Lawrencia Udife's Blog: June 2015

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Buhari Appoints Acting INEC Chairman, Mrs Amina Bala Zakari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday appointed Mrs Amina Bala Zakari Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after Attahiru Jega, retired and handed over to Ahmed Wali as acting capacity pending the president's appointment.

A statement from the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Danladi Kifasi, said Mrs Amina Bala Zakari's appointment takes effect from 30th June 2015.

Until her appointment, Mrs. Zakari served as a National Electoral Commissioner at INEC.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Divorcing After 10 Years of Marriage and Three Kids

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have officially split just one day after their 10th wedding anniversary. The couple, who married on June 29, 2005, confirmed they were divorcing in a joint statement, the couple said:

"After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce," the couple tells PEOPLE in a joint statement. "We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time. This will be our only comment on this private, family matter. Thank you for understanding."

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, retired from INEC on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, alongside six National Commissioners. Former President Goodluck Jonathan appointed him as Chairman on June 30, 2010.

The handover ceremony was conducted behind closed-doors at the Commission in Abuja, where Jega handed over the mantle of leadership to a National Commissioner from Sokoto State, Ambassador Ahmed Wali. The new Acting Chairman will serve in an acting capacity pending the appointment of a permanent Chairman by the President.

See more photos from the handover inside...

Actor John Dumelo took to his Instagram page today and i think he nailed it.

Naomi Campbell Shows Off Her Stunning Figure in Gold Cutaway Swimsuit and Black Lace Bra as She Slays For La Perla Campaign

Naomi Campbell is beyond fabulous as she models the latest range of racy lingerie for La Perla.

The 45-year-old who is still one of the most sought-after supermodels in the world, as she showcases flawless body in a metallic gold cutaway swimsuit for luxury Italian underwear brand La Perla

The Luxury lingerie company just named her as the new face of their F/W15 campaign, and it is gorgeous. She's still got it! See more photos inside...

Nollywood actress and mother of three Caroline Danjuma who celebrated her 28th birthday few days ago, but her fans refused to believe she is 34 and not 28. To prove her age, she posted her masters degree ID card, yet some of her followers said it is not genuine.

Read some of the response from her fans inside...

CBN Extends Deadline for Bank Verification Number Enrolment from 30th June to 31st October, 2015

Recalled that chaotic situations were recorded in most banks’ premises in Nigeria, Monday, as hundreds of customers besieged banks in a bid to beat the deadline for the BVN enrolment which was earlier billed to expire on Tuesday, 30th June, 2015.

Also, customers that have more than one bank account were also seen with pieces of white papers where the banks where they had registered wrote their unique BVN numbers to take to other banks to key in.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) earned a total of N8.1 trillion between 2012 and 2015, but only remitted N4.3 trillion into the federation account, the National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice President ‎Yemi Osinbajo has said.

The NEC, which was inaugurated only on Monday, also said the Goodluck Jonathan ‎administration spent $2.1 billion from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) without securing the approval of the NEC).

The body therefore ‎set up a four-member committee comprising Governors of Adams Oshiomhole (Edo), Ibrahim Dankwanbo Gombe, Nasir el-Rufai (Kaduna) and Emmanuel Udom (Akwa Ibom) to examine the books and submit a report by its next meeting scheduled for July 23.‎

Caitlyn Jenner looks glamorous wearing a plunging neckline bandage dress making sure all eyes were on her as she stepped out for dinner in New York City. The 65-year-old reality star and former Olympian looked positively radiant while clutching a small metallic handbag. See more photos inside...

Kaffy shared this message on her Instagram page today to mark her 35th birthday. She wrote:

I thank God for today as it marks the day my wonderful parents brought me to this world to explore, learn ,share and be fulfilled .i am still on that journey 35 years after and life has been a blast.bitter,sweet,ugly,beautiful,ups and downs , crooked and straight in all of this God is manifesting and am a testimony of a lot of His Glory. I thank everyone I have ever encountered wether it ended with smiles or frowns you all made me who I am today.

A 70-year old woman, Mrs. Saratu Rahman, aka Iya Ogbomoso, from Offa, in the Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, has killed herself with a razor blade. Our correspondent gathered on Monday that the woman, a mother of four, cut her throat with the razor blade.

A neighbour, who identified herself simply as Yetunde, said when she and other neighbours heard Rahman screamed, they rushed to her room and saw her in a pool of blood. She stated that they contacted the police, adding that she was later rushed to a hospital where she was treated for two days before she eventually died. She said,

“When we got into the room, we saw Mama in a pool of blood. We invited the police. She was rushed to the Lamode Hospital. The policemen later found the blade that Mama used to cut herself.”

In a self-confession audio tape of the septuagenarian, which was made available to PUNCH Metro, Rahman said,

Stephanie Okereke Talks Marriage Success, Says She is a Happy Wife Because She Married Her Best Friend

Nollywood actress recently opens up to Entertainment Express about her marriage success and how she keeps her home happy. In her words:

I think my husband and I are good. We know where the foundation of our marriage is and we value each other. We also respect and truly love each other. He’s my friend and a great pal at that. We got it right from the very first time by agreeing to be married. He’s the right person for me and I am the right person for him. We are on a journey and I think we’re trying. We strive for perfection. Marriage is about making sure you and the other person have the right chemistry before going into a marriage.

Some of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped have been forced to join Islamist militant group Boko Haram, the BBChas been told. Witnesses say some are now being used to terrorise other captives, and are even carrying out killings themselves.

The testimony cannot be verified but Amnesty International says other girls kidnapped by Boko Haram have been forced to fight. 219 schoolgirls from Chibok, are still missing, more than a year after they were kidnapped from their school in northern Nigeria. Many of those seized are Christians.

Three women who claim they were held in the same camps as some of the Chibok girls have told the BBC's Panorama programme that some of them have been brainwashed and are now carrying out punishments on behalf of the militants.

Top Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji shared this photo on her Instagram page wearing for meeting with Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu ( Regional Director Mnet West Africa ). She is simply a phenomenal woman! See more photos inside...

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered Nigeria’s security agents to arrest his brother-in-law for allegedly extorting money from an unnamed businessman, a close confidante of the Nigerian leader told SaharaReporters. He said the suspect, named Musa Yola, was the immediate younger brother of Mr. Buhari’s wife.

Our source disclosed that the suspect, also addressed as “Alhaji Yola,” reportedly received N300 million from a businessman after promising to provide his dupe with political access to secure an oil block from the Buhari administration. According to our source, Mr. Buhari personally ordered last Monday night that Mr. Yola be produced before him in handcuffs in the company of the businessman he duped.

Comedian Alibaba who recently celebrated his 50th birthday has shared 50 things that can kill an artiste's career. Enjoy!

1. Not understanding the business 2. Failure to research 3. Poor financial management skills 4. Charges and discounts 5. Pride and arrogance 6. Expensive Lifestyle 7. Taking game changers for granted 8. Bad health 9. Peer pressure 10. Lack of quality education 11. Wicked contracts 12. Failure to take risks 13. Not matching up to competition 14. Not networking 15. Failure to weigh consequences of decisions 16. Wanting to be everything 17. Hangers on who don't build or contribute but only take 18. I have arrived 19. Side chicks 20. India hemp 21. Complacency 22. Bad PR 23. Rent 24. Baby momma 25.

A Beninoise, Kwenume Ojo, aka Abiodun, has been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly killing her husband, Jimoh Ojo, 32, in the Yaba area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt that Kwenume put poison in her husband’s soft drink and forced it down his throat while he slept on the bed.

Our correspondent gathered that the 17-year-old suspect took the poison from a relative of her boyfriend after she was forced to marry Jimoh. The incident happened on Friday on Apolo Street, the Makoko area of Lagos. When our correspondent visited the area, he met a crowd of residents and family members who said the victim’s corpse had been deposited in a mortuary.

The 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in LA on June 28 brought out sexy, show-stopping looks on the red carpet. Stars from Zendaya to Nicki Minaj, Laverne Cox and Ciara, the red carpet was seriously star-studded and the fashion was beyond fierce. See more photos inside...

Tiwa Savage Speaks About Pregnancy, Says its is the Most Spiritual, Emotional, Physical Journey I Have Ever Been Through

Pregnant Tiwa Savage shared this emotional post on her Instagram page, talking about the laststage of her pregnancy. She said:

The very last part of pregnancy can be very emotional ... A part of you just wants the baby out because of the physical strain it has over your whole body but a part of you will miss those precious private moments that only you and your baby share...moments when your baby kicks or moves and only both of you experience it, when you feel hiccups or when you know when baby is sleeping or awake...this is the most spiritual, emotional, physical journey I have ever been through and I will miss getting away with so much lol especially with hubby, like him getting me food in the middle of the night, helping me put my shoe on, comforting me while I'm crying over silly things like its raining outside or because I feel unattractive. Sorry @teebillz323 soon be over 🙈I am so blessed. God has been faithful to me...#takeyourtimebaby #getashealthyaspossibleinthere #mummyanddaddyloveyou #stillpregnant #iwalklikeapenguinnow #waitingpatientlytomeetyou ❤️

Bukola Saraki was Reportedly Charged with Theft of N510,000 at Societe Generale Bank of Nigeria in the 1990s

According to SaharaReporters, some police officers found out that Bukola Saraki, who is Nigeria's Senate President, was a petty thief as of 1990, he was actually charged with theft of N510,000 at Societe Generale Bank of Nigeria.

The officers warned in a report that Saraki was about to liquidate the bank by looting it, but no one listened until his siblings, cronies and relatives eventually did.

See some of the evidence inside...

The Senior Pastor of Champions Royal Assembly, Kubwa, Abuja, Joshua Iginla, on Sunday gave out 22 cars and millions of naira ranging from N50,000 to N500,000. The pastor, who celebrated his birthday and that of his wife at the service, also unveiled 33 book titles written by him.

Presenting the cars, among which were 10 SUV cars to the beneficiaries, Iginla challenged the well-to-do in the society to assist the less-privileged. The pastor, who said that he had tasted poverty and knew how it felt, said the less-privileged of today could become important personalities tomorrow.

Former governor of Kwara State, now elected president of the eighth Senate, Mr. Bukola Saraki, of the All Progressives Congress, APC is a British citizen.

His passport data page was leaked online today and Nigerians have been going hard on him claiming he is not even a Nigerian to begin with.

But sorry to break your heart guys, Saraki is a Nigerian and a British citizen. Yes, its called dual citizenship. Lets give the man break.

Delta State University Ban Female Students From Wearing Mini Skirts, Reduces Campus Fellowships From 80 To 4

DELSU University in Abraka yesterday banned all female students from wearing miniskirts on campus. The institution’s VC, Professor Vincent Peretemode said the school authority has also ordered the reduction of campus fellowship centres from 80 to 4.

He said the rise in the numbers of fellowship centers on campus is the number one cause of unabated crisis. Peretemode said Asaba campus alone has over 20 worship centers.

4 churches allowed to operate fellowship on campus are Our Saviours Chapel, Joint Christian Christian Fellowship, Anglican and Catholic.

Family Drama: Emmanuel Adebayor’s Mother, Rotimi Beg For Forgiveness, Seek Immediate Reconciliation

Emmanuel Adebayor’s mother Alice and younger brother, Rotimi have apologised to the Tottenham Hotspur’s star following the visit of the delegation from Nigeria. The delegation met with the two parties- Emmanuel Adebayor and siblings- in Didjole and Avedji in Lome, Togo in a bid to settle the rift between them.

According to a member of the delegation, Emmanuel Folorunsho, who confirmed this to Sunday Sunsports in a phone chat, Adebayor’s mother was remorseful and even prayed for his son but the football star is yet to accept their plea owing to some reasons which he wouldn’t like to reveal.

Actress cum movie producer, Tamilore Ojo Martins, is not one to shy away from sex. She’s brutally frank and unpretentious when the issue revolves around sex. To her, sex is spiritual and she enjoys having it regularly. In this interview, Martins talks sex and movies. Enjoy it.

You are such a beautiful lady, why are you still single?

I don’t want to talk about it please.

There is sex everywhere in the movie industry. What’s your view on pre-marital sex?

Markets across Anambra State have been shut down as traders in their hundreds pour into the streets and highways to protest rumours of the relocation of Boko Haram prisoners to Ekwulobia Prison in Aguata Local Government Area.

The traders said their lives and existence were being threatened if the rumour was anything to go by.

According to the President General of Anambra State Amalgamated Market Traders Association, Mr Okwudili Ezenwankwo, the relocation is ‘unacceptable’ to them.

Video: President Obama Sings 'Amazing Grace' During Eulogy at Clementa Funeral Charleston Shooting Speech

President Barack Obama sings Amazing Grace at funeral of Charleston shooting victim Clementa Pinckney. Obama ended his at times solemn, at times rousing eulogy for Rev. Pinckney who was amongst the nine innocent citizens who lost their lives as they worshiped the Lord during Bible Study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (where he served as pastor) last week.

The victims lost their lives at the hands of racist thug Dylann Roof fired several rounds of shots inside one of the nation’s oldest black churches. Obama got caught up in the spirit and began to sing gospel hymn “Amazing Grace.” He started out by saying, "If we can find that grace, anything is possible. If we can tap that grace, everything could change. Amazing grace.”

Watch the video below...

Security agents from the Imo State Police Command have arrested a suspected human trafficker from Abia State. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, through a tip-off members of the public.

The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Austin Evbakhavbokun, explained that the arrest of the suspect was sequel to a report that one Miss Ibuchi Okafor (20) had left her home.

Okafor, according to Evbakhavbokun, had earlier absconded from her home with her baby and returned without the child, a development that raised suspicion that she sold the baby.

Pretty actress, Alex Okoroji, was once married to Omar Captan, Ghanaian ‘fine boy’ actor. Not so many people would know the marriage packed up almost as soon as it was contracted. Indeed, speaking to Saturday Beats on the phone recently, Alex admitted her marriage lasted for a short time though she was not ready to reveal how long she was married.

“I can’t really tell you how long I was married. Sometimes, you won’t realise that a relationship is over until it is actually over. It was shorter than 18 months technically,” she said.

But her marriage, short as it may have been, produced a beautiful baby who is the centre of the actress’s life. Talking about currently being a single mother, Alex said it has made her to become stronger.

If there is any group of individuals who can manufacture shock, political punditry out of nothing, it is the All Progressives Congress. They cried out that Jonathan was doing a terrible job as President of Nigeria. They said his inability to run the Federal Government is the reason our country has lapsed into wholesale chaos.

He is the reason corruption decimated our population, turned brother against brother. He is the reason our military became weak and our borders constantly breached by Niger, Chad and Cameroonian gendarmes. He is the reason our cities have all lost power and we have reclined back into the dark ages. He is the reason why thousands of wild dogs/Boko Haram roam our streets and rip our children apart.

Lawmaker Condemns Fracas in House of Representatives, Describing it as 'Really Embarrassing'

Rep. Ajayi Adeyinka (Osun-APC), representing Odo Itin/Ifelodun/Boripe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, on Friday described the quarrel over principal positions in the lower chamber on Thursday as embarrassing.

Adeyinka told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the commotion was a sad point in the country’s democratic experience.

"It is really embarrassing; people are beginning to understand that democracy will be about differences.

"We would learn, as times go on, how to resolve our differences without throwing tantrums or causing rancour; that will be the next stage."

Kim Kardashian steps out wearing a revealing halter-neck outfit showing off some extreme cleavage while her long ruffled skirt accentuated her waist.

She later bumped into her old friend Serena Williams who couldn't resist touching the star's growing belly. See the photos inside...

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson was spotted on the set of her new movie titled Moon Maid where she played the role of a demonic possessed maid and Mike Ezuruonye played the role of a priest who performed deliverance for her.

The movie also features Tony Umez and Uche Ebere Agu. It is being produced by Solomon Apete and directed by Tchidi Chikere.

See more photos inside...

The US Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is a legal right across the United States. It means the 14 states with bans on same-sex marriage will no longer be able to enforce them. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote that the plaintiffs asked

"for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right."

It is unclear how soon marriage licences will be issued in states where gay unions were previously prohibited. The ruling, which sparked celebrations outside the court in Washington DC, brings to an end more than a decade of bitter legal battles.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says Nigeria has the highest number of persons serving jail terms for drug related offences worldwide.

Mr Iweajunwa Okechukwu, the NDLEA commander in the state disclosed this while celebrating the 2015 UN Drug Free Day in Minna on Friday.

"There is no doubt that as a country, the menace of drug abuse and trafficking is one of the biggest problems staring us in the face today."All over the world, Nigerians are notorious for drug trafficking. We have the highest number of traffickers serving jail terms more than any other country in the world," he said.

Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy who celebrated his birthday anniversary last Friday in Abuja, has declared that he does not know his actual age.

“I don’t really know my age. How people came about 64 is still a surprise to me. I am not particular about how old or young the number is, what I’m concerned about is the age of my mind and the age of my body.

From my physique and my energy, I feel like I am 35 years younger. However, going by the age of my mind, experiences, my responsibilities and wisdom I should be about 87 years of age,” Charly said.

There was pandemonium in Abraka recently as a female student of Delta State University, Abraka, Evelyn Mogekwe, aged 26, allegedly jilted by her lover of seven years, committed suicide.

Vanguard learned that the abrupt end of the seven years relationship traumatized the lady as all plans to work down the aisle failed to materialize.

Sources said she was in high spirits in her hostel but her mood changed dramatically after her lover called her on phone to declare that their relationship was over.

Nicki Minai shows off her curvaceous figure wearing a skimpy bra made from denim material and matching high-rise shorts while she posed provocatively for the camera.

The 32-year-old rapper shared these eye-catching photo shoot by the pool flaunting her bountiful booty to its best advantage while giving the camera her most sultry pout. See more photos inside...

A 31-year-old indigene of Delta State, Michael David, who reportedly murdered the mother of his son and subsequently reported himself to the police for arrest, has confessed that his actions was the handiwork of the devil.

The suspect was involved in a fight with the victim, Oyinyechi Dennis, and allegedly stabbed her to death at Ojoku area of Lagos. It was learned that Michael, a carpenter, was scandalizing and making ugly remarks about Onyinye in their environment which led to a confrontation between the duo.

The suspect, who attributed his action to the handiwork of the devil, said his action was not intentional. The suspect recounted what happened on the fateful day:

Photos: Nollywood Actress, Kate Henshaw’s Lekki phase 1 House on Fire

The residence of leading Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw in Lekki phase 1 area of Lagos caught fire on Thursday. The fire started around 3pm and neighbours struggled to put out the fire. According The Cable, the outbreak might have been caused by an electric surge. Friends and Neighbors were spotted at the scene consoling her. So sad.

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Tuesday, 30 June 2015

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has extended the registration for the Bank Verification Number (BVN) till 31st October, 2015.

Monday, 29 June 2015

The 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in LA on June 28 brought out sexy, show-stopping looks on the red carpet. Stars from Zendaya to Nicki Minaj, Laverne Cox and Ciara, the red carpet was seriously star-studded and the fashion was beyond fierce. See more photos inside...

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