MERCY AIGBE IS AN INGRATE....SAYS NOLLYWOOD FILMMAKKER

The Nollywood filmmaker who discovered Mercy Aigbe, have expressed his displeasure of the way Mercy Aigbe treated him.

In a recent chat with Encomium, Olaide Olabanji, the CEO of Laiban Film said:  I discovered Lola Alao, Moji Olaiya, Mercy Aigbe etc..

“Mercy on her side was working with a company on the Island and she was living in the same compound with my brother at Gbagada Lagos and fortunately for her, I saw in the compound, this was on Sunday, she was coming from church I walked up to her to know about her because her kids and my brother’s kids played together. I asked her can you act and she said yes but she is working on the island, and 2 weeks after, I brought her to my location at Lekki during the shooting of Sebi Eyan Ni and that was all. It is just that we humans are different.

Did these people show appreciation to you after stardom?

God bless you, I can only vouch for one person who is no other than Lola Alao. If I help you today, I am not expecting you to pay me back because I believe that I must contribute to some one’s life. One thing I appreciate about her is that she doesn’t forget the fact that I made her; she always gives me the credit even when she receive awards. She buys things for me anytime she travels out of the country. Lola bought the shoe I wore on my wedding day in 2005 and this really makes me happy that she remember her source. God just used me for Mercy.

AMOSUN ALLEGEDELY ORDERS ARREST OF A BLOGGER IN ABEOKUTA

SF Ojo Emmanuel, a social media commentator was on Saturday evening picked up by men of the Nigeria Police force allegedly on the order of the Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun. The alleged crime against him was that he made a Facebook post against the governor's wife. (I couldn’t find this post)

Below is what his friend sent in to LIB “He was arrested at Ibara in Abeokuta and taken to the Ibara Police station. While there he was forced to write a statement and when he remained adamant to do that he was beaten blue, black and the content of the statement they desire dictated to him. All attempts to get his pregnant wife have access to him proved abortive and as at 9:40pm on Sunday he was transferred to the Eleweran prison. No one has been granted access to him till now. Not even his lawyer.”

However, the case at hand now bothers on Nigeria’s new Cybercrime Law, that is, it is a serious crime to publish a fallacies or manufacture lies! It is important to know that it is uncalled for any ‘political commentators now to be taking positions based on the fallacies contained in the manufactured story.’

My candid advice to this young man is get a lawyer and go to court. Likewise, if the governor’s wife feels aggrieved she too can go to court! As for the police let them do their investigation right. SIA please tamper justice with mercy…Omode lon se…

SEGUN ODEGBAMI FIFA CAMPAIGN PHOTOS

Ex-international cum sports ambassador, Chief (Mathematical) Segun Odegbami who indicated interest in the FIFA presidency, has taken some promotional pictures for his campaign. See more photos after the cut..

SOUTH AFRICAN ACTRESS CAUGHT WITH 15 PARCEL OF DRUG WORTH R4.6 MILLION @ TAMBO AIRPORT

The South African actress whose identity will be revealed tomorrow when she appears in court was arrested at Tambo International Airport on Sunday, September 27, as she arrived from Abu Dhabi, South African Revenue Service said in a statement‚ describing it as “a significant seizure”.

"The passenger‚ who was proceeding through the ‘Nothing to declare channel-Green channel’‚ was stopped by Customs officials for her bags to be scanned. The scanning of her one bag showed up suspicious images. Upon further investigation and searching of the bag‚ officials discovered 15 parcels wrapped in carbon/foil-like material hidden in the luggage.

Immediate tests conducted by SARS officials confirmed that the suspected substance was ephedrine‚ which is the main ingredient in crystal meth.The narcotics and passenger‚ identified as a South African actress‚ were detained and subsequently handed over to South African Police Service (SAPS) Organised Crime for further investigation"

The revenue services' Luther Lebelo says the actress will appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 29. -Eyewitness News

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BISHOP DAVID OYEDEPO

Faith Abiola Oyedepo took to her Facebook page to wish her husband  Bishop David Oyedepo, happy 61st birthday  today. She wrote:

"Happy Birthday to my husband, my love, my friend. David Oyedepo. Every year with you is so much better than the last.. May you therefore remain continuously honoured by our God" She also wrote a personal letter to him.See that after the cut...

"Happy 61st Birthday to my darling husband! “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” -Psalm 118:24 – Today is an extra special day— it’s my darling husband’s 61st birthday! So, in honor of today, I am sharing with you a little note I wrote to him on the occasion of his 50th birthday, modified to fit this year’s celebrations. Every word remains just as true as it did when I wrote it, all those years ago. =====

“To the love of my life … my heartbeat … my soul-mate… the passion of my heart … my friend … my companion … my husband … my lord. I want to use this occasion of your 61st birthday to thank you for coming into my life and showing me love so true. You’ve helped me learn to face my fears. You’ve helped me to see there is so much more to believe in. You have loved me so dear and opened my eyes to see new possibilities in unearthing my potentials. Every day I awake renewed by the thought and constant echo of your love. It’s been 33 years since you first called me your wife; 33 years of untold delight and ecstasy. Life has become extra special since you entered my world. I am so thankful you chose me to love, cherish and hold dear. You are the love of my life and I pledge to love you forever. Happy birthday! Your lovely wife, — Faith Abiola Oyedepo”

She also sent birthday wishes to her daughter, Joys Oyedepo whose birthday coincided with her father's.

"To my gorgeous daughter, Joys Oyedepo, who also celebrates her birthday on this day, know that I’ll never be able to thank God enough for you. You bring light, life and joy to my world and because of you, I live everyday better than the day before. The world is so blessed to have you! I love you beyond words— and forever will. Then to anyone else celebrating a birthday on this day, may your joy be forever full! Happy 27th of September to you all, Remain ever blessed!

WHERE IS JUSTICE...AN ABUSED MOTHER IS SERVING 30-YEAR IN PRISON WHILE HER ABUSER WALKS FREE

This is shocking news! Where is justice? The story of Tondalo Hall, an abused mother of two, who is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence in Oklahoma prison while her abuser walked free after serving only two years, will amuse you…. On Wednesday, September 23, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board unanimously voted to deny her the possibility of parole, though she has already spent 11 years behind bars.

Buzzfeed News reports that in 2004, Tondalo Hall was arrested for failing to protect her then-3-month-old daughter and 20-month-old son from her abusive boyfriend, Robert Braxton. According to court documents, Hall, who was also being abused by Braxton, took her two children to the doctor, where she discovered that both infants had broken ribs and broken femurs. Both Hall and Braxton were taken into custody.

During the 2004 hearing, Hall testified against Braxton, claiming that she was unaware of the children's injuries, but both the judge and prosecutors felt that her hesitance on the stand would result in a mild sentence for Braxton. Prosecutors offered him a two-year plea deal, which he took. However, at Hall's trial, a judge said that she was "less than candid" in her testimony, and sentenced her to 30 years in prison for failing to protect her children. 

Hall isn't eligible for parole until 2030—only four years before her scheduled release. The parole board voted 5-0 to deny her application for clemency, offering no explanation. 

"The Oklahoma Parole Board had the responsibility to make things right, and they failed with today's decision," Shaunna Thompson, co-founder of advocacy group UltraViolet, said in a statement. 

BuzzFeed found that, currently, there are 28 abused women across the country who are serving prison sentences of at least 10 years for failing to protect their children from abusers.

Source: Buzzfeed News

ALL THOSE THAT MISAPPROPRIATES NNPC'S REVENUE WILL SOON FACE THE LAW OF THE LAND...BUHARI

WE'VE BEGUN SANITIZING NNPC TO MAKE IT FREE OF CORRUPTION AND SHADY DEALS/TRIAL OF THOSE WHO MISAPPRORIATED NNPC REVENUES WILL BEGIN SOON - BUHARI

President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in New York restated his determination to fully sanitize Nigeria's oil industry and make it totally free of corruption and shady deals.

Speaking at a meeting with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 70th General Assembly of the United Nations, President Buhari said that a necessary first step in this direction had already been taken with the appointment of a new management for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its subsequent reorganisation .

The President said that the prosecution of those who misappropriated the NNPC's revenue under past administrations will soon commence.

President Buhari thanked President Xi Jinping for China's ongoing help in curbing crude oil theft from Nigeria.

The President applauded China's interception of shiploads of crude oil stolen from Nigeria, and which were to be sold and proceeds paid into private accounts.

"We know your stand on corruption, and we are grateful. Your continued cooperation in curbing oil theft from Nigeria will be appreciated," President Buhari told the Chinese leader.

He also assured President Xi Jinping that under its new leadership, the Nigerian military had been re-trained and re-equipped, and was now making steady gains against Boko Haram.

President Jinping told President Buhari that  China, which is  already involved in Nigeria in diverse areas like railway, airports, agriculture, and in the Mambilla Hydro-power project, among others, will increase its investment in the country's agricultural sector to support the achievement of domestic food security.

He also promised further Chinese investment in Nigeria's oil and gas industry, and more support for human capital development in the country.

Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

September 27, 2015