Former Nigerian 1st lady claims frozen accounts worth $31.5M

LAGOS, Nigeria — Former Nigerian first lady Patience Jonathan is claiming ownership of bank accounts allegedly worth $31.5 million that have been frozen in a corruption investigation, prompting anti-corruption groups to demand her prosecution.

The wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan filed suit asking the Federal High Court in Lagos to unfreeze five U.S. dollar accounts at Nigeria’s Skye Bank. They were frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in July.

Separately, her lawyer sent a letter to the commission saying $15 million of the money was a government payment for medical bills she incurred in London in 2013.

Nigerians have taken to social media to deride that claim, asking if she planned to heal the entire world or was buying eternal life. But some accused the anti-graft commission of subjecting her and others to “trial by media.”

The commission has detained hundreds of people in a yearlong investigation of tens of billions of dollars missing from the state treasury that has not produced any successful prosecutions.

The commission did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the lawsuit and letter, which were dated last week and obtained by The Associated Press.

President Goodluck Jonathan left office in May 2015 after being voted out.

Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, a civil society group, demanded that the attorney general immediately undertake criminal proceedings against the former first lady.

Nigerian media quoted unidentified anti-corruption commission officers as saying all but one of the frozen accounts were set up in the names of domestic workers, though the former first lady was the sole signatory.

A former senior presidential aide, a lawyer and a bank official are among people named in the corruption case that alleges graft and money laundering.

#Source: yahoo!

Famous Actors That Died Too Young

While there is never a good time to lose our favorite actors and actresses, we have lost some celebrities that were simply to young to pass away. We have put together this slideshow in order to commemorate their work that we would love for you to check out. Let us know in the comments if we have missed any names!

James Dean (1931-1955)

James Dean was the star of some of 50’s major hits like East of Eden, Rebel without a Cause, and Giant. He is ranked at #18 in AFI’s 100 Years…100 Stars list and is a prominent cult icon in the movie industry. He was only 24 years old when he passed away from a car accident.

Bruce Lee (1940-1973)

One of Martial Art’s biggest icons is Bruce Lee. His popular movies include Fist of Fury, Enter the Dragon, and Way of the Dragon (ever wondered who would win in a fight between Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris, then watch this film!). Bruce Lee died at the age of 32 from cerebral edema. His son, Brandon Lee, suffered a similar tragedy; he was accidently shot while shooting the film The Crow. Brandon died at the young age of 28 and like his father, his legacy as cultural icon continues with their fans.

 Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962)

Hollywood’s most notable sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe, starred in popular titles like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Seven Year Itch, and Some Like it Hot. She was only 36 years old when she was found dead; autopsy concluded that the cause of death was due to barbiturate overdose.

Heath Ledger (1979-2008)

With noteworthy performances in The Patriot, Brokeback Mountain, and as the Joker in the Dark Knight, Heath Ledger’s death came as a shock to all. The actor died at the young age of 28 due to intoxication caused by abusing prescription medication.

Phillip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014)

Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s most iconic role came with his portrayal of the author Truman Capote in the film Capote.  Hoffman had received numerous awards – including the prestigious Academy Awards for Best Actor. His other famous performances include Charlie Wilson’s War, Doubt, The Master, and The Hunger Games. He passed away in February of 2014 at the age of 46; it was ruled that he had died from, “acute mixed drug intoxication, including heroin, cocaine, benzodiazepines and amphetamine.

Brittany Murphy (1977-2009)

Brittany Murphy’s performances in Clueless, 8 mile, Sin City, and as the voice of Luanne Platter (King of the Hill) are some of her most memorable works. She passed away in December 2009 at the age of 32 primarily due to pneumonia.

Gary Coleman (1968-2010)

Gary Coleman’s most notable character came to us as Arnold Jackson in the show Diff’rent Strokes – his cuteness as a young boy won the hearts of all that watched the show. As an adult, he was unfortunately surrounded by misery and spent a good portion of it depressed. He passed away in 2010 at the age of 42 from an accident; he had fallen down the stairs.

Jean Harlow (1911-1937)

Known as the “platinum blonde” and the “blonde bombshell’, Jean Harlow was a successful actress and a sex symbol in the 1930’s. She starred in movies like Hell’s Angels, Red Dust, and Suzy. She died due to cerebral edema at the age of 26.

Paul Walker (1973-2013)

Paul Walker is mostly remembered by his character Brian O’Conner in the Fast and Furious movie series. The actor passed away in a car accident and was only 40 years of age. Good news for Walker fans is that they will get to see him once again in Fast and Furious 7 which is scheduled to be released in April of 2015.

Honorable Mentions

Judy Garland
Andy Kaufman
Cory Monteith
Natalie Wood
Sal Mineo
Brad Renfro
Tupac ShakurJayne Mansfield
Gida Radner
Whitney Houston
Elvis Presley
Phil Hartman

Meet The Oldest Woman In Nigeria

According to The Whistle, Mama Efisho’s grandson, Mr Avuefeyen, said his grandma is 191 years old.

Avuefeyen, said the woman who is about two centuries old ‘lives in Ellu (Edhemoko, Akaluba street) in Delta state. Mama Efisho’s grandson claims that she witnessed the birth of his grandfather, if his claims are true, then Mama Efisho is most likely Nigeria’s oldest woman alive.

India Muslim women 'raped' in fatal attack 'over beef'

An Indian woman has said that she and her 14-year-old cousin were gang raped and two relatives murdered, after being accused of being Muslims who ate beef.The woman, 20, told the BBC that four men carried out the attack in northern Haryana state two weeks ago. She denied consuming beef.

She said the men beat her uncle and aunt to death in their home in Mewat.

Many Hindus consider cows sacred and the slaughter of the animal is banned in several states, including Haryana.

The suspects have been arrested and charged with rape and murder.

However police have told reporters that there is no evidence to suggest that cow protection groups were involved in the attack.

Although the alleged rape took place two weeks ago, news of the incident has only just come out.

"They [the accused men] said that we ate cow meat and that is why we were being disgraced [raped]. They even threatened to kill me and my family if we ever told anybody what happened to us," the woman told BBC Urdu.

Muslim-dominated Mewat district, 100km (62 miles) from the capital Delhi, recently made headlines after a senior official told reporters that police would check dishes of mutton biryani to ensure they did not contain beef.

The latest attack has increased tensions.

Rape and gender crimes have been in the spotlight in India in recent years after the brutal gang rape and murder of a student in 2012 in Delhi.

In response, tough new anti-rape laws were introduced in the country.

However, brutal sexual attacks against women and children continue to be reported across the country.

Buhari To Swap Boko Haram Prisoners For Chibok Girls

President Muhammadu Buhari recently stated that he is willing to swap Boko Haram prisoners for the Chibok girls. One of those, who may be freed to save the schoolgirls abducted more than two years ago, is notorious Boko Haram terrorist Kabiru Sokoto convicted for the killing of over 50 worshipers at the Mandalla Catholic Church near Abuja on 2011 Christmas Day.
                                     
                                   
                                                                Kabiru Sokoto

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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has appealed to President Buhari to tell Nigerians if he has released Kabiru Sokoto. Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the group’s national coordinator and the Miss Zainab Yusuf, media affairs director, in a statement on September 11, reminded the president specifically that prior to his sentencing, the terror mastermind was blamed for withholding information on the plan to bomb St. Theresa Church.

The statement reads in part:“Sokoto was further accused of supporting act of terrorism by training 500 men and inciting them to commit terrorist act, contrary to Section 4(1)(a) and punishable under Section 33(1)(b) of Terrorism and Prevention Act 2011. “The accused allegedly facilitated the commission of terrorist act to wit by planting and encouraging some boys (now at large) at Mabira, Sokoto in Sokoto State with the intention to bomb the police headquarters and some other government agencies in the state. “The alleged offense is contrary to Section 15(2) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act 2004 and punishable under the same Act.”

Recently the deadly Boko Haram sect unveiled another video, in which the terrorists told the Nigerian government and the world that the group’s members held in various prisons be released before the girls could be freed. Speaking in Nairobi during his working visit President Buhari restated his government’s willingness to negotiate with the terrorists to save the girls. However, the reports emerged later that Buhari’s secret moves for the swap failed.

9 Years Before He Died, Paul Walker Did Something Truly Gold

We all know Paul Walker for his amazing acting skills. His eyes and looks had something about them, but this 9-year-old generosity reminds us that he was also good at heart. 

Died in a car accident in 2013, Paul Walker has given many movies to entertain us, motivate us, make us wild and laugh, but he also left behind his acts of kindness that made him what he is today even after leaving this world.

Known for his love for speed, Paul Walker was preparing for next schedule of Fast and Furious movie when he met with the accident in Santa Clarita. He was driving Carrera GT with his friend Roger Rodas.

After his death, many revelations came in front from the media, and people started talking about how generous the Paul was and his acts of kindness.

                                     Kyle and Kristen Upham

The couple got married in 2004, and in the same year by making their dream come true, Paul Walker bestowed his kindness and generosity on Kyle and Kirsten Upham .

Paul Walker was doing some shopping when he overheard these couples saying, they couldn't afford this ring, and then they left the store.

             This was the ring that Paul Walker bought for the Iraq war veteran

The couples had already left that store, but Paul secretly purchased that ring and asked the Store clerk Irene King to gift that ring to those couples.

The ring had cost him around $10,000.

The ring was super costly, but Paul never believed in savings and without a second thought, he purchased that ring for those couples.

                       Jewelry store clerk revealed this story.

Store clerk Irene King revealed this act of generosity by Paul Walker saying that I want the world to know his character and kindness.

The whole world paid tribute to him, on his last day.

Paul's actions have made him larger than life not only on-screen but in real life.

Paul will always be missed for his movies, kindness, generosity and a big heart.

#RespectForPaulWalker #TributeToPaulWalker #PaulWalkerFansWorldwide

Savvy Shields Wins Miss America 2017

The title of Miss America was claimed by Miss Arkansas, Savvy Shields. She defeated the 51 other contestants as she came out as a winner. Her success was assured when her jazz routine in the preliminary talent competition won everyone's hearts. 

And as for the question and answer portion, she was queried about the Democratic Presidential nominee Hilary Clinton.

                                          The competition was tough

"If you're trying to be a leader of the free world, everything you say and do matters and all of your actions are held to a higher standard," Shields said. "Both of the contestants have done a good job, but they also need to watch what they're doing."

"I want to hopefully work in a museum and teach at a collegiate level," she talks about the future.

Other finalists in the top 15 were Massachusetts; Kentucky; Washington; Arkansas; Idaho; South Carolina; Texas; Iowa; Oklahoma; California; Maryland; New York; Tennessee; Mississippi and Louisiana.

"Our country was founded on compromise," she said. "I really think we're in a state now where both parties seem to just be yelling at each other. I hope that by the end of my year, we're starting to reward politicians on compromising instead of just defending themselves.''

"I have two daughters...I think its important for them to have role models who are confident and savvy," Cuban said in the conference.

"It's awesome as a woman to see you get this moment," Ciara urged Shields. "I just encourage you to enjoy this moment, because when great things like this happen, they can sometimes pass you by."

                                 Savvy was overwhelmed by her victory