STELLA ODUAH AND THE TRIUMPH OF CORRUPTION - #SACKSTELLAODUAH

STELLA ODUAH - THE FACE OF CORRUPTION

The Jonathan administration faces a serious test this week as its decision on the saga poised to envelope the Minister of Aviation-Stella Oduah, rages.

NCAA OFFICIALS RISK 10-YR JAIL FOR VIOLATING BUDGET-PROCUREMENT LAWS. #SACKSTELLAODUAH

STELLA ODUAH - THE FACE OF CORRUPTION

If Nigeria’s anti-corruption authorities would, for once, punish violators of federal budget and procurement laws, then aviation ministry officials involved in a scandalous purchase of two armour-plated BMW vehicles at an inflated cost of N225 million, would be facing charges leading from three to 10 years in jail.

The multimillion contract that has sparked anger across the country was never listed or approved in any government budget as required by law, neither was it openly advertised or bided for.

16-YEAR OLD MOTHER OF TWO STABS HER HUSBAND TO DEATH IN AKURE

A 16-year-old mother of two, Ebere Ogu, has allegedly stabbed her 35-year-old husband, Patrick, to death in Akure, the OndoState capital, during a fight, and has fled with her children.

Detectives from the criminal Investigation Division of the state Police Command are presently looking for her.

Vanguard gathered that the crime was committed last Thursday at their number 70 Ijapo extension residence in Akure at 5a.m. 

ARRESTED BRITISH ALQAEDA JIHADIST IS HELPING TO TRACK DOWN KENYA MALL ATTACK GUNMEN

A man with links to two of the most dangerous branches of terrorist organisation al-Qaeda is now helping the West to dismantle terrorism in the Middle East and Africa.

Supergrass Ahmed Warsame, 27, is currently providing intelligence to help find the mastermind of the Kenyan shopping mall massacre which left 67 dead last month. It is hoped that his links to an al-Shabaab chief known as Ikrima, thought to be behind last month's massacre, will also help intelligence officials locate 'white widow' Samantha Lewthwaite.

BEST PICTURES OF THE 2013 LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

MIST AND REFLECTIONS

 My passion for photography is still alive and I am definitely going to keep it alive.

These are some of the best pictures submitted by professional photographers for the 2013 LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

See more pictures after the cut.

FUSE ODG WINS MOBO BEST AFRICAN ACT AWARD

GHANAIAN musician,  Nana Richard Abiona, known by his stage name Fuse ODG, has beaten other contenders including Wizkid to win the MOBO award for the Best African Act.

His smash hit single ANTENNA is still rocking the airwaves.....

Watch the video after the cut plus list of other award winners.

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CHINESE COUPLE ARRESTED FOR SELLING THEIR DAUGHTER FOR £5,000 TO BUY AN iPHONE

A young Chinese couple are facing many years in jail after allegedly selling their baby daughter to raise money for an iPhone and other luxury goods.

The couple, identified only as Miss Zhang and Mr Teng, are said to have placed anonymous advertisements in newspapers suggesting they would be willing to part with their baby - unborn at that stage - in exchange for 50,000 yuan (about £5,000).

X-FACTOR(UK) CONTESTANT CAUGHT STEALING MAKE-UP

X Factor(UK) contestant Tamera Foster was reportedly caught shoplifting make-up from Boots just a month after her first audition for the show.

The gifted 16-year-old singer and two of her friends were spotted by security guards trying to leave the store in Gravesend, Kent, on July 24th, 2013.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE WESTGATE MALL TERROR ATTACK.

The terrorist killed without MERCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  #CLICK HERE.

They were prepared and ready to die as well.

GOD IS OUR SECURITY.

COURT DECLARES BARAJE'S FACTION ILLEGAL

A Federal High Court in Abuja declared the activities of the Baraje led faction of the PDP illegal, just as it ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to only recognize the Alhaji Bamanga Tukur led national officers of the party.

Reacting to the development, the Abubakar Kawu Baraje led group also vowed to pursue its case to a logical conclusion even to the Supreme Court, just as it said it will continue to use the party’s flag, symbol and colours as bonafide members of PDP.

OAU GRADUATE ARRESTED FOR IMPERSONATING MEDICAL DOCTOR IN LAGOS

ADEYEMI

Policemen attached to the Area H police command Ogudu, Lagos, have arrested one Adeyemi Akintolure  for allegedly impersonating a medical doctor.

The suspect, who was paraded on Thursday, was arrested following a petition that he fraudulently obtained the sum of N500,000 (Five hundred thousand naira) from one Joy Umosekhaimhe.

KIDNAPPERS DEMAND N500M FOR ORONTO DOUGLAS' SISTER

Kidnappers of Augusta Douglas-Ayam, the sister to the Presidential Adviser on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Oronto Douglas, broke their silence yesterday as they contacted the victim's husband and demanded N500 million ransom.

Douglas-Ayam was seized and taken to an unknown area in the creeks by nine gunmen, who wore army uniform. The assailants, who operated on a black speedboat, abducted her at the Ogbia waterside about 8:45pm on Monday after shooting into the air.

SHAME OF A NATION - AVIATION MINISTER RIDES IN 2 ARMOURED VEHICLES WORTH N256M

STELLA ODUAH

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority were compelled to purchase Two BMW-760 bulletproof vehicles for the almighty Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah.

The minister through her PR had initially denied this allegation which was rubbished when more facts emerged including the date of purchase. The procurement was even done on credit while First Bank of Nigeria Plc was said to have stood in as a guarantor for the agency with Coscharis Motors Limited.

APC WOOS SEVEN PDP REBEL GOVERNORS

In a desperate move to boost its rank, the All Progressives Congress has opened the door for the Seven Rebel PDP Governors(gG7 to join the party.

This will be a major decider if the Governors eventually agrees as the PDP will face even more stiffer opposition for majority control at national level. The APC, promised to handover the complete control of APC structures in the states of those G7 Governors to them.

INSECURITY LOOMS OVER BRAZIL 2014

 

Demonstrations, Strikes, Destruction, Anger, Pain and Threat...............................

These are some of the few words that describes the state of insecurity in Brazil, host of the 2014 football festival, the FIFA WORLD CUP 2014.

In addition to this already worrisome situation, the  biggest drug cartel in Brazil has promised a 'World Cup of terror' next year - in a reminder of the high level of violence that still marks the country.

THE DUMB PIRATE

HASSAN

Criminals usually attempt to stay on top of their game because of the risk involved in getting caught, but the opposite was the case for a Somalian Pirate Kingpin who fell rather cheaply into the hands Belgian investigators.

The alleged pirate kingpin was been arrested in a Hollywood-style sting that lured him from Somalia to Belgium to work on a fake documentary about high-seas crime. 

HAPPY EID KABIR TO OUR MUSLIM FRIENDS

We celebrate with our Muslim friends today.

May God's blessings rain upon us today and forever. Amen.

Mail your house address so we can celebrate with you.

Cheers.

POWERFUL EARTHQUAKE ROCKS THE PHILIPPINES

Earlier today, a powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck central Philippines, leaving at least 20 people dead and rattling many who were celebrating a religious holiday.

The quake, which struck early in the morning, crumbled a number of buildings and sent panicked people streaming into the streets, witnesses said.