Peter Okoye and son covers Vanguard Allure

Peter Okoye and his cute son, Cameron are cover stars for this week’s Vanguard Allure. In the feature, the singer opened up on his music career and family.
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N8m Fraud: Sweet Sensation Female Worker Bags 266 Years Jail Term

It was a bitter lesson for a femal staff member of Sweet Sensation, Oluremi Olayinka as the Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta, presided over by Justice A. A. Akinyemi, sentenced her to 266 years imprisonment for stealing her employer’s N8m.

The Head of Media and Publicity of the Economic and Financial Commission, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said in a statement on Wednesday that the court found Olayinka guilty on all the 34 counts preffered against her.

Her company alerted EFCC  after she made away with N8million handed to her by her employee.

Uwujaren said the presiding judge sentenced Olayinka to seven years on each of the 30 counts and an additional 14 years on four other counts.

According to him, the offences contravened ‘sections 390(6)(7)(8), 467 and 468 respectively of the Criminal Code, Cap 29, Law of Ogun State.’

He said the sentences would run concurrently which means that the convict would spent seven years in prison.

The EFCC spokesman said, Olayinka who was arraigned on May 13, 2014 in response to a petition on the allegations against her, was also ordered by the preciding judge to return the money.

She was said to have admitted stealing the money to the commission’s investigators, but later decided to plead not guilty to the charges against her when she was arraigned.

Uwujaren said that the commission presented four witnesses and 16 exhibits to prove the case against the lady.

"It's magical to find love at 61"-Beyonce's mum says(See new wedding photos)

Tina Knowles, mother of screen diva Beyonce recently had a sit down with People Magazine, where she opened up about finding love at 61. She also revealed that she's known the man for 30 years. 

"To walk down the aisle and see all my friends and family and to see my handsome man standin' there, and to know that at 61 you can still find love and have a magical day like that … it was really beautiful. There was a time when I doubted if I would find love again. But I was determined to be happy, and God sent somebody into my life. You can find love at any age. You just have to go for it.

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Patience Jonathan Summons Emergency Summit so She Can Quit as African First Lady President

President Goodluck Jonathan’s loss in the March 28 presidential election has started taking its toll on his wife, Patience.

Arrangements had been concluded for her to quit her position as the President of the African Ladies Peace Mission, two months before the expiration of her tenure.

The mission comprises of wives of Presidents of all African countries.

She was elected the mission’s President at its seventh summit held in Abuja in July 2012 and her tenure would have expired in July 2015 when a new president would have been elected.

However, she will no longer be the First Lady of Nigeria from May 29 when President Jonathan will hand over power to the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari.

Consequently, Mrs. Jonathan has reportedly summoned an emergency summit of the mission for May 15 for the purpose of electing her successor.

In some circles, it is believed that the move is to prevent the wife of the President-elect Hajiya Aisha Buhari the hosting rights of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) in July, when a new President of the non-governmental organisation would have been elected.

According to reports, Dame Jonathan is particularly interested in holding the summit to oversee the election of the new president of the mission, which comprises of wives of Presidents of all African countries.

She has reportedly sent out an invitation to members of the mission, dated April 6, to seek their presence at the emergency meeting to meet transition exigencies.

"I've been sober for 20years" - Shan George reveals her struggle with alcohol

Hers was a double celebration birthday that also marked two decades of being alcohol free.

Veteran actress, Shan George has recalled how she quit alcohol binge some 20 odd years ago.

The actress shared details via Facebook on her Aril 20 birthday.

Hear her, “I’ve not tasted alcohol for 20 yrs. I remember vividly cos it was on my birthday 20 yrs ago, i went out partying wit my frnds at lords nite club in maryland lagos. i drank so much that i drove myself home, changed, put on my nitie and went to sleep. when i woke up d next morning i had no clue how i got home d previousnite. i actually drove home unconcious……it was so scary. i vowed never to drink alcohol ever again. don’t mind d glass in this pix. its my birthday today and its water in the glass. CHEERS PPLE. SAY A PRAYER FOR ME…

It’s Over! Lilian Esoro Walks Out On Ubi Franklin, Calls Off Wedding Plans

After the back and forth, the intrigues and funny-business, it is widely believed that the engagement of CEO of MMMG (Made Men Music Group), Ubi Franklin- to actress, Lilian Esoro, has been cancelled. The actress reportedly called off the engagement.

It is believed that Lilian was not anticipating the proposal, and when it happened, she had no choice but to respond affirmatively.

She reportedly declined Ubi’s offer right after the frenzy of the engagement, and afterwards, she deleted her Instagram page and Ubi’s pictures.

Lilian even went as far as writing on her Blackberry messenger’status that she was not yet engaged.

Subsequently, after reportedly being placated, she restored the account, but however, failed to bring back the pictures of her supposed fiancee.

Feelers indicate that the trip to London was a fence-mending one, but it failed to work, and once they returned back home, she allegedly returned the ring to Ubi.

So far, Lilian has refused to speak publicly on the matter, while Ubi couldn’t be reached as he’s away on tour with Iyanya.

Jonathan now to hand over May 29, not May 28

President Goodluck Jonathan will now hand over to President-elect Muhammadu Buhari on May 29 – according to a clarification by the federal government on Wednesday. 

It had earlier been reported that a handover dinner on May 28 would mark the change of baton. But Patricia Akwashiki, minister ‎of information, has made a clarification while briefing the media on the outcome of the weekly federal executive council (FEC) meeting. ‎She said a dinner would still be hosted by Jonathan for Buhari on May 28, and hinted that Buhari might be given an award by the outgoing president. 

All handover briefs being coordinated by the secretary to the government of the federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, would be ready by May 28, she said.

Omoni Oboli Glows In New Birthday Shoot

Award-winning actress, Omoni Oboli is one year older today, April 22, 2015.

The elated mother of three shared a birthday post on her Instagram account and unveiled a new photoshoot.

“My King, my redeemer, my all! How do I begin to extol you? Thank you for life, for family, for friends, for my special #omonifam (all of you). What would life be like without you all? I type with tears in my eyes as I say thank you Lord for health, love, peace, abundance and everything good! I have laughed, I have screamed, I have cried, above all I am still here! Still standing tall, still winning! Oghene migwo! So I recently had a photo shoot and here are a few pictures. I will post more later. Thank you to my amazing crew for a FANTASTIC shoot!!!” wrote the award winning actress.

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By TEMILADE ENIOLA

Award-winning actress, Omoni Oboli is one year older today, April 22, 2015.

The elated mother of three shared a birthday post on her Instagram account and unveiled a new photoshoot.

“My King, my redeemer, my all! How do I begin to extol you? Thank you for life, for family, for friends, for my special #omonifam (all of you). What would life be like without you all? I type with tears in my eyes as I say thank you Lord for health, love, peace, abundance and everything good! I have laughed, I have screamed, I have cried, above all I am still here! Still standing tall, still winning! Oghene migwo! So I recently had a photo shoot and here are a few pictures. I will post more later. Thank you to my amazing crew for a FANTASTIC shoot!!!” wrote the award winning actress.

                

Drag South Africa’S Zulu King To ICC, Senate Tells FG

The Senate on Wednesday has called on the Federal Government to take the south African Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini, to the International Criminal Court for his involvement in instigating the recent attacks on foreigners in south Africa. 

They want the Zulu King taken to the ICC on the bases that he incited the Xenophobia attacks by telling his subjects that the foreigners in their midst had outlived their stay, accusing the foreign nationals of denying South Africans the jobs that were meant for them.

He allegedly directed them to ensure the foreigners left South Africa.

Xenophobia:South Africa closes Consulate in Lagos over fears of revenge attacks

South Africa has closed its consulate in Lagos, Nigeria, following anti-xenophobia protests there.

Protests were held outside the consulate and at the South African High Commission in Abuja.

South African consul general in Nigeria, Sam Monaisa, said in an e-mail to the South African business forum in that country that the closure would remain in force until Thursday.

The situation in Durban had calmed down, but he was concerned about the Nigerians that were being repatriated, he wrote.

Nigerians were using social media to blow an already tense situation in South Africa out of proportion and stoking emotions.

This was why Nigerians maintained that their compatriots were being killed in South Africa daily, he said.

Revealed: Why Jonathan fired IGP, Suleiman Abba

Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba was yesterday, fired by President Jonathan and replaced with Solomon Arase. Reuben Abati released a statement but didn't state why he was fired. 

Now, Vanguard is reporting that Mr Suleiman Abba, is the first major casualty of the just concluded general elections, which President Goodluck Jonathan and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, lost to the opposition.

The police officer, who was elevated to the post only last year, incurred the wrath of the Presidency on the eve of the governorship and House of Assembly elections for allegedly arguing with the government officials over the directive to recall the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in Charge of Zone 6, Tunde Ogunshakin, from Rivers State.

Abba had deployed gunshakin from his base in Calabar to Port Harcourt to oversee the governorship election in Rivers State following complaints by Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, that the police had collaborated with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the PDP to intimidate APC members and rig the presidential and National Assembly elections in the state.

His refusal to pick calls over Ogunshakin’s recall

A Presidency source told Vanguard that on learning that the IG had defied its order by redeploying Ogunshakin to Rivers State to supervise the governorship elections. A presidency official called the former police boss to recall the AIG with immediate effect from Rivers State or face the consequences.

The source said the presidency felt slighted when it could not get through to Abba.

Another sin of the former IG was his presence at the presentation of the Certificate of Return to Muhammadu Buhari at the International Conference Centre on April 1, 2015, which convinced the Presidency that the IG was actually working for the opposition and it moved quickly against him.

Photos: Hollywood royalty Kim & Kanye at the Time 100 Gala in New York

Power couple, Kim and Kanye attended the Time 100 Gala which took place last night in New York. Kim looked stunning in a Sophie Theallet SS15 outfit. Kanye performed at the event. Recall that Kanye was recently list in TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World.

Xenophobia: 6,000 Nigerians will lose their jobs if we leave this country – MTN

Telecommunication giant, MTN Nigeria has stated that if they are forced to shut down, over 6,000 Nigerians will be rendered jobless.

This was made known by the company’s Head of Communications, Mr Wale Goodluck.

He was reacting to protests by groups in Edo state and Abuja yesterday that the telecommunications offices in Nigeria will be shut and their installations attacked if the xenophobic attacks in South Africa continue.

According to him, there are only 12 expatriates working for the company in Nigeria compared to a workforce of 6,000 Nigerians.

“So if people go ahead with their threats to attack our facilities, what that means is that we may be forced to close down the business in Nigeria and about 6,000 Nigerians that make up 99% of our workforce will be unemployed.

“Then, when you look at our support chain, we have about 500,000 Nigerians gainfully employed. So, boycotting our services simply means destroying so many other Nigerian businesses and making over 500,000 other Nigerians to lose their jobs. This business supports a lot of businesses across the length and breadth of Nigeria. Many of the businesses that are affiliated to South Africa are in the retail space, supporting the growth of Nigeria and employing so many Nigerians. We see no revenge of Xenophobia and we commend the role the Nigerian High Commissioner in South Africa has played; at least there has been no fatality on the part of any Nigerian,” he said. 

Photos: Ghanaian President, Mahama Visits Pres. Jonathan

Pictured above, President Jonathan welcoming President Mahama of Ghana to State House, Tuesday April 21. 

The Ghanaian President commended Jonathan for his statesmanship in the just concluded presidential election. 

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He also met with President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari.

Credit: Reuben Abati on Twitter 

Someone posing as Nicki Minaj's ex has leaked alleged nude pics of the rapper

Someone posing as Nicki Minaj’s ex-boyfriend has leaked a number of naked photos, allegedly said to be of the rapper on Twitter.

Just hours after the Pink Friday star appeared to confirm her engagement to Meek Mill, an account attributed to Minaj’s former beau Safaree Samuels started posting a series of NSFW images of Nicki.



Using the Twitter handle @ScaffBeezy, they shared a number of pics apparently of the 'Only' singer, with one showing Nicki posing topless, with just her hands protecting her modesty.

Samuels has strongly denied having anything to do with the leak, with his rep telling TMZ: “He'd never do anything like this, and he's doing everything he can to shut down the twitter. 

Just to be clear, Safaree’s real Twitter account @IAMSAFAREE has around 143,000 followers, while the impostor has just over 3,400.

Samuels rep went on to add that he “doesn’t know” if the images alleged to be of Nicki are legit, while Minaj’s spokesperson is yet to comment. 

Banky W Shares Vacation Pics From Egypt

The EME Records boss is currently on vacation in Egypt. See more pics below. ..

Stephanie Linus & Hubby Celebrate 3rd Wedding Anniversary

Nollywood actress Stephanie Linusand her husband, Linus Idahosa are celebrating their 3rd wedding anniversary today and she took to Instagram to share photos from their wedding day as well as a sweet message.

President Jonathan Sacks IG of Police; Meet The New IG

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday sacked the Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, The Nation reports. 

This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati.

Meanwhile, the President has appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase(Pictured above), as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect.

The statement reads: “President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has relieved the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba of his appointment and duties with immediate effect.

“President Jonathan has also appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, as Acting Inspector-General of Police, also with immediate effect.

“Until his appointment as Mr. Abba’s replacement, Mr. Arase was the Head of the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department.

“Mr. Arase holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Law, as well as  Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Political Science and Strategic Studies.

“He is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Defence College.”

GOODNEWS! US To Train Nigerian Police

The United State government has stated its readiness to train the members of the Nigerian Police Force.

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, James F. Entwistle, while visiting the Police Headquarters in Abuja, told the Inspector General of Police (IG), Suleiman Abba of the US plans to establish a partnership in training Nigerian law enforcement personnel.

Mr. Entwistle also commended the brilliant performance of the Nigerian Police Force during the just concluded election.

In response, Mr. Abba assured American ambassador that that this high commendation will serve as a great motivational factor for Nigerian police staff in establishing law enforcement of the world level.