A Nigerian Samuel Shoyeju Sentenced to Jail for 7 years in UK

A Nigerian (Born in Britain) Samuel Shoyeju, a United Kingdom immigration officer, has been sentenced to seven years jail term for falsely granting Indefinite Leave to Remain (Green Card equivalent) - "Stay" to 44 non-EU residents (all Nigerians) who were not entitled to it or entitled to stay in the United Kingdom.


The court was told that scores of immigrants who were fraudulently issued with (Indefinite Leave to Remain / Permanent Settlement) visas by this rogue (generous / kind?!) UK Border Agency official, Samuel Shoyeju, were Nigerians and remain at large almost four years later.

Only 14 of the false letters that he issued have been recovered, which means most of the recipients have not been identified.

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Man Commits Suicide: writes Landlord, Pastor and Wife

From E-expressnigeria.com
For residents and neighbours of No 6, Sikiru Rotimi Street, Ejigbo, Lagos, the death of a businessman simply identified as Joseph was a rude shock that left them dazed for days. Although, the way and manner by which he met his death was clear, the reason for his death remains a big mystery to his family, friends and neighbours. The deceased committed suicide by

Ex-Biafran Leader, Odumegwu Ojukwu Dies at 78

An Icon, ex-Biafran Leader and warlord, Mr. Odumegwu Ojukwu dies yesterday at a London hospital after battling with stroke. He was aged 78.
May his soul rest in peace.

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And Death.

Man Rose From Dead After 3 Days In Mortuary

Residents of Oremeji in Aradagun near Badagry, Lagos, were on Sunday thrown into shock when a man presumed dead suddenly resurrected after three days in the mortuary.

The man, simply identified as Mr Agosu, reportedly died of an undisclosed illness on Friday in a hospital and his remains were deposited at the morgue of the Badagry General Hospital.

“My husband usually rapes me in the presence of our children”

A mother of four, Taiwo Arum, on Friday told an Igando Customary Court, Lagos, that her husband usually raped her in the presence of their children.

Taiwo, 41, is seeking the order of the court to dissolve her 11-year-old marriage to Jamiu.

The woman who was in tears while

20yr Old Boy Machetes Father to Death Over 2 Measures of Millet

The incident took place  in Anguwa Laraba, Fagam in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Investigations revealed that the young man allegedly  macheted his father, Malam Maman Dan-Alhaji to death in the early  hours of  Thursday, sending a wave of shock to residents of the village.

An eye-witness account given

More Than 2000 Babies Born Yearly in Nigeria by IVF – Giwa Osagie

 About 3,000 babies are born yearly in Nigeria by In Vitro Fertilization, IVF, because of infertility of couples caused by infections.

Professor Osata Giwa-Osagie disclosed this during a distinguished professor lecture at University of Lagos, Wednesday.

Jonathan Confirms Lamorde as New EFCC Boss

President Jonathan on Wednesday, approved the  appointment of new chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC , Ibrahim Lamorde who takes over the leadership of the commission in acting capacity.

Lamorde’s appointment came after the President ordered  the sack of  Mrs Farida Waziri over

My Mum Asked Me To Become a Mechanic. Now l make Thousands of Naira Daily - Female Generator Mechanic

Bridget Ezekiel, 19, and a resident of Trailer Garage in Jos North LGA of Plateau State, could be described as one of those women inching closer to getting their rightful position in formerly men dominated

Actress Eucharia Anunobi Turns Evangelist

Ace Nollywood Actress Eucharia Anunobi has chosen what many would call the right path or to answer God's call her life.

The actress whose whereabouts and activities have remained the staple of countless rumours and gossips, has come out to clear the air on what she’s been up to recently.

Jonathan Sacks EFCC Chairperson, Farida Waziri

President Goodluck  Jonathan has removed the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, Mrs. Farida Waziri.

Her removal was contained in a three-paragraph statement signed by Jonathan’s spokesperson, Dr. Reuben Abati in Abuja on Wednesday morning.

Jonathan named Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde as the Acting Chairman/Chief Executive of the lame duck commission.

Larmode was among the effective team of the former chairman of the commission, Mr. Nuhu Ribadu.

This is a serious one this time for Mrs Waziri whose tenure should be over by 2012.

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2Face Idibia Rescues Injured Policeman

2face Idibia has shown that apart from being a superstar, he can still be a nice guy. This time the news is not about winning an Award or releasing a tight single album but saving a life.

The singer who is credited to singing one of the biggest songs to come out of Africa ‘African Queen’ recently played the role of a ‘Good Samaritan’ as he reportedly saved the life of a Police Officer who had been shot.

The Many Scandals of Nollywood Star Actor Jim Iyke

Unarguably, top actor James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly called Jim Iyke within the movie cycle and beyond has indeed paid his dues in film making business.Aside his regular movie roles which have fetched him millions, Jim endorsed Globacom Telecommunication for one season and was handsomely paid.Still,the sexy actor is equally a car dealer,which has proven to be another area where he has made millions from.

Despite all these, Jim has lived with alleged fraudulent stories chasing after

Nigerian Olympic Athlete Arrested For Murder In South Africa

He is regarded as one of Pretoria's most dangerous men - the "go-to guy" if you want someone's legs broken or need protection via his company, Big Dog Security.

Earlier this month, former Nigerian Olympic athlete Ambrose Monye (in dreads) was acquitted of murder after beating a man to death. Now he is back behind bars in connection with the murder of young mother Chanelle Henning.

Hairstylist kills neighbour with broken bottle during fight

A hair stylist, Cletus Nweke (pictured above) has been arrested by the police for the alleged murder of one Paul Michael, a 27-year-old driver.


Nweke allegedly killed Michael at about 5.40am on November 9 at the Ikota Housing Estate,Ajah. Before the incident, the two men lived in the same building.


According to Nweke,

The Guardian Newspaper Publisher and Chairman Alex Ibru is Dead

CHAIRMAN, Publisher of The Guardian, Dr. Alexander Uruemu Ibru has passed on. He died at about 1.30pm on Sunday, November 20, in the course of an illness. He was aged 66.

Ibru was born on March 1, 1945, the youngest of the famous

Robbers Bomb Kogi Police Station, Kill Two

HEAVILY armed bandits yesterday stormed Kabba, the headquarters of Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, where they bombed the divisional police station, killing two police men. The branch of a bank located around the police station was also bombed but efforts to gain access to the bank vault failed.

According to eye witnesses, the bandits, numbering about 10, invaded the police station, disarmed the personnel and headed for the armoury where they carted away arms. They reportedly released suspects detained in the station before bombing it.

Happy Birthday President Goodluck Jonathan

Happy 54th Birthday to Nigeria's number one man, President Goodluck Jonathan.
Sir, may God grant you more fruitful years ahead.

Angry Pregnant Woman Stabs Husband To Death

A pregnant housewife in Bauchi State has allegedly stabbed her husband, a Lance Corporal in the Nigerian Army to death over adultery.
Daily Sun gathered that the mistress who was identified as Sarah was also injured by the housewife, a mother of two during the attack.

Dr Conrad Murray Found Guilty and Taken into Custody In Michael Jackson's Death Trial

Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr Conrad Murray, has been found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of the star by a jury in Los Angeles. A panel of seven men and five women took two days of deliberation to reach a verdict.

Michael Jackson’s personal doctor, Conrad Murray, sat expressionless as the court clerk read the jury's decision:

Michael Jackson Death Bed For Auction

Michael Jackson’s death bed has been put up for auction, it was announced today.
The queen-sized bed is among many of items that are being sold from the Holmby Hills, California, mansion where the King of Pop died two years ago.
The event will take place next month and is being held by Julien’s Auctions who will also sell off lots of the late star’s personal items.
TMZ are reporting that the bed is still in good condition but that the linens have been changed.
Other items on the auction block include a mirror from the Thriller star’s “inner sanctum” which was a private bedroom that no one else in the home was allowed to enter.
The mirror had a message that Michael had scribbled on it for himself as he prepared for his This Is It concert tour.
“TRAIN, perfection, March April. FULL OUT May,” a rep from Julien’s says it reads.
A chalkboard in the home’s kitchen which has, “I (heart) Daddy. SMILE, it’s for free,” is expected to raise more than $400.

Happy Birthday To Peter and Paul Okoye (P-Square)

Can you imagine the goodies displayed on their table... Funny aight? I can't stop laughing.

Thumbs up guys, enjoy your day to the fullest.

Boko Haram: FG Brags We Are In Control

ABUJA— Barely a week after President Goodluck Jonathan revealed plans to destabilise his administration through terrorist plots, the Federal Government, yesterday, re-assured Nigerians and foreigners living in the country that it was on top of the situation.

According to the government, approach towards solving the menace has been to apply physical security only as a catalyst for honest dialogue among genuine stakeholders and key players.

Why we offered GCON to Dangote – Jonathan

Mr Aliko Dangote

ABUJA — President Goodluck Jonathan, Monday, justified Federal Government’s decision to confer business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, with the second highest national honour award of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, GCON, saying that the recipient deserved the feat because of his contributions to Nigeria’s greatness.

Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, and member of the National Economic Management Team, NEMT, becomes the first Nigerian who is not a top politician or political appointee to bag the prestigious honour.

Day-old baby disappears from private hospital in Abia

 Umuahia—Abia State Police Command has launched an investigation into how a day-old baby boy got missing from a private hospital, Analechi Hospital, located at 5 Ngbaronye/Udi Street, Amuzuku, Umuahia, Abia State.

The police said yesterday that all the staff of the hospital were being interrogated on the matter, even as it ponders on the where- abouts of the missing baby.

Kanu Nwankwo Sponsors Nigeria Next Supermodel

Africa soccer legend,Mr. Kanu Nwankwo has written his name in gold in the heart of many aspiring supermodels in Nigeria.Latest gist about the former Arsenal player show that he has thrown his weight behind the 2011 edition of Nigeria Next Supermodel.
Gistmaster gathered that Kanu and his partner, Ayo Gam-Ikon are very happy to sponsor this  year's edition of the model competition.

Picture of the two females and a male that died this morning

What a sad incident this morning on Lagos Island as two young ladies and a guy were returning back from a night of fun at an undisclosed club before they met their sudden death. We learnt their car was involved in a ghastly auto crash which ended their lives.


Oh no! This is touching. These are youth with bright and promising future. May their souls rest in peace.

IBB undergoes surgery in Germany

Nigeria's former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, is ill and on admission at a German hospital.

Babangida, who left the country a few weeks ago for what was reported to be a routine medical check-up, was said to have been indisposed for quite some time now.

A source close to the hospital in Germany said the former president, who had a successful operation for an undisclosed ailment, was initially in critical condition a few minutes after the operation, but had since stabilised.

However, a source close to his family told the Nigerian Tribune that he spoke with Babangida by phone on his sick bed in Germany at about 4.10 p.m. (Nigerian time) on Thursday and that there was no cause for anxiety over his health.

All efforts to get through to his media aide, Mr Kassim Afegbua, were unsuccessful, as he neither responded to calls nor to the text message sent to him.

Pero gets 2Face’s diamond engagement ring

Pero and 2Face

EX- Plantashun Boiz crooner and one of Africa’s most respected musician, Tuface Idibia may be bargaining for a showdown with the many women in his life, if the news making the rounds that he’s offered an engagement ring to one of them is true.

Pero  Adeniyi  mother to three of his children that includes a set of twins, may have stirred the hornets nest with her tweet on social network, claiming to have received a diamond engagement ring from the Benue State born crooner.
Pero allegedly tweeted her new status as engaged and stated that it was 2Face who gave her the diamond ring she’s presently wearing.

Introducing 'Da Nu Groove Crew'

Da Nu Groove Crew

                                                       Nigeria's Gospel Music Chart Busters

Da Nu Groove Crew is a group of multi-talented musicians who have dedicated their youthful years to positively affecting their generation.

They started 7 years ago, made up of 5 inspiring and anointed young men who are known for their dynamic and creative approach to music, demonstrating the joy of worshipping GOD freely with their vast repertoire of original songs and with mighty grooves, they are able to uniquely communicate God's message of Love, Peace and Hope.

2011 Channel O Music Video Awards…The Winners

The Channel O Music Video awards' best of the best were announced last night, and as it has always been, Nigeria dominates the win list with 6 total awards. Darey, Dbanj, Ice Prince, Naeto C, & Banky W all left with Channel O Awards for the year 2011.

Dbanj snatched 2 including the special recognition award, but surprisingly he was absent. He gave his acceptance speech via a recorded video that was shown during the show.

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Jim Iyke in court over N15 million fraud- 234next.com

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A film actor, Jim Iyke, 35, was on Thursday arraigned before
an Abuja Chief Magistrates' Court charged with N15 million fraud.

The Police Prosecutor, Mr Chijoke Okezie, told the court that on Aug. 8, Habiba Abubakar wrote a petition to the Inspector General of Police (IG) to investigate the fraud.