The Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) said it confiscated equipment worth over N100 million from pirates illegally tapping broadband broadcast signals of right-owners in Onitsha area.
The Zonal Head of NCC in Onitsha, Mr Emeka Ogbonna, said on Wednesday in Onitsha that the seizure covered a period of two years.
Ogbonna said that 15 persons had been arraigned at the Federal High Court in Awka over the illegal act.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Boko HAram Attack Adamawa. Kill Scores, Burn Banks
Gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram terrorists, yesterday, invaded Michika town and Shuwa village of Adamawa State, killing scores of residents before setting ablaze 3 commercial banks, houses and shops mainly located along Maiduguri-Gombi-Adamawa federal highway.
Sources said, “the gunmen using Hilux vehicles and armed with Rocket Propelled Launchers and Improvised Explosive Devices invaded Michika town at about 4am on Thursday and wreaked havoc.
SAMURAI: Policeman Attacks Wife With Cutlass Over Missing N70,000
LAGOS — A policeman, Michael Okoli, has been arrested by the police at Okokomaiko Division for allegedly attacking his wife, Felicia, with a cutlass.
The incident happened at their home, 4, Abukareem Close, Afromedia Estate, Lagos State. His wife is in a critical condition at Gbagada General Hospital after she was rejected by many hospitals.
Nigerian student sentenced to death in Malaysia for drug trafficking
A 28 year old Nigerian student, Prince Bartholowmew Obitube, has been sentenced to death by a high court in Malaysia for trafficking drugs. The Shah Alam High Court yesterday Feb 26th gave the death penalty to Obitube after he was found guilty of trafficking cannabis, also known as marijuana.
South African Man Launches Contest for virgins with R100,000 Reward
29 year old Rabelani Ramali (pictured right), a community worker from rural Limpopo province in South African has launched a contest in the country where girls who are virgins at 35 and below would be rewarded with R100,000 or less plus medals; gold, silver or bronze, depending on their ages.
PHOTOS: P-Square Set To Launch The Alingos Animated Series
Peter Okoye just released these photos on his instagram page. Says The Alingos cartoon series, which is centred around the singing brothers, will hit on our TV screens soon. Peter said they have been working on the project for five years. Find more photos and a press release after the cut...
Woolwich Killers Adebolajo & Adebowale Sentenced to Life in Prison
The two men who attacked a soldier, Lee Rigby, in May 2013 and hacked him to death in the streets in front of horrified onlookers near Woolwich Barracks in south-east London, have been sentenced to life in prison. Michael Adebolajo, 29, was given a whole-life term, while Michael Adebowale, 22, was jailed for life with a minimum of 45 years.
Federal Government increases Passport fee by 50%
The Federal Government has increased passport fee by 50%. According to a circular signed by the Deputy Comptroller in charge of Operations/Passport and released a few days ago titled 'Passport Reforms', applicants will now pay N15,000 instead of N10,000. (It was officially N10,000 but we all know how much we really paid.) Also applicants for change of data will pay now N30,000.
Katy Perry and John Mayer break up!
According to an exclusive report by E!, Katy Perry and John Mayer have split after dating on and off for almost two years. A source close to the couple told E! that Perry broke up with Mayer within the last few days.
FULL TEXT: Centenary Anniversary Speech by President Jonathan (PLS Read)
This is the national broadcast by Pres. Jonathan on the occasion of Nigeria’s Centenary Celebrations yesterday Wednesday, 26th February, 2014. Read his full speech below
Nigerian man who stabbed his wife while she slept jailed for 12 years
A Nigerian businessman has been jailed for 12 years after he was found guilty of stabbing his wife as she slept in their home. Oluwabusayo Abegunde, 38, (pictured above) stabbed his wife repeatedly with a kitchen knife after he went through her phone and discovered she was seeing someone else.
'Samuel Eto'o is 39, not 32' ClaimsHis Baby Mama Anna Barranca
A week after Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was secretly filmed saying he thinks Samuel Eto'o is older than his age, his ex Anna Barranca has spoken out saying Eto'o is way older than 32.
Jonathan appoints Ibinabo Fiberesima board member, Arts Council
Actors Guild of Nigeria president, Ibinabo Fiberesima, has been appointed into the board of the National Council For Arts and Culture, NCAC, by President Jonathan. Confirming the appointment, which happened after Ibinabo led members of the Guild to pay a visit to the president and make him the grand patron of the guild, Ibinabo said she was shocked by the appointment and very grateful.
PHOTOS: Funke Akindele, Kate Henshaw, others at AMVCA nominees brunch
The Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards Nominees Brunch held today Feb. 26th at Wheat Baker hotel in Ikoyi. Funke Akindele, Nkiru Sylvanus, Kate Henshaw, Mercy Aigbe and many other stars attended the event. See more photos after the cut...
Senate Orders Army to the North After Yobe School Massacre
With 59 school children dead in Yobe State, the Senate Defence Committee has ordered the Nigerian Army to the North East today to provide protection. (A survivor pictured above)
The Senate Defence Committee, chaired by Senator George Thompson Sekibo suspended budget hearings to pass a resolution which ordered the Nigerian Army to the North East.
The Senate Defence Committee, chaired by Senator George Thompson Sekibo suspended budget hearings to pass a resolution which ordered the Nigerian Army to the North East.
''I dated Kim a long time ago. Not dating Khloe' Rapper Game reveals
Kim Kardashian dated quite a few celebrity men back in the day and rapper The Game was one of them. While denying reports that he is romancing newly single Khloe Kardashian, who he has been spotted with several times in the past few months, The Game said he couldn't be dating Khloe because he already dated her sister.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Beyond pleasure, SEX is a Medicine
Yes, it’s midweek and the average worker is gradually preparing for the weekend, which commences on Friday evening.
Weekends are those glorious times of the week when we take care of those things we have pushed off — including, ahem, sex — during the week because of the pressure of work and also because of the need to wake up early and sleep late.
Woman Sentenced To Three Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday sentenced a 35-year-old woman, Sikirat Jimoh, to three years in prison for drug trafficking. Jimoh, a Nigerian resident in Ghana, was arraigned on Feb. 12 on a one-count charge of dealing in Cannabis Sativa (Indian Hemp).
She had pleaded guilty to the charge and Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke adjourned the suit for sentencing.
GEJ Condemns Yobe Killings; Photo of Murdered Students (VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED)
This government should do something about terrorism in our country. Over 30 secondary students were slaughtered this morning and their hostels burnt down. (pic above). See a State House Press Release condemning the attack below, signed by Reuben Abati..
See the pic of the dead students after the press statement
Court jails fraudster 10 years for duping blind teacher
The convict, who pleaded not guilty, was also ordered to pay the sum of N711, 000 in restitution to the victim.
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