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House of Representatives Member Caught with 498,100 USD In Rivers

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Police Officers from Rivers State Command deployed to INEC Headquarters Aba Road today announced to have arrested Hon Chinyere Igwe for money laundering. During a stop and search operation, Hon Chinyere Igwe, member House of Representatives representing Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency with a cash sum of 498,100 USD inside a bag in his car.  Also recovered was a list for distribution of the money. The AIG Election, AIG Abutu Yaro fdc has ordered swift interrogation and arraignment in court. 438 Views

No 400billion Naira Recovered From Tinubu- EFCC Declares

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News has been bandied about that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided Bola Ahmed Tinubu\’s home and discovered billions of naira. The Anti crime agency has stepped out to debunk the story. The EFCC statement read, \”The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a report circulating in the social media, claiming that operatives of the Commission raided the home of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu standard-bearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the forthcoming presidential elections and recovered a humongous sum of N400billion. The Commission wishes to state that no such operation was carried out by the EFCC. The public is enjoined to disregard the report as fake news. 312 Views

We Did Not Order Banks to Collect Old Notes -CBN

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied given a directive to banks to be collecting old 500, 1000 naira notes. The issued press release read, \”The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been drawn to some fake and unauthorized messages quoting the CBN as having authorized the Deposit Money Banks to collect the old N500 and N1,000 Banknotes. For the avoidance of doubt, and in line with Mr. President’s broadcast of February 16, 2023, the CBN has been directed to ONLY reissue and recirculate the old N200 banknotes and this is expected to circulate as legal tender for 60 days up to April 10, 2023. Members of the public should therefore disregard any message and/or information not formally released by the Central Bank of Nigeria on this subject\”. 388 Views

US Returns $954,000 Alamieyeseigha Loot

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The United States Government has returned $954,000 stolen by the former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, to the state government through the Federal Government. US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard announced the development at a press briefing on Thursday afternoon in Abuja. Mary Beth Leonard said, “the official salary of the ex-governor during his tenure as a public servant from 1999 to his impeachment in 2005 did not match the said amount. “However, during that time, he accumulated millions of dollars through abuse of office, money laundering,” she said. Alamieyeseigha died in October 2015 at the age of 62. 403 Views

SANWO-OLU WARNS AGAINST REJECTION OF OLD NOTES

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The State Government has joined the dispute at the Supreme Court, which today adjourned the hearing of the naira policy till February 22. When the matter first came up on February 8, the apex court said the old notes remained legal tender. The State Government hereby warns those rejecting the old notes to desist from doing so or face prosecution. It is against the law to reject the old notes as doing so is contrary to the position of the Supreme Court. Governor Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians to remain law-abiding and shun mischief makers who may exploit this temporary situation to promote their anti-people agenda. He is confident that the Judiciary will resolve all the issues around the currency shortage crisis. 422 Views

The BROADCASTSTAR of the MONTH……Flipping the Script

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It’s no longer news that the 7th edition of the supposed annual Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) is long overdue as its last edition was held 4 years ago[2016] and in Abuja to be precise. This is not unconnected to circumstances beyond the organisers, CrystalPearl Communications, control. And when it seemed the coast had cleared for the 7th edition of NBMA, the deadly Coronavirus struck! However, as the world battles the pandemic outbreak of COVID-19, and all hands on deck for the 7th Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards, which is expected to be held very soon, there is a twist to the NBMA! 656 Views

Comedian extraordinaire, Koffi The Guru’s Mumble Jumble for premiere

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All is now set for the premiere of ‘Mumble Jumble’, the highly publicised latest movie of the famous humour merchant, Koffi Tha Guru. The official screening tagged Corporate Special is slated for Wednesday June 12 at the Muson Centre, Lagos. Mumble Jumble, the awesome thriller that is hip-hop driven shall be screening to audiences at 12noon, 3pm and 7pm. Koffi pulls out another alter ego from his bag of numerous characters as he plays Soji aka Rapper Tapper. A struggling failed rapper who tries to get back in the game. Encouraged by his girlfriend and long time manager they discover new ways to revamp his brand. He battles through different odds. A nagging mother, a crafty record label boss, a mischievous lady amongst other ordeals that almost gets him killed. He survives and this makes him stronger and more determined. Other players in Mumble Jumble include award winning actress Omowunmi Dada, Baba Dee, Seun Kentebe, Bukky Thomas and introduces Catherine Bashua Alimi, Ibrahim \’Ibro Lee\’ Bakare, Kemi Michaels and a host of other fresh talents. The highly entertaining ‘Mumble Jumble’ teaches hope to the young generation and how to conquer low self esteem by believing in oneself. The movie also pulls a stunt by having cameo appearances by Eedris Abdulkareem, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Olisa Adibua, Mc Abbey, Chigul, Tito da fire, Victoria Pepple, Lolo1, Igos, Dotun, Simi Drey, Godwin Aruwayo, W4, Sossick, BaseOne, Yokeegilla along with several other young budding acts whilst Denrele, Princess, Efa Iwara, Mc Prince Hyenana play guest features as Bovi and Sound Sultan appear on a music video feature. A lot of goodies shall be given to guests courtesy of Betamalt, Munch it and Daraju makers of MyMy toothpaste and other household items. 604 Views

House of Assembly: 32 year old Ogundoyin emerges Oyo Speaker

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32-year-old member representing Ibarapa East Constituency, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on Monday emerged Speaker of the Oyo state house of assembly. Ogundoyin who is the only returning lawmaker out of the overwhelming 26 members elected on the platform of PDP was nominated by Hon. Adebayo Babajide, representing Ibadan North Constituency for the Speakership position, seconded by Hon. Adeola Bamidele from Iseyin/Itesiwaju local government. The clerk of the assembly, Ms. Felicia Oyediran, later sworn in Hon. Ogundoyin who was unanimously elected by the entire 32 lawmakers of the State. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin is one of the sons of the late philanthropist and industrialist, late Chief Adeseun Ogundoyin, who won the Ibarapa East by-election on the 2nd of June, 2018 to fill the post rendered vacant by the death of the late speaker of the 8th Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Michael Adeyemo. In his inaugural speech, Ogundoyin promised to operate an open door policy in order to avoid any form of mistrust among lawmakers and also between the legislators and executives. He said: “Our state sets the pace of a new generation leaders by electing me as the youngest Speaker in the history of the state and Nigeria. “Politically, Oyo state has always set pace for good things in the Nigeria, and I promise, we the 9th will raise the bar of quality representation of the people. “I need your support, cooperation and advices on how to move the house forward and you are free to call me to order when I am about to drift.” “Our dream is to make Oyo State House of Assembly a model to others across Nigeria. I believe with the continuous support and cooperation of all other lawmakers in the house, His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde and his cabinet, our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and the people of Oyo State, we are going to make laws and formulate policies that will alleviate our people from suffering and make them proud of us”. Governor Seyi Makinde in his short note implore the lawmakers to work hand in hand with the executives and always put the development of the state first in all their activities. 464 Views

Birthday Blues: Uche Ogbodo Goes Nude

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Birthdays are days to be remembered and when comes to celebration, it’s always a different story for different folks. However, as Uche Ogbodo clocks another year on earth, the sexy star actress decided to unclad for the cameras to drives her birthday wishes and  messages to all her fans, friends and foes. In a writeup attached to the nude shots released on her facebook page, Uche said, I didn\’t choose this Life ,this Life Chose me. I didnt Choose to Be Born without a Silver Spoon, the option wasnt given  to me. I never chose to be born in Poverty, To grow Up in the Ghetto,To Drop Out of School , I just Found mySelf there. I Didn\’t Choose to be A STAR, although I Knew i was Special, My Parents knew it too, Until  Nollywood Chose me. . I always Dreamt and prayed for Love, for a Real Man a husband, for A happy Family , But Single MOTHERHOOD Chose. . They All Chose ME without My Permission!. . The Only Choice I have Is In Choosing Who I want ME to BE, A GODDESS. 🍂 So Before you criticise me, PRAY for me, I need My Strength,  Your Strength, and Devine Strength. . Becos this woman Right here has seen the good, the bad and the Ugly….But I Survived. A Goddess is not Afraid to Fail. For no matter how many times life knocks me down, I will get right Up. For I have what it takes,  FIERCE, SIMPLE, CRAZY, SMART, STRONG, hehehe to  Rewrite My STORY. . Happy  birthday to me 💖. 331 Views

No Survivors As Ethiopian Plane Crashes!

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No survivors in Ethiopia plane crash that has 32 Kenyans, 18 Canadians, 6 Egyptians, 9 Ethiopians, 7 French, 8 Americans and 7 Britons among the 157 dead in the crash. Kenyan government dispatches team to Addis Ababa led by Transport PS Koimett. None of the 157 people on board an Ethiopian Airlines flight that crashed on Sunday morning en route from Addis Ababa to Nairobi have survived, the airline said. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Tewolde GebreMariam \”deeply regrets the fatal accident,\” the airline said on its Twitter account. The group CEO, who had travelled to the scene of the crash, expressed his \”profound sympathy and condolences\” to the families of all victims, the statement read. 227 Views

Drake will perform five concerts at Wynn Las Vegas in 2019

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In January, rumors begin to swirl that Drake was in negotiations for a residency at the XS Nightclub at the Wynn Las Vegas. On Friday, the resort confirmed in a press release that Drake would perform five shows in 2019 – tickets are currently on sale for his first two shows, taking place on May 4 and May 18. “It’s an absolute honor to welcome Drake to the Wynn family,\” Wynn Las Vegas said in a statement. \”Drake and Wynn Las Vegas are planning on bringing something spectacular to the stage at XS.\” “It’s an absolute honor to welcome Drake to the Wynn family,\” Wynn Las Vegas said in a statement. \”Drake and Wynn Las Vegas are planning on bringing something spectacular to the stage at XS.\” 223 Views

Miller brands Joshua ‘prima donna’ ahead Madison Square Garden showdown

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Jarrell Miller branded Anthony Joshua a “prima donna” as their rivalry ignited in New York. The pair moved to face off at Madison Square Garden in front of the media yesterday but Miller instead shoved his opponent. Security descended on the stage in order to keep the rivals apart before Joshua jumped off in pursuit. Calm eventually descended as both men previewed their heavyweight world title fight, which will take place at the same arena on June 1. Joshua, who earlier rang the bell to open the New York Stock Exchange, will face his fourth-choice opponent in Miller. Earlier yesterday, Miller boasted that Joshua would “crack like an egg” before they met face-to-face at the press conference for the June 1 bout. Miller and Joshua had to be separated when they met last year after the brash American began taunting the unified WBA, WBO & IBF heavyweight champion. The Brooklyn native promised to try and make Joshua flounder again and take territorial advantage on the Brit’s first fight overseas. “You can definitely expect that,” Miller told Sky Sports. “I know he knows what’s coming. “I don’t know how much of it he can take. “I guarantee it, you are going to see him crack like an egg.” Miller, who usually weighs in at over 300lbs for his fights, is hoping to use his weight and presence to bully Joshua. “Oh yeah, for sure. I know he’s not prepared for that,” Miller continued. “This is going to be bully season. He’s bullied for all the right reasons. This is the boxing business, this is the hurt game, so ain’t nothing humble about this or nothing nice about this game. “This is about hard work and doing whatever you can do to win the fight. The realness is going to come out. “Once that contract is signed, all gloves are off.” Miller will challenge Joshua for the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight titles on June 1 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event will mark the long anticipated American debut of Joshua – who so far has campaigned his entire career in the UK. Miller does not believe Joshua will be ready to face someone with nearly 300-pounds of force. In recent fights, Miller has stopped overmatched foes like unknown Bogdan Dinu and very faded former champion Tomasz Adamek. Since become world champion, Joshua has won bouts against Wladimir Klitschko, Dominic Breazeale, Carlos Takam, Joseph Parker, and most recently against Alexander Povetkin last September at Wembley Stadium in London. But Miller came in the picture after negotiations with Dillian Whyte, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury fell apart – all of them over financial disagreements. “This is about hard work and doing whatever you can do to win the fight. The realness is going to come out. Once that contract is signed, all gloves are off,” he said. 275 Views