30th April: Today In History

Today is Friday, April 30th, the 121 day of 2016. There are 245 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

Events:

1492   Spain gives Christopher Columbus his commission of exploration

1789   George Washington becomes the first President of the USA.

1803   The United States begins the process of purchasing the Louisiana Territory         from France for $15 million

1938   Bugs Bunny first appears in a cartoon

1939   Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes the first President of the United States to appear on television.

1992   The last episode of the Cosby Show airs.

Birthdays:

1770   David Thompson (Canadian explorer)

1930   Cloris Leachman (Actress)

1933   Willie Nelson (Singer)

1961   Isiah Thomas (NBA basketball player)

1982   Kirsten Dunst (Actress)

"I Have Never Cheated On My Husband" - Tiwa Savage Cries

Speaking exclusively with Pulse.ng following her husband's accusations yesterday, the singer said

"I have never cheated on my husband...not with Don Jazzy, not with Dr Sid, not with 2face..and I am willing to take a lie detector testI have never cheated on my husband. Not with Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, 2face Idibia or anybody. I have never cheated on my husband, and Tunji knows this. He knows that in his heart. (She breaks down in tears) Sometimes in the studio, one of the things that Don Jazzy and some of my other label mates say is that I am really good with interviews, with being diplomatic and knowing how to carry myself with difficult situations. This hurts. I have seen comments of what people are saying about me. It is not true."

                                           

37-Year-Old South African Father Who Murdered His Four Children Sentenced To 52 Years Imprisonment

37-year-old Lesiba Kekana, who pleaded guilty to murdering his four young sons in a fit of rage has been sentenced to 52 years imprisonment by the Limpopo High Court today, Friday April 29.

 

Handing down sentence today, Judge Joseph Raulinga said although Kekana pleaded guilty without wasting court time, and advanced "personal circumstances" the aggravating circumstances in the horror murders far outweigh these actions.

 

"What you did is catastrophic, although you are deserving life because you have the right to life still I must meet the wishes of the community," said Raulinga.

"The circumstances of the case don’t at all deserve that I should have mercy."

Kekana was convicted of murder of his four sons in September last year, and was also found guilty on an additional count of assault relating to an earlier attack on his wife Lorraine.

Kekana killed his sons Bokang, 13, Keneilwe, 10, Hlologelo, 6, and Lekgoledi, 4, at their home in Moletlane. Kekana told the court he cut his children’s throats after a bitter telephonic argument with their mother who was in Gauteng where she works.

"Mr Kekana had not only killed his children in a (horrific) manner, he has hurt his wife, the community of Moletlane, the people of South Africa," said Judge Raulinga.

The court said that Kekana had had ample time to heal from his claim that he was angry with his wife after he found a used condom at her house in Gauteng. Kekana claimed his wife admitted to cheating.

The allegations of cheating were not tested because Kekana’s wife, Lorraine, broke down at the beginning of her testimony during mitigation of sentence. She broke down after she related to the court how she could hear on the phone her husband killing the children one by one – she said she could hear their terrifying screams.

"The accused should not kill the children and come to court to be lenient while he was not lenient when he was killing the children." said State prosecutor Nozizwe Molepo.

Kekana’s legal representative, Desmond Nonyana, told the court that they intend appealing the sentence.

Source: African News Agency

Check Out The Nude Photos Usher Shared On Snapchat...Ma Lips Are Sealed

Usher shared a photo of himself in the shower on Snapchat yesterday. He used an emoji to cover his privates but when MTO zoomed in, well...see for yourself after the cut! Lol...

Selebobo Shows Off His Massive Eggplant On IG (Photo)

        

Artiste and music producer, Selebobo shared new photos via his IG page that has got people talking. Especially if you look closely. He captioned the photo that has his eggplant partially on display with, 'That moment u realize you're building every body part.. I mean every body part. Every...lol'

Sexy! Check Out Amber Rose Pictured Leaving The Gym

Amber Rose was spotted leaving a gym in Los Angeles yesterday looking extra thick but still sexy..

Photos: Thief Electrocuted On PHCN Poll In Kaduna

                                   

The man was electrouted this afternoon in Kaduna state opposite station market. Eye-witnesses claim he came to steal PHCN transformers when he was electrocuted after climbing the poll. See more pics after the cut...

                                  

Ambode Approves Payment Of Lump Sum Leave Allowance To Staff

In line with his commitment to improve the welfare of the state workforce, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the lump sum payment of leave allowance to all staff in the State’s mainstream Civil Service, Local Governments and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) with effect from May, 2016.

The State Head of Service, Mrs. Olabowale Ademola in a circular she issued on Thursday in Alausa, Ikeja, explained that the approval was sequel to agreements reached during a meeting with the Lagos State Public Service Joint Negotiating Council (JNC). She said, “Consequently, leave allowance which is 10 per cent of Annual Basic Salary would henceforth be payable once annually and no longer on a monthly basis. The payments would be in batches”. Ademola said that Officers between Grade Levels 1 and 8 would be paid in May, Officers between Grade Levels 9 and 12 would be paid in July; Officers between Grade Levels 13 and 14 would be paid in September while Officers between Grade Levels 15 and 17 would get their annual leave allowances in October. She said that the gesture was in furtherance of the State Government’s commitment to the welfare of its workforce, just as she tasked the staff to reciprocate Government’s gesture by renewing their dedication and commitment to duty through improved service delivery to the citizenry.

“The above listed Government Functionaries are hereby enjoined to take note of this approval. I implore you to eschew disloyalty, indiscipline, nonchalant attitude and low productivity.” Mrs. Ademola said

SIGNED
JIDE LAWAL
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF SERVICE
LAGOS STATE

Friday Prayer: Jumat Mubarak

O' Allah! Be with us at every step we take. Guide us in each decision we make. Help us when life gets tough and rough. Bless us with what is sufficient and adequate. Protect us at all times Yaa Allah.

Hear us when we come calling. Sooth our hearts when we are troubled and disturbed. Benefit us in this world and have mercy on us in the hereafter. Ameeen, Jummat Mubarak!

29th April: Today In History

                                     

Today is Friday, April 29th, the 120 day of 2016. There are 246 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

Events:

1429   French troops led by Joan of Arc lift the siege of Orl????ans

1852   The first edition of Peter Roget's Thesaurus is published

1945   The German armed forces in Italy surrender to the allies

1975   The US army pulls out of Vietnam

Birthdays:

1951   Dale Earnhardt (Race car driver)

1955   Jerry Seinfeld (Comedien)

1957   Daniel Day Lewis (Actor)

1958   Michelle Pfeiffer (Actress)

1970   Andre Agassi (Tennis Player)

1970   Master P (Rapper)

1970   Uma Thurman (Actress)

1983   Jay Cutler (NFL Quarterback)

Support A Zealous Minded Fellow, Support Enero For OBOROKE-UVETE WARD 1, OBOROKE-IHIMA, Okehi LGA Kogi State

I Comrade Enero Rufai (Vincent), a graduate of Political Science, a one time NAKOSS VICE PRESIDENT KSU CHAPTER, and was also the coordinator, AGF (Asiwaju grassroot foundation) Okehi Local Government chapter.

I have for long indicated interest in grassroot politics as I'm of the belief that Local Government is very fundamental a tool for the development of our national true democracy.

I have decided to serve my people with the right local legislation if mandated by them in the forthcoming LG elections of Kogi state. 
I beseech your consideration and support please. #OkehiWillBeBetter

How Teebillz nearly Killed Himself this Morning, He Tried To Jump Off The Lekki-Ikoyi Toll Bridge

When Teebillz shared his suicide note this morning on IG while pouring his heart out about the demise of his marriage to Tiwa Savage, many of us thought/hoped he was just talking, but he wasn't. Tunji 'Teebillz' Balogun tried to commit suicide this morning by jumping off the Lekki- Ikoyi toll bridge and this is fact!

According to an eye-witness named Chukwuma Ani, who witnessed the incident and was one of the men who pulled Teebillz off the bridge, he told LIB exclusively that around past 9 this morning while driving on the Lekki-Ikoyi toll bridge, a car hit his own from behind, damaging his car. He said he came out of the car and approached the driver of the vehicle that hit his. He didn't know who the man was (it was Teebillz) but he said he berated him for hitting his car and asked the man to come out and assess the damage caused to his car.

The man looked at him and told him to leave that he was there for a reason. That he was planning to commit suicide and Chukwuma Ani would hear about it later... Not knowing who the guy was or understanding why he was talking suicide, Mr Ani said he kept insisting that the driver must come down from his car and see the damage he had caused to his car. He said he noticed alcohol on the floor of the driver's car so thought the man was drunk. He said while shouting and berating the driver for hitting his car, the guy just suddenly drove his car with speed to the front.

Ani said he got into his own car and gave chase and was surprised to see the driver of the car parking his car in the middle of the bridge as other cars drove past. He said he parked in front of the driver and approached the man again, telling him that he couldn't even apologize for hitting his car and was instead trying to drive off.

He said as he was berating the man, he (Teebillz) got down from his car and walked to the bridge railing. He said he stood there wondering what the driver was trying to do and it was at that point that two other cars approached them. He said as he was trying to figure out who the new comers were, Teebillz had moved to the bridge railing and was trying to jump. Mr. Ani said a light skinned guy came out from the first car and began running towards Teebillz screaming and that was when he realized what was going on.

"I thought I was watching a movie" Ani told LIB "the man held the railing and tried to jump over it and that was when the yellow man held him and started shouting for help. The two of them nearly fell into the water. I quickly joined the yellow man to pull the guy out and while we were struggling with him, one PSquare twin (Peter Okoye) and Banky W joined us to pull the man out " Ani said.

LIB called Peter Okoye to confirm he was there but he refused to say anything "Even if I was there, I can't say anything about it" he said. We hear Teebillz is doing okay now and is surrounded by family and friends. People need to take depression seriously in Nigeria - a lot of people are so depressed and struggling and don't usually have anywhere to turn to for help. Let's always lend a helping hand. Hope Teebillz gets better.

28th April: Today In History

                                       

Today is Thursday, April 28th, the 119 day of 2016. There are 247 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

Events:

1789   The mutiny on the HMS Bounty occurs

1930   The first night game in organized baseball history takes place

1932   A vaccine for yellow fever is announced for use on humans.

1990   After 6,237 performances, the Broadway musical A Chorus Line closes.

2003   Apple's iTunes Music Store opens, selling 1 million songs in its first week.

Birthdays:

1758   James Monroe (5th US President)

1937   Saddam Hussein (Dictator of Iraq)

1941   Ann Margaret (Actress)

1950   Jay Leno (Talk Show Host)

1974   Penelope Cruz (Actress)

1981   Jessica Alba (Actress)

NASFAT HOST POLICE CHIEF IN NOTTINGHAM

Hate Incidents can feel like crimes to those who suffer them and often escalate to crimes or tension in a community. Example could be found in disability, race, religion, sexual orientation,this is also dealt with either as a hate crime or non-crime hate incident. Bullying could include name-calling, being spat at or kicked, or having your things taken or damaged.

For this reason the police are concerned about incidents, and can only prosecute when the law is broken but can work with partners to try and prevent any escalation in seriousness.

As a result NASFAT Nottingham in collaboration with the Nigerian Yoruba Association will be hosting the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire Mr Paddy Tipping on a one hour talk at their Asalat Venue on 141-143 Berridge road , NG7 6HR Nottingham, on Sunday the 1st of May 2016 between 3pm and 4pm.

This is a rare opportunity to speak out your bottleneck issues directly to the great man in charge.

Looking forward to see you there...

                                                    Alhaji Abdul Hakeem Atilade
                                                    Missioner, Nasfat Nottingham

27th April: Today In History

                                      

Today is Wednesday, April 27th, the 118 day of 2016. There are 248 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

Events:

1667   John Milton sells the copyright of Paradise Lost for ????10.

1773   The British Parliament passes the Tea Act

1897   Grant's Tomb is dedicated.

1981   The computer mouse is introduced

Birthdays:

1791   Samuel Morse (Inventor of the telegraph and Morse Code)

1822   Ulysses S. Grant (18th US President)

1927   Coretta Scott King (Civil Rights Leader)

1932   Casey Kasem (Radio Host)

1937   Sandy Dennis (Actress)

1959   Sheena Easton (Singer)

49-Year-Old Lagos Prince Allegedly Stole N280,000 From Blind Man

Meet The Lagos Prince Who Defrauded A Blind Man To The Tune Of N280,000. Pictured above is Prince Cornell Demola who was arrested few days ago for allegedly defrauding a blind man to the tune of N280,000 at Ilashamaja area of Lagos. The victim John Sunday reportedly approached Demola for accommodation.

The suspect offered to assist him but after collecting the money, he vanished into thin air. Police trailed the 49 year old to his hideout at Abule Egba where he was promptly arrested.

Nigerian Troops Ambush, Kill Five Boko Haram Terrorist (Photo)

Nigerian troops at early hours of Sunday ambushed suspected Boko Haram terrorists escaping from Sambisa forest to Fulawani village during which five members of the insurgent group were killed, Colonel Sani Usman, acting Director, Army Public Relations said in a statement.

The fleeing terrorists, ambushed by troops of 81 Battalion and some elements of 251 Task Force Battalion, 25 Brigade, according to him, were trying to link up with other terrorists or members of their families to relocate to other places.

Colonel Usman recalled that the troops had yesterday intercepted a group of women and children who claimed to have escaped from the terrorists enclave in Sambisa forest. But he said during screening and interrogation, it was confirmed that they were the terrorists’ advance party relocating to a new safe haven following intense tactical operations by troops.

“The troops sprang a surprise ambush on the group of escaping terrorists from Sambisa forest crossing towards Alagarno mounted on motorcycles and bicycles, killing 5 of them and recovering a number items. “These include five motorcycles, nine bicycles, 80 new pairs of bathroom slippers, assorted laundry items, polythene bags and mats. 

From all indication, the terrorists intended to link up with their wives and children earlier mentioned, who were obviously despatched to wait for them close to Fulawani for onward movement to other locations. It is also assessed that the recovered items were for sale in other locations where remnants of the terrorists were hiding but in dire need of logistics.

“Further investigation also revealed that the terrorists were fleeing Sambisa forest to other areas for safety as they could no longer withstand the continued bombardment by both Nigerian Air Force and the ground troops,” said Usman

25th April: Today In History

                                        

Today Today is Monday, April 25th, the 116 day of 2016. There are 250 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

Events:

1719   Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe is published.

1901   New York becomes the first U.S. state to require automobile license plates.

1953   The double helix structure of DNA is first described

1961   Robert Noyce is granted a patent for an integrated circuit.

Birthdays:

1214   Louis IX (King of France)

1284   Edward II (King of England)

1908   Edward R. Murrow (Newscaster)

1918   Ella Fitzgerald (Singer)

1940   Al Pacino (Actor)

1964   Guglielmo Marconi (Inventor of the radio)

1969   Rene Zellweger (Actress)

1970   Jason Lee (Actor)

1996   Allisyn Ashley Arm (Actress from So Random!)

Politicians Who Visited Aso Rock In The Past Were Given $50,000 To $100, 000 – Presidency

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu has revealed that under previous administrations, a chief or politician who pays a visit to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa is handed $100,000 or $50,000 when leaving.

Speaking in an interview with Leadership newspapers, the presidency official, however, pointed out that his principal has put a stop to the practice as such cash gifts are now diverted into productive services and the provision of infrastructure.

In the words of Ojudu, “In the past, somebody would come to Aso Rock, a chief or a politician. And they package $100,000, $50,000 for him.

The man gets back to his hotel room, dashes his driver $500, dashes his PA $1,000, his girl friend $200. This has stopped. Such money must go into productive services, medical services, infrastructure etc. “Let’s do something that is enduring for our people.

All these stop gap measures, going as subsidies, we’re going to stop them. Let’s make our refineries work. Don’t let us make millionaires of a few and poor people of millions.
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Bank Documents Show How Bukola Saraki Transferred $3 Million To U.S

The embattled Senate President transferred a total of $3.47 million in 40 installments in four years with his credit card to the United States, a document obtained by PREMIUM TIMES revealed.

He carried out the transactions through Guaranty Trust Bank between 2009, when he served as Kwara State governor, and 2012 when he served as the senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District.

Prosecutors say the beneficiary accounts in the U.S. were also owned by Mr. Saraki.
Some of the senator’s companies, during the same period, also transferred thousands of dollars to the U.S. accounts.

The companies are Carlisle Properties and West Gate Ltd. Mr. Saraki is currently facing a 13-count charge bordering on corruption and false asset declaration at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. He allegedly committed the offence when he served as governor between 2003 and 2011.

The politician has denied any wrongdoing and alleged political persecution.
Of the 13-count charges filed against the senate president, two are related to the transfer of the $3.47 million.

"My Daughter Is Going To Be Super Famous When She Marries Rob Kardsahian" - Blac Chyna's Mum Says

Blac Chyna's mother has revealed the former stripper is 'so happy' that she'll soon be Mrs Kardashian.
Tokyo Toni - who was present at their engagement - told Heat magazine:

'I know Chyna is going to be super-famous when she's married. She's so happy.''Rob is 'The One'. He's not a rapper. He'd not like Tyga.'He's more settled, calm and sincere. He's the attached type and he's there for Chyna. I prefer Rob.'"Rob and Chyna were just getting on so well. They spend every hour together so they’re already like a married couple. But she had never, ever mentioned the idea of marriage to me."


"I said, 'Is this an April Fool's joke?'. I know she's going to be super-famous when she's married. Chyna was so happy."When Rob got down on one knee in front of me and several other people, my eyes nearly popped out of my head and the tears started to come. Chyna cried too.
                                          
On pregnancy, she said

"Chyna is not pregnant right now but I hope she gets pregnant soon. It's very likely to happen after the wedding, which will be soon," she announced."She is already a great mom. And Rob is the perfect dad to Blac's son, King Cairo."

37-Year-Old Man Fakes Kidnapping With Daughter To Get Estranged Wife Back

Police in Tharaka-Nithi County have arrested a man who faked his kidnap to lure his estranged wife back.

37-year-old, Godfrey Munene, (pictured above), from Mubukuro village in Chuka was arrested by detectives on Friday in his hideout after a six-day search. He was arrested in Kamutugu village.

The boda boda rider confirmed to police that he colluded with his daughter to pretend that he was kidnapped from his house so that his wife, who abandoned them, could come back home.

“I knew my wife would come back home and help me take care of the family if she heard that I had been kidnapped and killed,” said Mr Munene.


According to his grand plan, he was to return home after receiving confirmation that his estranged wife had returned to take care of their three children.

“I work till late in the night and I am always very stressed because my children are alone since she left,” he told police.

The daughter told police that her father had coached her on what to tell neighbours and police.

Father and daughter had hoped that their carefully composed emotive message will reach the woman and prompt her to return to her ‘suffering children’

“My father got an accident while working with his motorbike and he can no longer pay my school fees. So I wanted my mother back to help him raise the money,” explained the daughter.

The man was released after he pleaded for forgiveness, but was warned against fooling the police another time.

Model Blasts Machester United Player, After Claiming He Begged Her For A Threesome

A model claims a Manchester United star begged her to join him and a team-mate for a threesome, asking her "Can you handle 2v1? Two black guys".

Eglantine-Flore Aguilar says Timothy Fosu-Mensah, an 18-year-old Dutch player who joined United in 2014, sent her a series of messages on Whatsapp asking her for sex - and even suggesting that Red Devils striker Anthony Martial join them, according to The Sun on Sunday.

She says Fosu-Mensah was messaging her from the Lowry hotel the night before last weekend's 1-0 win over Aston Villa....


She says he told her he was bored and wanted to talk to her on a video chat app, before putting his team-mate Anthony Martial on camera, who she says was "much more charming and sweeter and clearly knew how to talk to a woman.

“Then as soon as it was back to Timothy it was all about the s3x.”

She says he then invited her to meet and asked: “2v1 Can youhandle? 2 Black guys.”

In the end she says she declined to meet either of the players.

Aguilar, 23, who has appeared on a French reality TV dating show, said: “When we started messaging, he was very flirty and complimentary, and I was flattered. But it soon became clear that all he wanted was to have s3x with me, and he even had the nerve to beg for Martial to join in.”

“Timothy might think he’s a man now he’s in United’s first team, but in reality he’s just a lost little boy."

The agents of Fosu-Mensah and Martial were contacted for a response but did not comment.

Frustrated Blind Graduate Puts Up Own Kidney For Sale

A 32-year-old visually impaired man, Kamilu Suleiman, has decided to sell one of his kidneys to further his education.

A graduate of Electrical Electronics from Kaduna Polytechnic, Mr. Suleiman did his Youth Service Corps in 2014.

Explaining the reason for his decision, Mr. Suleiman said, “Frustration is what brought the idea of my readiness to sell one of my kidneys just to get money to sponsor my education. I really want to be useful to the society. I don’t want the effort of my parents to go in vein.


An indigene of Ilobu in Osun State, Mr. Suleiman was born and grew up in Kaduna State as the second of 7 children.

While explaining how he lost his sight, he stated that he was diagnosed with Glaucoma at the National Eye Centre Kaduna in 2009, but lost his sight completely in 2012 .

“I was supposed to graduate in 2012 but because of a carryover (C.O) I got in one subject, I went for my NYSC in year 2013 and finished in year 2014.

“I was posted to Plateau State but requested for redeployment back to Kaduna due to my condition. After I became completely blind I decided to live with a friend to avoid my parents seeing me in this condition because I don’t like seeing them worried.”

Mr. Suleiman said his goal is to study courses and programs that will enable him maximise his present situation.

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24th April: Today In History

                                       

Today Today is Sunday, April 24th, the 115 day of 2016. There are 251 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

Events:
1898   Spain declares war on the United States starting the Spanish-American War.
1981   The first IBM PC is introduced
1990   The Hubble Space Telescope is launched by the Space Shuttle Discovery
1184 BC   Greeks enter Troy using the Trojan Horse

Birthdays:
1942   Barbara Streisand (Singer)
1964   Cedric the Entertainer (Actor)
1972   Chipper Jones (Baseball player)
1982   Kelly Clarkson (Singer and American Idol winner)
1992   Doc Shaw (Actor from Pair of Kings)
1998   Ryan Newman (Actress from Zeke and Luther)
1934   Shirley MacLaine (Actress)