Court grants Naira Marley N2m bail

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday granted a musician, Azeez Fashola (a.k.a Naira Marley), bail for N2millon with two sureties in like sum. 

Justice Nicholas Oweibo ruled that one of the sureties must be on Grade Level 10 in the Federal or state employment.

The other surety must have a landed property within the court’s jurisdiction.

The judge directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to verify the bail terms. Justice Oweibo adjourned until October 22 for trial.

EFCC arraigned Naira Marley for alleged credit card fraud. He was charged with 11 counts of violating the Cyber Crimes Act of 2015. The defendant pleaded not guilty.

The musician risks seven years in jail if found guilty.

Beautiful new photo of actress Adesua Etomi

Lovely....

7 dead and 21 missing after tour boat sinks in Hungary

Hungarian rescue crews on Thursday searched for survivors after a tourist boat collided with another vessel in central Budapest and sank in the Danube River.

At least seven people were confirmed dead and 21 others were missing, rescue officials said.

The boat, named Hableany (Mermaid) and operated by a South Korean tour agency, was returning from an hour-long night tour when the accident occurred.

Two crew members and 33 passengers were on board, most of which were from South Korea.

Authorities said the Hableany was traveling close to a Viking cruise ship as they approached the Margit Bridge, not far from Budapest's iconic neo-Gothic parliament building on the riverbank.

The two ships were sailing side by side and in the same direction. But the tour boat veered into the much larger Viking and the two collided. This caused the Hableany to tip to its side, sending several passengers into the water, and then quickly sank.

"As the Viking comes into contact with (the Hableany), it overturns it and in about seven seconds, as it turns on its side, it sinks," Police Col. Adrian Pal said.

It remains unclear why the tour boat veered into the cruise ship. Police say they have launched a criminal investigation into the incident, one of the country's worst boat accidents.

" I won’t victimise workers" - Governor-elect Bello Matawalle

Bello Matawalle, the newly elected Governor of Zamfara today, urged the state’s workers to go about their duties without fear of victimisation.

Matawalle gave the assurance during his first official engagement at Government House, Gusau when he addressed Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Government Agencies and Departments led by the state Head of Service, Alhaji Mujitaba Isa.

"The civil service is no doubt the engine room that facilitates the growth and development for the success of government programmes and policies.

"The service should reorient itself and be more disciplined in the discharge of its responsibilities starting from reporting to work from 8 a.m. and closing by 3.30 p.m. as stipulated in the rules.

“I am not here to fight with anybody, but I want you to be apolitical and focused in your assigned responsibilities,” he said.

In his response, Isa assured the governor of workers full support and cooperation. 

Matawalle while taking oath of office on Wednesday promised to meet and discuss with stakeholders on how best to chart a new course for the state.

He also met behind closed doors with the state’s Council of Chiefs which is chaired by the Emir of Anka, Alhaji Muhammad Ahmad.

Timi Dakolo accuses COZA pastor of ‘sexually abusing’ members

Timi Dakolo, Nigerian singer, took to social media earlier today to called out the founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, a pentecostal church otherwise known as COZA, over allegations of sexual abuse.

In a series of social media posts, the singer alleged that the pastor “sexually abuses” women in the church, leaving them “broken” and “mentally strangled”

Dakolo went further to claim that the members have been constantly abused by the pastor in connivance with branch pastors who aided and abated the ‘evil’ act.

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EFCC arraigns woman and 5 others who claimed snake swallowed N35m JAMB money

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arraign a controversial official of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Philomina Chieshe and 5 others before Justice Peter Afen of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, following her alleged involvement in the N35million fraud.

Apart from Philomena, the other five officials of JAMB in the matter are Samuel Umoru, Yakubu Jekada, Daniel Agbo, Priscilla Ogunsola, and Aliyu Yakubu. Philomena, who is a JAMB official in Benue State, became popular when she made an outlandish claim that a mysterious snake swallowed about N35million cash arising from sale of e-JAMB cards in the state.

The controversial JAMB official is being prosecuted by the EFCC on an eight-count charge, following her refusal to furnish the management of JAMB the true information on the financial status of JAMB e-cards supplied to the Benue Zonal office between 2014 and 2016.

Instead of Philomena rendering account on the said N35million, being the shortfall of un-remmitted e-JAMB cards in connivance with other officials, she claimed that a mysterious snake swallowed the money.

According to the EFCC, Philomena ought to know that the shortfall in the un-remitted e-JAMB cards, which she claimed disappeared as a result of manipulation from the kingdom of darkness is false and untenable before the law.

The commission added that the action of Philomena is contrary to section 139 (a) of the Penal Code Law.

Meanwhile, the commission has also arraigned another JAMB official, Labaran Tanko, on Tuesday while the defendant pleaded not guilty to the offence.

Justin Bieber shows off toned abs and tattoos during gym workout

Justin Bieber works hard to maintain his toned body.

On Wednesday, Bieber, 25, was spotted working out at the gym without his wife, Hailey Baldwin. The "Love Yourself" singer went shirtless for his exercise routine, showing off his lean but muscled form and numerous tattoos in photos obtained by Daily Mail.

Meanwhile, Bieber's wife, Hailey Baldwin, had also been spotted out and about on the same day.

The model rocked a baby blue trenchcoat, dark sunglasses and silver earrings as she headed to a studio for a photo shoot.

Regina Daniels shows off her marriage ring

Teen actress Regina Daniels took to social media to proudly flaunt her ring after becoming 6th wife to 59-year-old businessman Ned Nwoko.

This comes two days after traditional marriage at Delta State.

"With you by my side, I’m ready for the next 4 years" - Osinbajo praises wife

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has praised his wife, thanking her for past years, especially the last 4 years.

He also says, with her by his wife, he is ready for the next 4 years.

"My dear Dolapo, Thank you for years past. Thank you especially for the last four years, You are my rock. And with you by my side, I am ready for the next four years of service’’, he wrote.

WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange too ill to appear via video link in U.S. extradition hearing

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is too ill to appear via a video link from a British prison in a hearing on an extradition request from the United States, his lawyer said on Thursday

The United States has requested the extradition of Assange, who was dragged from the Ecuadorean embassy in London on April 11.

He faces a total of 18 US criminal counts with decades in prison if convicted. 

According to WikiLeaks, Assange has been moved to the medical ward in jail.

A spokesman for the whistleblowing website said it had "grave concerns" about Assange's health.

"During the seven weeks in Belmarsh his health has continued to deteriorate and he has dramatically lost weight," the spokesman said.

"Defence lawyer for Assange, Per Samuelson, said that Julian Assange's health state last Friday was such 'that it was not possible to conduct a normal conversation with him'."

The next hearing on the extradition request was set for June 12.

FIFA bans ex-Oceania general secretary Nicholas for bribery and corruption

Former Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) general secretary Tai Nicholas has been banned from all soccer-related activities for eight years for financial misconduct, world soccer governing body FIFA said on Thursday

Nicholas, a former member of FIFA's standing committee, was also fined 50,000 Swiss francs ($49,554).

"The investigation into Mr Nicholas concerned the misappropriation of FIFA funds allocated to the OFC between 2014 and 2017 in relation to the OFC Home of Football," FIFA said in a statement

"As a result Mr Nicholas has been sanctioned with a ban from taking part in any kind of football-related activity at national and international level (administrative, sports or any other) for eight years."

FIFA said Nicholas had violated Article 21 of its Code of Ethics, which deals with bribery and corruption, as well as Article 20, which sets out rules governing the offering and accepting of gifts and other benefits.

Actress Susan Peters celebrates 39th birthday with gorgeous photos

Nollywood diva Susan Peters is 39 years old today May 30th.... The actress was May 30, 1980.

Happy birthday Peters.. More grace and blessings in all your endeavors.

Tonto Dikeh wins big at Miss Health Beauty Pageant

Tonto Dikeh has been awarded 2019 Women Enhancement Award, for her selfless contributions to the development and empowerment of young women through her foundation.....

 "WE STAY WINNING...
The Tonto Dikeh Foundation @t_d_foundation 💛❤🧡", she wrote along the photo of the award.

Congrats to her. ..

Singer Miley Cyrus shares sultry photos ahead of new album 'She Is Coming'

Miley Cyrus posted these sexy black and white posing seductively in bikini as she announces the release of her new album "She is coming" which is dropping tomorrow May 31st at midnight....

Announcing the date on twitter,  she wrote; "SHE IS COMING @ midnight tonight ! 5/31 🖤".

At least 21 dead, 30 injured after tour bus crash in Mexico

A tour bus and a semi-trailer collided Wednesday on a mountain road in the Mexican state of Veracruz, and the bus rolled over and caught fire, killing at least 21 people and injuring 30, officials said. 

Roberto Hernandez, the civil defence director for Nogales township, said the bus turned onto one side and the ground blocked its exit doors.Initial reports said 20 people were killed, but state civil defense director Guadalupe Osorno said one injured person died later.

Authorities said both vehicles were westbound when they apparently collided in a mountainous area known as Cumbres de Maltrata. Both caught fire.