Grandpa, ‘Pregnant’ Lady Caught With Narcotics In Abuja

Matthew Obisesan, 63, and two others were arrested by law enforcement agents at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja for allegedly trafficking in hard drugs.

CRIME DIGEST learnt that Obisesan allegedly  tested positive to drug ingestion during the outward clearance of passengers on a British Airways flight to Heathrow airport in London.

Obisesan, whose real name is Yusuf Yakub, claimed he was lured into the drug trade with a promise of N700,000, which he could not resist. “I have three wives and many children. My business is also not doing well. I need money to take care of my family, hence I decided to smuggle the drugs for a fee of N700, 000, but I regret my action now,” he allegedly told his interrogators.

Two other suspected drug traffickers, Amaso Arovo, 44, and Sade  Aminu, 40, were arrested after they were found in possession of 1.50kg and 1.05kg of cocaine respectively.

Aminu said it was her first time to peddle hard drugs. She said, “I am a trader. I was lured into drug trafficking. This is my first time. I have never smuggled drugs in my life. They promised to pay me £4,000.

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Kidnappers Of Obodo Demand 150,000 Euros Ransom For His Release.(N28million).

The kidnappers of Super Eagles and Udinese midfielder, Christian Obodo, have demanded 150,000 euros (N28 million) ransom for his release.
The footballer was kidnapped by four gunmen on Saturday in front of a church in Effurun, Warri, Delta State by four gunmen.
The midfielder was driving in the car with a customised plate number ‘Obodo 5′ around 9.20a.m on Jakpa Road when the kidnappers blocked his car and seized him.
They had been tailing the footballer who was said to have gone clubbing in Warri on Friday night.
The gunmen left his car in front of the church at New Layout, Effurun and took him away in their own car.
The 28-year-old played on loan last season at Lecce.
The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, confirmed the incident.
He said the matter was being investigated.

Scandal Brews Over Farouk Lawan’s $600,000 Bribery Scandal.

There are indications that fresh trouble is brewing  at the House of Representatives over allegations that Chairman of the House’s Adhoc Committee on Petroleum Subsidy Hon. Farouk Lawan was involved in a bribery scandal worth $600,000 last month.
Already there are speculations that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may have invited Hon Lawan over the bribery allegation which sources say have already resulted in the Speaker of the House Hon. Aminu Tambuwal disowning the legislator over the messy incident.
It was gathered that Tambuwal had confronted Lawan over the issue in a meeting of Principal officers of the House where the Chairman of the Adhoc Committee on Petroleum Subsidy was summoned to defend himself over the allegation.
Sources said  that Hon. Lawan had initially denied the allegation when it was put to him by the Speaker but froze in shock when he was confronted with details of what transpired at the  address where officials of an unnamed oil company had  given him the huge amount of foreign currency which had been marked.
It was further gathered that unknown to Hon Lawan, the entire incident was recorded by video after which copies were sent to a former Head of State who handed it over to Tambuwal.
It would be recalled  that in the wake of the controversy that was generated over the Federal Government’s planned total withdrawal of subsidy from  petroleum products last January,  the House of Representatives set up  the Adhoc Committee to probe how the subsidy fund that was appropriated by the National Assembly in the past had been disbursed.
Among the findings of the House was that despite the fact that only N400 billion was appropriated for payment of oil subsidy in 2011, over one trillion naira was spent.  It was also alleged that a lot of the payments were made to phoney companies

Super Eagles Midfilder Christian Obodo Kidnapped In Warri.

Super Eagles midfielder, Christian Obodo was, Saturday morning, kidnapped at New Layout Road, off Jakpa Road, Effurun in Warri, Delta State.
The Udinese playmaker, who played for the relegated Lecce in the Italian Serie A last season, arrived the country a few weeks ago after the conclusion of the Seria A.
Obodo was said to have been abducted by unknown gunmen in front of  Zion Ministry Church off Jakpa Road, Effurun, Warri.
According to an eyewitness account Obodo’s car with a special registration number tag ‘Obodo 5′, was stopped and the abductors took him away in another vehicle.

Genevieve Becomes Range Rover Brand Ambassador.

Actress Genevieve Nnaji has made another history. This time, she has sealed a multi-million naira Range Rover’s deal.

The pretty actress who was one time face of lux and currently the face of MUD cosmetics has emerged the brand ambassador of Range Rovers SUV brands in Nigeria. Information filtered out during the week that the company represented in the country by Coscharis was undecided as to who will be the brand representative and  top on their list was Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot.
But at last, Genevieve got the deal. No doubt, the popular actress  is steadily growing to become a global brand.
We gathered reliably that the actress will earn about $100,000 in the first six months of the deal. Subsequent months would make her about $250,000 richer.

Who Wore It Better Between Omotola And Beyonce.....emmmm

So who wore it better....... am liking Omosexy

Beyonce

Omotola And Beyonce.

Be honest with me ....................

‘'Tango With Me'’ Becomes The First Nollywood Film To Secure International Distribution.

Joseph Benjamin, Genevenive Nnaji and producer/director Mahmood Ali-Balogun

 Talking Drum Entertinment a UK based distibution company specialising in black film have set an August 2012 release date for the award winning romantic drama ‘Tango with Me’. The film will open across all the major UK and Ireland cinema chains in the first phase before proceeding on to other European Countries. 

Tango with Me which was the highest grossing film in Nigeria in 2011, stars Genevieve Nnaji and Joseph Benjamin as a couple facing a complex concoction of moral issues as they battle with trials and tribulations within their young marriage.

Mahmood Ali-Balogun produced and directed the film under his Brickwall Communications production company, in a statement he said:

 “This is a positive development for African film in general and Nollywood in particular because a wider audience will experience our films and returns on film investments will improve greatly for the benefit of all stakeholders in our bid to take the industry to greater heights”.  

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Author: Dapo Oshiyemi Talking Drum Entertainment

Contact: Mr Ali-Balogun 080 330 42854