Ige is already known for controversies, and this time, she teams up with Muna Obiekwe to appear in a new porn movie that is currently making waves in the country.
 See photo below........

Malaysia Plane Crash Into Vietnam Sea MH370 Malaysia Airlines(Watch Video)

A Malaysia Airlines flight carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew lost contact with air traffic controllers early on Saturday en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beij. Malaysia Airlines says it has lost contact with a plane travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, with 239 people on board. The airline said in a statement th. Search and rescue crews from several countries were scrambling Saturday to locate a Malaysia Airlines plane with 239 people aboard, including three Americans. see video below....

Stop Misinforming The Public - Presidency Warns Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

STOP MISINFORMING THE PUBLIC.... Presidency Warns Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

The Presidency has warned the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of
Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to desist from misinforming the public and
the international community but rather respond to charges of financial
recklessness, gross misconduct among others levelled against him by the
Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.

This was contain in a statement by the President’s spokesperson, Reuben
Abati.

The statement reads;

We have noted with disappointment, the unrelenting attempt by the
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to falsely
portray his recent suspension from office as an attempt by the Presidency
to bury his allegation that huge sums of money due to the Federation
Account are unaccounted for by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
(NNPC).

The Presidency wishes to reaffirm that Mallam Sanusi’s suspension has
absolutely nothing to do with his unproven and inconsistent claim that
$49.8 Billion, $12 Billion or $20 Billion is missing from the national
treasury.

As was clearly stated in the letter suspending him from office and
confirmed by President Goodluck Jonathan in his last Presidential Media
Chat, Mallam Sanusi’s suspension was wholly based on the need for him to
step aside while the weighty charges of financial recklessness, gross
misconduct and persistent disregard for laid down rules and regulations in
the management of the Central Bank made against him by the Financial
Reporting Council of Nigeria and others are properly investigated.

It is most unfortunate that instead of trying to provide some reasonable
response to the clear and unambiguous query of his official conduct as
Governor of the Central Bank, Mallam Sanusi  has cynically chosen to whip
up public sympathy for himself and anger against the Federal Government by
deliberately misleading unwary Nigerians and the international community
into believing the falsehood that he is being punished for exposing
corruption.

In recent days, the suspended CBN Governor has, following in the footsteps
of others who have an axe to grind with the government, taken to spreading
his false claims and allegations through gullible foreign media
correspondents, telling them among other things that his threat to force
commercial banks to open up their books to unravel the whereabouts of the
“missing” funds whether $49.8 Billion, $12 Billion or $20 Billion,
ultimately led to his suspension.

He also continues to make the mischievous claim that the government is
somehow involved in a scam to divert huge sums of money from the
Federation Account through the misappropriation of kerosene subsidy funds.

Mallam Sanusi’s allegations are patently untrue. But Government is making
no effort to bury them as he falsely claims. Relevant committees of the
National Assembly are still investigating the claims and the suspended CBN
Governor remains free to give evidence before them in support of his
allegations.

Furthermore, in keeping with its avowed commitment to full transparency,
openness and accountability in governmental affairs, the Federal
Government has authorized the engagement of reputable international firms
for the recommended forensic audit of NNPC accounts.

The Presidency condemns Mallam Sanusi’s resort to playing politics with
serious national issues.  His suggestion that the phantom missing funds
may have been diverted to fund campaigns for next year’s general elections
is mischievous, irresponsible and designed to incite other political
parties and members of the public against the Federal Government.

The claim which amounts to cheap blackmail against the government and was
clearly made in furtherance of a selfish personal agenda is most
unbecoming of someone who still holds the High Office of Governor of the
Central Bank of Nigeria.

The Presidency would not ordinarily have wished to join issues with Mallam
Sanusi who as CBN Governor remains an appointee of the President, but the
very unacceptable manner in which Sanusi has been misinforming the public
made it imperative that this statement be issued.
The Presidency has warned the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to desist from misinforming the public and the international community but rather respond to charges of financial recklessness, gross misconduct among others levelled against him by the
Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria. This was contain in a statement by the President’s spokesperson, Reuben Abati. The statement reads; "We have noted with disappointment, the unrelenting attempt by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to falsely portray his recent suspension from office as an attempt by the Presidency to bury his allegation that huge sums of money due to the Federation

Genevieve Nnaji & Mikel Obi, land Amstel Malta endorsement deal

Nigerian Soccer star, Jon Obi Mikel and Nollywood Actress, Genevieve Nnaji have been announced as the new ambassadors for malt drink, Amstel Malta.
Genevieve says she is “delighted with Amstel Malta’s efforts in celebrating our own with the world. I am very excited about the opportunity this platform gives me to inspire the youths and will definitely do my best to support this noble cause.’
The actress only recently penned endorsement lines with Telecommunications Company, Etisalat. Mikel on the other hand has deals with Pepsi, Samsung and now Amstel Malta.

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