Njay's Nook: June 2016

Thursday 30 June 2016

Rwanda to participate in Miss World Pageant for the first time in history.

For the first time in history, Rwanda is set to participate in Miss World Beauty Pageant. The country will be represented at the international beauty pageant by Miss Rwanda, Jolly Mutesi.

The 19-year-old beauty queen was crowned Miss Rwanda 2016 on February 27. She will participate in the 66th edition of Miss World scheduled for December 2016, in the United States. More photos after the cut.

Photos of Toke Makinwa's Glam Africa Magazine’s Power Issue.

Nigerian TV, radio and YouTube sensation, Toke Makinwa, is featured on the cover of the Summer 2016 edition of Glam Africa Magazine.

Aptly called the Power edition, the magazine speaks to Toke about her recent challenges and how she overcame them to maintain her crown as Nigeria’s top social media personality. Toke is on a mission “to showcase ‘New Africans’ who are working hard and creating their own wealth and affluence” and she shares the secrets behind that in her interview. If you missed it, read it HERE

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, this afternoon failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Legal Matters, Judiciary & Human Rights where a public inquiry into the case of alleged forgery of senate order filed by Malami's office against the Senate President Bukola Saraki, his deputy Ike Ekweremadu and two others was to be held.

The Special Adviser to President Buhari on prosecution at the Ministry of Justice, represented Malami and informed the committee members that the Attorney General was out of the country. A member of the committee, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, said this is a slap on the face of the senate.

More tweets below.

American singer, Cher, apologizes after fans slam her for using bomb emoji in 'insensitive' tweet about Turkey terror attacks.

70 year old American singer and actress has apologized for her insensitive tweet after she used a bomb and explosion emoji to express her condolences for the victims of the Turkey terrorist attack on Tuesday in which terrorists stormed Ataturk Airport firing guns and detonating suicide vests, resulting in the deaths of at least 41 people.

Cher originally paid her respects on Tuesday with a post that read: 'WE ALL PRAY FOR INNOCENT PPL IN TURKEY AIRPORT [bomb emoji] [explosion emoji].'

Cher's followers were quick to react to the message, blasting her and calling it insensitive and immature.

She is such a Beauty! Keep slaying Babe!

Ibinabo fiberesima shares photo of her and Actor, Chinwetalu Agu on IG.

Ibinabo shared the photo of herself, and, Actor, Chinwetalu ago on IG and captioned it; "Much respect Uncle Chinwetalu Agu. One love". Another photo of the actress after the cut.

Embattled former Publicity Secretary of PDP, Olisa Metuh, has offered to refund the N400 million from the arms deal procurement fund that was traced to him. In a statement released by his lawyer, Onyechi Ikpazu, Metuh said he was returning the money to signify his support for President Muhammadu Buhari's anti-corruption war. Metuh is currently undergoing trial for money laundering at a Federal High Court in Abuja.

Full text of his statement offering to refund the money below

The beautiful mother of 3 shared a bathroom selfie of herself in a black 2 piece. Still sexy and fit after 3 children. She inspires me!

Former PDP Publicity secretary, Olisa Metuh, offers to refund N400m traced to him.

Iggy Azalea debunks claims that she knew about her ex Nick Young's babymama's pregnancy, reveals there's proof he's a serial cheater.

Some Media Outlets revealed hours ago that rapper, Iggy Azalea, had called off her engagement to Nick Young after he confessed he got his baby mama pregnant. It was alleged that Nick had a one night stand with the said baby mama Keonna Green (they already have a 4 year old son - Nick Young Jr) and she is currently pregnant with his second child. All this happened while they were still together and when Iggy found out, they broke up. The rapper has however debunked the claims.

She revealed that she broke up with Nick only because she found out he had brought other women into their home while she was not around and caught them on security footage (CCTV). See more of her tweets after the cut.

Sallah: FG declares Tuesday July 5th and Wednesday 6th next week public holiday.

The Federal government has declared Tuesday, July 5th and Wednesday ,July 6th public holidays to commemorate the Eid-el Fitri Celebration. Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, in a statement he released today, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, which is love, peace and justice to their daily living and through this, contribute to the development of the nation.

Real Madrid footballer, James Rodriguez, and beautiful wife, Daniella, enjoy game of beach volleyball in Miami.

Real Madrid and Colombia attacker James Rodriguez was pictured with his beautiful and sexy wife Daniella Ospina enjoying a game of beach volleyball as they both holidayed in Miami, Florida. The player whose country Columbia were knocked out of the Copa America semis by Chile looked in high spirits as he and his wife who once played Volleyball professionally soaked up the Miami Sun. More photos after the cut.

Following a court order, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), today, issued a Certificate of Return to Mr Uche Ogah, who came second at the last Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primaries in Abia State. On the account of allegedly using fake tax returns during the primaries, Justice Okon Abang had stated that the incumbent governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, was never qualified to run in the PDP primaries as a governorship candidate. He nullified Ikpeazu's election and ordered INEC to issue a certificate of return to Ogah. However, the state government on it's facebook page, Abia Online, published this court injunction secured by the state Gov, Okezie Ikpeazu preventing Abia Chief Justice or any other Judge from swearing-in Uche Ogah as Governor of the state while he remains in office pending the determination of his appeal.

Sports minister Dalung rules out NFF's decision to appoint a foreign coach for Super Eagles.

Nigeria's Minister of Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung, has ruled out the NFF's decision to appoint a foreign coach for the Super Eagles to help qualify the country's senior national team to Russia 2018 World Cup, because the football body cannot even pay it's home grown coaches.

The NFF had drawn up a list of foreign coaches to handle the Super Eagles but the sports minister has questioned the rationale behind this, describing it “a fundamental contradiction not easy to swallow”.
The minister, however, said that using local coaches was worthwhile if they could rise above parochial politics.

See 2014 tweet of Twitter prophetess who criticized Beyonce''s BET performance and called it demonic.

Today, a tweet from prophetess Andrea circulated on social media after she claimed Beyonce's performance at the just concluded BET awards was demonic and symbolized the 'lake of fire,' . Twitter trolls and possibly Beyonce's fans have now dug up a 2014 post of the prophetess where she was tweeting some Beyonce lyrics. LMAO!

Rapper, The Game, shares a loving & emotional message to his first son, who turns 13-yr-old today.

The Game just expressed his love for his first child on his 13th Birthday today, via Social Media. The rapper shared a throwback photo of them both and promised to stand with him to conquer anything that comes their way. He wrote;

"13 years ago........ Stepped outside of the hospital to clear my head because I was so scared, excited, anxious, nervous & over joyed at the fact that the day I had been waiting for was finally here... The day I'd get to meet my 1st born child. Then my sidekick rang & it was your grandmother telling me.. "He's coming, he's coming.....

Ex-Abia State Gorvrnor, Orji Uzor Kalu, pays condolence visit to the widow of former Minister, Ojo Maduekwe.

Former Governor of Abia state, Ojo Maduekwe, today paid a condolence visit to the widow of the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ojo Maduekwe who died in Abuja yesterday June 29th. Another photo after the cut.

Abia governorship: Ikpeazu insists he is still governor, faults INEC's issuance of Certificate of return to Uche Ogah.

Earlier today, INEC issued a certificate of return to a member of PDP, Uche Ogah, following an order by the Abuja Federal High Court on Monday June 27th, mandating the electoral body to immediately issue Certificate of Return to Ogah who came second at the PDP primaries in the state in 2014. The state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has released a statement reacting to the development, According to him, he remains the Governor of the state since he has filed an appeal against the ruling.

Read his statement below

After months of rumours, Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirms Man. U move.

The striker and French league player of the year, who has been secretive about his next club after leaving PSG, revealed on Twitter that he'll be joining his former boss, Jose Mourinho!

Widow raped and killed on her farm in Abuja.

Suspected armed bandits, yesterday, raped and killed one Rakiya Ibrahim, a widow with six children, on her farm at Tungan-Dallatu village in Abuja. Rakiya had left her home for her farm on the day of the incident but never returned. Her relatives went to her farm in search of her but found her dead with her mouth filled with sand. Examination of her body showed she was also sexually assaulted.

Her body was laid to rest the following morning. Zuba Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ayobami Surajudeen, a Chief Superintendent, confirmed the incident and said the culprits would soon be apprehended.

May her Soil rest in Peace. Amen!

Ex-President Jonathan mourns Ojo Maduekwe, Elechi Amadi.

The former President, who stated this in separate messages of condolence to the families of the deceased, emphasised that both men made significant contributions to Nigeria’s growth and development. Jonathan described Chief Maduekwe as “a nationalist, foremost administrator and intellectual giant who contributed so much to the task of nation building.”

In a statement issued by Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, the former President’s media adviser, Jonathan stated further:

“In service to fatherland, Maduekwe, at different times, held critical leadership positions where he made significant contributions to Nigeria’s growth and the evolution of the nation’s democracy. “He was urbane in his disposition to politics and was blessed with an uncommon clarity of mind and thought which he freely deployed in the search for answers to the nation’s development challenges.

N1bn fraud: Court remands ex Adamawa state governor, Adamu Fintiri, in Kuje prison.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that former Governor of Adamawa State, Adamu Umaru Fintiri, be remanded in Kuje prison, Abuja. Fintiri was sworn in as acting governor of the state following the impeachment of the former state governor Murtalla Nyako on July 15th 2014.

His remand order was made by Justice Ahmed Mohammed shortly after he was arraigned on a five-count charge of N1billion money laundering. When the charges were read to him, he pleaded not guilty. He's to remain in prison custody until Friday when the court will rule of his bail application.

Istanbul Airport suspected ISIS bombers were Uzbek, Russian, Kyrgyz - Turkish official.

Three suspected Islamic State (ISIS) suicide bombers, who killed 43 people in a gun and bomb attack at Istanbul's main airport this week, were Russian, Uzbek and Kyrgyz nationals, a Turkish government official said on Thursday, June 30th.

The suicide bombers opened fire to create panic outside, before two of them got inside the terminal building and blew themselves up. The third detonated his explosives at the entrance. At least 239 people were wounded in the attack.

Hmmmm...

Abia Governorship : INEC issues certificate of return to Uche Ogah.

INEC, this afternoon, issued a certificate of return to PDP member, Uche Ogah (left), following an order by the Abuja Federal High Court on Monday June 27th, mandating INEC to immediately issue Certificate of Return to Ogah who came second at the PDP primaries in the state in 2014.

Nollywood Filmmaker and Director, Caesar Oruade, and wife welcome a set of twins.

Nollywood filmmaker and Director with Jeta Amata Concept Caesar Oruade and wife welcomed a set of twins on June 28. The new father shared the photo on his Instagram page with the caption:

"With so much Joy in my heart, I want to welcome our heir and hero to planet earth, How wonderful you are O God Jehovah. You blessed me with Ayana Saunders and blessed us with our little royals. With love and praises to God of the Universe we say welcome Emperor and Empress! Your rule begins now."

Congrats to them!

Kate Moss,42, shows off nipples as she enjoys romantic getaway with 29 yr old bf Nikolai (photos)

Ex-Top model Kate Moss showed off her nipples in a transparent bra as she holidayed with 29 year old boo Nikolai von Bismarck in Venice, Italy. She started her day by stepping out on the balcony of her hotel wearing just a sheer black bra and panties before the mother-of-one later changed into a leopard-print bikini as she took to a local beach. More photos after the cut.

Lagos Farewell Testimonial match for late Shuaibu Amodu and Stephen Keshi to hold on July 23.

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria in association with the Nigeria Football Supporters Club and the Lagos state government have scheduled the 23rd of July, 2016 for the Lagos Farewell Testimonial Match for the two departed former Super Eagles chief coaches, Amodu Shaibu and Stephen Keshi at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere on July 23, 2016. A committee to oversee the match has also been set up according to the NFF.

Gay men attacked in Cote d’Ivoire for sympathizing with Orlando victims .

Six gay men were attacked in Cote d’Ivoire and forced to flee their homes after they were pictured signing a condolence book for the victims of the recent attack at a gay night club in Orlando, Florida early this month. The U.S. embassy in the country had hosted an event a fortnight ago to honor the Florida victims and published a photo of the six men on its website with the caption: ‘LGBT community signing the condolence book’.

David Beckham's son, Brooklyn holds hands with gf, Chloe Grace Moretz after a romantic trip (photos)

17 year old son to David and Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn, showed his romantic side as he held the hands and gazed into the eyes of girlfriend, Chloe Grace Moretz,19, on Wednesday at JFK Airport in New York City after having a romantic trip together. The cute couple held hands in between photo sessions and also cuddled up together as model/ actress Chloe wore different outfits for a campaign featuring autumn clothing. Chloe confirmed last month that she and photographer Brooklyn were dating. More photos after the cut.

Senator Akpabio In Trouble For Secretly Visiting Tinubu.

Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has incurred the wrath of his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) colleagues in the Senate over what senators of the PDP have reportedly described as Akpabio’s involvement in “anti-party activities”, Signal NG reports.

According to the report, trouble began for Akpabio when he was spotted two weeks ago, during a secret visit to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Man, Who Raped Sales Girl Into Coma, Burnt To Death In Delta State.

Pandemonium struck at the Ekuigbo community of Ughelli-North Local Government Area of Delta State on Wednesday after a suspected rapist was set ablaze.

The suspect was reportedly among the hoodlums who attacked a 22-year-old sales girl where she sold fish feed and gang raped her into coma on Monday.

Recall that the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Celestina Kalu, had confirmed the incident to DAILY POST, saying investigation into the case has begun.

Happy Birthday To Movie Producer, Blessing Egbe.

The Port Harcourt born talented Movie Producer, and, actress is a year older today. Happy Birthday to her!

John Mayer Says He's 'Ready' to Find His Next Girlfriend.

John Mayer is ready to find love! In the past, the singer has had his share of failed romances with a bevy of Hollywood beauties including Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Minka Kelly.

But Mayer, 38, says he’s ready for a relationship more than ever.

“I’m ready to roll, I’m more mature than I’ve ever been,” he shared on Tuesday’s Watch What Happens Live when asked about his current dating status.

WhatsApp A Threat To India's Security???

With little support from his government or people, one Indian activist is challenging the popular messaging app's use of encryption. Though the Supreme Court just dismissed his case, he is determined to push on.

Like 70 million other people in India, Sudhir Yadav uses WhatsApp - we even set up our meeting through it - even though he believes it poses a great danger. He is concerned about WhatsApp's recent decision to encrypt its users' messages from end-to-end, which means that everyone, terrorists included, can use it to communicate undisturbed. Not even WhatsApp itself - or its powerful parent company Facebook - can access what has been sent.

The internet goes 'mad' after someone starts 'Heterosexual Pride Day' celebration on Twitter.

On Wednesday, the hashtag 'HeterosexualPrideDay' started trending on Twitter after a twitter user began the hashtag to purposely evoke a negative reaction from the public, considering the recent tragic events in Orlando where a gay shooter killed 49 people. Some Twitter users have taken up the hashtag seriously, criticizing members of the LGBT (lesbian,gay, bi-sexual and transgender) community for starting the topic while many are mocking the trending topic saying that LGBT Pride started in the 1970s to combat discrimination against gay people, while no such discrimination against heterosexual (straight) people exist. More tweets after the cut.

Beautiful Woman.

Ten killed in Boko Haram suicide bombing in Cameroon.

At least ten people were killed after a Boko Haram suicide bomber blew himself up in the town of Djakana, near the Nigerian border, a security source said on Thursday.

"Seven people were killed immediately, including the bomber. Four others later succumbed to their wounds", the security source said. "Others who were wounded are in hospital. We fear the number of victims could rise."

Footballer, Raheem Sterling, 21, criticized for showing off wealth days after Euro 2016 failure (photos).

21-year-old England and Man City player, Raheem Sterling, was seen showing off his multi-million pound Cheshire mansion and fleet of supercars in a video shared on Snapchat just hours after England landed back in the UK on their private jet on Monday.

Fans have criticized the £49m winger as the show off on snapchat comes days after England was sent crashing out of Euro 2016 following an embarrassing defeat to Iceland.

Justice Adeniyi Ademola has struck out a suit filed by Abuja based legal practitioner, Nnamdi Nwokocha- Ahaaiwe, challenging the authenticity of President Buhari's WAEC certificate. The case was struck out following a notice of withdrawal filed by the institutor, Nwokocha-Ahaaiwe.

In striking out the case this morning, the presiding judge, Justice Ademola held that by “section 50(2) of the federal high court civil procedure rules the matter is hereby struck out”.

Watch what you say on Facebook and Twitter or you might not be able to enter the US!

US may screen foreign traveller's Facebook and Twitter accounts to know what you are saying, USA Today reports.

The US government's new proposal to curb terrorism involves snooping around social media accounts of foreign travelers. The new proposal to ask visitors and non-citizens for their “social media identifier”could help border agents “investigate” your background without having to go to the NSA, Customs and Border Protection, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), believes having this “identifier” could help it find “possible nefarious activity and connections.”