NDDC director arrested for bribing EFCC with N150, 000 recharge cards

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Roberts Obuoha, a Director in Project Management Department of the Niger Delta Development Commission, for alleged bribery.

The EFCC said in a statement that the suspect was under investigation by the commission and was invited to write a statement in a case of contract splitting and inflation.

However, he was subsequently arrested while allegedly attempting to bribe the EFCC South-South Zonal Head, Mr. Ishaq Salihu, with N150, 000.

The suspect is alleged to have said that the money was meant for recharge cards and was not a bribe.

The statement added, “He was quizzed and offered administrative bail, but when he reported the next day to perfect his bail, he went to the zonal head’s office and offered him the sum of N150, 000 to buy recharge cards.

“The suspect claimed that he offered the said money to Salihu in order to build a good relationship with him. The suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.”

15 things you didn’t know about Sahara Reporters founder, Sowore, as he turns 45 today

  

  

         

1. As a 10 year old, he witnessed policemen attack and rape women in his community in Ilaje, Ondo State and vowed to become an activist.
2. He went to schools-Primary and High - in Ilaje Ese-Odo local government in Ondo State
3. He joined UNILAG in 1989 and lived in Henry Carr Hall. He also led series of protests against the government of Ibrahim Babangida.
4. He was Student Union President at UNILAG between 1992 and 1994
5. He was once expelled by UNILAG but later pardoned by the institution.
6. He launched a war against cultism
7. He was stabbed several times and stripped naked by cultists on March 11, 1994 while studying in his room
8. While recovering at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, policemen stormed LUTH to arrest him but nurses dressed him up as a corpse and wheeled him out of the hospital secretly.
9. He was declared wanted by the police for arson, robbery and malicious damage while a student and his pictures were published in newspapers.
10. He lived as a fugitive for several months and it was his girlfriend who usually helped him deliver hand-written statements to the press whenever he wanted to respond to allegations
11. He did his NYSC in Yola, Adamawa state in 1995. While there, he served as a presenter and producer on Adamawa State Television
12. In May 1996, while waiting to collect my his NYSC Discharge Certificate at the final marching out parade in Yola, he was arrested by the SSS and detained at the Air Force Guard room for one week for his controversial programmes but was released after a PUNCH newspaper publication.
13. His NYSC programme was extended by six months and he sued them at a Lagos High Court but the Abacha government frustrated the case. He continued to lead protests against Abacha until the former ruler died in 1998.
14. He relocated to the United States of America in 1999 for medical reasons due to injuries he suffered from the cult attacks and torture from security agents.
15. In an old interview he once described President Muhammadu Buhari and Olusegun Obasanjo and low-level thugs who do not deserve to walk free.

Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, clocks 45

The founder of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, turns 45 years today. Big congrats to him. Sahara Reporters also clocks 10 this year. Sowore, who is from Ondo State was into activism before going into the media business. In 1994, he was the Student Union President at the University of Lagos. He was among those who fought the Sani Abacha government, asking that MKO Abiola be declared President after the June 12 saga.

UNILAG Law faculty to spend N250m per floor on new building

So, I was just scrolling through the UNILAG website when I came across this. It seems the UNILAG Faculty of Law is trying to set a new spending record. Do you think its too high?

Lagos Assistant Commissioner of Police dies in swimming pool

The Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area K in Badagry, Mr. Osung Ekpo, has died in a Lagos swimming pool.

The Area Commander allegedly died in a swimming pool at a popular hotel in the Ajah area of Lagos.

Ekpo, who was in company of his friends, had gone to celebrate Valentine’s Day when he decided to swim and the suddenly drowned. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Dolapo Badmos,  said the deceased had gone for a swimming exercise when the sad incident occurred.

She said,: “Yes, we lost ACP Ekpo, the Area Commander, Area K Command. He was exercising in a swimming pool when he died. I am preparing a press release, which I would send to you soon.”

Bread seller, Jumoke, is now Stanbic IBTC ambassador

Bread seller turned model, Jumoke Orisaguna, is now the face of Stanbic IBTC. This is her third deal in just two weeks. The lady who was discovered by T.Y Bello after photo bombing Tinie Tempah's photo shoot has been described as the Cinderella of our time. Just three weeks ago, she was making less than N1,000 a day hawking bread on the streets of Lagos. Indeed, dreams do come true

Picture: When N999 was $1,830

Don't you just feel like weeping when you see this picture? This is a visa page of an old Nigerian passport. In 1980, $1,830 was just N999. Today, a dollar is almost N350. Sad!

Judge swears in twin sister as judge

History has been made again. A United States county judge, Shera Grant, has sworn in her identical twin, Shanta Owens, as a judge in Jefferson County, Birmingham. Incidentally, the two sisters also have daughters who are age mates.

In 2014, something similar happened in Lagos, Nigeria, when Chief Judge, Justice Ayotunde Phillips, handed over to her sister, Justice Olajumoke Atilade, who is still the Chief Judge of Lagos today. 

Hilarious! Nigerians recreate Olajumoke Orisaguna and Tinie Tempah's picture

The oldest identical twins in Nigeria?

These are arguably the oldest set of identical twins in Nigeria. Pa Taiwo and Kehinde Obasa from Ijebu Ode recently turned 80. Simply amazing.

Type RIP for Lion King, Mufasa. LOL

Don't scroll without saying RIP to Mufasa. If you don't drop a message, something will happen. No be so una dey do for Facebook?

MTN summoned for suspending senator's line

When you're big. you're big. Anyway, MTN recently suspended the telephone line of the Senator representing Lagos-West, Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi). Unlike most of us that have to go and queue at MTN centres for hours to register, Senator Adeola, who is the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Communication, got preferential treatment.
MTN was summoned to his office and they sent a delegation to his office and re-registered him. Boss! Anyway, let me go and join my own queue under the sun and wait for my own turn like a normal citizen.

Photo of the day

If you see anything other than sweet potato, then you need Jesus. LOL

Wanted militant, Tompolo, buys newspaper advert congratulating Governor Wike for his Supreme Court victory

Only in Nigeria. Chai! Anyway, Niger Delta Militant, Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, bought a full page advert on page 3 of Vanguard recently to congratulate Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, for his victory at the Supreme Court.

Tompolo, who has refused to obey a court summon for over a month, even urged the APC candidate, Dakuku Peterside, to accept the judgement of the Supreme Court. LOL

The advert reads, “I, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), the Ebicouwei of Ijaw nation on behalf of my family, friends and associate, rejoice with you on the confirmation of your resounding victory as the Governor of Rivers State by the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

“Your Excellency sir, your triumph is the doing of the lord. Therefore, it is an opportunity for you to bring all the people of Rivers State together for the unity, peace and rapid development of the state. It is true that so much injustice has taken place in the last six months of litigation but you must forgive, forget and move Rivers State forward as Jehovah, the Almighty God, is your strength.

I want to call on the opposition in Rivers State to put the past behind for the sake of the people of Rivers State who are in dire need of peace and prosperity. His Excellency sir, please Rule Rivers State with the fear of God. May the good lord continue to see you through your endeavours."

Hilarious: Nigerian gives tips on how to prevent Lassa fever

Got this from Facebook user, Ezeogu Chijindu Chinedu

I have discovered a way to drink Garri this Lassa season.

1. Put the garri in a dry frying pan/pot.

2. Place it on the fire and allow it to fry for 10mins so that the heat will kill the Lassa virus.

3. Pour the garri out on a wide tray & allow it to get cold. Make sure ur eyes are on the garri to avoid the virus coming back cos if it does hmmmm, e go worse pass the 1st time oh.

4. Put the garri on a plate and add the necessary (sugar, salt, glucose, powder, honey, milk, Milo, groundnut, aki, water etc). This is strictly based on your choice but if u want to add all, no problem.

Then ur delicious and tasty drinking garri is ready for consumption...

Thank me later...

‪#‎LassaFever_Gbakwa_Oku

Is this not too soon?

Check out this old picture of Oyo State Gov.

So, its Flash back Friday. This was long before Governor Abiola Ajimobi went into politics

Ladies,this is why you must rock this

Babes, in this Valentine season, you must take the advice of Senator Ben Bruce and be patriotic by using Nigerian products. You cannot be wearing imported Victoria Secret panties at the expense of our naira. Let us encourage the Nigerian economy by wearing made in Nigeria panties. I am Eni and I am just trying to make common sense. LOL.

Okupe says Donald Trump deserves to be next American President

So, former spokesperson for ex-President Goodluck Jonathan believes controversial Republican candidate, Donald Trump, should be the next President of the United States. This is despite Trump's diatribe in which he said, "African countries ought to be recolonized again for another 100 years because they know nothing about leadership and self governance”. Issorai!

My first post

Hi people. This is officially my first post.