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US takes control of Abacha's $480m loot

After a court ruling today, the Justice Department in the United States has won legal control of more than $480 million looted by late Military President, General Sani Abacha, his son and his associates, one of which is Abubakar Atiku Bagudu. Recall that The Department filed a suit in November 2013 against them over embezzlement and misappropriation of funds.

Between $3 billion and $5 billion were stolen during Abacha’s 1993-1998 regime and stashed in banks which include Deutsche Bank AG , HSBC Holdidings Plc and Banque SBA. The money will be returned to the Nigerian government for the benefit of the people.

“General Abacha and others systematically embezzled billions of dollars in public funds from the Central Bank of Nigeria on the false pretense that the funds were necessary for national security. “The conspirators withdrew the funds in cash and then moved the money overseas through US financial institutions.” The Justice dept stated.

According to the verdict, he has $303 million in two bank accounts in the British offshore center of Jersey and $144 million in two bank accounts in France. Three accounts in the United Kingdom and Ireland hold at least $27 million. Meanwhile the US is still seeking control over $148 million in four investment portfolios in the United Kingdom.

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#4NL: Joseph Benjamin, Ego Ogbaro, Ruggedman, Ronke Odusanya, others back Jimi Agbaje for Lagos 2015

As the 2015 Lagos Gubernatorial election draws near, a select group of entertainers have pledged their support for the election campaign of the Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Jimi Agbaje. The group is called Think Thank of #4NL.
#4NL, a Non-Governmental Organization which stands for For a New Lagos is a project extension of the umbrella body called #4NN- For New Naija. 4NL whose maxim is “New thinking, New character, New Lagos” is aimed at agitating, re-orientating and motivating all progressive Lagosians, young or old, not only to dream or see the possibility of a New Lagos but to actually be challenged to the point of taking effective action to be instrumental or be an active participany in the actual realization of this dream.
Acclaimed Nigerian entertainers who have identified with the campaign include Alex Okoroji, Yemi Blaq, Femi Branch, John Njamah, Femi Brainard, Wale Adebayo, Kalu Ikeagwu, Grace Amah, Segun Obe, Ruggedman, Bayray Mcwizu, Mayowa Adewale, Ronke Odusanya, Biodun Okeowo, Tokunbo Coker, Joseph Benjamin, Denrele Edun.
Adducing reasons for throwing their weight behind Jimi Agbaje, Femi Branch, 4NL think-thank media secretary affirmed that, ” As responsible artistes, we are not card carrying members of any political party and by so we are non-partisan but we have chosen to support the person we believes shares our ideology for renewal and reform. That’s why we are supporting the incredibly loved Jimi Agbaje.
He continued, “He represents a new face, a freshness that is devoid of politics of the same. Yet has the credibility to lead us by serving. Jimi Agbaje appeals to us because he is an outsider and has not been influenced by corruption, indifference and negligence that is common with public servants. He represents the qualities a capable leader willing and ready to serve.”

“While dealing with Government to make sure change remains a recurring decimal in all of their policies, we will also be rendering countless community services because we believe that we cannot leave it all to government. This will be in different areas like Environmental Sanitation, Traffic De-congestion, Re-orientation of Area Boys or other Social Delinquents, Orphanages and Correctional Institutions, Community Policing, Youth re-orientation and empowerment amongst other things.” He concluded.
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Jokes Apart! Julius Agwu is running for the seat of the Governor of Rivers State (Photo)

I took the news with a pinch of salt initially but when I saw this photo, I believed. But really it is hard not to believe this is not another creative comedy skit. Ace comedian Julius D’genius Agwu has shown interest in running for the seat of the Governor of Rivers State. He, just like other politicians wants to effect change in his state.

I hope he doesn’t come out to say the photo isn’t real or another skit.

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Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim makes Yoruba movie debut

Sultry Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim has landed herself a role in Mercy Aigbe’s new film. She would be playing the role of a lawyer in the flick which is titled, ‘Life After Marriage’. The film which is being directed by ace filmmaker, Lancelot Imasuen reportedly gulped N8million.
Credit: Movie Moments
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2014 FUPRE Merit Awards lineup announced.

The line up of Federal University Of Petroleum Resources FUPRE Merit Award has been announced. FMA is an annual award event which is aimed at celebrating excellence and rewarding outstanding students and staff of Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun[FUPRE], entrepreneurs, leaders & other individuals selected doing exploits.
According to Okeh Moxie, CEO Moxie Entertainment and producer of the FMA, this year’s event comes in two categories, CATERGORY A: Student & Staffs of FUPRE & CATERGORY B: Selected Youths/Leaders.
The event which is bigger and better is billed for September 12th 2014 in the city of Warri and a total of 40 awards will be awarded to deserving recipients, A-List Nigerian artistes billed to attend the event will be announced soon.
Listed below are the categories for the most anticipated event of the year,

CATEGORY A:
Fupre Ambassador, Most Enterprising Student, Best Tutor, Most Beautiful, Most Handsome, Big Bold & Beautiful, Best Course Rep, Best CGPA 1st Class student [Get next session school fees paid], Best Motivational Speaker, Most Outstanding SUG Executive, Most Outstanding SHA member, Politically Conscious Student, Best Clique [M/F], Miss Slim, Most Expensive [M/F], Best dressed [M/F], Most Sought After, Best Couple, Most Popular, Freshest Fresher [100 Level alone], Most Influential Student, Best Campus Fellowship, Best Tribal Association, Best Musical Act [Artiste of the year], Best Producer on campus, Best Graphic Designer, Best Comedian, Best Sportsman, Rich & Generous [FUPRE AYIRI], Best Hostel, Best Shop/Store on Campus and Best Hangout on Campus.

STAFF CATEGORY:
Most Outstanding NYSC Corper, Best Driver, Most Outstanding Non-Academic Staff, Best Lecturer, Best H.O.D and Best Dean…

CATERGORY B:
Youth Producer of the year, Promising Artiste of the year, Best Blog of the year, Best Campus Artiste of the year, Best Graphic Designer of the year, OAP of the year, Youth Comedian of the year, Youth DJ of the year, Youth fashion designer of the year, Video Director of the year. SPECIAL ROLE MODEL AWARD [M/F] and AWARD OF EXCELLENCE/SERVICE…
Nomination starts from August 10th 2014 – August 24th 2014, the official nominee List drops August 27th 2014 while voting commences immediately and ends September 12th 2014. The main event is scheduled for September 19th 2014. SMS Short Code and website for his year’s voting and the official Host of this year’s event will be unveiled shortly.
For more Information, Sponsorship& Partnership CALL 08037887557, 08023494985….
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Sukkie Okon
PR, FMA 2014 Head of Media (Moxie Entertainment)
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Actress, Oge Okoye celebrates daughter at 4

Actress and entrepreneur, Oge Okoye’s daughter, Crystal is a year older today. Her beautiful other took to her instagram page to celebrate her charming princess.

“Happy birthday my sweet cutie from my womb..she is 4 yrs today. I pray God blesses you with wisdom, continuous good health,understanding, wealth, more love in your being..God will make all things bright and shinny for u my darling damsel..Love u so big…to the moon..touching the stars and back baby.Stay glam cutie. Kisses.”

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AFCON 2015 groups announced

The line-up for the group phase of the Orange African Cup of Nations Morocco 2015 has been revealed. Nigeria has been teamed up with South Africa, Sudan and Rwanda. The group phase will run from September 5 to November 19. Winners and runners-up of each group, will then qualify for the finals in Morocco from January 17 to February 8, 2015.

AFCON 2015 groups:

(1) Group A: Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Rwanda

(2) Group B: Mali, Algeria, Ethiopia, Malawi

(3) Group C: Burkina Faso, Angola, Gabon, Lesotho

(4) Group D: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, DR Congo, Sierra Leone

(5) Group E: Ghana, Togo, Guinea, Uganda

(6) Group F: Zambia, Cape Verde, Niger, Mozambique

(7) Group G: Tunisia, Egypt, Senegal, Botswana

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Minister of Health issues statement on the status of Ebola virus in Nigeria

Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu has issued a statement on the status of Ebola virus in Nigeria.

UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE IN NIGERIA

Nigeria has now recorded seven (7) confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The first one was the index case-the imported case from Liberia of which the victim is now late.

Yesterday, 5th August, 2014, the first known Nigerian to die of the EVD was recorded and this was one of the nurses that attended to the Liberian. The other five cases are currently being treated at the Isolation ward in Lagos.

It is pertinent to note that:

i. All the Nigerians diagnosed of the EVD were primary contacts of the index case.

ii. The 24/7 Emergency Operations Centre which I intimated you of in my last press conference will be fully functional by tomorrow. It will be headed by Dr. Faisal Shuaibu as the Incident Manager. He will later today lead a 6-man inter-agency team drawn from National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), the US CDC, the WHO, UNICEF and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to Lagos to complete the setting up of the Centre.

They will be joined by the other personnel from the Lagos State Government and the federal hospitals in the Lagos area as well as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. I have also appointed a Director of Communication and Community Mobilization who will be based in Lagos- Prof. O. Onajole of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital.

We are embarking on recruiting additional health personnel to strengthen the team who are currently managing the situation in Lagos.

We are making arrangements to procure Isolation tents to quicken the pace of providing isolation wards in all the states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

We are also setting up a special team to provide counseling and psychosocial support to patients, identified contacts and their families.

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Brazilian guy bleaches his skin with acid to look like Michael Jackson

Antonio Gleidson Rodrigues, a brazilian guy spent £2,000 on cosmetic products to look like his hero, Michael Jackson. He injected hyaluronic acid into his face and also had botox injections to enhance the area under his eyes. The 32 year-old also tattoed his eyebrows and had surgery to close the gaps in his teeth.
Gleidson Jackson, as he is now called had a nasal septum corrected via an operation in 2009 to allow him to reach higher notes when singing.

‘I wasn’t able to reach notes like Michael before but after surgery I can now sing some notes in falsetto.’ The 32 year-old confirmed.
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