Revealed! Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Paid N40m for her Mother's Release

In a typical sting operation, operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) have picked up six of the men that abducted Prof. Kamene Okonjo, mother of the Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

It has now emerged that the Okonjo family paid a N40 million ransom for her release, but the suspects were arrested, as they tried to deposit some of the money.

"The N40m, which was paid to the kidnappers was marked money from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. What happened was that the money was paid on Wednesday by our men and by Thursday, two persons had gone to the Nebisi Road branch of an old generation bank to deposit N15m out of the money.”

Christmas Day Bombings Averted As JTF Detects Planted Bombs

But for the timely detection by men of the JTF, it would have been another black Christmas in Nigeria as several bombs were strategically placed to go off by a terrorist sect. Security operatives discovered that the bombs were placed to be detonated on Christmas day after they conducted a house to house search in volatile city of Kano.

"There are desperate attempts by terrorists to instill fear on urban dwellers as most of the latest discoveries were planted in residential areas.

Funke Akindele is the Richest Yoruba Actress!!

The popular Funke Akindele is a talented Yoruba movie actress who rose to fame in I Need To Know, a TV series that enlightened youths about HIV/AIDS. However, the Nollywood star cemented her stardom in the Nigerian film industry with her amazing performance in her rib cracking movie ‘Jenifa’.

This movie cuts across all social groups with the street parlance in it becoming the mode of communication at social gatherings. Many folks now says ‘Yelz’ instead of Yes, ‘Big Gehs’ instead of Big Girls, ‘Parry’ instead of Party, etc.

So far, Funke has earned over 56 Million Naira, netting about 20 Million Naira in 2012 alone.

How A Medical Doctor Becomes Pipeline Vandal; Blames Poverty

Graduates in Nigeria are suffering and those who can't take it are resorting to crime:

“I spent eight years studying Medicine and Surgery in UNIJOS and graduated in 2004 and later served in Bauchi State. A year later, I got a job at Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission where I practised for six months. But I was later asked to leave. 

“I moved to Kogi in 2006 and it was there that a friend introduced me to the business. I was making good money and later got a part time job at Federal Medical Centre. I received N90,000 as monthly salary which was not enough for me. So, I stuck to the pipeline business.”

Opposition Merger Faces Crises as ACN, CPC and ANPP Disagrees

The three major opposition political parties planning to merge in 2013 are having problems agreeing on a name, symbol and other identities for the proposed mega opposition party.

Latest findings show that the three parties - the Action Congress of Nigeria, the All Nigeria Peoples Party and the Congress for Progressive Change - set up separate committees to ensure that the merger plan materialised.

Rev Okotie Finally Opens Up: My Marriage Issues And Way Forward

I speak big grammar to attract attention. || Marriage issues are spiritual. || My role in Nigeria politics:

Rev. Chris Okotie, Founder of the Household of God Church and presidential candidate of the recently deregistered Fresh Democratic Party, invited Hazeez Balogun to his Lagos home for an interview recently and spoke on issues including politics, church and his marriages.

Christmas Message To You From Olu Famous

It's another Christmas! To God alone be all the glory for keeping us from one season to another. I thank you for the love you've shown me this past one year that Olufamous.com has been active in blogging business.

Please lets stay safe and do everything in moderation so we can continue to share great stuffs together in the new year. Share the spirit of peace and joy this Christmas with your acquaintances and loved ones.

I wish you all the best in 2013!

Wow! Halima Abubakar Looking Sexy and Hot in New Photo Shoot

               

This babe is fast becoming one of the hottest "chicks" in Nollywood. See more photos below... 

AT LAST! Wale Babalakin Arrested By EFCC

After weeks of hide-and-seek, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arrested fugitive businessman, Wale Babalakin shortly after he left the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) where he had sought refuge on the pretext illness.

The Bi-Courtney boss was picked up for his alleged involvement in fraud running into billions.

I'm Single & Looking for the Right Girl --Banky W

The big boss of EME, Banky W has spilled the beans. He's single and searching:

"The truth is that in my business it is very hard to find somebody, because of what is going on now and how fast your life is. Everyone is asking, even my parents are asking where is the girl; but hopefully, I will find the right person soon.

Pat Utomi Says ACN Should Be Only Opposition Party in Nigeria

Prof. Pat Utomi wants all opposition parties in Nigeria to collapse into the ACN:

"It has been pointed out to me that many Nigerians who have supported the work I have done in politics and community service are unaware of the fact that I’m now a member of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). 

"I have been a member for more than a year. The reason I took this course of action is because the progressive opposition in Nigeria has been unable to bring itself under one umbrella though many, myself included, have tried to bring this about by encouraging the subsuming of ego for the common progressive good.

PHOTOS: World's Tallest Teenage Girl Finds Love

17 year old Silva recently shared some romantic moments with her boyfriend. See another pix below....

Jonathan Insulted Nigerians By Appointing Anenih as NPA Chairman

Who can be more deceptive than a President who claims to be transforming?

“We are yet to locate any of the federal roads awarded with billions by Chief Anenih as Minister of Works from 1999 which was completed in the more than three years he held sway in the ministry.... 

“President Goodluck Jonathan GCFR, has the powers by the virtue of the powers conferred on him by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to delegate or appointment anybody to office; however we view the appointment of Chief Anthony Anenih to chair the Board of Directors of the Nigeria Ports Authority {NPA} as an insult to Nigerians and utter endorsement of corruption.”

Something is Happening in Ekiti State — For Real!

Something is happening in Ekiti State that needs to be told. And I will, since I bear witness to it.

Quite a few folks, including my good friend and brother Femi Orebe and Sam Omatseye, both columnists in The Nation newspaper, have written volubly, extolling the “quiet revolution” going on in Ekiti State. It is difficult reading some of the stuff written by them and not think, ‘there’s some exaggeration afoot.’ I needed to be there to see with my own eyes.

See All The Photos from EME's Baddest Concert

              

The EME all stars thrilled Lagosians last Friday at the Ocean View. Check out more pictures below...

AT LAST: There Is A Simple Solution To Infertility

Have you been trying to conceive for what seems like ‘too long’? Getting worried? At what point should you make an appointment with your doctor? This scenario can be very upsetting for any couple! What are the signs of infertility?

There are certain CRITICAL symptoms that couples should look out for:

Don Jazzy Buys JayJay Okocha’s Night Club in VI

              

Marvin Records headman, Don Jazzy opened the doors of PoP Night Club to the public last Friday in the Victoria Island area of Lagos. This was the same night club that former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Ja Ockocha operated; it was known then as Club 10.

Photos: Yvonne Nelson's Christmas Look

Wao! this babe is beautiful!

MTN Office In Kano Attacked; 4 Confirmed Dead

It's a black Saturday in the city of Kano as another suicide bomber attacked MTN Communication office in the state capital. The occupant of the bomb-rigged car hit the MTN headquaters at Post Office Road, Kano, about 30 minutes after the attack on Airtel's office.

As at the time of reporting, credible sources told Olufamous.com that the number of casualty from both attacks were already four.

Suicide Bomber Bombs Airtel Headquaters in Kano

A suicide bomber on Saturday morning drove a car into the offices of Airtel in Mallam Kato Square in Kano and exploded the bomb-rigged vehicle. Olufamous.com gathered from sources on ground in Kano that the multi-million naira edifice is still in flames as at the time of reporting.

It remains a surprise to many how the suicide bomber was able to gain access into the premises, which is heavily guarded by combat-ready security men.

Blind Students Top Performance List in WAEC; 62% of Regular Students Failed

This is interesting! WAEC records 62.03% failure as blind students top performance list:

Blind students performed better than those without sight problems as 46.93 percent of 49 students that registered for the examination obtained five credits including English Language. Blind candidates do not sit for Mathematics and Science practicals in WASSCE examinations.

I Wonder why Jonathan is Fighting his Benefactors -Dokubo-Asari

Former president of the Ijaw Youth Council, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, spoke with select journalists on some national issues, including the alleged face-off between President Goodluck Jonathan and his estranged political godfather, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. FRIDAY OLOKORwas there

What is your take on the government of President Goodluck Jonathan so far?

I Got into Armed Robbery to Take Care of My Wife -Lagos Businessman

About three months ago, Mr Chibueze Nkwocha lived peacefully in Awka, capital of Anambra State, with his wife and child. He quietly earned a living as an auto mechanic. Unfortunately, in what seemed like a sudden twist of fate, he was recently arrested by the police in Lagos for armed robbery.

Below is how Mr Nkwocha chronicled the circumstances that lured him into robbery:

A MUST READ! See What Would Happen on The Day of Rapture

A few Sundays ago, I was in church....

During the service, my mind left the church momentarily.
By the time i returned, i came back with this...enjoy!
Its Sunday morning:
The maddening rush for church begins.

Babangida Condenms Muslims Who Celebrated Yakowa’s Death

It really beats my imagination that anyone would celebrate the death of a fellow human:

“No matter the religion one professes, the simple tenet is that we should sympathise with the dead and the bereaved and pray for the repose of the soul of the departed whose death is a colossal loss.

“Immediately we start praying for our leaders to die, then we are asking that the whole society should die. We must pray for our leaders. We must go back to our faith and practise our religion as demanded by the almighty Allah.

Delete Your Facebook Account or Forget Marriage --Nollywood Actor Orders New Wife

Some 'sharp' men have started taken measures to keep their wives out of the 'many sins' associated with the social media. One of such men is Nollywood actor, Charles Abazie. The actor, who's advance in age, got married to his Edo State-born lover, Beatrice, on Friday 2nd November, 2012, at her family compound in Benin City.

The crux however is that the actor doesn't seem to trust his wife enough to allow her continue to fraternize with her "friends" on the social media.

Actress Nkiru Sylvanus Regains Freedom

The fair skinned Nollywood actress and Kenneth Okolie, the guy she was kidnapped with, have been freed by their kidnappers. Both returned home to their families on Thursday evening.

15 Students Arrested in Armed Robbery Operation

Men of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested 15 polytechnic students for armed robbery.  The students carried out the operations on December 14 using a white bus:

“The police were alerted to the operations of a 15-man robbery gang that invaded two filling stations at Otun-Ekiti, with a white unregistered bus, but marked ‘SUG 002 Thunder Attack’. 

"The gang, which was found to be made up of students of a polytechnic in Kwara State, beat up the attendants of the filling stations, destroyed their dispensing pumps and dispossessed them of their sales proceeds while brandising dangerous weapons.

A Must Read! How A Woman Saved Her Husband

To marry a good wife is one of the best thing that can happen to a man. The story goes thus:

I, Sarah Adams take Lawson Kuti as my lawful wedded husband, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do us part” she smiled at him through her veil. 

“You may now kiss your bride Mr. Lawson” the Pastor beckoned.

Gov Sullivan Chime Has Heart Problem --Insiders Expose Secret

As the people of Enugu State continue to ask questions about the state of their governor, few aides and a serving Commissioner who are not happy with the ongoing deceit have disclosed that Governor Sullivan Chime underwent a heart surgery in the United States of America in 2005.

This was two years before he contested the state governorship election in 2007. The insider sources said Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani, who was governor of Enugu State at the time, had financed the heart surgery and subsequent treatment.

Is It Only Azazi & Yakowa that Died in The Crash? --Pilot's Parent Weeps

The family of Lt. Adeyemi Sowole, the co-pilot of the Navy helicopter which crashed on Saturday in Bayelsa State have expressed disappointment that authorities have only reckoned with the dignitaries that died on the flight, while ignoring their son.

“All lives are equal. At this point, the right thing to do is for government to treat all the victims with respect and give them the same recognition. 

“But it seems as if only the dignitaries on board the helicopter died. Adeyemi is also important.
“Adeyemi and a senior colleague lost their lives also. They are equally precious to their families.

Exposed! Jonathan's Minister Acquires 5 Property (Plus Document)

Politicians and political office holders in Nigeria kept getting richer, building mansions and living in affluence, yet they say there is no money to develop the country:

An anti-corruption group led by former House of Representatives member, Dino Melaye, has revealed five properties purchased by the Minister of the Niger Delta, Godsday Orubebe. 

The choice properties were acquired in the last three years that Mr. Orubebe has been a minister, first under the late President Umaru Yar’Adua and later as one of the most powerful figures in the cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan.

Why Is My Wife Flirting With Another Man?

I want to share my story and hear what most ladies have to say on this. My name is Oluwasegun (real name) and I have been married to a beautiful and intelligent woman for the past 5years and to the glory of God we have raised 2 awesome sons together. 

Before I got married I had a small fish pond business I was running right in my father’s compound. I couldn’t get a job after graduation so I decided to focus my attention on my small scale business.

I met my wife in one of Nigeria’s top banks when I went to open an account for my business.