UniJos undergraduates, others arrested for stealing N2bn electronically from Union bank

According to a report by Punch, two men who claim to be undergraduates of University of Jos, Isaiah Friday and Azzaior Samuel, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission  for allegedly stealing N2.05bn from union bank Two bureau de change operators, Salihu Mahmoud and Dan Ibrahim, were also arrested in connection with the alleged crime.

The Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, said:

"Their arrest comes on the heels of a petition which the commission received from Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, Marina, Lagos, in January 2013, alleging that a criminal attack had been launched on its data base known as ‘Flexcube’, by yet-to-be-identified criminals who falsified the bank records and accounts and created unjustified huge opening balances in several accounts across the bank’s branches. They subsequently transferred funds from those accounts to several accounts in other banks. The petition, which was signed by one A.F Olufade, Head of Fraud Investigation at the bank, said cash withdrawals and electronic transfers totalling N2.05bn was involved in the scam.”

Monalisa Chinda reaches out to female prisoners in Kirikiri

On Sunday 15th September,  Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda lit up the hearts of female prisoners at the Kirikiri Prison, Apapa, Lagos with an exhilarating charity visit which lasted several hours.
Aside donating various items including food stuffs, cloths, under wears, toiletries, perfumes, provisions and the likes through her Arise Monalisa Foundation, the multiple award-winning actress took her time to interact and encourage the prison inmates who were overjoyed to receive her.
Although the inmates were not allowed be photographed, they all had a great time bonding with Monalisa who made a commitment to regularly visit and send items to them from henceforth. See more photos after the cut...

Nina Davuluri becomes first Miss America of Indian Heritage

The 24-year old winner, Davuluri, is a native of Syracuse who wants to be a doctor. She will be applying to medical school, with the help of a US$50,000 scholarship she won as part of the pageant title.

"I'm so happy this organisation has embraced diversity," she said after winning the crown in Atlantic City, New Jersey on the 16th of September. "I'm thankful there are children watching at home who can finally relate to a new Miss America."

Davuluri's victory has however led to some negative comments on Twitter from users upset that someone of Indian heritage had won the pageant. Many wrongly described her as an Arab who looks like a terrorist.

"Why tell a million lies just to cover up just one lie' - Blackface tweets

And the drama continues. It all started when a fan asked Blackface on Twitter why he didn't attend Tuface's wedding ceremony, and he said, he was not invited. Tuface granted an interview where he said indeed, he invited Blackface for his wedding. This morning Blackface went on twitter and said 'why tell a million lies just to cover up just one lie?' Read the rest of  his tweets below.

2face and Dbanj shoot music video for 'I'm Feeling Good'

They both have a song together, and they have already started shooting the video. We sure can't wait to see the two kings in a video together. See more photos when you continue...

Actress Dayo Amusa releases new single, Unforgivable

Actress and movie producer Dayo Amusa has joined the league of actresses like who have added music to their acting career. She just released titled Unforgivable, produced by Psalm Jazzy, featuring upcoming singer Damz. She said the song was inspired by her new movie sharing same title. Listen to the song below and tell us what you think...

Late prophet Ajanaku's wife force to moves to rented apartment as his family fight over his assets

Joy Ajanaku, the wife of the late spiritual leader of Christ Victory Chapel International, prophet Ireti Ajanaku, who died August 22nd, has been forced to move out of her matrimonial home into a rented apartment after her husband's family allegedly made life difficult for her after the prophet passed on. According to reliable sources, the ministry's board moved Joy Ajananku and her children out of her husband's Lagos home into a 3-bedroom flat in Abule Egba, Lagos after constant harassment from the prophet's family, who are insisting that Joy is not legally married to their son.

Joy and Ireti Ajanaku lived together for 7 years before finally formalizing their union with a court wedding in 2010 but the family insist that the wedding never took place...and want her removed as the man's next of kin. Family members are now fighting over his assets said to be worth millions of Naira.

Despite having issue's her late husband's family, Joy Ajanaku is on great terms with members of the church her husband left behind. The ministry's board agreed to install her as their new leader and said the late prophet anointed her as the chosen one before his death. They also said they have a wedding certificate to prove that she was truly married to their late spiritual leader. Joy and some members of the church are getting ready to take late Ajanaku's family to court over his estate.

A must read from Charly Boy: Escape from wilderness

 A piece from Charly Boy. Please read...

Does anyone know how I really feel right now? So alone and empty, God! how I feel the pain. If you're in the wilderness like me, then you know it can be insane. Here my eyes are bleeding tears and my smiles are protecting my fears. I can't even go around and fake happy, because I’m in stagnation and it is hitting me from all direction. There is this disturbing feeling that time is passing me by, yet I’m paralyzed, I can't move and I can't think too far. At nights I can't sleep too easy, my heart is sore and my mind perpetually clustered with things that leave me shaking. Oh God! Why? I have prayed, I have fasted but nothing has changed, and it's almost a year now. My dreams are nothing but nightmares of all the negatives in this wilderness. What's happening to me? Look at me, I have always enjoyed comforting and giving directions to people in pain, right now I can't even save myself and I have refused to take my own pills.

VP Atiku Abubakar Vs Political Commentator Kayode Ogundamisi

For those who don't know who Kayode Ogundamisi is, he is a social and political commentator, an activist and a blogger. So what happened was, former VP Atiku Abubakar granted an interview recently where he said he bought his mother a house when he was just 14 years old. Kayode saw the interview and thought it was silly and went on Facebook to express his opinion...

Kayode wrote:

"I bought my mother a home as a 14-year-old boy" Atiku Abubakar @atiku 
How did we end up with deluded characters as so called leaders in Nigeria. That former Vice President Atiku would have Nigerians believe he bought a house for his mother as a minor/child is a clear indication that Nigeria's problem is beyond human understanding.)

VP Atiku Abubakar saw his comments and responded on Twitter. See Atiku's Tweets after the cut...

Gunman kills 12 and injures 15 at Washinton Navy Yard shooting

Aaron Alexis (pictured right), opened fire and killed 12 people yesterday Monday September 16th at the Washington Naval Yard in Washington DC before being shot and killed by responding officers. The 34-year-old who worked as a civilian I.T contractor at the military base, entered the complex's cafeteria around 8.30am brandishing an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, shotgun and handgun and began shooting. It is thought that he used another employee of the base's identification card to gain entry to the heavily secured Building 197, where he carried out his deadly attack. Aaron killed 12 people and injured at least 15, who are all in critical conditions.

Aaron, from Fort Worth Texas, served in the U.S. Navy for almost four years before being kicked out in January 2011 for 'misconduct'. The motive for the killing has not been revealed though there are speculations that it could be connected to his dismissal from the U.S. Navy. RIP to those who lost their lives. Read the full story HERE

No Nigerian University Makes World’s Most Influential List

The annual Global Universities' ranking by Quacquarell Symonds (QS), was released recently and no Nigerian university made the top 1, 000 most influential schools in the world. Seven universities in South Africa and six in Egypt were among the top 700. Not good for us. Check on it HERE

Yemi Sax and wife hold naming ceremony for their son (pics)

Yemi Sax and his wife have named their son Ademide Gold Adeosun. Photo from the boy's naming ceremony above right.

Apostle Anselm Madubuko buys wife BMW X6 as wedding gift

 Apostle Anselm Madubuko of Revival Assembly gifted his new wife with a brand new BMW X6 as wedding gift. The two married in a lavish two-day event that held on August 29th and 31st in Kenya. The couple paraded the car at their wedding thanksgiving which held at Revival Assembly Church in Lagos yesterday.

New Music: Dr Sid ft Alexandra Burke - Baby Tornado Remix

Remix of The Baby Tornado Single off Dr SID's Forthcoming Album Siduction produced by Don Jazzy ft Alexandra Burke

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth split; call off engagement

The rumours that actor Liam Hemsworth was planning to end his relationship with Miley Cyrus because he believed her new erratic behaviour could hurt his career in hollywood is apparently true, because according to reports, the two have official split and called off their wedding and it was Liam who ended it. Reps for the singer and actor confirmed the split to E! News.

Miley, 20, and Liam, 23, got engaged in May 2012 after dating for over two years. Liam moved in with Miley shortly after the engagement but is said to be in the process of moving out of her LA home.

Miley over the weekend unfollowed her former fiance on Twitter as photos emerged of him with Mexican actress Eiza Gonzalez partying it up in Las Vegas after the Mayweather fight. (right pic)

An evening with Miss Kenya, Miss Russia and Miss Ghana in Lagos

Some of Nigeria’s leading celebrities came together yesterday, Sunday, September 15, 2013 to support the Exquisite Face of the World 2013 launch in Nigeria which will have over 50 beauty queens from across the globe converge in Lagos for the pageant. The event, which held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, had past beauty queens, Miss Kenya, Miss Russia and Miss Ghana in attendance as well as Ethel Okosun, former Miss Earth, 2005 and daughter of late musician, Sunny Okosun who is the Nigerian Project Director for the pageant.

Guests in attendance include Dbanj, Uti Nwachukwu, Steve Onu, Tee A, Toni Kan, Latasha Ngwube, Yvonne Vixen Ekwere, DJ Zeez, , Tolu Ogunlesi, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Azuh Arinze among many others. See more photos after the cut...

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen share wedding pics

Singer John Legend, 34, and model Chrissy Teigen, 27, have shared some pictures from their weekend wedding in Lake Como, Italy. Chrissy actually had three Vera Wang wedding dresses.

Frank Edoho slams Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on twitter

Ebuka is a Nigerian television personality while Frank is the "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" host.
A Smart alec is a negative term for a person who thinks he is intelligent and who always has an answer for everything.

Beyonce pulled off stage by a crazy fan during her performance in Brazil

Beyonce was sitting down near the audience singing "Irreplaceable" when the crazed fan put his arms right around her and yanked her clear off the platform before security quickly appeared and pulled the singer back onto the stage and she resumed singing and dancing in her sequined blue jumpsuit...Lol!
Watch the short video after the cut...

PDP Crisis: Aggrieved Governors and President Jonathan resolve differences

A meeting was called at the instance of President Goodluck Jonathan, to meet stakeholders and the seven aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors including Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and the meeting ended with both parties agreeing to sheath their swords as genuine reconciliation begins.

The meeting which ended before 11p.m at the First Lady Conference Room in the Presidential Villa, was in continuation of peace moves to resolve the crisis which resulted in the party splitting on August 31st into the “New PDP” while the party’s special convention to elect new officers of the party was ongoing.

Read the communique, which agreed to the amicable resolution of their outstanding differences:

“With a view to resolving the recent crisis in our party and sequel to the number of meetings convened by leaders and stakeholders and the governors of Adamawa, Niger, Rivers, Kwara, Sokoto, Jigawa, Akwa Ibom, Kogi, Kano and Rross Rivers state met with the President, the Vice President and the chairman of the Board of Trustees and extensively deliberated on various issue over a three day period.

Singer Emma Nyra share photo of her parents kissing

Made Men Music first lady Emma Nyra with her mum, (left pic) and her mum and dad locking lips after church yesterday. She shared the photos on Instagram.

Beverly Osu's boyfriend, Angelo Collins is coming to Nigeria

BBA housemates and sweetheart Angelo Collins and Beverly Osu will soon reunite. Angelo will be in Nigeria in a matter of days...where the two will embark on a press tour.

Wande Coal & crew throws money into the crowd at Davido's O2 concert

I heard Wande Coal and his crew threw 50 and 20 pound notes into the crowd from their VIP seats at Davido's concert last night.

Andrea Giaccaglia shows off sexy bikini body

Ghanaian Andrea Manuela Giaccaglia is Banky W's rumoured girlfriend. Though the two have not been seen in public since July. What a body!

Davido's “Skelewu” electrifying performance at O2 Indigo in London

I heard his performance last night at Indigo2 was electrifying. Good! See more photos after the cut...

CAN gives El-Rufai 7 days ultimatum to reveal source of Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s private jet

Controversial politician and former minister for the Federal Capital Terrotory, Mallam Nasir El Rufai, has been given a 7-day ultimatum by the Christian Association of Nigeria to reveal to Nigerians who gave the President of CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, his private jet or risk having his dirty character exposed to the public. The Christian Association also asked El-Rufai to go for a Psychiatric test.

This is in response to the interview the former minister granted Saturday Sun dated 14th September where he called the CAN president a bigot and a pretender. El-Rufai said:

"The CAN president is not a religious leader. He is a religious pretender. From the statements he has made, he is a bigot. He is an ethnic irredentist and no one should take him serious. It is sad that such a person is the head of CAN. He can say whatever he wants to say but we know who he is working for, we know who gave him his private jet. so why should we worry about someone like that. He has zero credibility".

See CAN's response to El-Rufai's comments after the cut...