VIDEO:Woman And Her Four-Year-Old Son Fall Off Subway Platform.

A woman and her young son had a lucky escape after falling onto a subway track and narrowly missing the electrified rail.

The woman said she had thought the train opposite was on her platfrom and that was why she had stepped off.

The pair were taken to hospital as a precaution but suffered no injuries.

Jerry Nelson Count von Count Of 'Sesame Street' Dies At Age 78.

Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer behind a delightful menagerie of characters including Count von Count on "Sesame Street" and Gobo Fraggle on "Fraggle Rock," has died. He was 78.

Nelson, who suffered from emphysema, died Thursday night in his Massachusetts home on Cape Cod, the Sesame Workshop said Friday.

"Every description of his characters describes Jerry as well," said "Sesame Street" executive producer Carol-Lynn Parente. "Silly, funny, vulnerable, passionate and musical, for sure. That voice of his was superb."

Although he'd been in declining health for some time "his attitude was never bad," Parente said Friday. "He was always so grateful for what he had in his life."

"We're having a rough day on the Street," she said.

In a tribute posted online by the nonprofit Sesame Workshop, Nelson was lauded for his artistry and the "laughter he brought to children worldwide" with the Count and other Muppet puppets including Sherlock Hemlock, Herry Monster and the Amazing Mumford.

Nelson was part of other projects featuring Jim Henson's Muppets, including the 1984 movie "The Muppets Take Manhattan" and TV series including the 1980s "Fraggle Rock" and 1990s "Muppets Tonight"

In recent years, Nelson gave up the physically demanding job of operating the Count and other puppets on "Sesame Street" but still voiced the characters, the workshop said. The show's new season launches in September and Nelson's voice will be heard.

In 2010, he released the album "Truro Daydreams," the title that referred to the Massachusetts town.

Survivors include Nelson's wife, Jan, Parente said. Funeral plans were not immediately available.

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Introducing The Lorient Harbour Guest House.

Lorient Harbour Guest House is a premier luxury accommodation strategically located in a choice area in Victoria Island, Lagos State, the commercial hub of Nigerian business landscape. Its vantage position gives it the unique benefit of being able to offer its guests the twin advantage of serene and tranquil atmosphere in addition to close proximity to the busy Lagos metropolis and its other attractions. The guesthouse is 5 minutes away from scenic natural beaches, shopping malls, myriad of world class restaurants, boat and marina clubs, the national museum, beautiful parks, and other attractive landmarks. We have created an environment of impeccable style and sheer luxury. Whether you are in town for business or pleasure, we have a special experience just for you. Our friendly staff is committed to making your stay outstanding and we are happy to accommodate any request.  Contact Patricia Ozegbe for enquiries. Main Address No 5 Amodu Tijani close off Sanusi Fafunwa, Victoria Island Lagos. Tel: +234 1 4485178-9 Annex Plot 229B Jide Oki Street off Ligali Ayorinde, Victoria Island Lagos. Tel: +234 1 2770227-8  visit the Lorient Harbour Link on this blog to view the Hotel .

Gov Ibrahim Shetima Drags His Herdsman To Police For Stealing Two Cows From His Farm.

A 35 year-old man, Aminu Samaila, was on Friday arraigned before a Katsina State Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing two cows belonging to Gov. Ibrahim Shema.

Prosecutor Gyan David told the court in Dustsin-ma on Friday that Garba George, the Manager of Shema Farm, Dutsin-ma, Katsina, reported the matter to the police.

“Samaila was in charge of cows and rams in the farm. He stole two cows and one ram,’’ he said.

David said that the accused person sold the animals at N70, 000 to one Jamilu Halilu.

He said that the accused person confessed to the police during investigation that he committed the offence.

The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge against him.

He said: “as the person taking care of the animals, I slaughtered them because they were about to die.’’

Chief Magistrate Alhaji Nuraddeen Jikamshi asked the accused person if he understood the charge against him.

Jikamshi granted him bail in the sum of N50, 000 with a surety like sum.

He said that surety must reside in Dutsin-ma and adjourned the case to Aug. 29 for hearing. (NAN

The Nigerian Immigration Service Has Arrested 13 Chinese For Prostitution.

 

 

 

 

 

 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Friday in Abuja paraded 13 Chinese nationals who were arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution in the country.

NIS spokesman, Joachim Olumba, said the suspects were apprehended in Lagos following a tip off from an informant.

He said the service received a report on the activities of some Chinese nationals who connived with some Nigerians to traffic teenage girls into the country under the pretext of offering them jobs in factories.

A distress call from one of the victims prompted the immigration service to carry out a raid on some operational locations of some of the syndicates.

"Having gathered intelligence information, operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service swooped on the operational locations of the syndicates at No. 18, 24 and 26B Emena Crescent, Ikeja, Lagos," he said, "During the operations a total number of 13 Chinese nationals made up of 11 females and two males were arrested."

He said preliminary investigation confirmed that most of the women were sponsored into the country by some "criminal human traffickers who are currently at large".

Olumba, however, expressed the regret that the informant who made the distress call that led to the investigation and arrest of the suspects, had yet to be rescued because she did not give a clear description of her location in Lagos.

"It is unfortunate that we have not been able to rescue the lady who called us, because she only provided the number of the house where she is being held, without the name of the street. We want to use this opportunity to solicit for information from the public that will lead to the arrest of the perpetrators of this ignoble business and rescue of our informant," Olumba said.

In her statement, the NIS Arresting Officer, Chinwe Obi, said the Chinese Embassy in Abuja was in touch with the suspects, and that arrangements were being made to ease them out of the country.

One of the victims, Lu Yui Suan, however, denied allegations that they were arrested for prostitution.

Lu Yui, who spoke through an interpreter, said she came into the country in June, on the invitation of a friend.

Who would you prefer to arrest you?

If looks can be deceptive lets look at this two officers and choose we prefer to arrest us.The officer on the left looks very tough ,coupled with her dry body and slim looks,,she is unfortunately,she is very nice and a God-fearing  Lady,the one on the right,looks pretty,sexy and correct but she's tough,brutal and a no-nonsense Lady.who would you prefer to arrest you?

Keitta to Release Funny Debut Single 'My Boxers'.

Keitta Osei

For a minute we thought after Confidence, the BBA housemate to musician switch happening in GH had ended but no, Keitta has proven us wrong.

The younger brother of Hiplife grandpapa, Reggie Rockstone, after his return from the Big Brother Africa Star Game show, has hinted that he is set to launch his music career these last few days in August with a single titled “My Boxers”.

The title of the song right away tells you where he derived his concept from. The BBA housemate who went weeks in the BBA house with just single dirty boxer shorts seems to be building popularity for himself with the famous boxers. It however looks like the boxer shorts have ended up as Keitta’s Business Plan.

Going on about his new single, Keitta says the boxer shorts have a special role to play in the video for the new single “My Boxers”.

We hope he is able to prove to us why he is the brother of the originator of Hiplife music. Else he’d just end up as another crappy attention seeking Ghanaian trying to do music after returning from BBA. Anyways, we wish him the best.

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Pictures From The Video Shoot Of IYANYA'S "YOUR WAIST".

Iyanya Currently has the Number One song in the Country "Kukere". He recently shot the Video of His Follow Up single "Ur Waist" at a Private beach. Video was directed by Clarence Peters.

Djinee - On Me ft. Muna [Official Video]

Djinee performs the video for his new single "On Me" featuring the beauty queen turned rapper Muna. Nice video with lots of interesting scenes and guest appearances from 2Face, Ali Baba & Bovi (Comedian), Overdose a.k.a OD, and nigerian Star footballer Ikechukwu Uche in it enjoy.

Djinee features Muna on his Comeback Single. Check it out

JayZ Drags Former Chef' To Court For Stealing Chicken Wings Recipe In His Club.

It seems that most of rap mogul Jay Z’s friends are either in prison or turning on him.

According to Page Six, Jay Z filed a lawsuit against his former personal chef, and head chef for the 40/40 Club, Mike Shand.

Jay Z hired Shand to run the sports bar’s newly renovated kitchen after Shand cooked for Jigga and wife Beyonce on tour.

But after the health department shut down 40/40 earlier this year, Shand flew the coop taking his special recipes with him.

In court documents Jay Z’s legal hounds argue that Shand’s stolen recipes ended up “costing the club lost profits, loss of good will [and] alienation of clientele.” In other words, the club was hemorrhaging money (again) and Shand jumped ship rather than accept the blame for the latest failure.

One source told Page Six that Shand left “taking the recipes to popular menu items such as chicken wings, forcing the club to sue.” But according to Page Six, Shand “happily handed over all his recipes  except his spice mix.”

Shand’s lawyer Vik Pawar told Page Six, “The spice-mix recipe that Mike developed is his own recipe. 40/40 terminated him, then had the audacity to sue him for his recipes. He gave them all apart from this spice mix because it is his own. Mike had a wonderful relationship with Jay-Z and Beyonce for many years.”

Insiders are whispering that Jay Z’s carefully constructed empire is crumbling and the cracks are beginning to show. It’s just a matter of time before someone writes a tell-all book exposing the former drug dealer for what he really is.

Source Sandra Rose

Another Mass Shooting In U.S.

A gunman opened fire on New Yorkers and tourists as they prepared to enter the Empire State building’s observatory deck Friday morning.

According to news reports, the gunman was killed by police officers after he shot at least 10 people in front of the Empire State Building around 9 a.m.

Officials said two people are dead, including the gunman, and 9 others suffered gunshot wounds and other injuries related to the shooting. Police aren’t clear if the shooting was a dispute between two people, but police say there is no link to terrorism.

The gunman, who is described as white, was armed with a sawed off shotgun, according to law enforcement.

The mass shooting renewed calls for gun control after the recent mass shootings in Colorado by a deranged college student who ordered thousands of ammunition online.

Proponents of gun control say guns should be taken out of the hands of citizens who are not in the military or law enforcement.

From Wall Street Journal:
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation are on the scene, in addition to NYPD officers, an FBI spokesman said in an email.
Jill Greenwood, an account supervisor at Prosek Partners in the Empire State Building, said she heard several gun shots beginning at 9:04 a.m. Friday. In the minutes afterward, people inside the building began streaming out because an echo from the shots made it sound like they were coming from inside the building.
Later, she was told by building security the shooting took place outside the front of the entrance to the building’s observation deck at 34th Street and 5th Avenue.
“We heard these gunshots, it sounded like fireworks. So, we both got up and went to the window and looked down,” said Ms. Greenwood, a 30-year-old New York resident.

BIZARRE:Man Takes Advantage Of His 18 Year Old Daughter After Drugging Her.

 

A 53-year-old trader, Nzewi Donatus is currently facing a two-count charge at the Ojo Magistrate court, Lagos, for having canal knowledge of his daughter, Oluchi Nzewi , 18, without her consent which is an offense under section 258 of the criminal laws of Lagos state .

He is also being charged for threatening to kill one Ngozi Emeka, for reporting him to the police which is punishable under section 56 of the criminal laws of Lagos state  Nigeria.

Donatus, a tenant at No. 11, Akoberu street by Cele bustop,  Ojo was reported to the police by Ngozi Emeka who is a friend to the deceased wife of Donatus after he, (Donatus) chased his daughter out of the house because she accused him of having sex with her.

Oluchi, who appeared before the court narrated her shocking side of the story.   She alleged that the father has been having canal knowledge of her for five years after the death of her mother.

“My father has been having sex with me whenever I am asleep and there is this drink he always forced me to drink before I sleep and when I wake up, I do noticed sperm all over my body.   When I asked him, he will deny it and warn me never to ask him such question.

On the 15th day of August when I woke up, I noticed such on my body again and this time, I was bold enough to ask him but when I did, he beat me up and sent me out of the house.   So, I went to one Ngozi for shelter and when I narrated my pains to her, she quickly ran to the police to file a report,” she lamented.

Crime Guard gathered from a reliable source that ever since his wife died,the suspect has been maltreating his daughter by even sitting with her at a bar taking alcoholic drinks.

He also allegedly chases away any male friend that comes visiting his daughter.  Some people who never knew his reasons for doing such thought he was preventing them from the corrupt society little did they  know that he was doing so for his own selfish interest.

Crime Guard also learnt that when he was invited to the police station, he never showed any remorse but instead he was disturbing and causing nuisance at the station. He also allegedly threatened to kill Ngozi Emeka for reporting “a case that did not concern her” to the police.

Another witness who pleaded anonymity also disclosed that he saw Donatus beating his daughter but when he tried interfering, he got the worst insult of his life. “When I heard Oluchi screaming for help, I ran to see if I could talk to his father.   But when I tried doing so, he gave me the worst insult of my life accusing me of having a secret affair with his daughter.   I got pissed off and had to leave so as to mind my business”.

When  the charges were read to him by the prosecutor, Supol Eze, he pleaded not guilty but the presiding Magistrate, Mrs  J.O.E Akhanamaya, rejected his bail and he was remanded  at kirikiri prison custody for further hearing of his case.

Source vanguard

Venus and Serena Williams Cover NY Times Magazine

Tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams cover the current issue of NY Times Magazine. The black & white photo brings out the definition in the sisters’ distinctive muscles.

The cover article is long and drawn out, but it’s an interesting read if you have a lot of time on your hands.

Over umpteen pages, the author delves into Venus and Serena’s background, interviewing each family member to get their unique perspectives on the two megastars from the people who knew them before they changed women’s tennis forever.

We don’t hear from the sisters themselves until halfway through the article.

Britain Launches New Database To Track 150,000 Illegal Immigrants.

 Nigeria ,India,Pakistan,Bangladesh,China and Brazil becomes the targeted countries of illegal migration tales especially those who are in Britain on student visas which expired. Reports say  they mainly came from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Brazil and Nigeria and were now working illegally.

An immigration computer database is being set up to track down the 150,000 people who are staying in Britain illegally.

Border chiefs are due to launch the project next month to deal with the huge backlog of foreign nationals who have overstayed their student or temporary work visas.

Letters will be sent to those in the 'migration refusal pool' warning that they will be deported and barred from entering the UK if they do not leave within 28 days.

Passenger records held in the e-borders database, which covers details of all flights outside Europe to and from Britain, will be checked and there will be careful monitoring of the 100 immigrants whose visas expire daily.

It comes after it was revealed last month that 40 per cent of immigrants who have been refused leave to stay in the country have not been sent the forms demanding they leave.

Source Daily Mail.

Nollywood And African Film Critics Awards ''NAFCA 2012'' The ''AFRICAN OSCARS'' To Hold In U.S.

All is now set for the The NAFCA honours films of African Origins and African movie stars. This year’s edition is the 2nd in the series, and it would be hosted by  Ghana’s own adorable Van Vicker who is one of the best actors to come from the country and the Co-Host is the very gorgeous Angela Okorie, who has being tagged Nollywood's most sought after actress right now.  

The Venue of the event  is Carolina Theatre of Durham, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701, USA. 

Date- Sunday, September 16, 2012. 
Event is what has been tagged the 'African Oscars' better known as NAFCA 2012. NAFCA stands for Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards. 

Preceding the Award show on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh , North Carolina 27607, USA there would be a Movie Premier and celebrity after party for a movie titled Joni Waka, a comedy production by Van Vicker production. 

The award will hold  on  Sunday, September 16, 2012 ,the after awards party is set for The Pack house Bar by 10pm till 3am. 

Goodluck to everyone

Tyra-Banks Strips Top Model Judge Rob Evans On Live TV.

She's said to have been secretly dating her new America's Next Top Model judge Rob Evans.

And Tyra Banks did nothing to dispel the rumours as she stripped both the 24-year-old stud's shirts off during an appearance on Good Morning America in New York's Central Park today.

The 38-year-old supermodel seemed thrilled as she showed off the muscled chest of her British 'toyboy' onstage. She was obviously enjoying her work, with a look of pure joy on her face.

 

Source Daily Mail.

Pictures:Mario Balotelli Adorns Mohawk,Even His Hood Is Mohawk.

 

 

Fashion-forward: The 22-year-old sportsman teamed the top with combat trousers and gold trainers

 Mario Balotelli does not need any intro as he stands out  unique where ever he is  Just check this out  the Black-Italian football star known for his Mohawk haircut and he  must have been delighted when he discovered a zip-up top which featured a trim on the hood which exactly matched his blonde mohawk.

The 22-year-old footballer was spotted leaving the Carrington training ground after training  in the customised Bad Spirit hoodie.

......this guy is simple hilarious.

3 month Old Baby Stolen In A Church In Benue State.

 

The Benue State police command and members of St. Theresa Church at Anyin, Logo Local Government Area, are striving to unravel the circumstances surrounding the sudden disappearance of a three-month- old baby from the church.

According to sources, the baby was allegedly stolen by an unknown woman during mass service at the church, last Sunday.

Nigerian Tribune  gathered that the mother of the baby, Mrs Mbatumun Oseh, had handed over her baby to the strange woman, who  offered to help her hold the child who was carried by her older sister.

According to reports, when the strange woman offered to help her carry the baby, Mrs Oseh did not resist, rather she asked the woman to follow her to the front row seats in the church, where she usually sat but the woman said she preferred to seat at the back row with the baby. Mrs Oseh then asked her older child who had been backing the baby earlier to sit with the woman.

However, while the service was on, the strange woman sent the child to buy candy for her but before the little child came back, the woman, according to sources, had disappeared with the baby.

Commenting on the incident, the parish priest of the church, Reverend Father Bernard Achuku, said the entire parishioners were shocked by the incident, and that efforts were on to uncover those behind the act.

The matter was said to have been reported at the police at Anyiin and Ugba, the local government headquarters.

When contacted, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Daniel Ezeala, confirmed the incident, which he said was under investigations.

Former Miss Nigeria Dies At Age 75,

 

Aged 75, Anyamelune who reigned as Miss Nigeria in 1958, died in her village, Ugbodu in Aniocha Local Government area  of Delta State after a protracted illness.

Her first son Obiora Nwoka confirmed the death of the beauty queen, saying that she died on 28 July, 2012.

Nwoka told P.M.NEWS that the former beauty queen will be buried in October 2012, but before the burial, a service of song will be held for her in Lagos, southwest Nigeria.  “But the family is yet to decide the exact burial date,” he added.

Helen Anyamelune from the then Mid Western region was the second Miss Nigeria to be crowned after Grace Oyelude from the Western Region.

The deceased is survived by two sons and a daughter.

Source PM News

What Has Granda Ma Said About These Prince Harry’s Naked Photos Leaked From His Wild Vegas Vacation!

Prince Harry put the crown jewels on display in Vegas this weekend … getting BARE ASS NAKED during a game of strip billiards with a room full of friends in his VIP suite.

It all went down Friday night during a raging party in a high rollers hotel suite.

We’re told Harry, along with a large entourage, went down to the hotel bar and met a bunch of hot chicks … and invited them up to his VIP suite.

Once in the room, things got WILD … with the group playing a game of strip pool that quickly escalated into full-on royal nudity.

Some of the partiers snapped photos of the madness. In one photo, a fully nude Harry cups his genitals while a seemingly topless woman stands behind him.

In another photo, a naked Harry is bear-hugging a woman who appears to be completely naked as well.

No word on who the women are … or if they got Harry’s phone number.

Clearance House Press office  has confirm the pictures are real and it is indeed Prince Harry.

CREDIT: TMZ

FMBlog Sports -Federation Cup Final HEARTLAND FC OWERRI VS LOBI STARS FC MAKURDI.Lets support Lobi Stars Fc.

The city of Lagos will come alive on Sunday as the final of the 2012 Federation Cup holds at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere.

This will be the second time Lagos will be playing host to the oldest football competition with the defending champions, Heartland Football Club of Owerri taking on Lobi Stars of Makurdi in the epic final, while Prime FC of Osogbo and Kano Pillars will trade tackles in the third place match.

The final ceremony promises to be colourful with fans of the two finalists, as well as the supporters of the teams playing the third place match set to storm Lagos to watch their darling teams.

To reach the final stage, Heartland FC defeated Prime FC of Osogbo 3-0 through penalty kicks after a barren draw in regulation time at the Ilorin centre, while Lobi Stars stopped Kano Pillars in the second semi final which ended 5-4 via penalty kicks in Calabar.

 Governor Gabriel Suswan of Benue State will also be leading Lobi fans to the epic final. The host, Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola and the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Aminu Maigari will be around to present the new Federation Cup trophy donated by the Lagos State Government to the winners.

 An official of Lobi, Atom Terkula said that the dream of the team is to win a double this season. “Our dream for a double this season is coming to reality and by God’s Grace, we’ll win the Federation Cup title and wait for 7 September for our last league game at Kaduna United.

Meanwhile Gabriel Suswam, Benue State Governor, feted Lobi stars' players and officials and gave them a sum of N2.5million immediately after their 3-0 home victory over Enugu Rangers which guaranteed their place on the continent next season.

Before the Nigeria Premier League(NPL) Week 37 clash with the Flying Antelopes, Lobi, Kano Pillars and Rangers were neck deep in the race for the league shield and needed a win to put their destiny in their own hands ahead of the last round of matches.

FMBlog Sports -Victor Moses soon to join Chelsea.

English Premier League side, Wigan Athletic Club yesterday confirmed on their official web site that they have at last reached an understanding with European champions, Chelsea Football club over Nigerian international, Victor Moses.

English Premier League side, Wigan Athletic Club yesterday confirmed on their official web site that they have at last reached an understanding with European champions, Chelsea Football club over Nigerian international, Victor Moses.

"The club can confirm that after four unsuccessful bids from Chelsea for Victor Moses, a fifth bid has today (Thursday) finally met the valuation and terms set by Wigan Athletic and been accepted.

"The player has been given permission to speak with Chelsea," according to a statement on Thursday from the Club’s web site.

If a deal is finally concluded, the Nigerian forward winger, 23, would be transferred for nothing less than 9 million Pounds.

Experts React As Central Bank Of Nigeria Announce The Introduction Of N5000 Note.

Margaret Ekpo,Funmilayo Ransome Kuti and Gambo Sawaba

Following the announcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on the introduction of a N5000 note into the system, some experts have expressed mixed reactions to the plan. President Jonathan has commended it while ANPP party condemned it.

NAN recalls that the CBN on Thursday said that it would introduce N5,000 note and coin existing N5, N10 and N20 notes in 2013, saying the introduction of the higher bill would complement the apex bank’s cashless policy as it would substantially reduce the volume of currency in circulation.

Meanwhile, experts have expressed their views in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday.

Dr. Godwin Inedia, a former Economics Lecturer in Ambrose Alli University, said that the proposed introduction of N5000 could lead to hyper inflation.

Inedia said that in developed countries such as Britain and the U.S,, the governments had restricted the circulation of prime currencies in the system.

According to him, the Nigerian economy has not developed to a stage where such a high denomination could be used.

“The economy is not matured enough to start thinking of using N5000 note, I don’t see the rationale behind it,” he said.

Inedia also said that coining the N10, N20, and N50 notes and the new N5000 would cost the apex bank huge amount of money which could be used for more productive uses.

An economist, Mr Bismarck Rewane, said that the introduction of the note would not cause inflation as some expert had said.

He, however, said that there was no longer any need to re-denominate the naira in view of the cash-less policy of the apex bank.

Rewane, also the Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives, said that there was no need for high denomination notes with the cash-less policy, but added that it would not negate the cash-less policy.

He said that the introduction of the N5,000 note had been in process for about four years before the cashless scheme came up.

“The fact is that the plan was conceptualised about four years ago before the introduction of the cash-less policy.

“Now, with the cash-less policy, we don’t need the high denomination notes as everybody is going cash-less,” he added.

Mr Olumide Adegoke, General Manager, Standard Alliance Insurance, said that the note could encourage corruption as it would be easy to carry huge sums within the system.

He said that the CBN should also be looking at ways of checking inflation.

The Special Adviser to the president on National Assembly Matters, Joy Emordi, speaking in Abuja, said remembering these women would remind Nigerians, especially the elites, that they will be remembered for their roles in times of national challenges either as heroes or as villains.

Mrs Emordi said the representation of the National Assembly that is to be on the new currency shows that President Jonathan appreciates the efforts of the parliament in deepening the country’s democracy and development.

New N5000 will increase our suffering – ANPP

In a press statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Emma Eneukwu tha ANPP said it “has received with interest the announcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of its plans to add a higher currency denomination of N5, 000 to the country’s list of notes by early next year.

“The apex bank also informed the nation of its plans to redesign the N50, N100, N200, N500 and N1, 000 notes to improve their security features while the N5, N10 and N20 polymer notes are to be converted to coins. Our great party believes this is another clear path to inflation and resultant suffering on the part of the hapless citizens of this great nation.

“It is an established fact that the Nigerian populace is averse to the use of coins, and therefore the decision by the Federal Government to convert some lower denomination notes to coins smells of a premeditated agenda to further mop up cash from the nation space and whip the Nigerian people in the process, just as it had done through the increase in the pump price of fuel and hike in electricity tariff. In fact, one does not need an economics professor to know that this move will eventually cripple the value of the naira; countries like Japan, Germany and Singapore do not have strong currencies because they printed higher denominations.

“Moreover, going cashless has nothing to do with printing N5, 000, but everything to do with introducing valid strategies for redirecting the nation’s commercial transactions into the virtual space. Right now, what the CBN and the Federal Government should be engaged in is establishing a clear and comprehensive electronic fraud management framework, as well as delineating of responsibility among key stakeholders, and advocating enabling laws that will inspire confidence in the country’s e-payment network, both locally and internationally; not to saddle the helpless masses with more burdens,” the statement reads.

The party advised the Federal Government to “call the CBN to order, and mandate them to streamline the resources that would be wasted in this ill-timed and unreasonable exercise into more people-friendly fiscal projects with the aim of reviving the fast-waning confidence of the masses in the government.

“We believe that this lame project, instead of curing the economic problems of the nation, will only succeed in deepening the already egregious chasm between the haves and the have-nots of this well-endowed country.”

Prezzo Dumps His Wife For Goldie.

Big Brother Africa StarGame representative, Prezzo has disclosed to journalists at The Place, Ikeja, Lagos that he in the country to propose to Goldie, his love during the reality show which ended on August 5.

During the question and answer time, the Kenyan rapper disclosed that he was in Nigeria for a serious and unfinished business, which is proposing to Goldie to marry him.

With this, he and his BBA Stargame lover, Goldie, would finish what they started in the Big Brother House in South Africa.

He said, “My mission here is to look for Goldie. I have not spoken to her since the show ended. I came here for Goldie. In all honesty, I care about her and she cares about me. With God on my side, I pray everything works out well.”

Commenting on his marriage with his Kenyan wife who he has a daughter with, the ONE Campaign ambassador said, “I was married before, but now, we are separated. I had a baby girl with her and that is not the end of the world. Our divorce is in process, my babymama has the divorce papers with her.

“We have been living separately for the past three years. There is no relationship between us any more. I will tell Goldie that I have been thinking about her since I left the BBA house. I will marry Goldie, you will get the invitation soon.”

As at press time, there has not been any response yet from Goldie. Goldie and Prezzo developed an on and off love affair while they were contestants at the just ended Big Brother Africa Stargame show.

Keeping Up With The Kardashians:Today Marks The Kris And Kim's Wedding Anni.

Oh what a difference a day makes, let alone a year! Today marks the one-year anniversary of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, and boy, have their lives changed in the past 12 months. Kris and his New Jersey Nets have moved to Brooklyn and Kim is dating his boss' best friend, Kanye West. 

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Happy anniversary indeed ................................