EFCC arraigns Ogunlewe, others for N400m fraud...Read It All On Tafia World

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday arraigned a former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, and two others for alleged N400m fraud.

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Ogunlewe, who is the Pro-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, was arraigned alongside the Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, Prof. Olusola Oyewole; and the Bursar of the institution, Mr. Moses Ilesanmi, before the Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta, on 18 counts, bordering on conspiracy, stealing, obtaining money by false pretences and abuse of office.

They however pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

One of the counts read, “That you...read it here...

Ondo election: EU team sues for peace...Read It All On Tafia World

Ahead of today’s governorship election in Ondo State, the European Union Monitoring Team has urged politicians and stakeholders in the state to embrace peace.

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Head, EU Monitoring Observers and Political Counsel, British High Commission, Mr.  Ben Jones, made the appeal during an interaction with the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate, Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), in Akure, the state capital on Friday.

Jones said the team of observers from countries drawn from across Europe was in the state to meet with stakeholders involved in the election and monitor the election process.

He stressed the need for politicians to play the game by the rules to consolidate on the nation’s democratic process.

Jones said, “We are here to consult with stakeholders, preach peace as violence does nobody any good. We are also impressed with your disposition to politics.”

Earlier, Jegede told the EU observers that INEC was not being fair to him by not postponing the election, knowing that his name was reinstated in the candidates’ list only 24 hours to the close of electioneering.

Jegede lamented that the complete list of his agents...read it here...

BREAKING: Abducted former minister, Bagudu Hirse regains freedom...Read It All On Tafia World

 The Kaduna Police Command on Sunday confirmed the kidnapping of a former minister of foreign affairs Bagudu Hirse, by unidentified gunmen.

The Command’s Public Relation officer, ASP Aliyu Usman, confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Kaduna.

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Usman said no arrest had been made so far, but the command had intensified efforts to track down the gunmen and free the former minister unhurt.
“The command will not sit and allow criminals to take laws into their hands. We will make sure that we arrest those criminals and they will face the law..
“We are committed to protecting lives and...read it here...

Many Nollywood actors only care about the money’ – Ramsey Nouah...See It All On Tafia World

Rita Dominic and Ramsey Nouah in 76. Credit: Filed

Nollywood actor, Ramsey Nouah thinks most persons in the industry presently are only seeking for financial and material benefit.

‘I have been there during the good times and bad times,’ he told HipTV

The Figurine actor also explained that there’s need for some certain growth and it can be done by passion driven people who are willing to work.

‘A lot of people want to come in because of what they expect to get, financial and material benefit. And because the industry does not have a structure to provide the material benefit, it is now left for you to give it your all and all,’ he said.

Nouah is one of the most admired actors in Nigeria. In 2010, he won Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ for his performance in Figurine

Korede Bello’s crush, Zahra Buhari is getting married to a Nigerian billionaire’s son...See It All On Tafia World

 

The two-legged wedding ceremonials will hold in Abuja and Maiduguri, where the groom’s family is based, between November 30 and December 4.

Zahra Buhari. Credit: Filed

President Buhari’s daughter, Zahra will be getting married next month following the introduction between the Buhari and Indimi families at the...read it here...

After cancelling his tour, Kanye West has been hospitalised and placed on psychiatric hold...Read It All On Tafia World

Though no criminal activity was involved, authorities decided to hospitalise West for his own health and safety.

Kanye was reportedly being treated for severe sleep deprivation.

After abruptly cancelling the rest of his Saint Pablo tour, Kanye West has reportedly been hospitalised in Los Angeles.
According to TMZ and CNN, West was. here.

Toyin Aimakhu’s career is taking a hit for falling in love with the wrong man...Read It All On Tafia World

Toyin Aimakhu left her matrimonial home of two years, then fell in love with the wrong man, Seun Egbegbe, and now she’s in the news for the wrong reasons.

Toyin Aimakhu dated Seun Egbegbe. Credit: Various

Over the past five years, we’ve watched Toyin Aimakhu rise to the peak of her career in the Yoruba movie scene that presently boasts some of the biggest stars in Nollywood. BUT, the last 365 days have not been inspiring.

First was the...read it here...

Rapper Jay Z Wants To Invest In Nigerian Music Industry...Read It All On Tafia World

American rapper, record producer, and business mogul Shawn Corey Carter, known by his stage name Jay Z, is reportedly on the verge of expanding his business empire by investing in the Nigerian music industry.

Jay Z, one of the most financially successful Hip-Hop artists in the United States, unveiled this venture just a month after the launch of his new company Tidal, “the first music service...read it here...