Horror - Man butcher uncle with the allegation of destiny manipulation

A man identified as Chinweoru Ugbo, 32, was weekend arrested by the Onueke Divisional Police Command, Ebonyi State for allegedly butchering his uncle, Mr. Ogbuleji Nwite, 78, with an axe.

The crime was allegedly committed at Nsokkara Community in Ezza South Local Government Area of the state over claims that the deceased was diabolically manipulating Ugbo’s destiny.

The suspect allegedly lured his victim to a lonely farmland near a neighbouring community in Amagu, under the guise of showing him (the victim) a piece of land he wanted to purchase.

He reportedly inflicted 27 cuts on late Mr. Nwite in the early hours of Saturday, unaware that some people saw him.

We gathered that the suspect was caught by the villagers at Igweledoha Nsokkara community, when he was packing his luggage to flee the community.

It was also learnt that the suspect, a trader resident at Owerri in Imo State, was said to have returned home on Friday night with the intention of killing his uncle.

An eyewitness explains; “I was on top of a palm tree harvesting fruits and saw both of them conversing. I never suspected anything because they were relatives.

“But I felt cold to the spine when the boy started brutalising the old man, who recently returned from the hospital after an eye surgery.”

It was learnt that a white T-shirt, which an eyewitness claimed the suspect wore that morning, was brought out from his room with blood stains.

Stella Oduah tells her own side of the story on N225m car scandal

Minister of Aviation Stella Oduah has responded to President Jonathan's query to her to explain her role in the purchase of the controversial N225million BMW armored cars. See her response below

Executive summary on the procurement of NCAA operational vehicles
“The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, is the statutory regulator of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Industry.

Consequently, the NCAA is charged with oversight responsibilities over all civil aviation operations in the country, including safety, security and strict compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices, SARPs, and Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, NCARs.

2. Towards the effective implementation of its statutory regulatory responsibilities, therefore, it is imperative that the NCAA is fully equipped with highly specialised tools and facilities, including adequate operational vehicles to cover all 22 national airports and over 400 airstrips. In keeping with standard practice, provision is therefore made annually for the replacement of obsolete, inadequate & unreliable monitoring equipment.

3.In the 2013 budgetary appropriation, provision was made for the procurement of specialised equipment (including operational vehicles) to complement and in some cases replace obsolete ones.

Furthermore, the fact that NCAA, as the regulator of the industry, often plays host to dignitaries from ICAO, IATA, US FAA, AFRAA, AFCAC BAGASO, CANSO, ACI and a host of others makes it necessary to have specialised operational vehicles.

4.With regard to the procurement of additional operational vehicles (including BMW Security Vehicles), the following due process was observed:
(I) By letter dated April 15, 2013, NCAA officially requested authorisation from the Federal Ministry of Aviation to procure 56 operational vehicles through lease financing. This option was proposed to the ministry to enable the NCAA make 36 monthly payments based on receipts from Internally Generated Revenue, IGR. 



The Ministry therefore granted due approval.
(ii)Based on the ministry’s approval, the NCAA invited Expressions of Interest from all Banks in Nigeria for the financing of the said vehicles. EOI was adopted because the procurement is two sided. First, the financier would have to be selected before the supplier is determined. This is in line with procurement best practices.
(iii) On May 24, 2013, the response received from the various banks to the Expression of Interest, EOI, request was opened publicly and minutes of the opening exercise was duly documented. During the EOI opening exercise, NCAA got commendation from one of the Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, approved by BPP who were invited for the opening exercise.
(iv)  The evaluation of the expression of interests was held on May 31, 2013 during which First Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc and Stanbic IBTC emerged most responsive. On the June 10, 2013 the above three banks were invited to submit Financial Proposals. Thereafter, First Bank emerged the highest rated responsive bidder.
(v)Between June 20 and 25, 2013, invoices were received from various accredited motor vehicle dealers during which only Coscharis Motors Limited quoted for BMW Security Vehicles.

(vi) On June  28, 2013, NCAA Parastatal Tenders Board approved the selection of First Bank Ltd for the Lease Financing as well as Metropolitan Motor Vehicles and Coscharis for the supply of the vehicles.  All  necessary approvals  were duly  sought  and  obtained accordingly.

(vii) Between  July 8, 2013 to August, 12, 2013 various meetings were held with First Bank Ltd, contract agreement was signed and necessary documentation executed.

Your Excellency is respectfully invited to note:
(i) The crucial statutory role of the NCAA in regulating civil aviation operations in the country, including safety, security and strict compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (NCARs).
(ii) The need for NCAA to be fully equipped with highly specialized tools and facilities (including operational vehicles) to enable the effective implementation of its statutory functions.
(iii) The procurement of specialized operational vehicles is duly provided for in the NCAA 2p 13 (IGR) Budget and the need for adopting instalmental lease payments over36rionths.
(iii) That Due Process was followed in the procurement of the said operational vehicles.

Please your Excellency my continued loyally and esteemed regards.
Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah, OON, Honourable Minister.

Obafemi Martins and Baloteli"s sister welcome a son

Ace footballer Obafemi Martins has welcomed his third child from his third baby mama. Abigail Barwuah, the older sister of Italian footballer Mario Balotelli gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday October 16th in Italy.

25 year old Abigail, who has been dating Obafemi since 2012, lost the first pregnancy we all reported last year. She was about four months pregnant when she was in Nigeria with Obafemi in December 2012 but lost the baby 

and got pregnant again almost immediately.

The never-before-married Obafemi has a son with an African chick he dated in Italy many years ago, he also has a 3 and a half year old son with a white chick he dated while playing in the UK and now a son with Abigail.

Saka fights Chukwumerije in the 2nd CCSF International Taekwondo Open in Abuja tomorrow

Popular comic actor and MTN brand ambassador, Oyetoro Hafiz aka Saka is set for a Taekwondo showdown this weekend with Nigerian 3-time Olympian medallist, Chika Chukwumerije.

Also, Taekwando enthusiasts from over eight African countries, 25 Nigerian states, 7 Universities and para-military representatives are in Abuja for what has been dubbed the biggest taekwondo sports event in the country – the 2^nd CCSF International Taekwondo sports open.

The Taekwondo showdown by Saka and Chika will be an exhibition fight on Sunday Oct. 20^th 2013. This sports event put together by the Chika Chukwumerije Sports Foundation, (CCSF), is the 2nd International Taekwondo tournament and will hold in Abuja Sat. October 19 & Sun. Oct. 20, 2013. Accreditation for the over 500 participants is ongoing prior to the 2 day event.

The foundation, an NGO dedicated to the empowerment of youths through sports, also promotes education amongst upcoming and elite athletes.

TOP 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN NOLLYWOOD 2013

This years Nollywood's 100 Most Influential People are...

In order to be titled a Nollywood's Most Influential Person( NMIP) the person's actions and opinions should strongly influence positively the course of events in Nollywood and or the African film industry.

 1. Genevieve Nnaji (Actress)

2. Omotola Jalade Ekehinde (Actress & Humanitarian)

3. Dr. Victor O. Olatoye (President & CEO Nollywood Film Critics USA/NAFCA)

4. Ben Murray Bruce (CEO Silverbird Entertainment)

5. Emeka Mba (DG-Nigerian Broadcasting Commission)

6. Jason Igwe Njoku (CEO iROKO Partners)

7. Peace Anyiam Osigwe (President & CEO AMAA)

8. Ibinabo Fiberesima (President AGN) 

9. Patience Ozokwor (Actress)

10. Fred Amata (Actor)

11. Emem Isong (CEO Royal Arts Academy/Film Producer)

12. Majid Michel (Actor)

13. Zeb Ejiro (Filmmaker)

14. Chinedu Ikedieze (Actor)

15. Osita Iheme (Actor)

16. John Okafor (Actor/Comedian)

17. Basketmouth (Standup Comedian)

18. Tunde Kelani (Film Producer & Director)

19. Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen (Filmmaker)

20. Teco Benson (Film Producer & Director)

21. Stella Damasus (Actress)

22. Zack Orji (Actor)

23. Ejike Asiegbu (Actor)

24. Olu Jacobs (Actor)

25. Nkem Owoh (Actor)

26. Mahmood Ali Balogun (Film Producer & Director)

27. Abdul Salam Mumuni (Film Producer)

28. Frank Rajah Arase (Film Producer & Director)

29. Vivian Ejike (Film Producer)

30. Stephanie Okereke (Actress)

31. Mercy Johnson (Actress)

32. Kunle Afolayan (Film Producer & Director)

33. Jim Iyke (Actor)

34. Desmond Elliot (Film Producer, Actor & Director)

35. Roger Quartey (Film Producer)

36. Segun Arinze (Actor)

37. Shirley Frimpong Manso (Film Producer & Director)

38. Fidelis Dukers (CEO Abuja Film Fest.)

39. Bond Emeruwa (Film Producer & Director)

40.Tchidi Chikere (Film Producer & Director)

41. Mac Collins Chidebe (Film Producer & Director)

42. Van Vicker (Actor, Film Producer & Director)

43. John Dumelo (Actor)

44. Funke Akindele (Actress)

45. Uche Jombo (Actress & Film Producer)

46. Nadia Buari (Actress)

47. Nkiru Sylvanus (Actress)

48. Ini Edo (Actress & Film Producer)

49. Sam Anwuzia (CEO of ZAAFA)

50. Mike Ezuruonye (Actor)

51. Moses Sneeze Inyang (Film Producer & Director)

52. Richard Mofe Damijo (Actor)

53. Jackie Appiah (Actress)

54. Monalisa Chinda (Actress & Film Producer)

55. Chika Zebrudaya (Actor & Comedian)

56. Ejiofor Ezeanyaeche (Marketer)

57. Paul Igwe TV Show producer

58. Omoni Oboli (Actress)

59. Juliet Ibrahim (Actress)

60. Emeka Rob Eze (Film Producer & Marketer)

61. Azuka Odunukwe (Marketer)

62. Samuel Aweyo (CEO Executive Image Movies)

63.Jeta Amata (Film Producer & Director)

64. Yvonne Nelson (Actress)

65. Victor Osuagu (Actor)

66. Arinze Ezeanyaeche (Marketer)

67. Lola Fani Kayode (CEO MNET)

68. Leila Djansi (Film Producer & Director)

69. Andy Amenechi (Filmmaker)

70. Fred Nuamah-CEO Ghana Movie Award

71. Chief Pete Edochie (Actor)

72. Prince Jide Kosoko (Actor)

73. Chijioke Nneji (Film Producer)

74.Onyemaobi Onyebuchi (CEO Onyeze Productions)

75. Okanayo O. Okanayo (Actor)

76. Agbor Gilbert Ebot (Film Producer)

77. Emeka Ike (Actor)

78. Kenneth Okonkwo (Actor)

79. Rita Dominic (Actress)

80. Kalsume Sinare (Actress)

81. Ayuko Babu (Founder Pan African International Film Festival)

82. Ramsey Nouah (Actor)

83. Victor Akande (Award winning Journalist The Nation)

84. Emeka Rollas (Filmmaker)

85. Emma Isikaku (Filmmaker)

86. Stella Damascus (Actress)

87. Sani Mu Azu (Filmmaker)

88. Joke Sliva (Actress)

89. Izu Ojukwu (Filmmaker)

90. Chioma Akpotha (Actress)

91. Oga Bello (Filmmaker)

92. Andy Best (Producer & Marketer)

93. Eucharia Anunobi (Actress)

94. Chidi Mokeme (Actor)

95. Charles Novia (Film Producer & Director)

96. Agya Koo (Actor & Comedian)

97. Bernie Anti (Soundtrack Producer)

98. Bob Manuel Udokwu (Actor)

99. Chika Ike (Actress)

100. Pascal Amanfo (Film Producer & Director).

Still on Aluu killing: Four suspects were granted bail this morning

A high court sitting in Port Harcourt this morning October 17th granted bail to four out of the twelve persons facing trail in the murder case of the four Uniport students. The four are: Omoikiri Aluu monarch: Alhaji Welewa, Okoghiroh Endurance, Ozioma Abajuo and Chigozie Evans Samuel.

Presiding Judge, Justice Letan Nyordee granted them bail on grounds that their offense is not a capital offense and is bailable. They were granted bail to the tune of N2 million with two sureties and the court asked the sureties to submit their passports. The sureties mus also have landed property in Port Harcourt and must show means of livelihood and evidence of paying tax for two years. The other eight suspects were refused bail due to the murder charges against them.

The court also admitted the photographs negatives and the Youtube CD of the incident tendered as exhibits in the matter.

Dear Nigerian police, please also arrest and prosecute the men who murdered 2 innocent young men in Badagry in July. Thank you! The sooner we criminalize jungle justice, the better for us all!

Igbo deportees demand #1bn from Lagos State govt

The 76 destitute people, who were deported by the Lagos State Government and dumped on the Upper Iweka Bridge, Onitsha, Anambra State on July 24, 2013, have dragged the Lagos State Government to a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.

 7 of the deportees - Joseph Aniebonam, Osondu Mbuto, Osondu Agwu, Nnenna Ogbonna, Emily Okoroariri, Friday Ndukwe and Onyeka Ugwu filed the N1billion suit because the applicants, on behalf of the 76 others, while the Attorney-General of Lagos State and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State would be the respondents.

Continue after the break

The victims want the court to declare that their deportation from Lagos State of Nigeria to Anambra State of Nigeria on July 24, amounted to a major violation of their rights and a breach of the provisions of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.

To declare which they, as Nigerian citizens are eligible to the enjoyment of their fundamental rights, that their arrest and detention in several camps, Oshodi rehabilitation centre, police cells and prisons, within Lagos State for no offence known to law and without trial and conviction with a court of competent jurisdiction, amounted to a critical breach of their rights as provided for in the relevant parts of the constitution, adding that such an action was illegal, null, void and unlawful.

They noted that the court should mandate the first respondent to re-absorb and accommodate the applicants within Lagos State of Nigeria since they are Nigerian citizens and are eligible to reside in any part of Nigeria, including Lagos State and stop them from further deportation.

The victims also want the respondents to tender a written apology in their mind by publishing the apology in the following newspapers: THISDAY, Vanguard and Daily Sun continuously for 30 days, from the date of the first publication, for unlawful and gross violation of their constitutional rights.