The leader of the Kingdom of Eswatini King Mswati III has denied reports that went viral yesterday on the internet alleging he ordered the men of Eswatini to marry more than one wife or face jail term.
In a statement issued by the Government’s Spokesperson, Percy Simelane, it reads, "The current dispatch titled marry more wives or face jail quoting the King are not only an insult to the monarchy but a disgrace to journalism.
"His majesty has not made any pronouncement to that effect and it has never been an issue raised by Emaswatini."
Simelane says they are now demanding the newspaper that broke the story to provide the statement from the King.
Ex-beauty queen, Most Beautiful girl in Nigeria 2014 precisely, Iheoma Nnadi is a year older today, 15th May 2019. To celebrate her day she shared the first photo above while her hubby, footballer Emenike shared the second pic above. What she wished herself and what her hubby wished her all below…
A 40-year-old labourer, Sani Ibrahim, was on Tuesday, remanded in the Katsina Prison for allegedly raping his neighbour’s seven-year-old daughter.
Ibrahim, who will be in prison custody till June 26, 2019, is facing a rape charge under Section 283 of the Penal Code.
The police told the court that the victim’s father, Hamisu Lawali, reported the incident at the Bindawa Police Station on May 9, less than two hours after Ibrahim was allegedly caught in the act.
Ibrahim, Lawali and the victim were residents of Sabuwa Abuja Quarters, Bindawa, in the Bindawa Local Government Area of the state.
Lawali reportedly told the police that Ibrahim had at different times had unlawful carnal knowledge of the victim.
The police in their First Information Report informed a Katsina Senior Magistrates’ Court that Ibrahim during interrogation allegedly confessed that he had slept with the victim about three times.
The police prosecutor, Sgt. Lawal Bello, said investigation was in progress.
The presiding magistrate, Hajiya Fadile Dikko, adjourned the case till June 26 and ordered that Ibrahim be remanded in prison custody.
Meanwhile, Bishir Sale and Mustafa Ahmed, both of Kogari village in the Matazu Local Government Area of the state, have been charged with criminal conspiracy and armed robbery.
The duo were alleged to be members of a four-man gang, who allegedly attacked one Alhaji Sule in his residence at Gerawa village in Musawa.
They reportedly made away with N4,000 cash, three mobile telephones and four torchlights, which had yet to be valued.
They were charged under sections 6B and 1(2)(a)(b) of the Robbery and Firearms(Special Provision Act), Cap R II,2004, LFN.
Sale and Ahmed were remanded in Katsina Prison till June 26.
Gov. Willie Obiano on Tuesday handed cash reward of N6 million to Mr Mustapha Dandaura, Commissioner of Police in Anambra, for operatives and informants who aided the arrest of two suspected killers.
A statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed, said that the informants/operatives were those who gave information which led to the arrest of a suspect in alleged murder of Chief Frank Igboka, President General of Nimo community.
Mohammed explained that the informant for Igboka would receive N5 million, while another informant that led to the arrest of Ikechukwu Udensi a.k.a Ikanda, suspected for the killing of one Mr Ndubuisi Nwokolo in Onitsha, would receive N1 million.
Igboka was shot dead at Nimo on the April 16, 2019 while Udensi, who was arrested about three months ago, was declared wanted over the murder of Nwokolo since last year.
The Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Mustapha Dandaura, while handing over the money, noted that Obiano’s gesture was a huge moral booster to security agents in crime fighting.
The police chief thanked Obiano for fulfilling his promise and restated the Command’s readiness to sustain its onslaught against crimes and criminalities in the State.(NAN)
Ahmed Bola Tinubu, a leader of the All Progressives Congress National Leader, has again commended President Muhammadu Buhari for taking steps toward fully recognising June 12 as Democracy Day.
Tinubu gave the commendation in a statement released by his Media Adviser, Mr Tunde Rahman, in Lagos. He also urged the National Assembly to cooperate with the presidency to complete the constitutional process of making June 12 Democracy Day.
“To complete this process, that the president has started via Executive Order, we hope that the National Assembly act with reasonable dispatch in cooperation with the presidency to assure that the requisite constitutional amendments are enacted to fully establish June 12 as Democracy Day,” Tinubu said.
He also said President Buhari and the Federal Government deserved to be appreciated for the wise and visionary decision.
“By this wise yet visionary decision, the president has scored double: first he has accorded respect to the Constitution, which recognises May 29 as the date to inaugurate new terms of office.
“While at the same time, he is ensuring the country moves on the rightful path to formalising June 12 as new Democracy Day.
“This decision soundly balances current legal requirements with the quest for political justice.
“For this feat in moving the country in the right direction, President Buhari and the Federal Government deserve commendation, “he said.
The Federal Government had announced that President Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration for a second term on May 29 will be low-key and that a number of events slated for the inauguration will be held on June 12.
Tinubu said that June 12 represented an important milestone in the annals of the country’s democratic journey.
According to him, it was the day Nigerians shunned ethnicity and religion to vote for that leader of their choice in an election adjudged clearly free and fair.
The controversial singer allegedly stopped paying his daughter's tuition and living costs after "cutting her off without warning" last year, forcing her to leave.
R. Kelly's daughter, Joann Lee, has been forced to leave college after her father failed to pay her tuition and living fees, TMZ report.
Joann, who also goes by the name Buku Abi, was reportedly attending an art school in California until the end of last year, but was "cut off without warning" by her father after he failed to foot the bill.
According to his child support agreement with ex-wife Andrea, Kelly was expected to pay for Joann's tuition and education expenses until she turns 23.
However, Lee reportedly had to move out of the apartment she was living in and had to pay for her own school books because he stopped paying for both.
In response to his daughter's claims, Kelly's Crisis Manager, Darrell Johnson, says that the singer must receive billing statements and proof of expenses in order to pay for Joann's education. He claims Kelly never received them.
Additionally, Kelly is said to have believed that Joann had chosen to drop out of school herself, and so he stopped getting bills. He claims he received no proof that she'd dropped out of school either.
Joann reportedly wants to go back to college and will be "seeking financial support" from her father. However, their relationship is strained, to say the least.R. Kelly's daughter 'forced to drop out college' because he stopped paying her tuition
The controversial singer allegedly stopped paying his daughter's tuition and living costs after "cutting her off without warning" last year, forcing her to leave.
R. Kelly's daughter, Joann Lee, has been forced to leave college after her father failed to pay her tuition and living fees, TMZ report.
Joann, who also goes by the name Buku Abi, was reportedly attending an art school in California until the end of last year, but was "cut off without warning" by her father after he failed to foot the bill.
According to his child support agreement with ex-wife Andrea, Kelly was expected to pay for Joann's tuition and education expenses until she turns 23.
However, Lee reportedly had to move out of the apartment she was living in and had to pay for her own school books because he stopped paying for both.
In response to his daughter's claims, Kelly's Crisis Manager, Darrell Johnson, says that the singer must receive billing statements and proof of expenses in order to pay for Joann's education. He claims Kelly never received them.
Additionally, Kelly is said to have believed that Joann had chosen to drop out of school herself, and so he stopped getting bills. He claims he received no proof that she'd dropped out of school either.
Joann reportedly wants to go back to college and will be "seeking financial support" from her father. However, their relationship is strained, to say the least.
A businesswoman, Mrs. Anna Ogbole, has been dragged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Makurdi zonal office for allegedly issuing a dud cheque.
The accused was arraigned alongside her company Henot Global Business Limited on a two-count charge for alleged issuance of dud cheque before Justice S. O. Itodo of the Benue State High Court, sitting in Makurdi on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
It was gathered that the office of the zonal head, EFCC Makurdi, received a petition from a complainant against Mrs. Anna Ogbole alleging that he entered into an agreement with the suspect to finance a contract she was awarded.
The complainant who alleged that he made a contribution to the sum of N3.2 million towards the execution of the project said the suspect issued him a cheque of the said amount which was returned unpaid.
He said all his efforts to persuade the suspect to honour their agreement personally and through several responsible persons failed.
When the charges were read to her, the accused pleaded ‘not guilty’ and the prosecution counsel, G. G. Chia-Yakua, asked for a trial date urging the court to remand the accused in prison custody.
However, the accused counsel, E. C. A. Hundu, told the court that he had a bail application before the court and prayed the court to grant his client bail.
Justice Itodo granted bail to the accused in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum who must also show evidence of three-year tax clearance and must be residents of Makurdi township and submit their two recent passport photograph.
The case was therefore adjourned to June 10 and 11 2019 for trial.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Tuesday dissociated the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) from the circulation of document, calling for the overthrow of the democratically elected government led by President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement issued by Navy Capt. Muhammed Wabi, Deputy Director of Defence Information, the DHQ accused a group, “Nigerian Continuity and Progress (NCP)’’ as being behind the document.
Wabi alleged that the document called for the setting up of an “interim government’’ in place of the elected government.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to dissociate itself from the rascality and intentions as espoused in a document being circulated by a faceless group named Nigerian Continuity and Progress (NCP) calling for support of a revolution to oust the current democratically elected government and in its place establish an illegitimate interim government.
“The AFN outrightly condemns the undemocratic and demonic actions of the author of the document.
“Accordingly, members of the public are enjoined to discountenance the content of the documents being circulated by NCP and equally condemned in totality, the call to derail our hard earned democracy,’’ the statement said.
It said that the armed forces was “very mindful of its constitutional responsibilities’’ and would not be misled into any act that would undermine democracy as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution as amended.
“The AFN remains unflinchingly loyal to the Constitution, as well as President Muhammadu Buhari and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The statement said all relevant law enforcement agencies had been advised to unravel those behind the seditious document for appropriate actions.
Jeremy Meeks has been spotted hanging out in Cannes with a mystery woman ahead of this year’s film festival. The 35-year-old, who rose to fame via his mugshot led to him being dubbed ‘hot felon’, appeared to be in high spirits as he lapped up the sun in the city.
His partner Chloe Green was nowhere to be seen as he was joined by an unnamed girl who was dressed head-to-toe in pink. Jeremy opted for a more casual look, matching his black jeans with a white T-shirt. And it seems they were enjoying the sunny weather together as they wandered through the streets. The model’s sighting comes after he replied to photographers earlier this year who asked in if he was still will his girlfriend Chloe.
He confirmed his relationship was still on, as he told the snappers: ‘Of course we’re still together.’ The pair began dating in 2017 and share 11-month-old son Jayden together. However, they seemingly raised a few eyebrows after the Topshop heiress was seen on a shoot in London last month without her engagement ring.
Japheth Omojuwa, a Social commentator, had earlier in the year vowed to change his hair colour if Lionel Messi doesn't win the 2019 Champions League. Unfortunately for him, Messi and his team lost to Liverpool at the semi-final.
Keeping to his words, Omojuwa had to go blonde before his numerous fans starts dragging him. He shared the photos online saying, ‘this is your blonde hair’.
Sadly for us, dreams aren’t always realised no matter how much we want them. When Ajay Barot, a 27-year-old Indian man, couldn’t find a suitable partner, he feared he’d never be able to get married – something he always dreamt of doing.
The Gujrat native, who has learning disabilities, worried it was never going to happen – so his family decided to show him otherwise.
With much fanfare, they gave Ajay his dream wedding day – filled with colours, hundreds of guests, music, the lot. The only difference was, the wedding didn’t have a bride. But no matter for the Barot family, they had all the traditional trimmings of an Indian wedding – with 200 guests in attendance and even a haldi (pre-wedding) ceremony.
Ajay’s uncle, Kamlesh, explained to The Times of India that it was his own son’s wedding that further sparked his interest in getting married. ‘Ajay had always wanted such an occasion for himself and that wedding intensified his demand,’ said the uncle.
‘The family got together and decided he would have a wedding procession. We had wedding invitations printed, performed all the rituals by getting a priest and organised the feast. Ajay was beaming throughout.’ Ajay’s parents found out that he had learning difficulties when he was a child, shortly after which his mum died. Though they tried, the family said it was difficult to find him a match.
They added that it was a respectful ceremony, not intended to be mocking. ‘The event was not just to keep Ajay happy. it was also about the family finding solace in the fact he could experience it,’ added dad Vishnu.
‘There was no intention of mocking weddings or his sentiments. ‘We were heartened that so many of our relatives and villagers became part of the event.’ People online loved the idea. One person wrote: ‘Almost brought tears to my eyes. Believe me, it was a lifetime of happiness for Ajay. And kudos to his parents to make it special for him.’ What a sweet gesture. It certainly gives some of us singletons an idea.
A 41-year-old tailor, Monday Udor, on Tuesday, appeared in an Ajegunle Magistrates’ Court for allegedly damaging a customer’s clothes worth N10,000.
The defendant, who resides at No 2, Kudaisi St., Olodi Apapa,, Lagos, is facing one-count charge of malicious damage, the allegation to which he pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, Insp Olugbenga Salami, told the court that one Mr Ugo Friday took his clothes to the defendant’s shop for sewing on April 4 but Udor could not return it as at when due.
According to the prosecutor, when Ugo eventually called back to collect his clothes from Udor, the materials were partly burnt in the process of ironing.
He said the complainant asked for a refund of the cost of the clothes, the defendant refused to pay.
According to the prosecutor, the offence contravenes the provision of Section 339 of the Lagos State Criminal Code Laws, 2015.
However, the magistrate, Mrs Oluwakemi Williams-Isichie, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N20,000 with two responsible sureties, who must show evidence of tax payment.
The 'oldest man in the world' has died aged 123. Appaz Iliev, who had eight children, 35 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, previously said the secret to his long life was going to bed at 7pm and getting 11 hours sleep a night.
The "loving old man" from Russia also attributed his longevity to avoiding alcohol, smoking and medication.
Paying tribute, official Yunus-Bek Evkurov, said: “Our long living man, the eldest citizen of Russia, Appaz Iliev has died at the age of 123.
“Appaz lived through epochs and generations, raising eight children.
“He had 35 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
“He remained a kind and loving old man who loved this life.
“I know this myself because I met him several times.”
Appaz went to work aged seven as a shepherd, and fought for the Red Army in the Russian Civil War 1917-22, it is claimed.
A member of the feeder team of the popular Ibadan-based Shooting Stars Sports Club, popularly known as 3SC, Oginni Oluwaseyi Dayo, was on Tuesday, arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, over alleged involvement in internet related offences.
Oginni was arrested alongside his brother-in-law, Alabi Okikiola and his friend, Jonas Okwuwe, at a location within the Fortune Estate, Ologuneru Olonde area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Their arrest followed a petition from a neighbour, who raised suspicion on the reckless and flamboyant lifestyles of the suspects.
Upon the receipt of the petition and further discreet investigation, operatives of the commission carried out an early morning operation that led to their arrest.
Further investigation confirmed that Oginni was truly a member of the popular soccer team’s feeder team, but an official said he has not been attending training for a long time.
In their separate statements with the commission, Oginni said he is an Ordinary National Diploma, OND, Part 1 student at the State-owned Polytechnic, Ibadan while Okwuwe claimed to be a Computer Science graduate from the Auchi Polytechnic. Oginni’s brother-in-law, Okikiola, said he had a Higher National Diploma, HND, in Accounting, also from the Polytechnic Ibadan.
Items recovered from the suspects include Laptops, Iphones and phones of other brands.
They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
The Senate Committee on Youth and Sports on Tuesday threatened to order the shutdown of Bet9ja office if the company failed to honour its invitation for a second time.
The Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Obinna Ogba, made the remark at the National Assembly, Abuja during the verification of loto companies with license to operate in Nigeria.
Ogba (PDP Ebonyi Central) said it was unfortunate that Bet9ja refused to honour the committee’s invitation.
“Clerk, write to Bet9ja again. If they did not honour our invitation, we will ask the National Lottery Commission to seal their offices,” he said.
According to him, the Senate is making efforts aimed at assisting the Lottery Commission to generate money for the Federal Government.
”We want to see bet9ja. They can’t run away,” he said.
The chairman explained that the verification followed series of complaints against the betting companies, adding that ”some don’t even have offices while others have not been making remittances to the government.”
”Some got the licences but they are not operating. The new regulation only give them one year to start operations,” he noted.
Meanwhile, about 20 other betting companies appeared before the committee for the verification exercise.
Senate President, Bukola Saraki yesterday led leaders of the National Assembly to the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, to break their fast with the President. The President is in the habit of breaking his fast with different set of people and yesterday was the turn of the National Assembly. More photos.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have kept Naira Marley as his fellow singer Zlatan Ibile is released alongside Rahman Jago and one other person. According to a source, the singer was released this evening.
Music act Davido has also celebrated his release, telling him to go ahead and make history.
Both Zlatan and Naira Marley were picked up at the Lekki home early hours of Friday morning over allegations of internet fraud.
If you’re not a fan of spiders , you might want to look away now. Shocking footage has revealed a spider spinning its web inside a man’s ear canal.
The unnamed man from eastern China went to the doctor after experiencing a ‘crawling sensation’ in his right ear.
The doctor, Dr Zhang Pan from the Hospital of Yangzhou University, used an endoscope to investigate the cause of the crawling sensation - and was shocked by what he discovered.
Deep within the man’s ear, the camera revealed a small spider, that had spun an intricate web spanning across the entire ear canal.
To catch the critter, the doctors initially tried to use a slim pair of tweezers.
However, the spider escaped the grips, forcing the doctors to flush it out using a saline solution.
Thankfully, the spider was caught before it could cause any permanent damage, and the man escaped unscathed.
Nigerian cross dresser, Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky today revealed he has yanked off his d!ck. This is coming after several of his followers online have asked him how he manages to keep his d!ck in whenever he wears tight outfits. Bob found time to reply them today… See his response below…
