Sri Lankan man caught trying to marry Italian woman in sham marriage 'so he could claim British benefits' under EU rules

• Home Office immigration team interrupt couple's nuptials
• Sri Lankan 'groom' found to have overstayed his visa
• As an EU citizen 23-year-old would be entitled to claiming British benefits

A Sri Lankan man has been caught attempting to tie the knot with an Italian woman as immigration officers interrupted the couple's 'sham marriage' in Harrow.
With an Italian wife on his arm, the 23-year-old would have been considered an EU citizen and under European law he would have been entitled to claim benefits in the UK.
A Home Office immigration enforcement team raided Harrow Registry Office yesterday, shortly after 2pm, as the pair prepared to say their vows.

A Home Office immigration enforcement team broke up a suspected 'sham marriage' at Harrow Registry Office. Two officers are seen here quizzing the 'bride', a 21-year-old Italian woman

Acting on intelligence, which suggested the 'relationship' may not be genuine, officers put a stop to the nuptials and detained the 'bride and

Millionaire's daughter is forced to apologise to villagers after throwing all-night 18th birthday party at family's stately home in Devon which could be heard THREE MILES away

Jessica Kennaway - whose family have owned the Escot estate, in Devon, for centuries - said she threw the private, outdoor bash as a joint celebration marking her friend's 18th birthday and her going away. But police were called to the stately home and sprawling estate near Ottery St Mary, East Devon at around 4am on Sunday following complaints about the noise. 

Pictures : 33 Year Old fan has ₦16,004,999.80 ($100k) of plastic surgery to look like Justin Beiber

 

A 33-year-old man has spent five years and ₦16m ($100k) in an attempt to look like his hero – teenaged pop idol Justin Bieber. Toby Sheldon is truly a songwriter from Los Angeles who has used Bieber's youthful features because the inspiration for numerous surgeries, including face fillers, a chin reduction and eyelid surgery.

Continue after the break..

US Senator Pleads for Peace Meeting with Nigerians over Controversial ‘419’ Comments.....

Ted Cruz

Daily Times October 28, 2013 US Senator Ted Cruz has asked for a peace meeting with Nigerian-Americans who have demanded that he retracts his controversial joke last week which many of them considered insulting.

In a letter from the Senator to leaders of the Nigerian community in Houston, Texas, where the controversial
comments were made, the Senator said he “regrets any misunderstanding.”

The letter was signed by one of the aides of the Senator, Mr. David Sawyer, the South-East Texas Regional Director in his office.

Sawyer, in another correspondence, also requested for a peace meeting between Senator Cruz and representatives of the Nigerian community in Houston.

Senator Cruz has been bombarded with several phone calls from Nigerians in Houston and all across the US since last Monday October 21 comments, Sawyer added.

A copy of the letter of apology was gotten from Empowered Newswire by our correspondent.

The statement read: "Earlier this week Sen. Ted Cruz made a joke in which he used the term "Nigerian email scam."
Senator Cruz regrets that "it is unfortunate that we're living in a time where just about every joke can be misconstrued to cause offense to someone.

World’s Tallest Man Sultan Kosen Finds Love

The Turkish farmer - who at 8ft three inches, dwarfs his 5ft 8 ins fiancee wed today. Kosen has long been searching for a woman to share his life with, and had reportedly given up hope until he met Ms Dibo. He told an AA reporter: 'Now I will have my own family and private life.

'How unfortunate I could not find a suitable girl of my own size. My fiancee is over 1.75 meters tall, but I believe I've found the person for me.'



Kosen also holds the Guinness World Record for the size of his 27.5cm hands and feet, which are recorded 36.5 centimetres - a massive size 28. His gigantic wedding suit and shoes will be custom made,

What Is Wrong With this Photo [Private Deliverance Edition]

Why Nigerian Pilgrims Refuse to Say "Amen" to Pastor Oritsejafor's Prayers

A mild drama occurred at the River Jordan in Israel when the Nigerian delegation headed by President Goodluck Jonathan went on October 26, 2013, to offer prayers, led by the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ayo Oritsejafor.
After praying for President Jonathan and several dignitaries at the venue, Mr. Oritsejafor then specifically prayed for Mrs. Oduah, but to his surprise several people in the gathering refused to say “Amen” to his prayer, stunning the leader of CAN and President Jonathan. Several people then exchanged glances and moved on.

Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray released from prison

Late Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, who was sentenced to four years in prison for involuntary manslaughter for causing the death of Michael Jackson with an overdose of the anesthetic Propofol, has been released from prison.

Sign of end time? Mysterious figures at Chelsea stadium :-)

A bit of news from the world of football...:-). 11 strange men in black robes (can you spot them in the pic above?) caused a stir at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge yesterday Sunday October 27th during the Chelsea vs Manchester City clash.

Instagram deletes Maheeda's page

Maheeda went too far yesterday by posting a pic of one of her male fans masturbating to her photo. It was

Chris Brown granted bail, assault charge reduced from felony to Misdemeanour

Chris Brown catches another break! According to TMZ, he was released a few hours ago without bail and the assault charge has been reduced from a felony, which could have landed him in prison, to a misdemeanor. He's also required to stay 100 yards away from the man he allegedly punched in D.C yesterday.

Stella Oduah spotted in Israel as Pres. Jonathan refuses to see her

Aviation Minster Stella Oduah is currently in Israel where she went to meet President Jonathan to explain her role in the controversial BMW car deal and also take part in the signing of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement with Israel. But according to new reports, the president has not only refused to see Stella Oduah, he's also keeping her out of the signing ceremony which will hold today in Israel.

Gangstar Referee Beats Two Players, Red Cards Sheikh In Kuwait [Video]

A referee in Kuwait refused to be bullied by players after awarding a penalty, and had to physically defend himself from them.
Arbitrating the game between Alnaser and Alarabi, the ref felt the wrath of the Alnaser players after awarding a penalty against them, as they surrounded him like hounds, manhandling and intimidating him.

Read and see video after cut...

Owerri Man Brutalized And Locked Inside A Cage For Stealing A Chicken

This is a photo of a man that stole a chicken at Relief Market owerri Imo state today, he received the beating of his life and stripped of his cloth and thrown into a the particular cage of the chicken that he stole

Adenuga To Chair Peter Okoye and Lola Omotayo Wedding

For multibillionaire telecoms magnate, it is a busy year indeed. Adenuga, who has built his empire through hardwork and relentless marketing, sure knows a thing or two about pushing the envelope.
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Having pioneered the trend of using popular entertainment icons as brand ambassadors, he has decided to extend beyond business frontiers and have a personal relationship with them.
This was evident with the recent declaration that he may be the chairman

What Is Wrong With This Photo? [Jerusalem Pilgrimage Edition]

Hahaha LOL. What do you think???

Women who are more powerful than Jonathan

Since inception, President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration has been accused of impunity, usually caused by decisions and actions of the President, including those of his ministers and close associates.

Most of the glaring cases of abuse of power including reckless spending of taxpayers’ money have been carried out by the women in Jonathan’s cabinet. These women have proven to be more powerful than the
number one citizen of Nigeria because despite public outcries that greet some of their decisions, they go scot-free.

Naija pastors and church get a shout out on MTO...lol

"No more shit?* Lol. No words

Singer Maheeda is getting there. Goes completely nude in new pics

We asked Maheeda to go all out and she has done it. Yup, she's completely nude in the photos you will find after the cut which she posted on her instagram page a few hours ago,

 but she's still kinda holding back...still covering some parts. We are gradually getting there sha. I'm sure her next set of photos will show us everything. (Wetin concern me? Lol) See the photos aftre the cut...

Pastors & Imams Come To Consult Ifa – Ifayemi Elebuibon

Prominent ifa priest, Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon in this interview with FEMI MAKINDE shares his experiences as a traditional priest

Which schools did you attend?

I did not attend any formal school. I had all my education at home. Many people erroneously believe that you can’t be educated until you go to school. I did not step into any classroom to be taught anything. I learnt Ifa at home and I learnt reading and writing also at home

How long did you spend to learn Ifa?

I started learning from my father at the age of four.

Sean Tizzle looks fresh and dapper in new photoshoot

After his just concluded UK tour, music star Sean Tizzle, comes out fresh in new photoshoot. The “Mama Eh” crooner looks great in a well-trimmed suit which reflects his brand has grown by leaps and bounds since his emerging in Feb 2013. More photos after the cut...

Orlando Bloom & Miranda Kerr split up after just 3 years of marriage

Why can't these beautiful people stay married? According to new reports, actor Orlando Bloom and super model Miranda Kerr have split up after just three years of marriage and six years together.
In a joint statement, Orlando and Miranda Kerr said they separated amicably a few months ago.

Wait, Stella Oduah followed President Jonathan to Israel?

According to new reports, Minister of Aviation Ms Stella Oduah is currently in Israel with president Jonathan. Stella Oduah left Nigeria on Tuesday while President Jonathan left yesterday. The two are in Israel to sign the Bilateral Air Services Agreement, BASA, with the country.

Atiku Abubakar vows to follow rape case...victim committed suicide

Read about the rape case after the cut...



From PM News

The Nigerian police in the southern state of Bayelsa has confirmed that an 18-year-old girl committed suicide after a gang rape by three unidentified men.

The Spokesman of the state Police Command, Mr Alex Akhigbe, told newsmen in Yenagoa that the girl killed herself in Amarata, Yenagoa, Local Government Area of Bayelsa, southern Nigeria.
“I believe the deceased decided to hang herself due to the attendant shame and stigmatisation she experienced after the rape incident,” Akhigbe said.

BMW Scandal: Stella Oduah Replies President Jonathan's Query

Embattled Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah, who is facing separate probe panels set up by President Goodluck Jonathan as well as the National Assembly over the purchase of N255 million armoured cars has written the president to explain her side of the story.



Here's her reply:

    Executive summary on the procurement of NCAA operational vehicles


 

    “The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, is the statutory regulator of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Industry.Consequently, the NCAA is charged with oversight responsibilities over all civil aviation operations in the country, including safety, security and strict compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices, SARPs, and Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, NCARs.
    Towards the effective implementation of its statutory regulatory responsibilities, therefore, it is imperative that the NCAA is fully equipped with highly specialised tools and facilities, including adequate operational vehicles to cover all 22 national airports and over 400 airstrips. In keeping with standard practice, provision is therefore made annually for the replacement of obsolete, inadequate & unreliable monitoring equipment.
    In the 2013 budgetary appropriation, provision was made for the procurement of specialised equipment (including operational vehicles) to complement and in some cases replace obsolete ones. Furthermore, the fact that NCAA, as the regulator of the industry, often plays host to dignitaries from ICAO, IATA, US FAA, AFRAA, AFCAC BAGASO, CANSO, ACI and a host of others makes it necessary to have specialised operational vehicles.


    With regard to the procurement of additional operational vehicles (including BMW Security Vehicles), the following due process was observed:

 (I) By letter dated April 15, 2013, NCAA officially requested authorisation from the Federal Ministry of Aviation to procure 56 operational vehicles through lease financing. This option was proposed to the ministry to enable the NCAA make 36 monthly payments based on receipts from Internally Generated Revenue, IGR.

 The Ministry therefore granted due approval.

Afro Pop Stars, Bracket Chilling in the Dominican Republic

Smash and Vast, the Bracket duo, were invited by Brad Entertainment Canada to be part of the headlining acts at the annual Caribbean celebration, Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival. This year’s theme is ‘Three Nights of Pulsating Rhythm’The festival is slated to take place on the 25th, 26th and 27th October, 2013.

WICKEDNESS: HIV Positive Doctor Rapes Patient On Admission

A medical personnel believed to be a doctor reportedly molested a female patient who was on admission in a hospital where he practices.
According to report, the female patient was brought to the clinic for emergency medical attention and after been placed on drip, recovered partially.
The medical personnel took advantage of the fact that she was semi-conscious and forcefully had sex with her.

A MOBILE POLICE CRUSH HEAD OF A THREE YR GIRL

When three-year-old Ikeoluwa Olaniyi was playing with her friends in her grandfather’s compound in Ire Akari Estate, Isolo, Lagos, on September 3, 2013, little did she know that death was lurking.
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PUNCH Metro learnt that a teenage motorist, Chinyere Wagbaranta, in company with her brother, Chisom, and a police corporal attached to
Police Mobile Force 22, Felix Adebayo, in a Mercedes Benz Sports Utility Vehicle, drove into the compound carelessly, hitting the little girl and crushing her skull.

N225m car scandal: Stella Oduah tells her own side of the story

Minister of Aviation Stella Oduah has responded to President Jonathan's query to her to explain her role in the purchase of the controversial N225million BMW armored cars. See her response below

Executive summary on the procurement of NCAA operational vehicles
“The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, is the statutory regulator of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Industry.

Consequently, the NCAA is charged with oversight responsibilities over all civil aviation operations in the country, including safety, security and strict compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices, SARPs, and Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, NCARs.

2. Towards the effective implementation of its statutory regulatory responsibilities, therefore, it is imperative that the NCAA is fully equipped with highly specialised tools and facilities, including adequate operational vehicles to cover all 22 national airports and over 400 airstrips. In keeping with standard practice, provision is therefore made annually for the replacement of obsolete, inadequate & unreliable monitoring equipment.

I didn’t predict my death – Kunle Afolayan

Kunle Afolayan,

When it comes to movie production, Kunle Afolayan is known for professionalism, class and creativity. Son of the legendary movie maker, Ade Love, the award winning producer, in this interview with DOYIN ADEOYE talked about his successes, fears and prospects, among other things.

HAVING grown up under the wings of a successful
entertainer back in the days, what memories of your childhood have you?
I have so many of them and that has helped me in moulding myself into what I have become today. Despite the fact that my father was wealthy and well known, I lived as a child whose parents were striving to survive. The money my father had then was used in feeding multitude, so there was no such attention for us. Also, the kind of training we had was different. I practically grew up on the street, learning street trades and all, so although I was seen as been born with a silver spoon, in the actual sense, it was a wooden spoon. And today when I look at what we went through then and how we managed to survive, it helps me in telling my stories better, because I was able to cut across people in different background, age grades and class.

Jim Iyke Spotted On New Movie Set In Ghana Weeks After Deliverance

Newly delivered (**wink**) Nigerian actor Jim Iyke is back to work. Weeks after his controversial deliverance at TB Joshua’s Synagogue church of all nations, the talented actor has returned to Nollywood.

According to sources, Jim Iyke is now in Ghana to star in
an upcoming movie titled ‘And Loves Comes Around‘.

"I Have Never, And Will Never Have Sex" - Says 35-Year-Old Woman Who Is Not Attracted To Men Or Women

A 35-year-old woman has told how she has never felt sexually attracted to men or women.
Julie Sondra Decker from Tampa, Florida, revealed that she started describing herself as 'nonsexual' at the age of 15 and when she became aware of the term 'asexual', she changed it.
The outgoing blonde says that she's had more offers of sex than she 'wants to count' over the years but, 'without the feelings that usually go
with that sort of thing, it's kind of gross.'
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The writer, who lives alone in a two-bedroom apartment, states that she is not interested in dating or pursuing a domestic partner.
'I have very close friendships but don't want a significant other. I don't want to find another asexual to be roommates with.

Ethiopia Bans Citizens From Travelling Abroad For Work

Ethiopia's government has temporarily banned its citizens from travelling abroad to look for work, the state-run Erta news agency reports.

The foreign ministry was quoted as saying countless Ethiopians had lost their lives or undergone untold physical and psychological trauma because of illegal
human trafficking.

The decision was meant to "safeguard the well-being of citizens", it added.

"Giant George" World's Tallest Dog Dies At Home

Giant George, the world's tallest dog ever has died at home in Tuscon, Arizona one month before his eighth birthday according to Dailymail.
Passing away surrounded by owners on October 17th, the blue Great Dane measured 43 inches tall from
paw to shoulders and was able to stand seven-feet-three-inches tall on his hind legs.Weighing 245 pounds, George was in fact the runt of his litter when born but grew up to be recognized by Guinness World Records in 2010 not just as the World's Tallest Dog, but the Tallest Dog Ever.

Alhaja "Yahoo Yahoo" Banker Arrested For Stealing N12M

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday October 23, 2013 arraigned a banker, Yagana Ibrahim Bukar before Justice Fatu Riman of the Federal High Court Kano on 10-count charge bordering on money laundering and theft.

The accused is said to have abused her position as account officer at Sky Bank Plc and stole N12, 626, 250 of depositors’ fund. She allegedly perpetrated the scam by posting the sum into three Sky Bank accounts belonging to her family members- Hajja Fanna, her sister; Grema Ibrahim Bukar,brother and her child, Ummu Kulthum.

In order to conceal the illicit origin of the money, the accused allegedly used part of the money to open a provision store in the Kawo area of Kano Metropolis.

Prince William And Kate Middleton Náked In The Bath

The royal family having a good time in the bath……See another pics after the cut

13-Year-Old Carrying Toy Gun Shot and Killed by Police

California police shot and killed a 13-year-old boy holding a toy rifle. The tragedy occurred in Santa Rosa where the teen was apparently carrying a replica AK27 that belonged to a friend. Two deputies say they opened fire after they ordered him to drop the gun and he refused. The boy died at the scene. The officers involved are now on leave.
 Below is more from the Associated Press:

    SANTA ROSA, Calif. –  Northern California sheriff's officials and family members say deputies shot and killed a 13-year-old boy who was carrying a replica assault weapon.

Bianca is greedy, Ojukwu’s relatives tell court

Some members of  the late Ikemba Nnewi, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu’s family have alleged that the widow of the deceased, Bianca, is greedy by laying claim to some assets of her late husband.

In a 19-paragraph statement of defence filed before a Lagos High Court, Igbosere, the Ojukwu Transport Limited and seven family members challenged Bianca to prove her claims in the suit which she instituted on behalf of her two underage sons.

The two sons – Afamefuna and Nwachukwu – are the claimants on record in the suit numbered, LD/1539/2012.

Jonathan Uses Presidential Jet To Fly Al-Mustapha For 2015 Presidency Meeting!

In continuation of the exposure of top Nigerian government officials’ diversion of public funds and assets for personal use and political campaigns in preparation for the race in two years time, 2015, liberated ex-convict Al-Mustapha is allegedly being flown around Nigeria in Dornier 328 government jets for campaigns for Mr. President.

Mary J Blige and Tiwa Savage's Reunion

Y'all know that Tiwa Savage used to be a backup singer for Mary J Blige?

 Tiwa received high praise from the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul during her 

recent performance at the Sisters with Soul concert in Lagos last September. 

Mary J Blige stopped mid-way through her performance to acknowledge

 Tiwa’s presence in the audience then recounted the tale of how they met

 and worked together, before inviting the “Eminado” singer onstage to join 

her. The reunion of the talented songbirds was one of the highlights of the

 successful concert...

Shocking As Married Pregnant Woman Is Caught By Her Husband With Another Man In A Motel

Shocking news reaching us reports that a pregnant married woman was caught in a motel by her husband after a tip-off.He allegedly stormed the motel with a camera,took photo a of the frolickers and posting it online. more pic after the cut..

President Jonathan sets up committee to probe Oduah car scandal

According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, President Goodluck Jonathan has set up a three-man panel to investigate the N225million armoured car scandal involving aviation minister, Stella Oduah.

Photos from the christening of Prince William & Kate's son, George

Prince William and Kate Middleton christened their baby son today at St James's Palace, giving the world it's second public glimpse of the future king of England. Prince George was baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the historic Chapel Royal. See more photos after the cut...

If you're in Kano, watch what you wear, they're arresting people now!

According to a report by AFP, police who enforce Islamic law in Kano have arrested 150 people in the last week, including for indecent dress, as part of a crackdown on immorality. 

From AFP

Some people in Nigeria’s second city have been picked up for sporting hair styles inspired by prominent international football players, said Mohammed Yusuf Yola, spokesman for Kano’s sharia police, or Hisbah. Others were thrown in jail and fined for wearing their trousers too low on their waists, mimicking a style that became prominent in the 1990s, partly through the influence of some American hip hop artists. The arrests have followed an order by Kano state Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to cleanse the city of immoral practices and the trend is set to continue in the weeks ahead, said Hisbah Director-General Abba Sufi.The Hisbah is a state police force funded by state govt and is not part of the federal police.“We have arrested 150 men and women in the past week, including prostitutes and their boyfriends, transvestites, alcoholics and those engaged in indecent dressing in contravention of the sharia legal code,” Yola told AFP.

Chocolate City gets a Court Injunction against Brymo

Oh OK, now I see the reason for Brymo's tweets yesterday. He literally can't work as an artist until he sorts himself out with Choc City. Apparently his former record label Chocolate City through their law firm, L & A legal Consultants on Monday October 21st

Ex-reps member Dino Melaye arrested for protesting against Oduah

Former House of Reps member and Executive Director, Anti-Corruption Network, Dino Melaye was this afternoon arrested by the Nigerian police during a protest at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja.

Dino led a group of protesters to the Federal Secretariat, Abuja around noon today, calling for the sack of the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, over the purchase of two BMW armoured cars.

Photo: OJB recuprating well after surgery

OJB has finally had his kidney surgery in a hospital in India and is said to be recuperating well. We thank God!