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CelebritiesRe: Why Is Karen Igho Looking So Old In This Photo? by obo389(m): 7:49am On Jun 13, 2016
grin
una don see her husband before? d guy tall like iroko tree and i sure say na d guy kini go cause damage make her resemble lik dis.
Nairaland General91.1% Of Tomatoe Pastes In Nigeria Are Fake by obo389(op): 7:39am On Jun 10, 2016
Tomato pastes manufacturers in the country yesterday told
the House of Representatives Joint Committees on
Healthcare Services and Drugs and Narcotics that over 91.1
percent of tomato pastes in the country were fake and
substandard.
Some of the tomato pastes manufacturing companies that
attended the public hearing were Dangote Farms, Erisco
Foods Limited and Savanna Farms.
In his submission, the legal adviser of Erisco Foods,
Abdulraham Kadri told the committee that the company,
alongside Dangote Farms and Savanna Farms, were not at
the public hearing because of the financial damage
substandard and fake tomato pastes had caused the country.
He said if fake importation was not checked, farmers would
lose their jobs.
His position was collaborated by the chairman and chief
executive officer of Erisco Foods, Chief Eric Umeofia who
appealed to the committee to initiate a law or motion for
immediate suspension of all tomato importation, which he
alleged were substandard.
Umeofia alleged that his company had been threatened by
the regulatory agencies to close down his company, adding
that NAFDAC served them with a letter that Erisco had no
right to speak except being authorised.
The acting director-general of NAFDAC represented by Prof.
Samson Adebayo, director of Research and Services, stated
that NAFDAC had not been compromised by importers.
Adebayo hinted that the agency had fined Erisco Foods what
it called administrative charge of N1 million for an alleged
unauthorised advertisement of Erisco range of products
without getting clearance and approval from the agency.
He, however, debunked the allegations from Erisco Foods to
the effect that all imported tomato pastes in the country
were fake and substandard.
Chairman of the House Committee on Healthcare Services,
Hon. Chike John Okafor stated that there was allegation of
tomato pastes imported from some Asian countries by some
importers, which were found to contain carcinogens and
other contaminants.
According to him, “This allegation created panic, mistrust,
fear and is suspected to be responsible for high death rate
and the probable cause of the current cause of the current
high cost and scarcity of tomatoes in the country.
“Let me state in clear terms that this committee has a
responsibility to protect the lives of the numerous Nigerian
consumers who could be the victims of this alleged
importation.
“We totally condemn these alleged dangerous killer tomato
pastes imported into Nigeria and we will carry out a
comprehensive investigation into this matter, even if it will
take us beyond the borders of Nigeria, including visiting the
factories in Asia and other parts of the world to inspect the
processing factories of NAFDAC approved Nigeria importers
to get to the bottom of this allegation and bring the
perpetrators to book.”
In his opening address, speaker of the House, Hon. Yakubu
Dogara said the investigative public hearing stated that the
House should not consider lightly allegations injurious to
public health.

source : http://nigerianpilot.com/tomato-pastes-in-nigeria-are-fake/

Nairaland GeneralRe: Nairaland Having Issues by obo389(m): 6:46pm On Jun 07, 2016
so am not the only one on this? i use opera and mine bounces back when clicking on a thread.
PoliticsRe: Naija Delta Avengers Fail To Shock The World by obo389(m): 10:46am On Jun 02, 2016
You reasoned well.
that was exactly what they meant by shaking the world and who says is not possible assasinating a sitting president?
JFK comes to mind!!
The security aparatus of this country would have been held responsible and that would be a big blunder they would live with for the rest of their whole lives.
RomanceRe: Some Lady Still Get Pregnant Even With The Use Of Condom by obo389(m): 10:15pm On May 29, 2016
grin thorns dey the kpekus be that
PoliticsRe: Buhari Cancels Visit To Calabar by obo389(m): 7:45pm On May 29, 2016
lekkie073:
seems d man is sick...
i totally agree with you on this. his broadcast this morning says a lot.looking totally frail
PoliticsRe: Attention Seun And Whoever It May Concern. by obo389(m): 1:59pm On May 28, 2016
pls u guys shd take things easy here.
lets the owners decide on the right and appropriate actions to be taken for the betterment of all users.
PoliticsHow Ex NNPC GMD Operated Secret A/C To Buy Posh Property While In Office. by obo389(op): 12:12am On May 27, 2016
A former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Abubakar Lawal Yar’Adua, bought a posh home worth £890,000 in London using a secret offshore company he registered in the British Virgin
Island.
Documents retrieved from the Mossack Fonseca database, exclusively obtained by German newspaper, Süddeutsche Zeitung, and shared by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) with PREMIUM TIMES and other media organisations around the world, showed the offshore company to be Hydrocarbon Assets Investments Limited.
Mr Yar’Adua bought the house in 2008, while serving as the Group Managing Director of the NNPC.
He became NNPC GMD in August 2007, and was removed from office in January 2009.
In April 2008, eight months after he became the GMD of NNPC, Mr. Yar’Adua used a London residence address at Beechwood Hall, Regents Park Road, London N3 3AT to register an offshore company, Hydrocarbon Assets Investments Limited in the British Virgin Island.
British Virgin Island is a tax haven favoured by corrupt public officials, money launderers, celebrities and businessmen dealing in illicit finance.
Mr. Yar’Adua, while serving as a public official violated Section 6(b) of the Code of Conduct Act which says a public office holder shall not, “except where he is not employed on full‐time basis, engage or participate in the management or running of any private business, profession or
trade.”
To cover his track, Mr. Yar’Adua prepared a corporate smokescreen by appointing two front companies to act as directors of Hydrocarbon Assets Investments Limited.
Documents sighted by PREMIUM TIMES showed that on November 7, 2008, Mr. Yar’Adua was sole director of Hydrocarbon Assets Investments Limited.
He resigned on the said day but appointed two companies, Gudson Limited and Roselle Limited as directors of his company.
Additional documents scooped from the Mossack Fonseca files exposed how Mr. Yar’Adua utilized his Hydrocarbon Assets Investments Limited to secure a loan from Dexia Private Bank Limited in Jersey.
This he used to purchase a property worth £890,000 in London. Dexia Private Jersey Limited, Hydrocarbon Assets Investment Limited and Mr. Yar’Adua signed the loan
agreement on November 18, 2008.
It was effected on December 2, 2008. The property, until now a secret, is located in a freehold estate at 28A North Crescent, Finchley, London N3 3LL. It was registered under the title number NGL624398. A freehold property refers to outright ownership of a property and land on which it stands. The owner of the land has no time limit to his period of ownership.
Reinstated as director and signatory to account Following his exit from NNPC, Mr. Yar’Adua returned to Hydrocarbon to reclaim his position from the two directors holding who
held fort for him.
In 2010, the two Directors, J. Nizbeth Maduro, representing Gudson Limited and Bryan Scatliff,e representing Roselle Limited returned the power of attorney to Mr. Yar’Adua who
soon became the authorized signatory to a bank account moved from Jersey to Luxembourg within the same bank, Dexia Banque International.
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Hydrocarbon Hydrocarbon Assets Investments Limited was held in August 2010 at the Registered Office of the Company, Akara
Building, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
Three resolutions were reached, one of which was “to grant as is hereby granted a Power of Attorney in favour of Lawal Abubakar Yar’Adua of passport No. A01418738 of 28a North Crescent, London N3 to act in accordance with the powers described on the page annexed hereto’.
The meeting also “resolved to approve and authorize Mr. Lawal Abubakar Yar’Adua of 28a North Crescent, London N3 to be authorized signatory on the account to act individually
and to sign all the documents and account opening forms in connection with the account with Dexia Banque International A Luxembourg.”
I didn’t know what I did was wrong When Mr. Yar’Adua was contacted, he initially claimed his lawyer registered the company on his behalf, but later admitted he incorporated
the company to buy a house in London.
He suggested that PREMIUM TIMES’ report on the matter was an attempt to embarrass him.
“This is just an attempt to embarrass me,” Mr. Yar’Adua said on telephone. “My children were there (London) and instead of paying rent, somebody advised me that I could get a loan and then I decided to take a mortgage so that
when my children finished schooling I could sell it off, I didn’t know the implication.”
When asked why, as a public office holder, he registered a secret company, and owned a foreign account in violation of the law, Mr. Yar’Adua said he was unaware that it was
wrong for Nigerian public servants to take those actions.
“Honestly, I was not aware,” he said. “Go
ahead and embarrass me.”
Mr. Yar’Adua and the Code of Conduct By his action, the former NNPC boss may have violated Nigeria’s Code of Conduct law and could be arraigned before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, a special court that tries public officers for any contravention of the Code of Conduct for Nigerian public officers as spelt out in the Fifth Schedule of the Nigerian constitution.
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) were established to enforce “a high standard of morality in the conduct of government business, and to ensure that the actions and behaviour of public officers conform to the highest standards of
public morality and accountability.”
The former official could be charged for failing to declare the company and its associated assets and for operating foreign accounts while being a public officer.
The offences violate sections of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended.

Source : http://www.premiumtimesng.com/investigationspecial-reports/203988-panamapapers-how-ex-nnpc-gmd-operated-secret-account-to-buy-posh-property-while-in-office.html

CelebritiesRe: Banky W Is Tunde Demuren's Best Man by obo389(m): 6:43pm On May 26, 2016
thought they were already married or was it traditional?
FamilyRe: My Husband Is/was Cheating And I Am At Point Of Cheating On Him by obo389(m): 9:58am On May 18, 2016
nwaanambra1:
seek for divorce - its so glaring that u guys are already divorced.

dont cheat while u r still in his house.


after your separation then you can go have your flings. after having various men, you may discover then that your husband whom you divorced was actually way better than you can ever imagine.

i hope then both of you can still rebuild your relationship.


fuknig tired of all this marriage complains allover the place! i think its times government really consider making marriages renewable after a term of 5 years!
one of the best advise and suggestion.
CrimeRe: Warri A City With Approved Crime And Atrocities by obo389(m): 5:33pm On May 12, 2016
hmmmm sad
warri, sorry to say but God forbids it i ever return to that town.
sometime december 23, 2014 on my way from work at about 2100HRS, i was robbed at gunpoint by 3 heavily armed men.
i was shot and my vehicle was snatched from me and the other vehicle used in double crossing me too was snatched.
it was a sad experience that I wouldn't pray it to happen to anyone else .
God help them in that town bt as for me,its a forever bye bye to that town.
Nairaland GeneralThe Hurdles In NNPC's New Model To Revive The Refineries . by obo389(op): 6:00am On May 03, 2016
By Mohammed Shosanya, Lagos | Publish Date: May 3 2016 5:47AM.
When the federal government recently unveiled plans to
enter into a Joint Venture (JV) arrangement with investors to fund, rehabilitate and jointly operate Nigerian refineries, views of Nigerians became divided. Some view the development as proactive while others see it as another way of privatising the plants by the Buhari-led administration. Our reporter analyse the view points.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) recently said the Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) for the Nigeria’s four refineries gulped about $22 million, saving taxpayers $1.57 billion from the $1.6 billion earlier voted for the projects.

The NNPC said $10 million, about 48 per cent of the total
expenditure, was spent on the two refineries in Port Harcourt.
The $22 million expenditure was a huge reduction from the
$216 million, which the Sani Abacha-led regime spent for thesame purpose.

The federal government is said to have spent over $2.036
billion on the TAM of the country’s refineries in the last 13
years.
The administration of former president Olusegun Obasanjo
had set aside $369 million for the TAM of the nation’s four
refineries, while the Abdulsalami Abubakar and Sani Abacha
regimes spent $92 million and $216 million, respectively for
the same purpose. In 2007, the NNPC claimed it awarded the contract for a comprehensive TAM on all the refineries to a Nigerian firm.
The sum of $1.6 billion was voted for TAM of the four
refineries across the country by the end of 2014. The 150,000 bpd Port Harcourt refinery was built in 1989. TAM operations were carried out in 1991, 1994 and 2000.
The Kalu Idika Kalu Committee had, in May 2013 during a visit to the Port Harcourt Refinery, discovered its four boilers were not operative. Two out of the four power plants were dysfunctional.

Besides, the committee found that there was evidence of
poor maintenance with serious corrosion of major key units,
just as morale of the workers was low and management was
dysfunctional with little or no financial authority.
The inoperative state of the refineries, for a long time, threw the nation into crisis, making the importation of oil into the country became an all-comers affair and fraudulent.

In his argument, the president of the Nigeria Labour
Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba, at this year’s May
Day celebration in Abuja, urged the federal government to
effectively fight corruption in the nation’s oil and gas sector.
He said if corruption is arrested in the sector, the huge
amount used in importing refined petroleum products could
go into other productive ventures in the economy.
No doubt, it is regrettable that maintenance of the nation’s
refineries by previous governments were carried out at high
costs. Yet, despite the questionable amounts spent on the
maintenance, the refineries have remained unproductive,
leaving Nigerians to wonder whether the assets were actually rehabilitated or used as avenues of siphoning resources.
But the NNPC said the current JV deal on the three
refineries, namely, 210,000 barrels per stream day (BPSD)
Port Harcourt Refinery, Warri and Kaduna refineries with
combined refining capacity of 445,000 bpsd, will also include, but not limited to, off-take of refined products for sale primarily in the Nigerian market. The corporation said the refineries will be jointly operated by NNPC and the selected investors for a defined period, until investments are fully recovered.
The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers
(NUPENG), however, picked holes in the arrangement and
warned the NNPC of the dangers of partnering investors as
joint technical partners for the rehabilitation and operation of the refineries.

NUPENG also expressed its reservation over NNPC’s
invitation of pre-qualification for rehabilitation, upgrade,
operatorship, management, maintenance and security of
NNPC jetties, storage depots and pipeline infrastructure on
joint venture partnership basis.
The union said: “NUPENG believes that the current move by
the NNPC is a form of privatisation, through the backdoor, of our national assets which is doomed to fail and bring about more hardship to the citizens, just the way the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) privatisation failed to bring the desired results but darkness all over the country.
It stated that for security reasons and in the interest of
protecting the jobs of oil and gas workers, the planned
partnership will be resisted by NUPENG.

It added that no investor will want to put his money in the
joint venture partnership arrangement without having a say in the running of the refineries, storage depots and jetties.
Similarly, a leader in the nation’s oil sector has faulted the
modality employed by the authorities to refurbish the
refineries, saying it smells of government’s desire to sell the
refineries under the guise of joint venture.
An oil and gas expert, Bola Andrew, however, said there is
nothing wrong with the arrangement the government intends to employ to rehabilitate the refineries and efficiently run the facilities.

He said: I believe there is nothing wrong with the joint
venture between the federal government and partners to run the refineries. So, there is no cause for alarm over the
implementation of the deal. For me, the joint agreement will be a clear departure from the previous manner of turning around the nation’s refineries for efficiency and profitability.”
Stakeholders in the oil and gas sector are, therefore, waiting
to see whether or not the intended model to refurbish the
nation’s refineries would work, buoys the country’s refining
capacity and minimise oil products importation.

Source : http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/business/the-huddles-in-nnpc-s-new-model-to-revive-refineries/145111.html

Science/TechnologyNCC Urged To Enforce Minister's Directive On Data Roll-Over by obo389(op): 5:35am On May 03, 2016
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to enforce the directive on data roll-over given by the Minister of Communications Adebayo Shittu.
Shittu had recently ordered the telecommunications
companies, the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and all other companies offering ict products and services to be rolling over their subscribers’ unused data / internet services post expiration.
But NATCOMS’ President Chief Adeolu Ogunbanjo told Daily
Trust yesterday that the service providers have yet to start
implementing the minister’s directive.
He said the NCC should ensure compliance by all telcos, ISP’s and other ICT companies in order to stop the rip off and put smile on the faces of subscribers.

He said: “We commend the consumer-centric move by the
Minister of Communications, but the operators are yet to
comply with the directive. We, consumers, are still being
ripped off of our data. Why should the operators force me to exhaust in a particular period what I used my money to buy?

If they insist on doing this, I think we should enjoy the right
of roll-over; that is if my data still remains in a particular
period. So the minister should call on NCC to as a matter of
urgency enforce his directive.”

Source : http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/it-world/ncc-urged-to-enforce-minister-s-directive-on-data-roll-over/144871.html

CrimeEFCC Arrests Oil Baron Over #23bn Bribery Scam by obo389(op): 5:30pm On May 02, 2016
Olalekan Adetayo and Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja
In a continuation of the probe into how the Peoples Democratic Party allegedly bribed some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission before the 2015 presidential election, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an oil tycoon, Mr. Laitan Adesanya, for his alleged role in the $115m (N23bn) bribe funds.
It was learnt on Sunday that Adesanya, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Lenoil Nigeria Limited, was arrested by the EFCC in Lagos on Friday. The anti-graft agency had, last week, arrested the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo and the bank’s Head of Operations, Mr. Martin Izuogbe.
Adesanya was alleged to have handed $1.85m to the bank based on the instruction of a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Other companies, which allegedly handed over money to the bank MD, included Northern Belt Gas Company Limited ($60m); Auctus Integrated ($17.8m); and Midwestern Oil and Gas ($9.5m).
Diezani was also alleged to have given the bank MD $26m in cash which was ultimately disbursed to officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the 2015 presidential election as bribes. A reliable source at the EFCC said Adesanya was in the custody of the commission in Lagos and was being grilled as of Friday. He said, “We are asking him about the $1.85m he dropped and what purpose it was supposed to serve.” According to the United Kingdom Financial Times, Adesanya is an international oil businessman, who has been in the business for decades. The newspaper states that Adesanya made huge profits during the military administrations of the 1980s and 1990s.
Also, sources within the EFCC have denied claims by Fidelity Bank Plc that it reported all its financial dealings to the appropriate authorities The bank had, in a statement last week, stated that “transactions were duly reported as required by the regulators and the bank is cooperating fully with the authorities on the investigation.” However, the source said the $26m, which the MD allegedly collected directly from Diezani, was neither reported to the Central Bank of Nigeria nor the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, which is domiciled in the EFCC.
The source added, “The $26m cash that was collected from Diezani was not deposited into any account. So, how could they say they reported it? They didn’t report anything because the money was given to the bank for safekeeping and there was no intention for it to be used to open an account. “If it was put in the system, then, there must be records. Who brought the money? They don’t know. They were supposed to have reported the transaction to the CBN and NFIU, which is domiciled in the EFCC but there is no such report. “The money was meant for distribution to INEC officials. When the bank MD was collecting $26m cash from a serving minister, why didn’t he ask her where she got the money from?”
Source: http://www.punchng.com/efcc-arrests-oil-baron-n23bn-bribery-scam/

CelebritiesDrama As Banky W's Mum Allegedly Orders Teebillz Out Of Sons Apartment. by obo389(op): 5:10pm On May 02, 2016
The drama ensuing from the ongoing crisis in
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage’s marriage, has taken
a new twist as her husband, Teebillz who was
accommodated by R&B musician, Bankole
Wellington a.k.a Banky W, has allegedly been sent
packing.
Banky W’s mother had reportedly ordered her
son to send Teebillz packing after she
purportedly saw the interview in which Tiwa
granted, making shocking revelations about her
estranged husband, the Capital is reporting.
Recall that Teebillz who had called out to his wife
on the social media, accusing her of infidelity
among others on Thursday last week, allegedly
attempted suicide on the Lekki-Ikoyi bridge.
Banky W had offered TeeBillz a tempora soon
after he allegedly rescued him from committing
suicide.
The report is alleging that after Banky W’s mother
ordered her son to ask TeeBillz out of his
apartment, he vacated the apartment almost
immediately with his few belongings.

Source: http://dailypost.ng/dailystar/2016/05/02/tiwa-savage-drama-banky-ws-mother-allegedly-orders-teebillz-sons-apartment/

PoliticsLawsuit To Prosecute CBN Gov As Plaintiff Reportedly Collects #350m Payoff by obo389(op): 4:36pm On May 02, 2016
An acclaimed lawsuit filed by 10 constitutional lawyers about 10 days ago at the Federal High Court in Abuja to prosecute Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele has been sold and bought, according to sources involved in the case.

Ezenwa Ibegbunam, a lawyer who was initially hired by the group, confirmed to SaharaReporters today that he withdrew from the case after the media reported it.

One barrister Achilike Anderson and 9 others had filed the aggressive lawsuit to prosecute Mr. Emefiele for money laundering and other offenses.

The other defendants in the suit are President Muhammadu Buhari, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and the Nigeria Senate.

As was widely reported, the suit sought, among others, an order to compel the President to initiate the constitutional process of the removal of the Governor of the CBN for Abuse of Office, Money Laundering and Gross misconduct.

The group said it wanted to be nullified the sham CBN Employment exercise which was blown open by SaharaReporters, arguing that it was in violation of all recruitment laws and due process.

The hearing of the case was then scheduled for tomorrow, May 3.

SaharaReporters has however learnt that the case was originally filed with the sole intent of extorting money from the CBN governor, whose job remains shaky.

Our sources affirm that those involved have reportedly received an N350million settlement from Mr. Emefiele to withdraw the case.

Asked if he was threatened on bribed by anyone for that action, Mr. Ibegbunam replied that his withdrawal was necessitated by personal reasons as he had issues with his clients as well as his family members. He did not disclose what those issues are.

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Source: http://saharareporters.com/2016/05/02/lawsuit-prosecute-cbn-governor-emefiele-falls-apart-plaintiffs-reportedly-collect-n350m

CrimeHow I Steal And Sell 38 Clean Handsets Weekly by obo389(op): 5:01am On May 02, 2016
The long arm of the law finally descended on a
major buyer of stolen mobile phones in Lagos
when he was arrested by the operatives of the
Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State
Police Command. In a rare feat, he has
confessed to buying over 4,256 mobile phones
from robbers and ‘one chance’ gangs operating
within the metropolis.

The suspect, 42-year-old Kazeem Bamidele,
who is the Second Vice Chairman of the
National Union of Road and Transport
Workers’ (NURTW), Ajegunle Unit, equally
confessed to the RRS Intelligence Team that he
has over 52 boys in Lagos State, who steal and
sell “clean phones” to him constantly.
Bamidele, popularly known as “Elewure” in the
social circle, was arrested, when the RRS
Intelligence Team quizzed two stolen phone
users in Kogi State in connection with
abduction and robbery cases in Lagos State.

The operatives had upon returning from a
weeklong investigation in Port Harcourt, Enugu
and Kogi State, swung into action by arresting
Elewure at his shop in Boundary Market,
Ajegunle, after he was fingered to have been
the seller of two Blackberry Z10 phones
collected from victims of robbery and
abduction incidents in Lagos.
Bamidele said: “I have over 52 boys who sell
clean stolen mobile phones to me. On the
average, I receive 38 ‘clean’ phones in a week.
I have been in the business for more than two
years.

“Boundary Market in Ajegunle where I have
office and shop, is where they sell the phones
to me and that is where the buyers equally get
them. I know they are stolen phones. Nearly
every guy in Ajegunle is involved in this kind of
runs. It is what they do to survive.
“I was pushed into the business by family
pressure. I have two wives and seven children.
I have so many dependents. What I pay as
school fees alone is staggering. I have faced too
many problems in life. My mother gave birth to
13 children for my father. Though both of them
are no more, only three of us are left and I am
the breadwinner of the family.

“My first wife’s children are part of the
predicament I have. Since I married the second
wife, I have not known peace. Can you believe
that since I was arrested, she has not called or
visited me? I know this is a lesson for me in
life. I started out in life as ‘elubo’, pepper and
maize grinder. I know that most of these
phones were gotten from pickpocketing, one
chance and robbery.
“I buy Infinix Hot 2 at N10,000 and sell at
N12,000; Blackberry Z30 at N20,000 and sell at
N22,000; Infinix Hot Note at N15,000 and sell at
N17,000 and Samsung Galaxy X3 at N11,000
and sell at N14,000. I don’t buy iPhone because
of its locking system,” he narrated.

Investigators revealed that as at the time of his
arrest, five stolen mobile phones were found
with him. He is presently helping the police to
pick up his boys from their hideouts, bus stops
and routes of operations. Already, two
commercial buses used for robbery and ‘one
chance’ operations have been impounded at
RRS Headquarters in Alausa.
According to the Police spokesperson, Dolapo
Badmos, a Superintendent of police, “the
command is following up the suspect’s
revelations and making steady progress in the
investigation of the case. The suspect has been
transferred to SARS for further interrogation.”

Source: http://m.guardian.ng/news/how-i-receive-sell-38-clean-handsets-weekly/

PoliticsTompolo Denies Link With Niger-Delta Avengers by obo389(op): 12:51am On Apr 30, 2016
Wanted billionaire and Niger Delta ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, has disassociated himself from the new militia group in the region known as the Niger Delta Avengers, who claimed responsibility for the damaged Forcados 48-inch export pipeline.


In a statement issued and signed by his media adviser and consultant, Paul Bebenimibo, Tompolo declared that he is not part of the group.

The fugitive Tompolo said that while it is unfortunate that he is still being associated with pipeline vandalism after a series of media reports debunked his alleged involvement in renewed hostilities in the region, ‎it is imperative to state unequivocally that he does not have ties with the Niger Delta Avengers.

According to his statement, “It is very unfortunate that Tompolo is still being accused of pipeline vandalism despite several press releases he has made denying his involvement in the renewed hostility in the Niger Delta region. Since the declaration of the presidential amnesty program by the late President Yar’Adua in 2009, which he wholeheartedly embraced and accepted, he has sworn not to be part of arm struggles either overtly or covertly.

"Most Nigerians, if not all, are aware of the role Tompolo played in safeguarding crude oil and gas facilities during the last administration, and he is still doing that for the love of country, humanity and out of patriotism. Tompolo is very happy with his achievements through non-violence advocacy since the enthronement of the 2009 presidential amnesty program for the Niger Delta region, particularly in the coastal areas.

“For instance, the establishment of the first maritime university and a dock and ship building yard and other good things which space and time will not permit us to mention. Therefore it is unreasonable and unimaginable to associate Tompolo with any person(s) or group involved in pipeline vandalism.

"It is very important to inform Mr. President and the security agencies in the country that some members of the ruling All Progressive Congress, particularly from Bayelsa and Delta States, are not happy with him because they have not gotten anything from him after almost a year since he assumed office by way of appointments and contracts. Therefore, some of them are involved in nefarious activities in the oil and gas sector so as to be engaged in pipeline surveillance.

"We are aware of how such persons are chasing the Minister of Petroleum for State, Ibe Kachukwu, around. Tompolo has said on many occasions that he will not resort to violence because of his case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as his legal team is working towards the resolving the issue. It is his prayer to God Almighty to see him through in these trying times," the statement reads.
http://saharareporters.com/2016/04/29/tompolo-denies-link-new-militant-group-niger-delta-avengers

RomanceDont Be Scammed.Your Boyfriend Might Be Lying. by obo389(op):
Attention, attention, attention,
Girls! Remember that
earring you found in his car, but he said he bought for
you? Well, it could be that his side chic forgot it in the car.
And the last time he dashed into the kitchen to inform
you that his friend, Emeka, just called him to say that the
filling station 10kms away was selling fuel and he had to
go, that could just be his other girlfriend calling to confirm
a rendezvous. A perfect lie for this season of no fuel.
Oh my dear, be sure that he did not cancel your last
hangout because the other woman insisted on spending
time with him. And he might have told you that his boss
gave him an emergency call. Of course, you’d let him go
because you don’t want him to lose his job.
Truth be told, scamming comes in different packages and
identifying the ruses used by your boyfriend, is key in
determining whether you want your relationship to
progress or not. I’m not being partial. I am sure the
statistics exist somewhere under the sun, which proves
that men lie to their partners more than women do, (don’t
ask me for the survey results though, because I don’t have
it).
Don’t get me wrong, lying is universal and one of the sins
everyone from every race, regardless of gender or
profession, commits. But the male species, especially
boyfriends are in a different category.
So, here are some lies you are likely to have been told and
fallen for.
When you’ve never met any relative (especially mom):
Before you ask, no, friends, “buddies” and colleagues don’t
count. Your boyfriend should be proud of you and willing to
show you off to important people in his life like his mother,
his mentor, the high school teacher that saved him from the
life of drugs and living under bridges, his little sister, and so
on. Most ladies believe that when their boyfriend introduces
them to friends, he is staking a claim. But that’s not true. In
fact, some of these so called friends haven’t even been
friends with him for long. He might have just met them at a
bar and they bonded talking about football and how many
girls they’ve conquered. Be wise. And realize that if he hides
you or discourages you from meeting his family, then he
might be lying to you about something.
When you find articles of female clothing in his room or car:
We must have all encountered this scenario. You
“innocently” open a drawer in his room and see a pair of
female underwear that’s definitely not yours. Of course your
mind goes wild, you start thinking murder and swear it’d rain
fire and brimstone. Finally, when you confront him with the
exhibit, he says the underwear is for his sister, she must’ve
packed it with his clothes when she was doing laundry. Huh!
Like seriously… His sister did that? Dear, don’t be too sure
that is true.
When a particular phone number keeps calling his line: Of
course he won’t save the number with a name you can easily
suspect and you will be accused of checking his phone. But
girls, do not be deluded into thinking it is wrong for you to
do that. In fact, I can assure you that people who claim they
don’t check their spouse’s phones are the most culpable.
So check away. Expectedly, he’d say it’s a friend or a new
business partner or his mother’s new line. Don’t be
scammed. Granted, he could be telling the truth, but he
might be lying too. So copy the number and call. Just hear
the voice and cut the call. Now you have your answer.
What will you do about it?
When he comes home later than usual: It’s a rule of thumb
that as soon as your partner starts keeping late night, he has
a secret. Do you want to find out what the secret(s) is or
are? Then don’t ask him. He might lie, he was out with the
boys, the meeting took longer than he expected, there was
traffic, the car broke down, there was an accident on the
road, blah, blah, blah. All lies! Believe them at your own peril
anyway. Trusting your boyfriend should come naturally.
When it doesn’t, believe your intuition, sister.
When he stops eating your food: Every woman will agree
that cooking for your beloved is not always an enjoyable
task. But we do it anyway, out of loyalty, love or just because
you feel it’s your responsibility. So I can imagine your
perplexity when said beloved doesn’t eat the meal you
labored over. Excuses are always at hand. He’s tired, he had
a late lunch, he has a stomach ulcer, etc. Proceed with
caution. If he still doesn’t eat the delicacies you’re
preparing, then another woman might be feeding him. Just
saying. We all know the way to a man’s heart is through his
stomach.
To add insult to injury, they will claim they were shielding
you from the truth or that you weren’t in the capacity to
accommodate the truth. Really! A lie is a lie and saying you
didn’t want to hurt me with the truth does not make me
feel better. Right?!
Don’t come to the worst assumption. For every lie you
suspect, keep it to yourself and gather enough evidence to
support your cause. Being harmed with enough exhibits,
he won’t be able to deny your liberation. And you know
what they say; the truth will set you free.
I rest my case… for now at least.

Source : http://thenationonlineng.net/dont-scammed-boyfriend-might-lying/

PoliticsFinally,Buhari Orders Security Chiefs To Apprehend Marauding Herdsman. by obo389(op): 12:10am On Apr 30, 2016
To meet Ugwuanyi as fear grips another Enugu
community over fresh invasion.
Two cobblers reportedly injured in reprisal.
Tobi Soniyi,
Omololu Ogunmade,
Adebiyi Adedapo in Abuja
and Christopher Isiguzo in Enugu.
Following the outrage that followed the attack on the Ukpabi
Nimbo community in Enugu State on Monday leading to the
deaths of scores of people, President Muhammadu Buhari
yesterday finally broke his silence on the rising waves of
attacks by unknown cattle rearers in different parts of the
country.
He ordered the Inspector General of Police (IG), Mr. Solomon
Arase, Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, and the
Department of State Services (DSS) to fish out the herdsmen
who terrorise and kill innocent Nigerians.
Buhari spoke on the directive to the security chiefs as the
special guest of honour at the launch of a book, “Who Will
Love My Country: Ideas for Building the Nigeria of Our
Dreams”, written by the Deputy Senate President, Ike
Ekweremadu, at the International Conference Centre (ICC),
Abuja.
Buhari, who was represented by the Minister of Information,
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, condemned the senseless killings by
the herdsmen in the strongest terms and expressed
sympathy for those who lost their loved ones and property in
the wicked acts.
The president, who further said he had asked the security
chiefs to secure communities terrorised by the herdsmen,
warned that his government would not fold its arms and
allow the cruel acts to continue.
“Let me start by condemning in the strongest terms the
attacks by herdsmen in Enugu State on Monday. I deeply
sympathise with those who lost their lives as well as those
who lost their property.
“I have directed the Chief of Army Staff and the Inspector
General of Police to secure all communities under attacks by
herdsmen and to go after the groups terrorising innocent
people all over the country. This government will not allow
these attacks to continue,” he said.
Also a statement by the president’s spokesman, Mr. Garba
Shehu, said Buhari unreservedly condemned the attack on
the Ukpabi Nimbo community and other such acts of extreme
violence against communities in other states of the
Federation.
The statement from the presidency said ending the recent
upsurge of attacks on communities by herdsmen reportedly
armed with sophisticated weapons was now a priority of the
Buhari administration’s agenda for enhanced national security
and the Armed Forces, adding that the police have clear
instructions to take all necessary actions to stop the carnage.
“Acting on the president’s directive, the Inspector General of
Police and heads of the nation’s other security agencies are
already taking urgent steps to fully investigate the attacks,
apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice,” it
added.
The president assured all Nigerians, once again, of his
administration’s continued commitment to ensuring the
safety of lives and property in all parts of the country.
The statement added that in keeping with the president’s
directive, the IG, the General Officer Commanding the 82nd
Division of the Nigerian Army and the Director of the DSS in
Enugu State had visited Ukpabi Nimbo to personally oversee
investigations into the attack on the community and ongoing
efforts to apprehend the culprits.
It further revealed that Buhari was scheduled to meet with
Enugu State Governor, Mr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, wednesday to
receive further briefing on the attack on Ukpabi Nimbo and
discuss additional measures to forestall similar attacks and
restore public confidence.
The president urged all Nigerians to remain calm and gave
the assurance of his administration’s readiness to deploy all
required personnel and resources to remove this new threat
to the collective security of the nation.
At the book launch, Buhari commended Ekweremadu for
taking time out of his busy schedule to write a book about
governance in Nigeria and called for an attitudinal change by
public officers, saying anyone who loves his country would
shun corruption and impunity.
The president stated that Nigerians could only secure the
Nigeria of their dreams if they placed the nation’s interest
above their individual interests.
He said the 2016 budget was designed to bring Nigerians out
of poverty, improve their standard of living and put smiles on
their faces.
He added: “The N500 billion social intervention fund is
designed to, among others, create jobs for 500,000
unemployed graduates; provide loans for one million
Nigerians, including market men and women, as well as for
artisans to start their businesses.
“It also includes feeding of 4.5 million students in schools.
Nigerians can only have and live in the country of their
dreams by shunning corruption and desist from converting
public property for personal usage or diverting public funds
to their private pockets.”
In his opening remark, chairman of the occasion and a former
military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), commended
Ekweremadu for investing his time and energy to write a
book which he described as a wake-up call and thought-
provoking move.
He said from the title of the book, it was easy to conclude
that Ekweremadu had embarked on a journey of self-
discovery hinged on patriotism.
He was of the view that the motivation to write the book
arose from the circumstances of Nigeria’s contemporary
history as he recalled how “we fought a war to remain united,
indivisible nation… because we believed and still believe that
what binds us together is far greater than what divides us”.
Like Buhari, Gowon said nobody could claim to love his
country and engage in corruption, “which l believe that the
current leadership will tackle”.
He prayed that the insurgency or Fulani herdsmen’s menace
would not divide Nigeria, adding: “With the help of God and
cooperation of the citizenry and the gallant security forces,
we shall soon conquer.”
Ekweremadu, in his remarks, called on Nigerian leaders to
govern effectively and also use the power at their disposal
wisely, noting that doing so was the only way to safeguard
the interest of the citizens.
He counselled Nigerians to show greater love for their
fatherland by rising above tribal, ethnic, religious and political
persuasions in the overriding interest of the country.
According to him, to love Nigeria would entail critically
revising and re-examining individual attitudes, values and
simultaneously treating one another with dignity, adding: “It
demands of us some sacrifice.”
He emphasised the need to bequeath good governance and
system to the children, asking rhetorically, “Are we going to
bequeath to them a banner stained by corruption, bad
governance, ineffective leadership, ethnicity, slacking moral
values, decadence, mediocrity, and sloth? God forbid!”
But even as the president ordered the apprehension of the
marauding cattle rearers, tension gripped the residents of
Ameke Umuchigbo community in Enugu East Local
Government Area of Enugu State following the reported
invasion of the area yesterday by suspected herdsmen.
The Police Commissioner in the state, Nwodibo Ekechukwu,
however dismissed the alleged invasion as a false alarm,
stating that when “we received the information, I
immediately despatched the DPO, Area Commander and the
Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of operations, but
the report they returned with showed there was nothing like
that”.
Despite the dismissal, a source in the community told
newsmen that there was indeed a disagreement between
residents in the community and some herdsmen but refused
to state whether the disagreement degenerated into violence.
“Trouble started this afternoon. The causality figure is not
yet known. School children were even asked to go home,” he
said.
It was further gathered that a herdsman stabbed an
Umuchigbo citizen, leading to a retaliatory attack by the
community.
“Today, the herdsmen mobilised to attack a school.
Umuchigbo mobilised and managed to chase them away; all
is now calm. However, there are genuine concerns that they
will return anytime soon,” the source said.
But further checks by THISDAY showed that some indigenes
attacked two cobblers of Hausa-Fulani stock with matchetes,
resulting in serious injuries. They were however rushed to the
hospital, according to a police source..
Source: http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/04/28/finally-buhari-orders-security-chiefs-to-apprehend-marauding-herdsmen/

CultureRe: Why Does Dogs Whine Whenever Am Around ? by obo389(m): 8:28am On Apr 27, 2016
tongue because you have already turned to a ghost
EducationRe: Are NOUN Graduates Employable? by obo389(m): 8:04am On Apr 27, 2016
your on ur own.
NOUN is strictly for the employed and not students thats why their slogan is Work And Learn
CelebritiesRe: Foluke Daramola & Feminists Fight Dirty 4 Saying Men Shld Be Ahead Of Women(pics by obo389(m): 7:31am On Apr 27, 2016
ungodly women and ladies everywhere. sad
PoliticsEFCC Seizes Nenadi Usman's Houses In Abuja by obo389(op): 12:29am On Apr 27, 2016
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has seized two houses belonging to Senator Nenadi Usman who was the Director of Finance of the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation.

It was learnt that the two houses seized were located in Abuja.

The EFCC had arrested Usman last week after it was established that N2.5bn was paid into her company account, Joint Trust Dimensions Limited, and N140m cash was allegedly paid into her Zenith Bank Account with number, 1000158311, domiciled on 7, Kachia Road, Kaduna.

The said transfer, which emanated from the Central Bank of Nigeria, took place in January 2015, during the build up to the presidential election.

The PUNCH had reported that Usman had returned N23m to the Federal Government and also promised to return more money.

It was learnt that the suspect revealed that she had two houses in Abuja and the EFCC swiftly sealed off the buildings.

A source at the anti-graft agency said, “She has been cooperating with us as she has returned N23m and we have also seized two houses belonging to her in Abuja.”

The source revealed that Usman complained of health challenges and she might be released on an administrative bail soon.

“Since she has been cooperating with us and has also returned some money, she will be granted an administrative bail. She seems to have some health challenges. Also, releasing her will give her the ability to return more funds,” the source added.

The PUNCH had reported in March that Usman had on the instruction of a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih, transferred different sums of money to several individuals and interest groups during the build up to the last elections.

Usman allegedly transferred monies to several persons through the bank account of a company, Joint Trust Dimension Nigeria Limited.

Through the said account, the Director of Publicity of the Jonathan Campaign Organisation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, received N840m. According to the documents sighted by our correspondent, the money was deposited into Fani-Kayode’s Zenith bank account, Maitama Branch with number 1004735721 on February 19, 2015.

EFCC sources said a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Chief Olu Falae, received N100m through a company, Marreco Limited, where he is chairman. The fund was credited into the company’s United Bank for Africa Plc account number 1000627022.

About N320m was also paid into the bank account of the Goodluck Support Group, an association of over 100 pro-Jonathan groups headed by Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Prof. Rufai Alkali.
http://www.punchng.com/efcc-seizes-nenadi-usmans-houses/

BusinessAnother Shoprite Coming To Nigeria. by obo389(op): 12:01am On Apr 27, 2016
Pick n Pay, another South African retail mall in the mould of Shoprite, has announced plans to come into the Nigeria market. The company, which posted a 26-percent increase in profit for 2015, said it had examined the opportunity in Nigeria and will be investing in the country. “A key part of the Group’s strategy is to establish a second engine of growth in markets in the rest of Africa,” the group said in its results posted on Tuesday. “The group has examined the opportunity in Nigeria in detail, given the opportunity for long-term growth in that market. “Following extensive on-the-ground market and consumer research over the past two years, the group will partner with Nigeria Stock Exchange-listed AG Leventis to enter the Nigerian market.” The company says it is acquiring 51 percent of Leventis Foods and operate on both small and big scales to meet different Nigerian needs. “AG Leventis has nearly 90 years’ trading experience in the country, with substantial expertise in the FMCG, motor vehicle, supply chain logistics and real estate sectors, and notable FMCG capabilities through Leventis Foods. “Pick n Pay will hold 51% of the operation which will roll out a combination of large and smaller formats to meet consumer needs in Nigeria, offering ranges tailored to local customer needs.” Despite economic crisis, Shoprite posted an 8.8 percent rise in profits, most of which came from outside South Africa. The company made it clear that the Nigerian market was resilient in its response to the current financial challenges in the country. “The group’s results were boosted by strong growth in the major markets where it trades outside South Africa,” Shoprite said in its half-year result. “The economies of oil-rich Angola and Nigeria showed surprising resilience despite the challenges brought about by the steep drop in the oil price.”
source : https://www.thecable.ng/another-shoprite-is-coming-to-nigeria

Nairaland GeneralRe: Nigeria's Voter Register Used To Sell Puff Puff In Ghana by obo389(m): 10:16pm On Apr 26, 2016
people should refrain from peddling lies and checking for poofs and facts. people just love cheap publicity.
now look closely at what the twitter user wrote. he said GHANA HIGH.
the last time i checked, the said Ghana high is a resturant owned by togolese and its situated on marcathy street close to TBS on lagos island and not Ghana as the writer there want to claim.
RomanceRe: He Wants To Have “ANAL SEX” What Should I Do? by obo389(m): 4:40pm On Apr 26, 2016
this na nonsense. why anal sex? wetn do the pussy?
CrimeRe: Police Arraign 2 For Stealing $14 Million From Church by obo389(m): 5:42pm On Apr 25, 2016
surestakes:
How did the church get the money? undecided
very good question?
PoliticsRe: Major Pipeline Back On Track, Fuel Scarcity Ending – Minister by obo389(m): 9:37pm On Apr 23, 2016
thats if those militants allows those refineries to function with this new development abi?
seriously i still dont understand why govt should make news about these sensitive issues that concerns the citizens well being?it should be best kept secret .
saboteurs will take advantage of it and those who want to make contracts out of it nko after been vandalised again nko!
BusinessRe: Gtbank Now Collects #100 To Buy Airtime by obo389(m): 4:26am On Apr 22, 2016
why not try dialling codes recharge directly from ur bank account instead of all this process?
almost all banks have use this procedures.
was fortunate to bump into all the banks codes posted here by somebody?when i get it wil post it here.
PoliticsRe: "Help, Corrupt DPR Officials Are Aiding Greedy Filling Stations!!" by obo389(m): 11:09pm On Apr 21, 2016
its a pity.
i had a first hand experience in a filling station (cant remember the name but can identify) at ijede road in ikorodu on the 2/4/16 at about 1634 HRS .
saw some DPR guys(3 of them) in that filling station with their official hillux van with DPR registered number plate.
the filling station was selling at #190. i was mad and those DPR guys were there watching.
what pained me most was after buying my fuel, i didnt make any attempt to snap their vehicle parked in the filing station, the DPR guys and the name of the filling station with the amount they collected from me.
would have just sent it to their head office in VI or i-witness news on channels tv.
next time sha.
PoliticsRe: Breaking: New NNPC Boss by obo389(m): 6:47pm On Apr 21, 2016
Nigeria Government Denies Report Of Petroleum Minister's Sack.
The Nigerian National Petroleum
Corporation, NNPC, has described
as “completely false” a widely
circulated report that its Group
Managing Director, Ibe Kachikwu,
has been relieved of his job by
President Muhammadu Buhari,
saying the Minister of State for
Petroleum is still carrying out his
duties as assigned to him by the
president.
An unconfirmed report
announcing the purported
dismissal of Mr. Kachikwu had
suddenly emerged on the Internet
on Thursday afternoon.
The report, which did not cite any
official sources, also said Mr.
Buhari had named Maikanti Baru,
NNPC Group Executive Director, as
Mr. Kachikwu’s replacement as
head of the country’s oil company.
But in a telephone interview with
PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday
evening, the Group General
Manager, Public Affairs Division of
the NNPC, Garba-deen
Mohammed, said the news is
untrue.
“The story is completely false,” Mr.
Mohammed said. “It should be
ignored by all Nigerians.”
“The minister is currently in his
office and has continued to
function in the roles assigned to
him by the president.”
Also, a top official in the
presidency who asked not to be
named because he was not
authorised to speak on the matter
said Mr. Kachikwu remained the
Minister of Petroleum and the
GMD of NNPC and urged Nigerians
to disregard the news of his sack.
Lai Mohammed, the Minister of
Information and Culture, told
PREMIUM TIMES he could not
immediately comment as he was in
Côte d’Ivoire attending the
conference of all African ministers
of tourism.
source : http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/202215-nigerian-government-denies-reports-petroleum-minister-kachikwus-sack.html

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