Hotel attendant caught videoing customer's sexual exploit

Three hotel attendants, who allegedly recorded a customer’s sexual affair and demanded a ransom of N10 million, were on Thursday charged before an Ogudu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

The employees had used the hotel’s CCTV to record the guest’s sexual exploit with his girlfriend.

The accused: Sunday Okon, 23; Rita Emmanuel, 28; and Goodness Akpan, 24, whose addresses are unknown, are facing a four-count charge of fraud, demanding property with menace, conspiracy and indecent practices.

Prosecutor Uche Simon told the court that the accused had on 13 August at a hotel in Ogudu area of Lagos conspired to record a guest while sleeping with his girlfriend.

According to him, the accused produced a VCD on it which they circulated to residents of the area.

He alleged that they also demanded a N10 million ransom and threatened to post it on the social media platform, Facebook if the man failed to part with the money.

“The accused actually posted it on the Facebook between August 13 and 23.”

Simon said the offences contravened Sections 136, 166 (d), 299 and 409 of Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

NAN reports that the accused may be sentenced to a minimum of three years each if convicted.

The trio however pleaded not guilty and were granted bail in the sum of N100, 000 each with two sureties each in like sum.

NAN also reports that the three attendants were taken to Kirikiri Prisons pending the fulfillment of their bail conditions.

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs O. J. Awope, adjourned the case till 19 September for mention.

Nigeria Health Minister confirms Ebola death in Port Harcourt

Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola death outside Lagos – a doctor in the oil hub of Port Harcourt.

Nigeria’s Health minister Onyebuchi Chukwu said the Port Harcourt doctor had died on 22 August, but the results of the tests have only just been made public.

The doctor, who secretly treated a diplomat who had contact with the index case, Liberian-American Patrick Sawyer, has died of Ebola in Nigeria.

His wife has also taken ill and has been quarantined in Port Harcourt. Interestingly, the diplomat the doctor treated is still alive.

The diplomat, who was part of the team who met with Patrick Sawyer in Lagos, flew to Port Harcourt, Rivers State for treatment, evading Nigerian federal government surveillance for the disease. The late doctor then took him to a hotel for treatment.

As a result of this, 70 people have been quarantined. The doctor's hospital, Good Heart Hospital in G.R.A Port Harcourt, has been shut down. The unnamed hotel, where the secret treatment took place, has also been shut down.

The Minister of Health and the Rivers State government are expected to make a statement on the incident tomorrow. 

Charly Boy Gives Lessons on Marriage

Son of late Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, Charles, better addressed as Charly Boy, says marriage is not all about finding someone who matches up with on all the cards but someone that does not want to blow out that little light inside his/her partner.

According to the ‘Area Fada’, as he is also known as, he grew up seeing his parents love each other dearly, but does not get carried away because they argue and quarrel as if they couldn’t stand each other.

The singer stressed that though marriage is full of various challenges, but he never realized that he had been with someone from another background, home training and different ideology for 36 years.

He explained that his three failed marriages happened because he wasn’t psychologically and mentally prepared for the messes and challenges associated with marriage.

Charly Boy also revealed that he has been married to his wife, Lady Diane for years and the seeming success of the union maybe as a result of his experience from other broken marriages.

The Area Fada advised that for there to be a sustainable union, it is important that couple listen to each other in a way that the partner can’t possibly doubt their love for them.

“It was when I realized that love was forbearance that I had a successful marriage. Both parties have to know and have that. You bear and you keep bearing and you keep bearing. To be a bearer you must be a forgiver, sometimes no apologies rendered. Oooops! Yeah, that’s marriage,” he advised

Withces are people i the church and they control governance.... Withces Leader

Forum, the umbrella body of all Binis in the country and Diaspora, Chief David Edebiri, the Esogban of Benin Kingdom in Edo State, says unknown to many, witches run government and once they make decision, it is binding all over without the people knowing how.

The Bini chief, who recalled that witches were very vicious before now in the kingdom, said a traditional parliamentary action was endorsed by “our great, great grandfathers” to put together a group, which he (Edebiri) is presently the leader, to tame their excesses.

Speaking on being a departmental head of witches, the chief cleared the air that he was not a witch but rendering service to humanity.

“You should know that the head of the Federal Ministry of Health is not necessarily a doctor. I do not need to be a member, if I was a member, I will not be able to do what I am doing now. Secondly, their grade is too junior, if I were to be a member I cannot be in their grade. This thing has grade,” he stated.

Chief David Edebiri further disclosed that witches do not succeed where the name of Jesus Christ is being mentioned, adding that these people (witches) are either church singers or one thing in the church.

“But I can tell that so many of them have been converted to Christianity after passing through this place. The elders, who made this possible were very wise people, otherwise, what we should have been seeing today is burning and killing people, who are witches and that would have brought the society to another catastrophe,” he revealed.

No Fresh Ebola Case in Lagos

Lagos State Government on Wednesday again reiterated that no fresh case of the dreaded Ebola Virus Disease has been found in the state or any part of the country.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the governor on Public Health, Dr (Mrs) Yewande Adeshina, none of the persons said to have had contact with the late Liberian victim of the virus, Patrick Sawyerr has manifested unusual body temperature or any other symptom of the dreaded virus.
She explained that all the 59 persons who were in close contact with the deceased Liberian in Nigeria are hale and hearty and have not exhibited any unusual symptoms, just as there has been no case of the dreaded disease from the country’s borders.
Also, the Commissioner for Information, Lateef Ibirogba has advised the citizenry to be wary of the activities of fraudsters who are making spurious claims about their ability to provide cure for the Ebola Virus Disease, urging them to always contact health providers to report unusual feelings noticed.
He cautioned the people to desist from sending panicky text messages round about the Ebola Disease that could heighten tension and create anxiety.
He also called on those who want to make cheap money from the case to desist from their strange claims of cure for the disease lest they run foul of the law, as only medical solutions are known to be appropriate for the disease.
He reminded residents of the State to make use of the emergency phone numbers – 08023169485, 08033086660, 08033065303, 08055281442 and 08055329229 provided to contact health authorities in case anyone with observed symptoms of the Ebola disease is noticed.
He also advised residents to observe the highest level of personal environmental hygiene adding that they should visit hospitals or Primary Health Centres nearest to them to report strange feelings noticed.

P-Square breaks up

After having remained calm over the alleged Psquare ‘war’, the more reserved twin brother, Paul Okoye has finally broken his silence.

Paul, father of one, who recently got married to his woman, Anita Ishama , has taken to his facebook page with the comment below:

“After the storm comes the calm. Hoping for better days ahead as one family. God’s intervention”

paul okoye speaks on split

Recall that Jude Okoye, the older brother and Manager of P-square revealed the major break-up rumor a few days ago.

He took to his Twitter page to state that, “After over 10 years of hard work, it’s over. (I) Am done.”

Ever since, series of reports have emerged online with claims that the Alingo superstars have parted ways and shared their property.

While Peter  Okoye complained of being sidelined by his brothers Paul and Jude  Okoye, saying he has been seen as more of the dancer than a major part of the group 99 out of 100 songs done by group has been all Paul.

Also on the social network page of Lola Omotayo-Okoye wife of Peter Okoye have been series of attack accusing her of the reason behind the splitting of the musical duo, Fans are calling her all sorts of names like “bad wife”, blaming her for the conflict. Some fans actually attacked Lola on her facebook page after posting a picture of her son Cameron and rapper Phyno few hours ago   with the caption “My Mr Intelligent(Cameron) With @Phynofino”. Well, Lola who seemed to be less concerned about the critics replied with “I think SILENCE Is the best answer”.

AY: I spent all my savings on my first show

Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, is one of Nigeria’s respected comedians. He has won the hearts of so many fans across Africa. His comedy and music show, known as AYLive, which is an annual event, has become a permanent feature at every Easter celebration in the country. AY once worked with Ali Baba, who is regarded as the king of comedy. He gained experience from Ali Baba’s Comedy Club and garnered more experience from Opa William’s Thousand Laughs and Made in Warri. He tells why this year’s show is tagged ‘Happiness Edition’, about the movie‘30 days in Atlanta’ and his new club

What makes this year’s Easter show unique from the past editions?

Ay Live has a seasonal trademark that comes with different tonic in terms of quality contents. We are also very cautious of the fact that it is a show that cuts across all age and creed.  Lovers of the brand should be expecting a double portion of the level of entertainment that was witnessed last year.

AY show is ranked as one the biggest comedy shows in the country. What would you say is the reason for this?

  The major reason cannot be taken away from the special grace of God, which the AY brand enjoys. More so, paying solid attention to the entertainment yearnings of Nigerians, with the mindset of delivering the best contents would always give birth to such ratings, as one of the best in the country.

Why is this year’s edition called Happiness edition? Why did you choose those you are featuring this year?

For years, we have been soliciting for corporate sponsorship for AY Live until Maltina came along. So, there is no better way to express how happy we are with the involvement of Maltina. Incidentally, both brands are known for sharing happiness, hence we came up with The Happiness Edition. We chose the line-up of artistes performing on our April 20 (Easter Sunday Show), simply because they all have the very best of entertainment that they can share to create happiness.

You also have a TV show. Tell us briefly about it

I have The Ay Show, which is a comedy and variety show running on different Channels in Africa and some parts of Europe. I also have a sitcom titled ‘AY’s Crib’. The sitcom is a social satire of contemporary issues and events webbed in wholesome comedy that is designed to make viewers laugh as they learn valuable social lessons.

I know you recently shot a movie in Atlanta. What is it about?

‘30 Days in Atlanta’ is an adventurous love story, spiced with lots of action and hilarious moments. It paints, in beautiful colours, the hugely popular AYShow’s ‘Who Wants To Be A Billionaire’ hilarious skits.

Have you acted in a movie before or is this your first attempt?

It is not my first attempt. I was in Zeb Ejiro’s ‘Tears in Heaven’ in 1999. I did ‘Silent Whispers’ alongside Jim Iyke in the 90’s. I was also in Juliet Ibrahim’s ‘Number One Fan’ and Omoni Oboli’s ‘Being Mrs. Elliot’ that is set to hit the cinemas soon.

Tell us about your new club in Lekki, Lagos?

MVP is an all-new luxurious and premium class club, lounge and restaurant located in the heart of Lekki at Ommission Emporium, Lekki Phase1, Lagos. It’s a strictly non-smoking nightclub, set up to be the entertainment home and official recreation centre for moguls, superstars, leading lights, and ‘Most Valuable Players’ of all walks of life, resident in Lagos, in other parts of Nigeria, and in other parts of the World. We shall be opening the club after my Easter Sunday show.

As a comedian/entertainer, would you say you are fulfilled?

There are still many miles to go in show business. But with special appreciation to God, I already feel that inner sense of contentment in the face of a better tomorrow.

If you had the chance, what would you change about your life and career?

I would like to change that very soft and emotional part of my life that has been abused countless times. The things I would like to change career-wise, I share with the author and finisher of my fate.

What is the biggest risk you have taken in your life?

Using all that I have ever worked for, at the expense of my very young family to move and stage AY Live at the 6,000 capacity hall of Eko Hotel. Though, it later became a brave attempt that turned my career around.

What are your most memorable fashion moments?

Those moments that fashion experts analyse and compliment my dress sense in magazines, Red Carpets and fashion shows.

Which celebrity dead or alive would you like to work with?

I would love to work with Tyler Perry. I just feel like we have something in common in showbiz.

Who in the world will you like to dine and wine with?

Barrack Obama has succeeded in clinching that position from late Nelson Mandela. He’s got the very best of personality and charismatic presence that can never be easily ignored.

Which star in the world would you like to flip through his or her phone?

Na wetin concern me and their phone?

Which celebrity in the world do you think has a near complete perfect lifestyle and why?

I won’t go too far. I will give it to Darey Art Alade. He is very organised with a serious sense of purpose.

Which celebrity in the world do you think has the sexiest body?

My personal celebrity, Mrs. Mabel Makun

What outfit can you not be caught dead in?

The outfit of a masquerade

If a fashion police searches your wardrobe, would you be arrested for any fashion blunders?

I don’t have a single idea.

Who is Ayo Makun alias AY?

Richard Ayodeji Oluwagboyebamiga Makun, is a full grown family man, an entertainer and a businessman.

How old are you?

Old enough to have seen over four decades

Tell us briefly about your background

I am the first male child of a family of 7. I was born bred and buttered in Warri Delta State.

What attracted you to your wife and how did you meet?

The very first attraction was her uncommon beauty. I met her at Delta State University, Abraka where I wanted her to be a part of a beauty pageant that I was organising back in the day.

Her refusal to do the pageant and, years of us becoming pretty good friends, exposed all the other qualities that made her become the love of my life.

Boat Accident: Rescue agency faults Isaac's family claim

The Lagos State Waterways Agency says it is not true that the Akere family recovered the remains of their member, Isaac Akere, from the Majidun River.

Isaac was the last of the victims of the Ikorodu boat accident, whose body was seen on the fourth day after eight others had been recovered and taken to the Ikorodu General Hospital Mortuary.

Isaac reportedly died with his fiancée, Foluke, a week to their wedding, along with two pregnant women, a 13-year-old and three others.

His family members had said they deployed some fishermen to the site of the accident after government rescue teams abandoned the search for his body.

LASWA, however, said it did not abandon the search for the missing corpse, but had deployed its team to the waterways until Isaac’s body floated around 6.45am on Saturday.

The agency further said the account of a survivor that the boat capsized due to overloading and speeding might not be true, just as it dismissed the account that the life jackets worn by the victims were fake.

The Managing Director of the agency, Olayinka Marinho, in an interview with the news corresponcents,   lamented the lack of adequate information in the public space since the tragedy occurred.

He said, “We never stopped searching for the missing person. On the first day, we rescued 14 persons alive, although one of them eventually died at the hospital. We then took seven other corpses to the Ikorodu General Hospital Mortuary.

“On the second day of the incident, we went back to get the properties of the victims which we took to the Marine Police unit, Onikan, so that their relatives could be contacted.

“On the third day, we recovered the boat itself from the water which was brought to my office.

“His (Isaac) body was recovered when it floated around 6.45am on Saturday, which was the fourth day. LASWA rescue team, with the assistance of other officers of Bell Marine Services, did the search. The body was taken to our head office at Falomo. It was then conveyed by the State Health Environment Management Agency to the morgue on the Island.”

Marinho said the agency’s investigation showed that the boat was damaged after hitting a log of wood on the river, which created room for water inflow.

“The logs usually float on the water; they are not stationary. The ill-fated boat had plied that area on the morning of the fateful day. It was coming back through the same channel in the evening when it hit the log. It was the log that penetrated the boat and created a hole which allowed water inflow into the boat and made it capsize.

“We have recovered the boat and all the logs on the waterways and we are already educating the loggers. This is not the first time that a log will be creating problems. Some operators had lost their engines to it in the past,” he added.

He advised those using the boat service to always ensure that they used their life jackets properly.

He said the survivors of the Ikorodu boat accident were located on the surface of the water after floating, while those who died did not either fasten their jackets or were without it.

“In all, we have seen the need to create more emergency exits in the boats to safeguard the lives of over one million people plying the waterways,” he said

….culled from the Punch Newspaper

Abuja Bomb blast, scores killed

The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed an explosion that occurred today (Monday) in Nyaya, a Suburb of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

It also warned citizens around th

e area to steer clear the scene of the explosion.

“The explosion occurred at 6.30am local time,” the Senior Information Officer, NEMA, Mr. Sani Datti told our correspondent.

“The agency has found it necessary to also warn ordinary citizens to keep off the bomb explosion scene.”

According to Datti, Search and Rescue officers as well as other response agencies “are now at the scene and have cordoned off the area.

“Further details and information will be updated soon.”

Meanwhile, the explosion had caused intense apprehension in Nyanya, Mararaba and its environs as many residents stayed in doors.

“Me and my family are still in doors and may not go out today because there are frightening rumours of another possible attack,” Chidi James, a resident who lives close to the scene of the explosion, told this correspondent over the phone.

Datti however assured that NEMA and other government agencies were doing their best to condone the area in order to douse the already heightened tension.

“Our men are there and we are doing our best to calm issues. I will update you as we go on,” he said

National Confernce: Female Delegate slumps

Ezenwa Ifeanyinwa, a female delegate slumped at the National Conference shortly after the resumption of the afternoon session on Wednesday.

Ifeanyinwa, a representative of the Market Women Association, was returning from the lunch break and was heading towards the plenary chamber when she suddenly fainted. Security agents, operatives from the State Security Service, SSS and the National Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, immediately assisted her. She was taken into one of the anterooms outside the Conference plenary chamber and was later brought out to the lobby where a doctor and to attend to her.

But as soon as the medical doctor arrived, SSS operatives, ordered a few journalists who witnessed the incident to leave.

The delegate was very vibrant during the early hours of the day and was involved in the debate on President Goodluck Jonathan’s address to the Conference.