Friday 6 September 2013

Actress Imprisoned For Stealing iPad

(NAN) – An Abuja Senior Magistrates' Court on Friday sentenced an actress, Nancy Ndukwe, 26, of Jikwoyi, Abuja, to two months imprisonment for stealing an Ipad, IPhone and Jewellery.

The Police Prosecutor, Cpl. Paul Anigbo, told the court that the matter was reported at the Lugbe Police Station by one Faith Njoku of Kapuwa Village, Lugbe, Abuja on Sept. 2.

Anigbo told the court that Ndukwe reported that her friend, Njoku visited her on the said date and stole her Ipad, IPhone and Jewellery, all valued at N190,000.

Anigbo listed the price of each of the items as reported by the complainant as Ipad, (N100,000), IPhone (N50,000) and Jewellery (N40,000).

He said that during police investigation, the items were found in the convict's possession.

The prosecutor said that the offence contravened the provisions of Section 287 of the Penal Code.

The convict pleaded guilty to the charge but begged the court for mercy.

"I stole the items due to frustration. I have a one-year-old son to cater for. I am sorry and I promise not to do such again," she said.

The Magistrate, Mr Celestine Odo, however, gave the convict two months imprisonment or an option of six thousand naira fine.

70 Landlords Arrested Over Non-provision Of Toilets

(NAN) – No fewer than 70 landlords have been arrested and prosecuted in the last two months for not providing toilets in their houses in Ekiti State.

The state Director of Environment and Sanitation, Mr Tunde Balogun, said this in Ado-Ekiti on Friday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN).

Balogun said the affected landlords were arrested under the Ekiti State Environmental and Sanitation Law, 2004 as well as Environmental Regulations 2009 as amended.

The director, who vowed that more culprits would soon be arrested, said nobody was above the law.

"There is nobody in Ekiti State who will say he is not aware of the existing environmental laws that were passed by the state House of Assembly and assented to by the governor.

"It is the resolve of this government that the people change from their old habits that are inimical to the beautification agenda of the governor, " he said.

He also said the Ministry of Environment had organised awareness campaigns on the need by landlords to abide by government's policy of "One House, One Toilet."

I Am Not dating Saheed Osupa -Doris Simoen Reveals

Beautiful Nollywood actress, Doris Simeon isn't a scandal-prone person but the issue of separation between her and her former husband, actor and director, Daniel Ademinokan got her name dragged around in a mesh-work of gossips and rumours that hasn't really panned out.
Check out a recent interview she had with Vanguard.

Tell us about yourself?
My name is Doris Simeon. I'm from Edo State, Igbila to be precise. I'm from a family of five, though I am an orphan now.

What was growing up like for you?
It was really fun for me. Those days when my mum sent me on an errand and I didn't it deliver well, she would flog me and I would wonder "Are you sure this is my mother? But now when I think back, I realise she was only trying to make me a better person.
Especially when I do the same to my son. It dawned on me that all those scolding was out of love.  It was really fun. I grew up in a face me I face you kind of house where you have lots of drama. When I think about it, I laugh a lot. Funny enough, I used to tell the "Aje-butter" children that they didn't have as much experience about life as those of us who lived in the ghettos.

What's your take on actresses who sleep their way through for roles?
It's their choice, they weren't forced into it. They wanted to, that's why they did it, or probably because they are desperate.

Have you been sexually harassed since you started acting?
I've not since I started acting. I've had the experience of people or producers toasting me and as far as I am concerned that is normal. Any man can like any woman. It is not peculiar only to Nollywood, It is either you want it or you don't want it.
Would you say that fame has robbed you of anything?
No, fame has really favoured me in so many ways. I thank God for that.

So you don't have any regrets?
I don't, in any way.

I want you to talk about the recent happenings, your ex-husband and another actress, Stella Damasus?
I have nothing to say about it.

Aside your son, what else makes you happy?
Putting smiles on people's faces, especially children. I love children a lot.

Define your style?
Simple and comfortable.

What has been the most memorable moment of your career?
Having to present a TV talk show 'Faaji Extra'. It's a Yoruba talk show. I was a little bit nervous at first. But it was a dream come true for me, because I always wanted to be a TV presenter as well.
When the opportunity came, I just embraced it because it was like a prayer answered. I loved the idea and I really enjoyed the experience on that particular set.

How much were you paid for the job?
A lot of money. A lot enough to make me smile.

What is the worst rumour you've heard about yourself?
I think it had to do with a story that reported I attended a Fuji show. The story also claimed I was dating Saheed Osupa. It was about ten years ago and was published on a full page. The funniest thing was the writer sounded like he was so sure.
I just laughed because it was so funny; I've never been to a Fuji show. The only way you could catch me at such gatherings are on rare occasions when my colleagues invite me to functions where a Fuji band happens to be on stand.
And to say I was dating Saheed Osupa was a big lie that could only be laughed at.

If you have to change anything about yourself, what would that be?
I don't want to change anything. I just thank God for creating me the way I am.
If I have to come back to this world again, I want to come back as me.

What is your greatest physical attribute?
I've never thought about it, but I think it's my eyes.

If you weren't an actress, what would you have been?
I would have been a presenter or newscaster because I love entertainment.

Besides acting, what else do you do?
I have a cosmetic store. I sell cosmetics and perfumes.

With the break-up of your marriage, do you regret ever getting married in the first place?
No.

Are you officially divorced from your husband?
No comment! I like it when my lawyer answers such questions.

There was this rumour that you were having an affair which led to the collapse of your marriage?
When I read about all these rumours, I just laugh.

So you mean none of that is true?
None at all, there was a time some journalists even told me that I was a lesbian, that they took my picture, a side view. I told them, I wanted to see the front view of me in the hotel with the lesbians and then I laughed.
I told myself, "this is what I chose (my career), so I have to accept it that way".

Have you moved on?
Me? I'm after putting smiles on people's faces.

What's your vision and where do you see yourself in the next five years?
I want to really affect people's lives, put smiles on their faces. There are street kids out there suffering, we need to go out there.
I like the courage of Iyabo Ojo, Halima Abubakar for all those NGOs and the rest of them. Putting smiles on people's faces is what I'm aspiring to do and I think that's the only way your prayers would be answered and God would put a smile on your face too.

What's your advice to upcoming actresses?

Don't be desperate. Be yourself. If you have that gift and you think you can still go out there to learn, do it. Go and learn from the professionals and God will put you through. If God says it is your time, he will definitely lift you up.

ASUU Strike: Students Threaten Clamp down on Private Universities

Believing that the prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which has paralysed studies in public universities in the country is being sustained because the children of influential people in the country are ensconced in the private universities, some members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) are already contemplating attack on the private universities as a way of compelling the federal government to take a more urgent action in resolving the stalemate between ASUU and the government.
The students, operating under the umbrella of the NANS also staged a peaceful protest in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, to register their displeasure over federal government's alleged insincerity.
Speaking at the gathering Thursday, Mr. Steven Adara, a student leader in Ekiti State University (EKSU), noted that those in government and some prominent Nigerians were not helping the matter, as they were in the habit of sending their sons and daughters to private schools and overseas.

"We will mobilise ourselves and ensure that we disrupt academic activities in most of the private schools, because it is the sons and daughters of the affluent that are in these schools," he said.

Armed with placards with various inscriptions, the students flayed the federal government for its failure to honour the agreement it had with ASUU since 2009, saying agreements were expected to be honoured in good faith.

Covenant University Bans 'Make-Up' And 'Heels'

Yeah, Covenant University is in the news again, only that this time it's not about expelling any student unjustly but stopping their female students from looking very beautiful and attractive, lol.
According to students of the school and the new Student Handbook(2013-2017 edition), the new management of the university has outlawed the use of "makeup" and "high heels" in the school.
It is understood that the female lecturers and management staff are not to be affected by the rules, but female students are supposed to eschew makeup in order to be able to receive a greater impartation of 'grace'.
Here are some of the tweets on social media in protest of the rules:
Eni_nla. ‏@funshyboi100 8h
Covenant University bans make-up and High heels! Covenant Uni= School For Kids, enter as a kid and still graduate as a kid!!"
Ketandu KK Ezeji ‏@OfficialKK_ 19h
Covenant University Stay Acting Like Dressing Equals Salvation. You Can't Come Into My Heaven If Your Shoes Are Red.
Retweeted 21 times
PRO/Creativist ‏@TheRealVyne 19h
- Who goes to heaven for wearing black shoes or no makeup? Lol. Please explain to me. I'll wait. @JacobsIdowu4 @estivill
PRO/Creativist ‏@TheRealVyne 19h
- One day they'll riot….. One day….. Never actually )-: #CuPains
Its Marvin; Biatch! ‏@duke_of_kellogs 18h
Lmao! *Dies* "@Tolu_Moula: :"( RT @KjSunmon: Lol. Covenant university 2014 Endurance set"
The Eccentric Imp. ‏@Cyntheeya 19h
Covenant University is not a University. More like a reform center for "bad children".
PRO/Creativist ‏@TheRealVyne 19h
- ……They should for ONCE conduct a DEPRESSION test.
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Ketandu KK Ezeji ‏@OfficialKK_ 19h
Covenant University Gets It Wrong A Lot of The Time I'm Not Sorry To Say. Plus Ouch Some Invisible Lightening Just Struck Me.
Moby V ‏@bookjunk1e 19h
Covenant University will break you. Take every single shred of endurance you have and deliberately shoot it to hell.
PRO/Creativist ‏@TheRealVyne 19h
- How can you devote the existence of a university into making lives miserable under a stiff academic calendar? DON'T YOU WANT TO LIVE LONG?
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Arike ade ‏@MissLamide 30 Jul
A boyfriend nko? "@Temmii_xx: "I Never Had A GirlFriend" – Best Graduating Student In Covenant University http:///1ckaGQ5 "
_Princess_jasmine ‏@Saucejasmine 15h
I guess the "empty barrel makes the loudest noise"#amsowietothoseitmayconcern"@MsNarah: No sch tweets about thier sch the way CU students!

PHOTO: Meet The Lady That Wants To Be President Jonathan’s Wife

Kenyan celeb and Big Brother Africa 'The Chase Contestant Alhuda Njoroje 'Huddah Monroe has expressed her desire to be  President Goodluck Jonathan's wife.

She revealed she had a crush on Nigerian president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan after she tweeted "So when is Jonathan landing? I've always had a crush on him…LOL! Nigera, prepare for a step mom".
The president is expected to visit Kenya this weekend.

The 22-year-old model is a well known face in Kenya's party/social scene and she reportedly plans on shooting her own reality TV show soon.
One can only wonder what the first lady, Patience Jonathan would think of this when she finds out. What do you think?

Toyin Aimakhu's husband surprises her with a birthday cake while on moive set (photos)

Movie star Toyin Aimakhu was a year older yesterday - 5th of September - and to mark the special day, her husband, Niyi Johnson surprised her on set with a birthday cake inscribed with 'Happy birthday o my lovely wife'.   Aww, that's so sweet!

You will recall that Toyin and Niyi recently legalized their union as man and wife.

Toyin Aimakhu's husband surprises her with a birthday cake while on moive set (photos)

Movie star Toyin Aimakhu was a year older yesterday - 5th of September - and to mark the special day, her husband, Niyi Johnson surprised her on set with a birthday cake inscribed with 'Happy birthday o my lovely wife'.   Aww, that's so sweet!

You will recall that Toyin and Niyi recently legalized their union as man and wife.

My Man Is Lucky, He Met Me A Virgin ––Singer Nikki Laoye

Rising singer and positive role model to many ladies, Nikki Laoye has finally opened up on the issues relating to her virginity and why she decided to keep it for just one man. She said it makes her man feel special and he knows he is lucky to be the only one who has "enter the place".

Asked why she kept it for that long and how she was able to manage, Nikki Laoye said:
"This issue caused a lot of noise on the Internet, because a lot of people carried it with sarcasm. Some people thought I was trying to feel holier-than-thou. The truth is that it was part of my project. If I was really going to be a model to people, I had to let it show in my life. I can boldly stand to tell someone now that 'you can wait till you are married'.

In a chat with Vine Magazine, Nikki Laoye took time to explain how ladies can hold on to their thing till their wedding night, that is if they want to. *wink*

"I'm not telling them that 'you will not have temptations'. You will! We are human beings, we have feelings. You will want to be kissed and touched but the truth is that we can control it.

"Sex is a huge responsibility, especially for the woman. Understand that you are a sexual being, you have passion. It's good, it's great, but keep it. Ever since I was young I had always told God that I was going to keep myself till my marriage. It's just a good thing and it's a good thing to give your husband. He will know that you are just for him."

Gospel Singer Lara George Finds a Romantic Way to Congratulate Husband on 9th Wedding Anniversary

Famous Nigerian gospel singer Lara George is celebrating her 9th wedding anniversary with her husband, Olugbenga George.

Lara has chosen a really romantic way to congratulate her hubby by composing a touching love note for him. Read the text below. Do you like such form greeting?!


"It was 9 years ago when we first looked into each others' eyes and said 'I do.' Wow! 9 years ago! Seems like just a heartbeat passed since i said yes to you my love.

Olowo ori mi; my sugar, my baby, my bobo, my friend, my husband and so much more. I celebrate our love today in a very special and brand new way. Nobody said it's been easy peasy lemon squeazy… but it's been special, and I am grateful to God for you.

My Olugbenga George- I am honoured to be your wife. I pray that this will only be the beginning of more greatness to come for me and you together as one. While in this life, nothing will separate us in the name of Jesus. And humbly… so very humbly, I accept this love from you because it is such a beautiful thing.

I look forward to such more beauty ahead. May God restore for us the years that the cankerworm has stolen. May peace surround us round about and may our children be blessed beyond our wildest imaginations. May you and I together grow and mature to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ and may we be all that Jehovah has called us to be.I love you my darling. I truly do. I just wanted to let you know today especially (even though it's coming a day late). I will always love you. Happy anniversary!"

PHOTO: Meet The Lady That Wants To Be President Jonathan’s Wife

Kenyan celeb and Big Brother Africa 'The Chase Contestant Alhuda Njoroje 'Huddah Monroe has expressed her desire to be  President Goodluck Jonathan's wife.

She revealed she had a crush on Nigerian president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan after she tweeted "So when is Jonathan landing? I've always had a crush on him…LOL! Nigera, prepare for a step mom".
The president is expected to visit Kenya this weekend.

The 22-year-old model is a well known face in Kenya's party/social scene and she reportedly plans on shooting her own reality TV show soon.
One can only wonder what the first lady, Patience Jonathan would think of this when she finds out. What do you think?

Female UNILAG Graduate, Chioma, Caught Leading Robbery Operation In Lagos

         
Cases of ladies leading deadly robbery gang is fast becoming a trend in Nigeria, with Lagos taking the lead. It seems prostitution is no longer paying some wayward ladies as much as they expect, hence the decision to take to the dangerous trade of armed robbery.

This is the case of Chioma Ezekwesiri, a Law graduate from the University of Lagos.
Chioma, who leads a 7-man robbery gang, was arrested with her gang members during an operation by SARS operatives after they received a distressed call from Bolatito Hotel in the Ijaiye area of Lagos.

According to police report, Chioma and her boys stormed the hotel after receiving tips that a customer who just sold 8 million naira worth of fertilizer was staying at the hotel.

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad team immediately surrounded the hotel and searched all its occupants. In the process, 2 guns and 12 live ammunition were found on the robbery suspects.

35yrs old Chioma and her gang members have been remanded in prison. The are: Amadi Igwe, 41;
Raymond Chukwuka, 24; Ignatius Okeredi, 27; Michael Madu, 52; Okechukwu Jerome, 28

Bye to molue buses As Governor Babatunde Fashola bans molue!!!!   

Gov. Fashola has banned Molue from plying Lagos Island. The ban which takes immediate decrees that Molue operators should not operate on bridges like the 3rd Mainland, Eko & Carter Bridges and in the Central Business District of the state.
He explained that the decision was taken due to government's determination to ensure adequate monitoring of commercial vehicles' operations and compliance with traffic rules and regulations
He said, "Though the Lagos State Government was supposed to have commenced enforcement last month, but being a responsive and responsible government which believes in enlightenment before   enforcement, we therefore decided to shift the enforcement to this month," he said.
Edu stated that LASTMA had been mandated to ensure strict directive and compliance and impound any such of vehicle that flout the rule after the September 4 deadline.
He said the buses could however perform their operations in other parts of the state aside the restricted areas.   

My Best Friend Seduced My Wife, Blind Man Tells Court

(NAN) – A blind man, Mr Shaibu Ibrahim, 56, of Aso Pada in Mararaba, Nasarawa State on Thursday told a Grade 1 Area Court in Mararaba that his friend, Shehu Sarki, 62, allegedly enticed his wife with money and seduced her.

In his testimony to the court, Ibrahim said that he became friends with the accused some time last year when the accused assisted him to secure accommodation at Gwagalape, near Nyanya in the FCT.

"He enticed my wife with money because he is rich.

"He took advantage of a little misunderstanding I had with my wife over N1,000.

"He was my very good friend. When he intervened, I thought he was concerned for me. I did not know that he had other evil plans,"

Ibrahim told the court that the accused was the one who instigated his wife against him.

"When I could not provide the N1000 daily savings to to secure a house, he took my wife and gave her another room in his compound.

"Each time I go to see her or sit on her bed, she will send me out and say she has no business with me and that she has gotten herself a real husband now.

"The accused began threatening me. He even told me that he has the money power to take my wife and marry her,"

Ibrahim alleged that his wife through Sarki's influence, has offered to pay him back the N19,000 he paid as dowry on her.

After hearing Ibrahim's testimony, the Presiding Judge, Mr Albert Maga, adjourned the case to Sept. 16, for defence.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that on Aug.27, Ibrahim dragged Sarki, his friend and Chairman of the Blind Peoples' Association in Aso Pada to court for allegedly enticing his wife, Lami, 23.

On the same date, Ibrahim told the court that the accused was the one who introduced him to Lami amd later enticed her and took her away from him.