Welcome to Ucy Madumere's Blog: September 2015

Thursday 24 September 2015

Police Kill 11 Suspected Criminals During Shoot-out In Rivers State

Eight suspected kidnappers and three armed robbery suspects were killed in a shoot-out with men of Rivers State Police Command in the last two weeks, Mr Musa Kimo, the Commissioner of Police, has said.

Kimo, who made the disclosure at a news conference on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the state capital, said that six armed robbery suspects were arrested in the state.

The police in Lagos have arrested a trado-medical doctor ─ Olawale Onalaja ─ for allegedly selling a week-old baby to a couple for N300,000 in the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos.

Punch Metro learnt that the couple, Dele and Oluwakemi Ayangbile, who had also been arrested by the police, allegedly paid the sum to the native doctor before taking the baby to their apartment in the Mile 12 area.

Punch Metro learnt that the mother of the baby, 29-year-old Idiat Babatunde, was a student of a polytechnic in Osun State, and was preparing for her convocation when she was delivered of the baby on Saturday, September 5.

It was gathered that after the delivery, Idiat, who had a quarrel with her husband, Akinola Babatunde, had taken the baby to Onalaja, said to be a family friend, on September 13, and requested that he kept the child for her, while she travelled to school.

[PHOTOS] Julius Agwu Hosts Friends And Family To A Thanksgiving Party In Lagos

Comedian Julius Agwu who recently survived a brain surgery hosted family and friends including former Rivers state governor, Chibuike Amaechi to a Thanksgiving party at his home in Lekki Lagos yesterday September 20th. More photos below..

Malivelihood CEO, Michael Awujoola who is a year older today, visited an orphanage home to mark his special day. More photos below..

Vanguard Newspaper has reported how the kidnapping of a former minister of finance and a onetime presidential candidate of Nigeria took place today on his farm in Ondo with the help of family members and police who gave some details into the kidnapping.

Born on September 21, 1938, the former Finance minister was kidnapped by over 20 Fulani herdsmen who invaded his farm and attacked his over 200 workers.

Many of his workers including the farm Manager identified as Bruno were matcheted while others were reportedly wounded and are on admission in different hospitals.

Dr Ikechukwu Ogbonna has joined the myriads of ABSU alumni locally and in diaspora who have continued to bring the name of the Nigeria's First State Owned university to limelight by excelling conspicuously in their respective endeavors.

He was recently awarded the 2015 BEST GRADUATING CANDIDATE IN FMCPaed (FELLOW MEDICAL COLLEGE OF PEDIATRICS) II examination by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria during the 33rd convocation ceremony of the postgraduate medical college.

Excelling in the FMCPaed part II (final) examination means that he is now fellow of the medical college of pediatrics and can now serve the public as a consultant pediatrician.

He also bagged a 2nd award as the "Best Dissertation in FMCPaed Examination". Suffice to note that 3 out of the 5 awards in the faculty of pediatrics of the National postgraduate medical college of
Nigeria, went to ABSU alumni.

A big congratulations to him, the second awardee, to Abia State university Uturu, a citadel of learning in God's own state and to University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) where he did his residency training.

Monday 21 September 2015

Chika Ike Not Sure Of Getting Married Again

Chika Ike has said she is not sure if she would re-marry again, but God knows it all. You will recall that the actress who was once married said she opted out of the marriage because her husband turned her into a punching bag. In a chat with Potpourri she answered the question bothering on marriage saying; “I will remarry if God says so.”

Juliet Ibrahim Stuns On BMPRO Cover For September 2015

More photos below...

Papa Ejima, Mikel Obi posts has shared photos of his one week old twin babies on Instagram. this kids are so cute! More photos below;

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, must appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal Tomorrow at 10am, to face a 13-count charge of alleged corruption, the tribunal ruled today.

Saraki who is facing charges bordering on corruption and false assets declaration, failed to appear before the tribunal during the sitting, despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the tribunal last Friday.

The chairman of the Tribunal has however made it mandatory for him to appear tomorrow. We are however not sure if the Senate President will honour the sitting, but the police over the weekend said they did not receive any order on Friday requesting them to arrest Saraki.,

Ex-Presidential Candidate, Olu Falae Kidnapped

The ex-presidential candidate and ex-secretary to the Federal Government of Nigeria, Olu Falae, has been kidnapped.While details of his abduction has remained sketchy, more information will be brought to you as soon as they are available.

[PHOTOS] Nigerian Wins Face Of The World Pageant

Stephanie Umogbai and Damola represented Nigeria and won The Crown for Face of the World international in the Male and Female categories at the Birmingham International fashion Week in Birmingham.

They are both currently wearing the crown for Face of the World Nigeria and they won Face of the World international after defeating 14 other countries and their reps.

Stephanie also won most stylish Queen after stunning in her Amarelis by Lara outfits. More photos below..

A model was found hanged after fearing she was about to be forced into an arranged marriage by her Muslim parents.Nadia Menaz, 24, was found dead at her home in Oldham, Greater Manchester in May, five months after taking out a court order to stop her family from forcing her to marry.
The mother-of-one had already married in an Islamic ceremony, but the union was not recognised under English law, and her family did not approve of her husband, Umar Rasool.

Ms Menaz, a former army cadet who had wanted to join the police but started modelling after leaving home at 16, had met Mr Rasool, 25, in 2010.

They began dating, initially keeping their relationship hidden from her parents until they married in an Islamic ceremony in April 2011. The marriage was never formally confirmed under English law, but the couple had a daughter who was born in March 2012.
In December last year, Ms Menaz took out a forced marriage protection order at the Family Court in Manchester against her father Sabir Hussain, 60, and her mother Ruksana Kousar, 55, and three of her eight siblings. According to government guidelines, the legislation protects women if they are being threatened with a forced marriage or are already within a forced marriage.

She posted the photo above advising others to be proud of uploading their no makeup photos on Instagram and their DPs and ofcourse not to always forget to take care of their skin. Pretty lady!!

Check Out Malivelihood's Girlfriend Birthday Wish To Him As He Added One Year Today

Michael Awujoola, Malivelihood CEO’s added one and his fiancée, Deola Smart took to her IG page to wish her boo a happy birthday. Malivelihood is the forme boyfriend of Tonto Dikeh and same guy that gave Tuface Idibia a wrist watch of N5.5m last week. happy birthday to him.

[PHOTO] Actor Chidi Mokeme Releases New Adorable Photos Of His Son

Cute Lil Noah Mokeme is 6 month old now. More photos below;

[PHOTOS] Former President Obasanjo, Tinubu Pay Condolence Visit To The Awolowos

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo paid a condolence visit to the Awolowo family at their Ikenne Home in Ogun state yesterday over the death of the family matriarch Chief Mrs H.I.D Awolowo.Another photo below..

His baby mama, Olga Diyachenko shared this photo of the footballer carrying his twin girls. See photo below..

Warri Traditional Council of Chiefs officially announced the demise of Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase 11 on Saturday, which laid to rest the controversy surrounding the death of the monarch.

NAN reports that Chief Yahya Pessu, member, Olu Advisory Council and other chiefs announced the Atuwase’s death in Ode-Itsekiri. He also announced Mr Godfrey Emiko as the Olu-designate, which was accompanied by wide ovation from the Itsekiri sons and daughters present at the event.

Before the announcement, a chalk wrapped with red and black clothes was smashed on the ground three times to symbolise the demise of the monarch, and it was accompanied by 17 cannons shots.

Addressing newsmen, Pessu said the Itsekiri people would be in a mourning mood in the next three months till the burial rite was concluded.

“All Itsekiri adults both male and female will put their clothes inside out throughout this period of mourning.

“No party, no drumming or merriment of any sort in Itsekiri land, until the burial is over and new Olu installed,” he said.

12 Year Old Girl Commits Suicide In Mushin

A 12-year-old girl identified as Mulikat Hassan, was found dead around 6pm, dangling from the ceiling of her parents’ one-room apartment located at 102, Mushin Road, Ikate, Lagos.

Parents of the deceased Mr and Mrs Hassan were said to have come back from work to behold the gory sight. An eyewitness described how they discovered the deceased body dangling from the ceiling;

A former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Lucky Imasuen, State Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Christopher Adesotu, a former member of House of Representatives, John Abolagba, decamped to the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Saturday.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Imasuen said it was no longer news that the PDP had fallen apart.

“Many people have asked me, ‘why do you want to join the comrade governor?’. If you wrestle with somebody for so long and you are not able to defeat the person, won’t you join the person? I passed Airport Road, my mother is at Ogida market, I attended Agbado Primary School; Adolo College is in my neighbourhood, I pass Akpakpava road every day and I see the work the governor has done there.

Yesterday the Senate President was reported to have removed his party’s logo from his twitter handle which generated a buzz. One of his followers however asked him if he would be decamping back to PDP and here’s what he said;

Saturday 19 September 2015

[PHOTOS] Dubai Ruler’s Son Dies Of Heart Attack, Buried

The son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed has died. He died this morning of heart attack at the age of 33 and was buried this evening according to Muslim rites.

Before his burial, a grand funeral procession was held for him at Al Fahidi in Bur Dubai. A lot of UAE Rulers also attended his funeral prayers and burial. A 3-day mourning has also been declared in UAE. More photos below..

Tonia Ferrari Okoro, Yoruba actress making waves in the industry has said, her 'honey pot' is not for public use, but a precious sweet part for a special person. Born to a Nigerian father from Delta State and a Cameroonian mother, Ferrari studied Accounting at Yaba College of Technology.

Ferrari who quit banking for acting in 2010 described her ideal man as someone who should be tall, God fearing, intelligent, with wisdom but not poor.

Talking on sexual harassment in the industry, Ferrari said, as far as she was concerned, most situations described as sexual harassment are normal man-woman love relations because nobody has raped or slept with by force.

'Watch The Video Where Justice Umar Danladi Ordered IGP Arase To Arrest Saraki

Here is the video of declaration by Justice Umar Danladi ordering for the arrest of Senate President Bukola Saraki and the controversy between government lawyer and Saraki’s lawyer the over the next adjourned date when Saraki would take his plea. Video courtesy of TVC. watch below;

2 Face Idibia has opened up on life as a married man at 40 saying though it isn't easy,it is not as scary as people think.He tells the Entertainer

“The decision to stick to music is one of my best decisions but getting married to my wife, Annie is the best decision I have ever made. Also, going solo in 2004 was another best decision of my life.It’s not been easy-o but at the same time, it’s not as scary as people make it look. However, marriage is not a walk through the park; it’s not a tea party.

“Marriage also is not only about enjoyment always. Just like roses have thorns, you must learn to give and take because marriage is just like work. What you put in is what you get but it becomes hell when you are married to someone and you both don’t understand yourselves.”

Militants under the aegis of Bakassi Freedom Fighters have threatened to disrupt activities at Ibom International Airport, ExxonMobil, as well as vandalize pipelines from Frontier Oil Limited in Akwa Ibom State. Commander Ebong Friday, the group’s spokesperson made this known on Friday in Eket, Eket Local Government Area of the state at a meeting with his members, saying the state government has neglected its members since the time they dropped their arms in the wake of the Federal Government Amnesty Programme to pursue peace.

“The group has given the Akwa Ibom State governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, a 1-week ultimatum to empower his members in the youth empowerment programme or risk dire consequences,” Friday said. “It is very unfortunate,” Friday continued, “that the state government is taking us for granted.

We dropped our arms in the course of the Presidential Amnesty Programme and chose to embrace peace. “We voluntarily dropped our arms to embrace peace after the Akwa Ibom State Government called for amnesty and we surrendered our arms with an agreement that they would train us and integrate us, so that we could achieve what they had promised us, but they turned their backs on us,” he stressed. “We went to Obubra for training and came back to the state but the state government is yet to sort us out. “About 950 members of the group are yet to be integrated and documented in the Federal Government amnesty programmes,” the group spokesperson lamented.

Iyabo Ojo Declares, I Have Found Love Again

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has openly come out to say she has found love again and not ashamed about it. Iyabo said, she actually found love FIVE YEARS ago, but they only kept it on low key. The mother of two who disclosed this to Punch, spoke about how busy she is, and how she has always made time for her lover and although they haven’t made it public or official, she believes they are married. Iyabo was once married but the marriage lasted for a very short time and produced two kids. Her words;

“I thank God that I have found love and I am very happy with him. He understands me because I am not an easy person to handle. I am always busy but my lover is very understanding. I always make sure I find time for him despite my busy schedule. I cook for him as well as my children. I don’t see cooking for my lover as a big thing because of the way I was brought up. I love cooking. Continue after the cut..

The policeman, Aremu Musiliu who killed a woman in a tricycle on Wednesday in Alimosho, with her husband still battling a bullet wound on his neck at a Lagos hospital has been dismissed from the Nigerian police force and was yesterday arraigned before an Ebute Metta Chief Magistrate court on two counts of murder and causing grievous body harm.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joe Offor, who also confirmed the development, said the suspect’s excuses for misusing his firearm were untenable, hence his dismiss and arraignment.

Full List: CBN Reveals States Given Bailout And Amounts

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN on Friday released the list of 19 states that have benefitted from the workers’ salary bailout package.

Its spokesman, Ibrahim Mu’azu, explained that the bailout was in line with the recent resolution by the National Economic Council, NEC.

He noted that the development would ensure the affected states pay the backlog of their workers’ salary arrears.

The package has a 20-year repayment tenor for all states, except Ogun State, which opted for a 10 year tenor.

The 19 that have received theirs are Kwara, Zamfara, Osun, Niger, Bauchi, Gombe, Abia, Adamawa, Ondo, and Kebbi.

Others include Ekiti, Imo, Ebonyi, Ogun, Plateau, Nassarawa, Sokoto, Edo and Oyo.

Below are all the states that benefited from the funds and amount received or to receive soon.

Americans would elect the 45th President of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016, and the winner of the presidential election would be sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2017.

The Republican and Democratic parties are selecting presidential nominees for the 2016 general election.

Important dates in the nominations and election as released on Friday in Washington, indicated that on Sept. 16, there would be the Republican Party candidates debate, at Simi Valley, California.

It said on Oct. 13, the Democratic Party candidates debate, would come up at Las Vegas, Nevada.

On Oct. 28 also the Republican Party candidates’ debate would come up again at Boulder, Colorado.

Pictured above is Ruth Smith-Ajala, who helped defraud hundreds of UK students online has been ordered to pay back almost £630,000 after admitting she made £1.2million from her crimes.

On Monday, September 14, the Old Bailey heard how the 46-year-old Nigerian National was jailed in December 2013 for her part in conning students out of more than £1.5m.

Students were sent emails inviting them to update details on their student loan account via a link to a bogus website. When the site was accessed by the unsuspecting victims, a cyber crime gang gained unauthorised access to their bank accounts, stealing large amounts of money.

Smith-Ajala used her share of the cash to buy products in the UK, which she then shipped out for sale at a wholesaler in Lagos, Nigeria, that she owns. During her trial, Smith-Ajala tried to convince the court that she was running a legitimate business but she was ultimately found guilty of conspiracy to launder money and mortgage fraud.

A 17-year-old house maid, Esther Abiodun, has been arraigned before a Lagos State magistrates’ court for allegedly pouring hot water on her employer, Alhaja Dupe Iba Agba, while she was asleep.

Abiodun was arrested by the police from the Adeniji Adele division, Lagos Island and arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrates’ court on a two-count charge of felony to wit, unlawful pouring of hot water on her employer’s body occasioning grievous bodily harm.

Police prosecutor, Inspector Philip Osijale, informed the court that the accused committed the offence on 14 September, 2015 at her employer’s residence located at 20/21, Osho Street, Lagos Island a day after she secured the job as a house maid.

According to reports, these are Rivers state students in Diaspora sponsored by the state government -protesting as they reportedly face deportation for their inability to meet up due to the refusal to pay their fees.

They came out in their numbers in solidarity for former governor of Rivers state Rotimi Amaechi who has faced series of criticisms in recent times -with placards and chants.

Nigerian Army Reopens Primary School In Gwoza

To further assist returnees and other Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) with education of their children, the Nigerian military has reopened a coeducational Primary School in Gwoza, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno.

The military in conjunction with other security agencies and other security stakeholders have placed adequate security measures to ensure the pupils and teachers safety and security. Already classes have commenced and the turn out was quite impressive.

The reopening of the primary school in Gwoza is significant as the eradication of western education is part of the aims of Boko Haram in their murderous campaign of terror.

Meet Ngaundari Ali, The Man Who Still Collects N675 As Pension

The old man pictured above is Ngaundare Ali, a pensioner with Borno State government. The 76-year-old allegedly still get paid a paltry N679 (six hundred and seventy nine naira) as his monthly pension since retirement. Wow, N679? But what can he buy with that.

Read the message posted by the Facebook user who shared the information below;

[PHOTO] Woman Chops Off Rapist Anaconda - Hands It Over To The Police As Evidence

Monju Begum, a 40 year old Bangladesh woman stopped an alleged rapist in his tracks when she reportedly cut off his anaconda and then took it to police as evidence. According to police, Begam’s neighbor, Mozammel Haq Mazi, forced his way into her shanty and began sexually assaulting her when she stopped the attack by cutting off his anaconda.

She then placed the evidence into a polytene bag and took it into police as proof that Mazi had attempted to rape her (if he only knew that she was related to Chuck Norris..hehehehehe). “It is quite an unusual incident. As far as I am aware, this is the first time that a woman has brought a severed anaconda to the police station as evidence,” said police spokesperson Abul Khaer.

“We will arrest him once his condition gets better,” said Khaer. Mazi denied the allegations telling investigators that the two were having an affair. “Recently she suggested that both of us can go settle down in Dhaka,” said Mazi. “I refused and told her that I cannot leave my wife and children, so she took revenge on me.”

Doctors say the man’s anaconda will not be re-attached.

We Don’t Like Being Called Dancers – P-Square

Popular Nigerian R&B duo, Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye, are by far the best singing group, not only in Nigeria but also on the African continent. At least the last MAMAs nailed the truth on the head.

And despite being faced with many controversies, these music duo have undoubtedly won the hearts of their numerous fans all over the world with their kind of music.
Meeting up recently with Peter Okoye, of the P-Square twins, at a restaurant in Lagos where he spoke about their fame, challenges, controversies and other sundry issues, the Dance With Peter host said he feels let down when people see them as just dancers instead of the entertainers they are.
“I am used to people saying I love Psquare because they know how to dance, but the fact is that I don’t like it when people refer to us as dancers” he said wryly

“They can regard us as entertainers and musicians because it makes us more presentable. A fan once told me that ‘Peter, I love you guys because of your kind of love songs’. But the question is when last did a love song sell or made a hit in Nigeria, aside “Olufunmi” by Starplus and probably, “Beautiful Onyiye” by Psquare”

“These days people are used to the song they play in the club so, even if you release a love song, they won’t play it in the club because it belongs to a different genre. I’m happy we have a fan who still believes in love songs and we are going to revive it”

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Osinbajo Lambasts Northern Leaders

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the present crop of northern leaders is responsible for the backwardness of the region, saying they have abandoned diligence and selfless service and resorted to personal aggrandizement, Vanguard reports.

Osinbajo made the remark at the opening ceremony of Northern Reawakening Forum (NRF) Summit, held under the theme “Building a Safe, Secure and Economically Inclusive Northern Nigeria” and held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, on Saturday.

He regretted that the elite had jettisoned the foundation set by the founding fathers, leading to the challenges confronting the country.

Star actress Dakore Egbuson Akande, OAP Olisa Adibua, Kiss Daniel and Lynxxx were some of the celebrities that gathered to witness the world premiere of season of 4 of the award winning series, MTV Shuga powered by MTV Base Africa and MTV Staying Alive Foundation.

MTV Shuga Is an advocacy TV series for responsible sexual behaviour, was first aired in November, 2009 on MTV Base. It has since grown to become one of the most followed TV series winning several awards including the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. The fourth season features a crop of amazing talents including Adesua Etomi, Ghana’s Peace Hyde and will begin airing on September 11 on TV stations across Nigeria. More photos below.

She is a veteran whom many emulate and with her acting prowess, Nollywood diva, Clarion Chukwura, has been able to maintain a good record for herself over the years and has continued to remain relevant in the industry despite the vast growth of new stars.

Not regretting whatever challenges she might have gone through in life, Clarion has called on aspiring couple to work towards having a good home and should see their companion as their friend.

Once in love with Afro-juju legend, Sir Shina Peters which produced renowned music video director, Clarence Peters, Clarion stated that she has now learnt the bad side of marriage and when she meets the right man, she will not think twice on how to manage the home.

Multi talented lady, Cossy Orjiakor who left the shores of Nigeria on Thursday for an award ceremony which held yesterday in Germany was honoured for been Distinctive and Daring. The award was given to her by The Europe Golden Awards organised by some set of Nigerians based in Germany. Cossy who was there to receive the award personally says she is grateful because it was her first international award and its well appreciated. While captioning the photo you see above, Cossy went her normal way by saying the lady and the man who sprayed her some money would have just put them inbetween her Jane & Janet (her boobs), so atleast she would have seen something to take home. The caption;

Blessed lady spreading dollars... Dude spreading euro... My dear na d one way enter my Boobs abi I carry go. Hmmm had to act like celeb if not... Hmmmm mm mtcheeww I go just bend pick them all up. So pls ooo next time give the money to Jane and Janet. And they will show appreciation. More photos below.

Pastor Tunde Bakare of Latter Rain Assembly has said people who compare Late Obafemi Awolowo and Bola Tinubu really no little or nothing about history, especially talking about the boundaries Awolowo broke. In an interview published in the second edition of The Interview magazine, Bakare explained, Yorubas can only have one Awolowo at a given time, while there are so many Tinubus out there.

“What major river did he (Tinubu) cross?” Mr. Bakare fired back when asked by his interviewer if the former governor was not qualified to take the place of the sage who is widely described as the last authentic leader of the Yoruba.

Reminded that Mr. Tinubu was the major engineer of the merger that helped to bring the Yoruba together, the clergyman said, “And you think it was only Bola Tinubu who made that possible. I see. Which one came first, the chicken or the egg?”

Lilian Esoro who had her introduction last month has disclosed what actually attracted her to her husband to be, Ubi Franklin. She disclosed this while answering few questions from City People. She also spoke about her most embarrassing moment in her entire career. Enjoy!

What do you love most about yourself?

My Height. Hahhahhaha

What do you love doing when you are not acting?

I love spending time with my family, friends and loved ones. Continue...

How does your partner feel about your profession ?

I am in a happy place.

Have you ever been a victim of sexual harassment in the industry?

[PHOTO] How Doctor Disappeared After Going Outside For Fresh Air

This is so sad!..Relatives of 29-year-old graduate of Anatomy, Dr. Adedayo Adewumi, have been thrown into confusion following his disappearance.

It was gathered that Adedayo, a first time visitor to Lagos, went missing on August 27 after he step out of the house for fresh air.

The family told Punch correspondent that Adedayo came to Lagos State from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on August 22 and was staying with some family members on Alawode Street, Kilo, in the Surulere area of the state.

Adedayo was said to have stepped out of the house on the fateful day for fresh air after a power outage. He was said to have left the house without his cell phone.

So speechless about this!!

Two Years After Travelling To US, Uche Jombo Returns

Two years after taking a break to be with her husband, got pregnant and welcomed a child in between, Nollywood screen diva, Uche Jombo Rodriguez is back in Nigeria. She flew in on Tuesday with her 3 months old baby, Mathew Rodriguez. Welcome back Uche!

Thursday 24 September 2015

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Thursday 3 September 2015