I am not in Rivers state to rig the governorship election - Patience Jonathan

First Lady Mrs Patience Jonathan has refuted claims by Governor Rotimi Amaechi that she is in Rivers state to strategize on how to use the Resident Electoral Commission and the security apparatus in the state to rig the governorship election in favor of Mr Nyesom Wike, the state PDP governorship candidate. The First Lady, who arrived Rivers state on Wednesday April 8th, has refuted allegations by Amaechi in a statement released by Director of Information in her office, Ihuoma Priscilla today April 10th. See it after the cut...

"The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has dismissed the allegation that she was pressurising the Independent National Electoral Commission (and the Security Agencies to rig tomorrow’s (April 11, 2015 ) elections in Rivers State. As an apostle of peace and non-violent elections, the First Lady distances herself from any alleged actions that could hinder successful elections in Nigeria, especially in her home state, Rivers State. She countered the insinuations that she was in her home town, Okrika for the purpose of the governorship election, pointing out that she registered in her husband, President Jonathan’s village, Otuoke in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The First Lady, a highly respected indigene of Okrika in Rivers State visited her home town on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 to a tumultuous welcome by her kinsmen and women who thronged the streets to welcome and appreciate her wonderful support to her husband, the President and for bringing development to Okrikaland.”

Funny convo between DStv and a twitter user

Some of you may not find this funny but I found it hilarious and thought to share..:-). So, DStv tweeted 'Good morning all. Hope you had a good night's rest?" and the first reply they got was from @kayclose who told them to 'park well'. And DStv responded with an 'Lol'. People that have time. lol

Photo of the day

Baba using a selfie stick...:-)

This Chris Brown new rainbow hair though...

Chris Brown unveiled his new look yesterday - he's gone rainbow bright, with an array of colors on his head. Feeling it?

Photo: People wait outside Tinubu's home in Ikoyi today

People seen waiting outside Asiwaju Bola Tinubu's house on Bourdillon, Ikoyi this afternoon

Oke, Ndidi and Tewa Cover Vanguard Allure

Being young and successful is worth celebrating. On this week's issue of Vanguard Allure, they chose to explore covers on three very successful women. Oke who is the CEO of Zaron Cosmetics teams up with Ndidi Obioha: CEO Enthyst Place and Tewa Onasanya; CEO / Publisher Exquisite Magazine as they open up on the road to success .

Credits;

Creative Director : Nelly Mesik

Cover Photography: Bamiyo Emina

Styling : Ndidi Obioha for Enthyst Place.

All clothes and accessories from Enthyst Place.

Photos: NDLEA arrests South African lady with N74m concealed in oats packs

A 39-year-old South African woman identified as Nosisi Nqgula was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, with $373,725 (N74.4million) and €2,120 (N450,000), concealed inside packs of oats found in her luggage (above).



According to a statement by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA Lagos Airport Command, the money was discovered during an inward screening of passengers on a South African airline flight enroute from Johannesburg.





Two Nigerians, Damian Akamelu and Prophet Cyprian Chigere are being interrogated in connection with the seized money.

The South African lady, Ms Nqgula (pictured) when interrogated said she was sent by a Nigerian to give the concealed money to one Akamelu

“I live in Johannesburg. I was given a bag by a Nigerian to deliver to Damian Akamelu. During examination of my bags at the Lagos airport, the money was found inside packs of oats.” she said.

The NDLEA Commander at the airport, Mr. Hamza Umar, said the manner in which the money was concealed was questionable

“The mode of concealment presents reasonable grounds for money laundering. Five packs of oats were found to contain $373,725 and €2,120. Two Nigerians are also being interrogated.”he said NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive, Ahmadu Giade while commenting on the arrest said the agency will investigate the matter so as to know the source of the money "I have therefore directed that the case be investigated to ascertain the source of the money.” he said