KALAKUTA REPUBLIC TO BECOME A MUSEUM

Afrobeat Legend fela anikulapo kuti's kalakuta
republic at ikeja,lagos is being reported to be
converted to museum. The ulta modern project has
been approved by the Lagos State Government .
After Completion the building will have an
exhibition area, a coffee shop, a 5-room boutique
hotel, a roof-top restaurant, a bar and stage, a
souvenir shop, a passenger lift, the tomb area and
the car park.
The museum will possess the preservation of the
history of fela, promotion of tourism in line with the
Lagos State's Mega City initiative, acquisitions,
display and preservation of the artifacts and many
other things.
The Museum is supported by the Lagos State
Government and scheduled for opening in October
2012 in time for 'Felabration.














Source:CelebRegion

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FINALLY! A CHANCE TO RIDE ON THE MOON!

A British aerospace company Excalibur Almaz , has
offered tourists the chance to go the Moon for the
price of £100m and its ready to blast travellers off
to our planet's satellite.
The Huffington Post reports that the company had
previously said it would begin orbital flights in
2013, but is now focused on the new plan to go one
better and head to the Moon.
Art Dula, CEO of the company, said he is "ready to
sell the tickets" as he describes the trips as less
'space tourism' and more 'private expedition'.
But critics have attacked his mission, for one, the
very premium price aboard is on a fleet of second-
hand Russian space equipment. The 500,000 mile
trip to the Moon and back could theoretically take
place as soon as 2015 but critics claiming that the
figures don't add up.
In its defence Dula said: "The EA fleet has
previously flown to space several times and will
undertake many more missions. It contains vessels
of a design that has spent thousands of hours in
space successfully. This is scientific fact, not
fiction."
The plan will be the first of its kind.















Source: YNaija

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CULTURE ACTIVIST,AMB. SEGUN OLUSOLA PASSES ON

Segun Olusola, one of Nigeria's best known
culture aficionados, broadcasters, patron of the
arts and diplomats, has died.

Mr. Olusola died earlier, Thursday June 21, 2012. A versatile and
pioneering figure in Nigeria's theatre, he was alsoan extraordinary
broadcaster, gallery owner, and an engaged culture activist.

Family sources says he died 'after a brief illness'. He was 77.

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NCC FINE: MTN, AIRTEL, GLO PAYS?

There were strong indications yesterday that
telecoms giants – MTN, Globacom and Airtel- may
have paid the fines imposed on them by the Nigerian
Communications Commission (NCC) for not meeting
the quality of service Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs) set for the industry.
A source confirmed yesterday that payment was
made by three of the penalised operators, except
Etisalat.
The source said NCC received confirmation of
payment from the trio on Monday evening. He said
for the operators and the commission, "it was a win-
win situation.".
When contacted, NCC's Director of Public Affairs, Mr
Tony Ojobo, could not confirm the payments as he
was attending a meeting in Lagos.
He said: "I am not in Abuja and cannot confirm if the
operators have paid or not."
But MTN's Corporate Services Executive, Mr Wale
Goodluck, confirmed his company had paid the fine,
at the Sixth Business Law Conference of the Nigerian
Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos.







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RONALDO IS THE 12TH BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD AFTER BARCELONA 11- BARCA PRESIDENT

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has stated his belief that Real
Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo is only the 12th best player in the
world, behind his team's starting XI.


The Portugal international is widely regarded as one of the two best
players in the world, along with Lionel Messi, however, the Camp Nou
chief feels he does not measure up to Barca's standards.


Cristiano Ronaldo is not the second-best player in the world. He's the
world's number 12. The 11 best players all play for Barcelona," Rosell
said at a round-table meeting at the Instituto de Quimica de Sarria.














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BEWARE OF SUYA,CAN WARNS SOUTH EAST XTIANS

he Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Southeast chapter, has
alleged that about 2000 youths have been deployed from the North to
the region ahead of a planned jihad by Boko Haram.

The CAN also alleged that sect has recruited dozens of roadside
hawkers of rasted meat popular called mai suya. Their role is to lace
their products with tasteless but dangerous substance that could
damage the liver after consumption.

The CAN chairman in the zone, Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, disclosed
that information at their disposal showed that apart from the 2000
jihadists in the region, about 2500 and 2000 were in the south-south
and south-west respectively for the same purpose.

Alluding to the bombing of churches on Sunday by suspected Boko Haram
members, Chukwuma who is also the Anglican Bishop of Enugu Diocese
expressed dismay that despite assurances from the Federal Government,
the killings had continued unabated.

'From the information we have gathered, it is pure jihad. Already a
good number of them, about 2000 have arrived the Southeast. It is a
form of jihad; they want to make sure that Nigeria is frustrated and
Islamised', the CAN leader stated.

He, therefore, warned 'our people should be careful with Suya; there
is a powdered substance that will be imported and after eating the
Suya, it will start damaging your liver'.

He lamented that it had become a terror for Christians to worship
their God on Sundays, stressing that if President Jonathan failed in
tackling security challenges and corruption in the country, he should
forget 2015.

'Are Christians no longer free to worship on Sundays, what is the IG
of police doing, is changing of uniform a way out of this problem,
what is the Senate and the House of Reps doing to put up a bill that
will be against persons and states promoting this act of terrorism',
he queried.

'Jonathan should be courageous enough to fish out these people, the
security operatives know them and I wonder why they should be treated
as sacred cows.

'We want to put an alert that Christians in the South are ready to
face them squarely because we heard that they have infiltrated this
place, especially Enugu.

'We are prepared for war- physically and spiritually against any form
of attack on the church. Time has come for reprisal because nobody can
stop us from worshiping our God', he added.

He expressed regret that in spite of the huge budgetary allocation on
security, the bombings have continued, stressing 'where is the high
budgetary allocation on security, where are they spending the money?
It means that corruption has become part of it'.














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MAYWEATHER TOPPLES TIGER WOODS AS TOP EARNING ATHLETE ON FORBES

Boxing champ.Floyd Mayweather Jr. has ended
Tiger woods ten year reign as the highest earning
athlete on forbes list.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. "Money fought twice during
the past 12 months, knocking out Victor Ortiz in
September and winning an unanimous decision in
May against Miguel Cotto.
Floyd's combined payday for the bouts :$85 million
makes him the highest-Paid athletes unseating Tiger
wood who has been the Top earner since 2001.
Floyd's rival Boxer Manny Pacquiao ranks second
with earnings of $62 million within the last 12
months
Tiger Woods' total earnings dropped $16 million
from last year to $59.4 million making him the third
highest-paid athlete.
Miami Heat's basketballer Lebron james ranks
fourth with $53M.
The figures include salaries, bonuses, prize money,
appearance fees, as well as licensing and
endorsement income for the 12 months between
June 2011 and June 2012 .
Top Ten Highest -Paid Athletes
1.Floyd Mayweather- $85M
2.Manny Pacquiao-$62M
3.Tiger wood-$59.4M
4.Lebron james-$53 M
5.Roger Federer-$52.7M
6.Kobe Bryant -$52.3M
7.Phil Mikelson-$47.8M
8.David Beckam -$46 M
9.Christian Ronaldo-$42.5M
10.Peyton Manning -$42.4M

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COURT SENTENCE 25YR OLD UNDERGRADUATE TO 20 YEARS IN JAIL

Justice Mohammed L. Shuaibu of the Federal High
Court, sitting in Kaduna, on June 5, 2012, sentenced
an undergraduate of the University of Ilorin, Imonina
Kingsley, 25, to 20 years imprisonment on a four
count charge of impersonation, possession of
fraudulent documents and attempt to obtain money
by false pretences preferred against him by the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.


One of the four count charges for which he was sent
to jail reads: "That you, Imonina Kingsley "M" on or
about 4th April 2008 at Ilorin, Kwara state within the
jurisdiction of the Federal High Court did obtain by
false pretence the sum of one Thousand US Dollars ($
1000) from one Mr. Christopher De Troy through the
use of a scam letter via your mail box
thomasduke4luv@yahoo.comand thereby committed
an offence contrary to Section 8(a) and punishable
under Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and
other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006".


Kingsley, who is to spend five years on each of the
four count charges gave his address as at the time of
his arrest as Rubby Hostel, Tipper Garage, Tanke
Ilorin, Kwara State. He hails from Ndokwa East Local
Government Area of Delta state.














Source: NigeriaInfo

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KIDNAPPERS IN DELTA STATE GRABS SSG's SON

The son of the Secretary to the Delta state
government has been kidnspped in Ozoro, the
headquarters of the Isoko North Local Government
Area in the area.
Sources said the SSG's son was attacked and
abducted by unknown persons, the latest
kidnapping came on the heels of the kidnapping
of Governor Uduaghan's cousin Pa Samuel
Uduaghan last week. Pa Uduaghan was released
after ransom was paid to his kidnappers.












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KIDNAPPERS IN DELTA STATE GRABS SSG's SON

The son of the Secretary to the Delta state
government has been kidnspped in Ozoro, the
headquarters of the Isoko North Local Government
Area in the area.
Sources said the SSG's son was attacked and
abducted by unknown persons, the latest
kidnapping came on the heels of the kidnapping
of Governor Uduaghan's cousin Pa Samuel
Uduaghan last week. Pa Uduaghan was released
after ransom was paid to his kidnappers.












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Boko Haram Claims Responsibility For Kaduna and Zaria Attacks

Abu Qaqa started the statement by saying,
"Today Almighty Allah has given us victory
against Christian Churches in Kaduna and Zaria
which led to the deaths of many Christians and
security operatives."
The statement also said that Allah has tasked all
Muslims in Quran chapter 9 verse 29 to launch a
attack against Jews and Christians who refused to
believe in him, his messenger, Prophet
Mohammed.
It also said that attacks against Christian children
and women will continue, since security personnel
now attack their women and children.
The statement concluded that residents of
Maiduguri, Borno State are suffering because they
did not support the sect when federal forces
waged war against them in 2009, accordingly, the
sect wants Kano residents to examine and change
their ways towards them.














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COURT REINSTATES DANGOTE AS NSE PRESIDENT

Alhaji Aliko Dangote has been reinstated as the
President of the Nigerian Stock Exchange following a
ruling by the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos last
Friday.
Shareholders of Forte Oil (formerly AFrican
Petroleum) had petitioned the Federal High Court in
Lagos to remove Dangote from the Presidency of the
Nigerian Stock Exchange over an alleged
manipulation of African Petroleum shares in
collaboration with Nova Finance and Securities Ltd.
Justice Helen Ogunwumiju set aside an earlier ruling
delivered by Justice Lambo Akanbi in 2010 which
nullified the election. The Court of Appeal Justice also
set aside order rulings which nullified Dangote's
election.
Dangote was elected the 17th President of the
Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in August 2009
following an unanimous decision by NSE council
members.
In reaction to the judgement, Dangote said he was
pleased with the decision of the court and would
continue with the reforms that have been
championed by Oscar Onyeama.
He said, ""You know the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) had been running the NSE like it
was an agency of government. But the stock
exchange is a private exchange limited by guaranty.
"So, I will be meeting the SEC appointees on the
council of the stock exchange on Tuesday and taking
over that day."
Dangote says he will reconstitute a new council for
the Stock Exchange this week and the number of
seats for stock brokers on the council would be
increased from four to six.

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MICROSOFT SET TO LAUNCH TABLET PC

TechCrunch is reporting insider information that the
big and much-anticipated Microsoft announcement
today is an e-reader and streaming media tablet
produced in conjunction with Barnes & Noble.

If that's true — and that's a big if — Its more than a
little shocking the massive build-up and pre-
launch tension-building secrecy.

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COURT DECLARES ISLAMIC BANKING ILLEGAL

Posted by Chiagozie in Home » News, Nigerian News
on June 16, 2012 - 2 Comments
A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday declared the
non-interest financial institution operating under the
principles of Islamic jurisprudence as illegal and
unconstitutional.
Justice Gabriel Kolawole held that had it not been
that the plaintiff, Godwin Sunday Ogboji lacked the
locus standi to institute the action, he would have
nullified the licence issued to Jaiz International Bank
PLC to carry out Islamic banking in the country.
He said: "There are no provisions in the CBN Act and
the Banks provided for in the Banks and other
financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) that empowers the
CBN Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to issue license
for non-interest financial institution to operate under
the principles of Islamic jurisprudence without the
approval of the head of state through the minister of
finance.
"Unlike the other specialized banks, the Jaiz
International Bank PLC can only be established in the
country with the intervention of the National
Assembly by amending the BOFIA Act.
"If not that the plaintiff has no locus standi to
maintain this action, I would have nullified the illegal
license issued to the Jaiz International Bank PLC by
the CBN to operate non-interest banking under the
principles of Islamic jurisprudence.
"This case is hereby struck out for lack of locus
standi, but the AGF should take steps to remedy the
situation, and further ensure that the CBN carries out
its duties within the provisions of the law
establishing it".

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MICROSOFT TO LAUNCH iPAD 'KILLER'?

Now rumors are starting to coalesce around the thing
being launched: a touchscreen tablet, manufactured
by Microsoft itself, running on Windows RT (a version
of Windows 8), intended to rival Apple's iPad.
Hollywood blog The Wrap cites "an individual with
knowledge of the company", who claims the software
giant would be "making a foray into a new hardware
category that would put the company in direct
competition with rival Apple" — tablets.
This would hardly be the first time Microsoft has tried
its hand at a tablet device. Indeed, its first tablet
preceded the iPad by the better part of a decade. But
it was a bulky laptop hybrid that required a stylus, to
which it wasn't very responsive.
Between 2008 and 2010, the company was said to be
working on a dual-touchscreen folding tablet — kind
of like a book — called "Courier."
But Microsoft management killed that project —
coincidentally, right around the time Steve Jobs
launched the first iPad. (The Courier team went on to
design the award-winning iPad notebook app, Paper.)

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SEAN PAUL BECOMES A MARRIED MAN!

Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist Sean Paul has
married his long-time girlfriend Jodi Stewart.


International media reports say the 39-year-old tied
the knot with his beau Jodi in Jamaica last weekend.


Jodi who's a popular TV personality in Jamaica said
the big 'yes' to Paul back in 2002.

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DON'T DRAG PRESIDENCY INTO THE SUBSIDY PROBE BRIBERY- ABATI

The Presidency has denounced
involvement in the alleged bribery scandal involving
the chairman of the House of Representatives fuel
subsidy probe adhoc committee, Hon. Farouk Lawan.
In a press statement issued by Dr Reuben Abati,
spokesman to the President, decried attempt by
some newspapers to drag the person and office of the
President into the bribery scandal
He said "The mischievous insinuation in today's
editions of the newspapers that the entire affair, in
which the two key players have publicly confessed
their roles, is part of a plot by President Goodluck
Ebele Jonathan and the executive arm of government
to unseat the leadership of the House of
Representatives, is totally false and baseless.
For the benefit of unwary members of the public who
may be deceived by the political innuendos now
being woven into the subsidy probe bribe affair,
President Jonathan wishes to affirm that he has
absolutely no reason or desire to meddle in the affairs
of the House of Representatives and its leadership.
Neither the President nor anyone acting on his
request or order has anything to do with the scandal
that has sadly engulfed the House ad-hoc committee
on fuel subsidy. The attempt to drag the Presidency
into the matter is entirely speculative and without
factual foundation".
However Abati said the Presidency is satisfied with
the attention and seriousness given to the scandal
case, he added that the House of Representatives
has already recalled its members from recess for a
special session to deliberate on the matter tomorrow.
He further noted that the Presidency is urging the
media to allow members of the House and law
enforcement agencies to conduct and conclude
investigations without further unhelpful distractions.
"President Jonathan's directive to the Attorney-
General of the Federation on the report of the Ad-Hoc
Committee on Fuel Subsidy, as adopted by the House
of Representatives, subsists and he fully expects that
all those indicted in the report will be duly
investigated and prosecuted if a prima facie case is
established against them" Abati said

















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HARRY REDKNAPP OUT OF JOB!

Harry Redknapp's reign at Tottenham is over after
the club announced his three-and-a-half-year tenure
at White Hart Lane has come to an end. Everton's
David Moyes and Roberto Martinez of Wigan are
strong contenders to take over after Spurs decided
not to offer Redknapp a new contract.
The tactic was designed to force out the 65-year-old,
but Redknapp stood his ground during talks with
chairman Daniel Levy on Wednesday, refusing to
resign despite the club's tough stance.
Levy said: "This is not a decision the board and I have
taken lightly. Harry arrived at the club at a time
when his experience and approach was exactly what
was needed.
"This decision in no way detracts from the excellent
work Harry has done during his time with the club
and I should like to thank him for his achievements
and contribution.
"Harry will always be welcome at the Lane."
Redknapp added: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my
time at Spurs and am proud of my achievements.
"I have had a fantastic four years with the club, at
times the football has been breathtaking.
"I am sad to be leaving but wish to thank the players,
staff and fans for their terrific support during my
time there."

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FAROUK TO BE DECLARED WANTED

Lawan Farouk may soon be declared wanted by the Police if he continues
to dishonour their invites.

Other sources within the Nigerian Police had
disclosed that it was obvious
from their investigation that the lawmaker had
swindled other oil marketers at the course of the
investigation and will have a big question to answer.

"Some marketers, who allegedly bribed the
committee, will also be invited for interrogation," a
member of the STF said.

If however he further refuses to show up, he may have to be declared wanted!

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CHELSEA SIGNS DI MATTEO ?

There are strong indications that RDM may soon be announced as
permanent Chelsea manager for the next two years.

Though Chelsea are thought to be hot on the heels of Pep Guardiola the
erstwhile Barcelona manager, but reports suggests that Pep has
insisted on taking a one year sabbatical despite been offered.
£250,000 per week.

RDM is thought to have initially rejected a one year deal which would
have seen Pep completed his sabbatical.

One Chelsea official was quoted as saying it should be sooner than later!

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