smellgist.com: 2018-07-01

Thursday 5 July 2018

Otedola Fire: 8 Families Show Up For DNA Testing

Eight families have showed up for DNA testing in connection with the Otedola Link Bridge fire.

The Head of the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Dr Richard Somiari, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) today.

Somiari, a forensic expert, said that more families were still expected to visit the facility in connection with the deadly explosion that occurred on June 28.

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is in Borno State to mark this year’s Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) at Monguno. He was received by Governor Kashim Shettima at the Maiduguri International Airport. See more photos below...

Shame on everybody calling our VP Owanbe VP, (saying he is always spotted at parties) you see, he is working...duh! Lol. If only Nigeria could be better, if only....

Juventus have made a bid of £88 million for Cristiano Ronaldo with the pressure on Manchester United to make a counter offer if they want to resign their former star from Real Madrid.

United will be wary of being dragged into another wild goose chase when it comes to Ronaldo, having been led to believe the Portugal international wanted to leave Madrid four years ago to return to Old Trafford

On that occasion, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner merely used their interest as a bargaining chip and decided to sign a new contract to remain in Spain, but this could well be different with Juventus opening the bidding following Portugal’s World Cup exit and rumours that Ronaldo has fallen out with Real president Florentino Perez.

Mallam Adamu Ciroma, former Minister of Finance and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has died.

Ciroma, a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), died on Thursday at the Turkish Hospital, Abuja, aged 84.

Ciroma was CBN Governor between September 1975 and June 1977. He was Finance Minister at the start of the Fourth Republic, between 1999 and 2003, during the first term of President Olusegun Obasanjo in office.

He was also Chairman of Obasanjo’s 2003 re-election campaign organisation.

Three Poachers Eaten By Lions After They Broke Into South African Nature Reserve To Slaughter Rhinos

A gang of poachers who broke into a South African game reserve to hunt rhinos came off second best when they were attacked and eaten by a pride of hungry lions.

At least three hunters are believed to have been devoured by the predators, judging by the bloody scene on the Sibuya Game Reserve near Kenton-on-Sea in Eastern Province, South Africa.

One head and a number of bloodied body parts and limbs have been recovered from the area, along with three pairs of empty shoes.

Staff at Sibuya also found high powered hunting rifles with silencers, wire cutters and an axe used by poachers to cut off rhino horns.

For allegedly beating his wife to death over a N200 gift, Henry Anaele was, on Wednesday, remanded in prison for the next 30 days by an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court.

The Chief Magistrate, Mr. O.O. Olatunji, said the accused should be remanded at the Ikoyi Prisons pending advice from the State Director of Public prosecutions.

Anaele, 40, whose plea was not taken, had appeared on a charge for murder.

FIFA says it “strongly rebukes” Argentina great Diego Maradona’s comments that England’s win over Colombia was a robbery and that referee Mark Geiger was not up to the task.

“Following comments made by Diego Armando Maradona...FIFA strongly rebukes the criticism of the performance of the match officials which it considers to have been positive in a tough and highly emotional match,” said the global soccer body in a statement.

A Special Offences Court sitting in the Ikeja area of Lagos State has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to produce the chairman of Innoson Motors Limited, Mr Innocent Chukwuma, for his arraignment.

Justice Olusola Williams made this pronouncement on Wednesday owing to the absence of Mr Chukwuma who was scheduled to be arraigned before her over allegations of forgery brought against him by the EFCC.

“I believe it is the job of the prosecution to bring the defendant to court because they are the Executives. The judge is just to make an order that he should appear in court but we cannot enforce the order; the responsibility still lies on the EFCC to make sure he is in court,” Justice Williams held.

A former Newcastle United youth team aid has been jailed for 20 years after being convicted of a string of sex abuse offences spanning 25 years.

George Ormond, 62, coached a grassroots football club in the 1970s and 1980s before going on to work for United's youth system in the 1990s.

Newcastle Crown Court heard he used his "position of power" to abuse 18 boys and young men between 1973 and 1998.

Alexis Sanchez's luxury Manchester pad is on the market - just months after he moved it.

Sanchez moved into the £1.9million-valued home during the back end of the last Premier League season after completing his transfer to Manchester United.

The Chilean was initially based at the Lowry Hotel, the five-star Salford venue used by the United squad the night before every home match, but switched to what had appeared to be a more permanent home in February.

Nollywood actress, Mosunmola Filani Oduoye has set the gram on firee as she turns a year older.

Captioning one of the photos, she wrote; ’Thank u Jesus for the gift of life Another 365 days of immeasurable grace and mercy Happy birthday to me!!! Permit me to flood ur timeline today It's my day Make-up by @paushbeautylounge Shots by @official_oma

A Kenyan woman who ran two brothels and enslaved a Romanian woman to fund lavish home improvements was jailed for 10 years in the UK.

Ann O’Brien, 44, and husband Martin Carroll, 47, splashed out on a loft conversion, ground floor extension, designer kitchen several giant flat screen TVs and even £10,000 curtains.

O’Brien opened her first three-girl escort agency in 1997 after leaving a small village in Kenya and heading to Ireland where she married her first husband Patrick O’Brien.

It looks like Chris Brown is taking some extreme precautionary measures to assure his safety on the road. According to TMZ, the Heartbreak On A Full Moon singer just bought a brand new Rezvani Tank that cost him $350,000 dollars.

Looking like a tank out of a superhero movie, the khaki-colored, bulletproof vehicle is indeed street legal and features a plethora of crazy accessories, including smoke screens, thermal night vision capability, which is viewable on the display screen, electric door handles to shock any approaching intruders, and easy deployable defensive spike strips, among other things.

A woman from Tunisia's moderate Islamic party was elected on Tuesday as mayor of the capital city, Tunis, the first time a woman holds the post.

Souad Abderrahim, a 54-year-old pharmacist of the Ennahdha party, won the post in the second round of voting by the municipal council. She defeated her top rival, Kamel Idir, of the party Nida Tounes, founded by the Tunisian president.

Abderrahim, a former lawmaker and militant for women's rights, doesn't wear a veil. She was the only winner so far among a half-dozen women from the Ennahdha party who competed for mayoral posts in the region around Tunis.

Uk Based Nigerian Nurse Bags 14 Years For Using Voodoo To Force Women To Work As Prostitutes

A British Hospital Nurse Who Used 'Voodoo' Magic To Traffic Nigerian Prostitutes Into Europe Was Jailed For 14 Years Today.

Josephine Iyamu, formerly of south London, used a witch doctor to convince her victims they were under her control and exploited them to fund a lavish lifestyle including jaunts to Europe and £700 designer shoes.

The 51-year-old was a ringleader of an international human trafficking crime network and lived in a huge Nigerian mansion complete with a servants' quarters.

A self-acclaimed traditional healer, Edem Bassey Otu, arrested with two human skulls while allegedly preparing some cultists for an outing, said the Police have no right to arrest him because the skulls were left behind by his father, who died some eight years ago.

Bassey Otu, who did not show any sign of remorse during the parade, chided the Police for arresting him, “I am a herbalist and I heal people of different sickness. I have my license to operate as a herbalist.

“Somebody ran in front of my house and the Police came to my house to arrest me. They have no right because I have been using these skulls for my job since my father left them for me some eight years ago,” Bassey said.

The Lord Mayor of Sheffield has declared Donald Trump banned from visiting the city, branding him a 'wasteman.'

For those over the age of 25, that means a "man who acts like a boy, lacking maturity, and generally wastes his time and life by doing everything to achieve nothing."

Magic Magid has breathed new life into the city's stuffy council chamber since taking the honorary title in May.

And today, he announced that the President of the United States is officially not welcome in his city.

Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal on Wednesday sacked all his commissioners and asked them to hand government property to the permanent secretaries in their respective ministries, in a move that foreshadows his planned move to switch to the Peoples Democratic Party.

Malam Abubakar Shekara, Director General Media and Public Affairs in Government House, announced the dissolution in a statement. Shekara explained that the dissolution would pave way for “restructuring and re-strategising the cabinet for optimum efficiency and service delivery to the people of State”.

Spanish Queen Becomes 1st Transsexual Model To Represent Her Country In Miss Universe Contest

A Spanish woman is set to become the first ever transsexual model to represent her country in the Miss Universe competition.

Angela Ponce will strut her stuff on the big stage after winning top spot in a 23-contestant qualifying pageant in her native country on Friday.

The 5ft 9in beauty queen, who first identified as a woman when she was three, will compete at this year's Miss Universe in the Philippines.

Angela, 26, couldn't contain her emotions as fellow contestants rushed to congratulate her on the big win.

These famous faces might have look like they are living it up with their showbiz lifestyles and millions in the bank, but just like the rest of us they've got those cringe-worthy moments from the past they just wish they could just do over.

From the heartbreaking to the hilariously trivial (looking at you, Kim Kardashian), we give a run down of some the biggest regrets of a host of female celebs.

Sarah Silverman

The sassy comedian gave some great life advice on Twitter back in April 2011.
"If you don't have enough regret in your life, try cutting bangs," she said.

Nigerian male barbie, Bobrisky took to his Instagram page hours ago to share new sexy photos of himself in a black see-through top and blue jeans but some of his followers are not having it as they noticed something unusual about the photos. See more photos and their reactions below;

A 22-year-old dancer has lost both her legs after a boat exploded in the Bahamas, leaving a woman dead.

Stefanie Schaffer is also believed to have suffered serious internal injuries in the blast on a tour boat.

Several others were injured in the incident shortly after 9am on Saturday, and a woman, whose identity has not been revealed, was killed.

Stefanie, an American from Rutland, Vermont, was on holiday with her mother, stepfather and sister.

Joey Chestnut scored another victory at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island yesterday afternoon breaking his own record after shoving 74 wieners down his mouth, a new world record.

Chestnut's previous record was 72. Chestnut recently explainsd how he prepares for competition and looks like his method paid off because he out did his competition by almost 30 hot dogs. Carmen Cincotti came in second place with 45 dogs.

The win is Chestnut's third straight victory and 11th overall in the last 12 years, but it didn't go without incident. Oficials first said he only ate 64 dogs after a plate of 10 dogs hadn't been counted, not that it would've mattered for the win, becuase he clearly beat others to it.

Mourning Janet Jackson Going Ahead With Performance

Janet Jackson will make her headlining gig at Essence Festival despite the recent death of her father, Joe Jackson.

There was fan concern that Janet would cancel her performance after Joe passed away last week.

Sources close to Janet say she's currently en route to New Orleans for the fest where she's scheduled to perform Sunday. She has other dates lined up through August on her State of the World tour too, which she's also planning to fulfill.

Janet thanked her fans for their support during this hard time yesterday in an Instagram video, where her kid also made a small cameo.

She and other family members on monday laid her dad to rest.

Why I’m Selling Off Recovered Assets - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday that the world is waiting to see if the Presidents coming after him will return the loots and assets being recovered by his administration from those who looted the treasury.

He noted that stolen assets seized from looters under his military rule were returned to them when he was ousted in 1983.

Buhari said his administration is selling off assets recovered from looters and putting the money in the government coffers to forestall what happened in the past.

A woman scaled the Statue of Liberty on the 4th of July in a move that can either be called the most patriotic thing ever or just plain stupid.

It forced park officials to evacuate the island of tourists Wednesday. It's unclear what the climber's intentions were but earlier in the day 7 people were arrested on the grounds by the United States Park Police after unrolling a banner that read "Abolish I.C.E."

Victoria and David Beckham enjoyed a low key dinner date as they celebrated their milestone 19th wedding anniversary on Wednesday evening.

The couple paid tribute to one another by sharing the same shot on their individual Instagram accounts while enjoying an al fresco meal.

With Victoria reaching for her husband across a dining table littered with wine glasses, the couple looked very much in love - just days after furiously dismissing claims of an imminent divorce.

Kim Kardashian reached way back into her photo archives on Wednesday to wish her fans a Happy 4th Of July.

The 37-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star posed an image with her sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner to her website kimkardashianwest.com. With them appeared to be Adrienne Bailon.

'Since it's the Fourth of July, I wanted to throw it back to these pictures we took in 2008 when we had a pool party,' said the star.

Did a supervisor with Chrisland Schools in Lekki, Lagos, Adegboyega Adenekan, accused of defiling a 35-month-old pupil, lie about his relationship with the girl? Yes, says a report of the polygraph test conducted on him by an expert, Mr Falola Adebayo.

A polygraph machine is used to determine whether a person is deceptive or lying. Justice Sybil Nwaka of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court will on October 10 rule on the admissibility of the report.

Adenekan’s counsel Olatunde Adejuyigbe (SAN) objected to the admissibility of the report when the prosecutor, Babajide Boye, sought to tender it in evidence.

A former Oyo State Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala has declared his intention to contest the governorship seat in 2019.

Alao-Akala said he was bowing to intense pressure from his admirers. The former governor spoke yesterday at his Bodija, Ibadan, home while hosting members of the Akala Support Group.

He said: “Patriotic people of Oyo State, for quite some time now, I have been inundated by telephone calls and text messages from well-meaning citizens and subjected to intense pressure.

Five teachers of the Polytechnic Academic Staff Secondary School Birnin Kebbi, have been sacked for impregnating an SS3 student of the school.

The girl was also expelled from the school. Sources confirmed that the decision to dismiss the five teachers followed the recommendation of a committee set up by the school to investigate the matter.

“The committee submitted report on Monday and recommended that all the five teachers should be dismissed from service immediately.

A 37-year-old man, Leo Columbus, told reporters in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, yesterday that he set his three-year-old niece ablaze because she defecated in a neighbour’s house in Akamkpa Local Government Area.

Columbus said he did not intend to kill her but acted out of anger because of the child’s behaviour.
The man, who was among the 50 suspects paraded by Police Commissioner Hafiz Inuwa for various offences, said he started taking care of the child, his brother’s daughter, two years ago.

Photos: Genevieve Nnaji Also Joined Macron At The Shrine

Genevieve Nnaji was among the many actors who stepped out yesterday for the Celebrate African Culture at the Afrikan Shrine which had France President, Emmanuel Macron in attendance.

Tupac's Killer NAMED In New Netflix Documentary

He is considered one of the greatest rappers in hip hop history, but Tupac Shakur's career came to a tragic end when he was murdered in a drive-by shooting in 1996.

Despite the myriad of conspiracy theories and attempts to solve the case of his murder, the identity of the gunman that took Tupac's life has remained a mystery for 22 years.

But the truth may have just been revealed in an interview with Tupac murder suspect Duane Keith Davis - also known as 'Keefe D'.

Tyra Banks has banked 1.5million profit on the sale of a house just two years after buying it.

The model and TV personality sold her ocean-view Pacific Palisades home for $9.25million, having paid $7.35million for it in 2016.

The America's Next Top Model host - who is believed to have bought a neighbouring home for $7million in March - listed the five-bedroom cliff-top house in May.

Tina Turner's oldest son Craig Raymond Turner has committed suicide. Craig was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, aged 59, at his home in Studio City, California on Tuesday, TMZ reports.

Craig was pronounced dead at the scene at 12.38pm and Los Angeles County coroner's office assistant chief Ed Winter confirmed his death was being reported as suicide, although the official autopsy is pending.

His famous mother Tina, 78, who was seen attending Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week just a few short hours before her son was found dead, was just 18 when she gave birth to Craig, whose father was a saxophonist named Raymond Hill.

I’m Leaving APC For Good, Sani Makes It Official

Oh dear! Senator Shehu Sani (APC, Kaduna) has made it clear yesterday in Abuja to reporters that he is leaving APC for good and nothing can stop that fact. He says the Governor of Kaduna State has treated fellow party members badly and the Presidency has not been able to caution him for once. Shehu says he is goneeeeeeeeeeee.

The Senator said; “I wish Adams has come earlier because like I said these grenades that were laid by the former chairman will explode in a matter of days.”

Fuji lord, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal popularly known as K1 has explained why he visited President Buhari in Abuja last week and why he proudly endorsed him for second term. Want to know why? Read….

Vincent Uche Mbanefo, an undergraduate of the Anambra State University, Igbariam, was yesterday struck to death by thunder following a heavy downpour.

Mbanefo, a 100-level student of Agriculture Extension, was said to be alone in his Achalla Logde about 5pm when the incident happened.

A student, who pleaded for anonymity, said the deceased was found lifeless with his skin turned to black.

He was in Abuja yesterday where he promised to help three states in Nigeria with the sum of $475m on projects. Now here are photos from the signing of the agreements. You will also see our Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun getting so busy!

Neymar inaction for Brazil during the 2018 World Cup — Neymar in action for Brazil during the 2018 World Cup

World Cup performances certainly play a role in the Ballon d’Or nominations. Only because Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were ruthless for Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively in 2010 and 2014, none of the World Cup performers were able to win it.

However, 2018 is a lot different. Lionel Messi’s Barcelona crashed out of the UEFA Champions League is the quarterfinals and Ronaldo’s Real Madrid finished third in La Liga. Though Ronaldo lifted his third Champions League title in a row, he was not at his consistent best.

French President Emmanuel Macron was yesterday at the New Afrika Shrine for ‘#CelebrateAfricanCulture’. Mr Macron was hosted by Gov Ambode and ofcourse the Anikulapo’s also prepared for him.

You know Gov Ambode had no choice then to sit with him and cheer him up? Well he did exactly that and ofcourse from pics seen so far, the President had a BALL! He even took a selfie on stage… what ‘apresident’ lol. More photos…

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