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Money laundering charges: Court discharges and acquits Femi Fani-Kayode

A Federal High Court today dismissed the money laundering charges levelled against ex Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode.  Recall that his trial started as far back as 2008. He was arraigned by the E​conomic and Financial Crimes Commission, E​FCC​,​ for alleged laundering of about N100 million while he was minister of culture and tourism and aviation.
Delivering her judgment, the Judge, Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia ruled that the prosecution’s case was “feeble” and failed to provide “copious evidence” linking the accused to money laundering.‎
T​he prosecuting counsel, Mr. Festus Keyamo, while urging the court to accordingly convict Fani-Kayode mentioned that the object of the charge was that Mr. Fani-Kayode transacted in cash sums above N500,000, which was the threshold stipulated by the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act.‎

“Once you cannot explain the source of the large sum of money found on you, you are guilty of money laundering. If the prosecution must show where the money is coming from, then the whole essence of the money laundering law is defeated.

“It is not in all cases that the burden of proof lies on the prosecution; the burden at this point shifts to the accused person,” Keyamo affirmed.‎

Femi Fani-Kayode’s lawyer, Ifedayo Adedipe (SAN), in his summary maintained that there were no convincing proofs from the prosecutors. He said his client made no confession to the EFCC and the agency failed to show that Fani-Kayode actually accepted a cash sum of N1million as alleged and the person he collected it from.
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Lol! Ex Arsenal winger, Gervinho asked for a private beach and a helicopter to move to new club, Al Jazira

Even the most expensive football transfers didn’t record such outrageous demand. To move from his present club, Roma to a club in the Middle East, Al Jazira, ex Arsenal star, Gervinho  demanded for a helicopter to be at his disposal at all times, accommodation for his family, a private beach and a number of plane tickets to travel back to the Ivory Coast, Italian newspaper, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
The paper reports that Roma and Abu Dhabi club  had agreed a deal of over a €13million (£9.25m) for the transfer of the 28 year-old but they backed out after he spelled out his terms.
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Facebook opens its first office in Africa

Facebook has opened its first office in Africa. Situated at the Melrose
Arch, Johannesburg, the office was created to expand its businesses and partner with investors across the African continent.
‎Facebook’s new Head of Africa is Ogilvy veteran, Nunu Ntshingila, a graduate of the University of Swaziland and Morgan State University in the US. She’s also worked at Nike and the South African Tourism board.
Nunu Ntshingila, Facebook’s ‎Head of Africa ‎


“Africa is important to Facebook, and this office is a key part of our strategy to expand our investment and presence across EMEA. Facebook is already a central part of people’s lives in Africa, and with more than a billion people in Africa, we want to do more to help people and businesses connect.” ‎Nunu affirmed.

Ari Kesisoglu, Regional Director, MEA at Facebook added that “Our new African office will support our customers across the continent. We know that a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work when it comes to building products and solutions that address diverse needs on the continent, which is why we are committed to creating solutions tailored to people, businesses and specifically for African markets. Our priority for the next few months is to continue the work we are already doing with some clients in this region. 

We will work more closely with businesses and agencies to understand the challenges, so that we can build solutions that help grow their business. People increasingly want to be connected to the world around them and desire information about new services and products to better their lives. At the same time, businesses need stronger, more flexible and less fragmented ways of reaching people in Sub Saharan Africa. Our mission will be to connect brands and consumers in Africa, creating value for all parties in the process.”



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Man undergoes 23 surgeries to look like Superman.

Crazy stuff! 37 year-old Herbert Chavez from Calamba City in the Philippines has undergone 23 surgeries in 18 years to look like his hero, Superman. He fell in love with the TV programme at age 5. 
He’s spent over £4,200 on nose jobs, skin-whitening, liposuction, jaw realignment, pec implants, bum implants and fillers to look like Superman.
Doctors refused to do permanent abdominal implant for him after discovering he’s been injecting himself with a controversial and illegal filler product into his body.‎
Herbert is loving his new self and has no regrets whatsoever.
‘What is there for me to regret? Everything that has happened in my life has been positive and because of Superman. When my body says it can not endure it anymore or when my doctor says that my body can not handle it because of age, then I will stop.’ He said.
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Meet Ahmed Wali, the acting Chairman of INEC

‎After 5 years of dedicated service to the nation, Professor Attahiru Jega handed the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Ahmed Wali, a national commissioner of the electoral body from the north-west today. During his tenure as the electoral umpire, he‎ conducted two general elections in 2011 and 2015.
The tenure of the new acting Chairman, will end on August 11, 2015. Wali, an indigene of Sokoto state, obtained his first degree from Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto and MBA from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
He was once Nigeria’s ambassador to Morocco and also served as the senate leader between June 1999 and November 1999. Ex‎ President Olusegun Obasanjo once appointed him minister for the National Planning Commission (NPC) and the deputy chairman in 2007. 
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Rapper, MI emerges the new CEO of Chocolate City Music

‎Singer, Jude Abaga, popularly called MI or Mr Incredible has emerged the new CEO of top music label, Chocolate City Music. He takes over from founder, Audu Maikori who assumes the role of President of the group. Ace rapper, Ice Prince Zamani is now the Vice President of the label.
The lawyer cum social activist who has steered the ship of the organisation for 10 years  made the big announcement on his official twitter page. 
“Hello everyone it’s my pleasure to announce the team that will be running Chocolate City Music.‎ To clarify I have not left entertainment business…I have merely left the day to Day responsibilities of CCM. it’s been 10 years of working with an incredible team to build arguably one of the most successful music labels in Africa.. And I want to say thank you to each and every staff and artist we have worked within that period.

 From July 1st I shall assume the role of President Chocolate City Group. So you can call me Mr President. The new CEO of Chocolate music is MI Abaga! Congratulations to a great leader and partner! The New Vice President at Chocolate City Music is Ice Prince Zamani. Congratulations to you my brother.”
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BVN registration deadline extended to Oct. 31, 2015

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in a circular issued and signed by Mr Dipo Fatokun, Director, Banking and Payment System Department, in Abuja today has extended the Bank Verification (BVN) registration deadline to Oct. 31 to facilitate a smooth completion of the registration exercise.
`It has come to our notice that the BVN registration has elicited tremendous interest from the Nigerian bank customers who crowded the banking halls in order to beat the deadline. In view of the foregoing, it has become imperative for the banks to extend the timeline for all customers to have the BVN. The deadline for the enrolment is hereby extended from June 30 to Oct. 31,” It stated.
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NFF sack Super Falcons coach, Edwin Okon.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have terminated the contract of Super Falcons coach, Edwin Okon. The women’s national team’s exit at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada and his refusal to shake hands with coaches at the tournament were the major reasons why his contract wasn’t renewed. ‎The Rivers Angels’ assistant, Christopher Danjuma has taken over as an interim coach.

“The contract given to the crew has elapsed with the Women’s World Cup in Canada. Mr. Christopher Danjuma will now take over the team in acting capacity, pending the appointment of a substantive coaching crew, the process of selecting a capable replacement has began.

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“We commend Okon and his crew for the services rendered to the country. They did well to reclaim the African Women Championship title for the country in Namibia in October 2014, thus qualifying the team for the Women’s World Cup in Canada,” NFF technical committee chairman, Felix Anyansi said.

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Argentinian reveals how Lionel Messi 'saved' him from kidnappers in Nigeria

My reaction when I saw this story online was, “When did Lionel Messi visit Nigeria?” on what mission? 
A 28 year-old Argentinian, 
Santiago Lopez Menendez has revealed how global soccer star and fellow country man Lionel Messi ‘saved’ him from kidnappers in Nigeria.
Menendez an engineer was captured while helping local farmers plant soya and corn in an agricultural project in Kontagora, Niger State, Nigeria on the 24th of June. He was tortured for 3 days, denied food, water, rest and beaten badly.
Along the line he figured out that his captors who spoke little English  thought he was an American. To bail himself out of the situation, he said he repeatedly chanted Messi and that was the magic. The beatings stopped. His employers, Four Mills later came to his rescue.
Now back to his country, Menendez told Clarin newspaper through his brother. ‘Thank you Messi, mentioning your name saved my life.’ 
Credit: UK Metro‎
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