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The popular money-doubling scheme, Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox (MMM), which placed a one-month ban on all withdrawals from Dec. 13, 2016, is back in full force. In a statement on its official Twitter account,n MMM stated: “This is to officially inform you that MMM Nigeria is open for business a day earlier than promised! Let’s go there Nigerians”. Read the full statement below: Dear members, The holidays are over, and we”re now open. Just as promised. (You might have already noticed that we always stick to our promises. :-)) Actually, we promised to be open on January 14, but we”re open now, January 13, as you can see, which is a day earlier. (Well, I hope, the members of the System will forgive us for that. :-)) It”s related to the hysteria raised by the authorities and the mass media around MMM. By joining forces, they”ve managed to nearly give the members of the System a heart attack and have frightened them out of their wits. Poor souls don”t know what to expect. Will we ope

Well, you may ask what concerns me as a full-blooded Akwa Ibom man in this matter. After all it is a battle between two well-fed people who do not really have any problem in life apart from writing books and calling each other rumour-monger and lair. Before I state my reason for supporting OBJ in this matter, let me give you guys a summary of the matter. You see, the Awujale had written a book and in that book he had said some things about OBJ regarding his relationship with his cousin Dr. Mike Adenuga. That one, person no dey ever see am. He wrote that book long time ago o and I guess OBj was on one of his numerous trips and as such never got around to reading it or maybe he was busy playing his favourite game of AYO so he missed it. But years later some busy body now decided to bring up that particular chapter where the Awujale had mentioned my lord in not very flattering manner and all hell broke loose. Names have been flying around and letters have been exchanging hands and ev

By Femi Fani-Kayode When you take everything away from a man or a people, including their humanity, their loved ones, their land, their possessions, their faith, their God, their self-respect, their identity and their dignity and you put them and theirs under the fire and sword morning, day and night you cannot expect them not to voice their pain and not to scream and a shout. And when the screaming and shouting goes unheeded, you cannot expect them not to hit back and attempt to break the yoke of torment, subjugation, tyranny and slavery. No matter how powerful you are and how long you have been killing them and all that are theirs, one day they will rise up, pull you down from your giddy heights and cut open your throats. If history teaches us nothing else, it teaches us this. The morale of the tale is as follows: mind how you insult and mock your victims and those that you treat with contempt, kill at will and hold in bondage because one day their time will come. It is in thi

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has been announced as one of the artists that will perform at the 8th annual Essence “ Black Women in Music”—an official GRAMMY Week event – this February. The event is being held to salute the year’s extraordinary GRAMMY nominees and fête four-time GRAMMY winner Erykah Badu on the 20th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album, “Baduizm.” Talking about having Tiwa sing at the event, Essence President Michelle Ebanks says “Our collaboration with The Recording Academy underscores the mission of our ‘Black Women in Music’ platform. Essence, like the GRAMMYs , has always been at the forefront of recognizing the genius of so many artists and influencers—from iconic legends to the next generation’s international rising stars, like Tiwa Savage. We also applaud our event sponsor, Lincoln, for returning once again to support the vision of this event.”

After queuing to buy petrol, kerosene and in some cases Diesel, Nigerians in Abuja are now queuing up to buy cooking gas. The price of the essential commodity has skyrocketed from N3000 to N5,500 in the last two weeks. Another photo after the cut..

Twenty four hours to its promised date of return, MMM, one of the world’sbiggest Ponzi schemes, which caused panic by freezing the accounts of about three million Nigerians a month ago, has resumed operation. The controversial social community financing scheme announced its return in Nigeria yesterday, calling on interested persons to resume their investment on the platform. The site of the scheme had been open and running since yesterday that the operators officially announced that it had come back. In a letter to participants on Friday, the MMM said, “The holiday are over, and we’re now open. Just as promised.” Financial authorities, which have since declared the scheme illegal, have yet to comment on the latest development. Signs that the scheme might return as promised began to show when on January 11 ahead of the promised date for resumption, MMM guiders held a meeting and shared their resolutions on the group’s Facebook page, where it was stated, among others, that that t

Nonye Ben-Nwankwo and Ademola Olonilua  It came as a rude shock to so many when some pictures hit the Internet earlier in the week where socialite and club owner, Eze Nwalie Nwogu, popularly known as  Pretty Mike, chained some girls on a dog leash and took them to different events in Lagos. Even as he had reportedly apologised publicly for his actions  on Thursday, after the Lagos State Government had got him arrested and made him sign an undertaking that he would never do such debasing stuff again, the socialite,  in an exclusive chat with Saturday Beats, said that there was a mission statement behind his action, saying he was shocked that Nigerians had already crucified him before hearing his side of the story. He said, “I have done it twice and let us not make it look as if it is something I have been doing all the time. The two times I have done it were weddings where I was part of the groomsmen which means that I have a personal relationship with the bride and groom. The ov

Since she got married two years ago, controversial actress has not been in the news for the wrong reasons as opposed to how it was before she tied the knots. But that story sort of changed Friday, when the news hit the Internet that the actress’ two year old marriage had allegedly crashed. Tonto who had yet to confirm or deny the allegation, fuelled the story when she removed her husband’s name, Churchill, from her Instagram page. Her fans and foes have greeted the recent development with mixed feelings. While some prayed the news to be false, others said her alleged past has caught up with her. Expectedly, busybodies have also alleged the actress’ husband was sleeping with Tonto’s personal assistant. A fan online, simply identified as, Gentle said, “well…she brought it on herself. I really don’t have time to be critical of people’s relationships and social media obsession, but Tonto’s case is funny. She passed through so much before she finally got married. Because of the unne

APC South-West leaders reconciliation meeting reportedly ends on an icy note - Sources claim that former Lagos state governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and some close allies walked out after the first round of the two-stage meeting - However, Chief Olusegun Osoba, who spoke to journalists on behalf of the leaders after the meeting said it was a success Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-West, on Thursday, January 12, met in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, for about five hours, where it was resolved that there will be total harmony in the region from now onward. This was disclosed by a two-time former governor of Ogun state, Chief Olusegun Osoba, who spoke to journalists on behalf of the leaders after the meeting. According to Osoba, the meeting was held to discuss several issues affecting the political situation in the South-West, The Punch reports. He said: “All the members that we invited are here except the Deputy Speaker, who is presently out of

-A man caught in an alleged love triangle reacted to being 'caught' in the most sobering way -His wife burned the other woman's clothes, then he punished his wife for that The common perception among women is that eventually, all men cheat. More so, with house helps, bar maids and colleagues (during imaginary work related trips). Most men will not think twice about cheating especially if they have already tied another woman down. In this era of 'side chick', most women have learnt to live with the idea that their man will always have a woman on the side, and as long as he's providing for her and their kids, she can turn a blind eye to the fact. However, not for one woman in Kisumu county, Kenya, whose wrath came to bite her in the behind. The unnamed Kisumu woman was exposed on social media for revenging against her husband’s alleged 'side chick'. According to the woman’s neighbor of six years, the wife picked the housemaid’s clothes, threw th

Following the rejection of his earlier list almost two months ago due to numerous objections and petitions, President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted a new list of 46 ambassadorial nominees to the senate for approval. THE NEW LIST Uzoma Eminike (Adamawa) Aminu Lawal (Adamawa) Godwin Umoh (Akwa Ibom) Christopher Okeke (Anambra) Yusuf Maitama (Bauchi) Baba Maigudu (Bauchi) Stanley Douye (Bayelsa) Stephen Uba (Benue) Baba Ahmed Gida (Borno) Utobong Asuquo (Cross River) Frank Ofegina (Delta) Joda Udoh (Ebonyi) Yagwe Ede (Edo) Eniola Ajayi (Ekiti) Chris Eze (Enugu) Sulieman Hassan (Gombe) Sylvanus Usofo (Imo) Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa) Ahmed Bamilli (Kaduna) Yahaya (Kaduna) Abdulkadir (Kano) Haruna Arungungu (Kano) Musa Udo (Katsina) Mohammed Rimi (Katsina) Tijani Bande (Kebbi) Aliu (Kogi) Nurudeen Mohammed (Kwara) Mohammed Isa (Kwara) Adesola Omotade (Lagos) Modupe Remi (Lagos) Musa Mohammed (Nasarawa) Elijah Ibeto (Ogun) Susan Aderonke Folarin (Ogun) Jacob

Men are not that complicated to understand. They work hard to provide, want to call a warm place home and have a loving family. You mister puts in an incredible amount of time and effort to make every member of the family happy, while still finding time to show his pretty wife (that’s you!) a little extra attention. As his wife, go the extra mile to remind your man how grateful you are for his hard work. Here is a list of some things that are bound to put a smile on your husband’s face: 1. A home cooked meal The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Cook a yummy home cooked meal and just sit back and watch him grin. 2. A surprise gift You don’t need to go out and buy him the newest car on the market but a small gift (or act of service) is a simple way of showing him he is on your mind. Even replacing his worn bike helmet or taking his car for an oil change will mean a lot to him. 3. Offering help Offering to pay for the meal on your date night or doing his laundry th

 •From right: Aregbesola,Mohammed, Ambode, Fayemi, Mrs Adeosun, Ajimobi, Adebayo, Fashola, Osoba ,Akande, Gbajabiamila (behind), Tinubu, Shittu, Oni and Amosun...yesterday. Southwest All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders held yesterday a “crucial” meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. They resolved to: unite and press for more dividends of democracy for the region; and defend the legacies of the zone as the centerpiece of the progressive political ideology, which gave birth to a new Federal Government during the 2015 general elections. At the Southwest Stakeholders and Elders’ Meeting, which was chaired by the former APC Interim National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, the leaders also agreed to shelve personal differences and project the interest of the region under the progressive banner. APC chieftains at the meeting included Governors Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos), Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) and Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun); Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, APC National Deput

***Suspension of FRCN’s corporate governance code won’t affect investments – NSE By Sam Eyoboka, Peter Egwuatu, Nkiruka Nnorom & Olayinka Latona LAGOS — THE Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, yesterday, said the sacked Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRCN, Mr. Jim Obazee, had vowed to remove the General Overseer of the church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye. This revelation was made by Head of the church’s Media and Public Relations, Pastor Segun Adegbiji, who also confirmed that the embattled Obazee was a zonal pastor with RCCG and, at a time, refused to honour Pastor Adeboye’s summons over alleged infractions. According to Adegbiji, when the General Overseer noticed some infractions and sent for the then zonal pastor, he (Obazee) immediately replied that he was in his office and if Pastor Adeboye really wanted to see him, he knew where to reach him. Obazee had allegedly refused to suspend the implementation of the FRCN

"How dare you" Chioma Akpotha slams Gideon Okeke for criticizing Chiwetalu Agu's use of vulgar slangs in movies Actress Chioma Akpotha, has slammed actor Gideon Okeke, for openly criticizing veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu, over his use of vulgarity in most of the films he is featured in. Gideon in a post shared on his IG page Thursday, said that this is unhealthy for children who would watch such movies. Chioma who reacted on twitter, condemned Gideon for criticizing an older actor. According to her, most of the new generation actors lack respect. See her tweets after the cut...

Prof. Soyinka has spoken out in the heat of the recent killings of Christians in Southern Kaduna, an incident which has continued to fuel mutual mistrust among the diverse ethnic and religious groups in the country. Wole Soyinka Speaking during a book launch of renowned professor and author, Olufemi Vaughan on Thursday in Abuja, Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has lamented the rate at which ‘religion’ is killing many in Nigeria. The Nobel Prize winner noted that he was not canvassing for religious studies but the study of religion, adding that the innocent ones were the ones who often pay the ultimate price in religious crisis. The legendary playwright who called for religion to be critically taught in schools in Nigeria, said, “If we do not tame religion in Nigeria, religion will kill us. “Many Nigerians have paid the ultimate price because of religion and religion is now embedded in our society. “The innocent ones are the ones who often pay the ultimate price in relig

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has launched a Zero Hunger Strategic Initiative to end hunger and poverty in Nigeria by the year 2030, a Five-year programme to begin in Benue, Ebonyi, Ogun, Sokoto. According to the Guardian, The four states of Ebonyi, Benue, Ogun and Sokoto would kick-start the five-year pilot programme aimed at exploiting the agriculture potential of the country. Obasanjo, who is the Chairman of the Nigeria Zero Hunger Forum, at the launch of the Strategic Review Report, said the country has begun a new journey that would redefine the destiny of hundreds of millions of people in Africa in general and Nigeria in particular. The ex-president explained that the actions recommended in the report would be implemented in all the 36 states including the FCT from January 2017. He added that the forum would support, encourage and monitor progress in the four pilot states, disclosing that the governors of these states have agreed to implement the Zero Hunger Roadmap. O

It was revealed that the Boko Haram terror group fought back on Sunday, invading Cinki Gundu, an outskirt of Maiduguri, the Bornu State capital, where an officer and six soldiers were killed. Eight others were injured. Although military authorities denied the latest incursion of the terrorists, less than two weeks after Boko Haram’s flag was presented to President Muhammadu Buhari as a mark of the military’s total subjugation of the fanatical religious sect, THISDAY sources said Cinki Gundu is now being used as the terrorists’ operational base. “Outright falsehood,” Maj-Gen Lucky Irabor, the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, the military taskforce clearing the North-east of the insurgents, told THISDAY in a text message last night. Irabor who had earlier yesterday in Maiduguri addressed the press on the mop-up operations of the military where he said there were still pockets of resistance by the insurgents that were being contained, however, admitted that an operation at

Rumours have it that her 17-month old marriage to hubby and philanthropist Oladunni Churchill has met with troubled waters. There were reports online today that there was allegedly another woman in the mix…but many didn’t take the report seriously until Tonto removed her husband’s name, Churchill from her IG handle, fueling speculations that their marriage is indeed in crisis. Sources in Tonto Dikeh’s camp claimed that, ‘they had a small issue but they don’t know if it would be resolved. It would be recalled that week ago, the actress shared a cryptic post on Instagram which partly reads, ‘If that guy doesn’t call you for two weeks, he doesn’t like you as much as you like him. If that important meeting keeps on getting rescheduled, it means it is not that important to the other party. Remember your happiness starts with you. Not with your relationship. Not with your friends. Not with your job. But with you. Things outside of you won’t fix problems on the inside. Love yourself prop

Biafra: Court fixes Feb. 10 to Rule on Kanu’s Application Kanu...an emerging pride of the East Alex Enumah in Abuja The Federal High Court, Abuja hearing the case of the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu and three others over alleged treasonable felony has fixed February 10 to rule on a motion by the defendants seeking to quash the charges against them. Justice Binta Nyako, Thursday, fixed the date after listening to submission of counsel in the matter. Kanu, and his co-accused, Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi are currently facing an amended 11-count charge slammed against them by the Federal Government. The charges range from treasonable felony, terrorism and illegal possession of firearms. They however pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

PwC: Nigeria Has Highest Percentage of People Living in Poverty • Says, its financial system shows least progress Iyobosa Uwugiaren in Abuja The lack of an efficient and resilient financial system is still holding back inclusive and sustainable growth in emerging markets across the globe including Nigeria, a global financial and economy consultant, PwC Project Blue, has stated in its recent findings. The financial expert also said that Nigeria had the highest percentage of its population living in poverty, with its financial system showing the least progress of all the seven emerging markets: Nigeria, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa. ‘’In five of the eight key areas, Nigeria’s financial system scores significantly below PwC’s fit-for-purpose targets, holding back inclusive and sustainable growth. However, the success of Nigeria’s auto-enrolment pension model is a bright spot,’’ the respected institution said. The report is entitled: ‘Geared up for growt

- The Taraba state governor has clarified his earlier call for Christians to defend themselves against terrorism - The governor said his call was not to incite violence but to start an awakening for strategy to combat the ongoing religious killings The governor of Taraba state, Darius Ishaku has said that his call on Christians across the country to rise up and defend themselves against terrorists was not a call for taking up arms but rather a call for more sensitivity and proactive networking with each other and security agencies to protect themselves and their communities against unprovoked attacks by armed groups. On January 9, Darius urged Christians across the country to rise up and defend themselves against terrorism. Ishaku stated this in a press release signed by the senior special assistant to the governor on media and publicity, Mr Slyvanus Yakubu Giwa yesterday in Jalingo. He said the call was to enhance vigilance rather than passive ignorance of the security challe

- The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra has asked the Federal High Court to squash all charges against him - Nnamdi Kanu said the charges leveled against him by the Department of State Security are baseless Nnamdi Kanu said all the charges against him by the DSS are baseless The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has asked a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to squash all charges leveled against him by the Federal Government. Speaking in court on Tuesday, January 10, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Kanu’s lawyer said all the six-count charges against Kanu were baseless. Ejiofor who brought applications before the court also said his client’s relatives and visitors were either being harassed or arrested by security agents in Kuje prison. Kanu’s counsel alleged threat and intimidation to his personal life and that of his family by members of the Department of State Securities. At the commencement of the trial against Kanu and three others, Ejiofor told