Senator Ndume Contacted Boko Haram Leader 73 Times In One Month Says SSS

Senator Ali Ndume

An embattled Senator, Mohammed Ndume, who is facing charges for alleged links to the militant group, Boko Haram, contacted the group’s spokesperson 73 times within a month, investigators told a federal court on Wednesday.
Mr. Ndume was arrested late 2011 by the State Security Service, SSS, and accused of sponsoring the Islamist sect.
Mr. Ndume claims his contact with the group was necessitated by his membership of the Presidential Committee mandated to help restore peace to the troubled North East of the country.
Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for series of bombings and gun attacks that have plagued Northern Nigeria resulting in more than a thousand deaths.
The SSS said Mr. Ndume, who is from Borno State, the hotbed of the crisis, was constantly in touch with an alleged spokesperson of the group, Mohammed Konduga.
Mr. Konduga was convicted and is currently serving a three-year jail term.
Mr. Ndume’s phone call history is central to establishing his relationship with the sect; and on Tuesday, a Federal High Court in Abuja brushed aside the senator’s objection to admit the phone call logs as key evidence in the case.
The SSS told the court that the senator’s call log showed that he spoke with Mr. Konduga 73 times in October 2011.
At the resumed hearing of the case, Aliyu Usman, a forensic expert with the SSS, while giving evidence said the history of the communication contacts was contained in the two mobile telephones obtained from Mr. Ndume and Mr. Konduga.
Mr. Usman said the communication between the two persons took place between October 3, 2011 and November 3, 2011, adding that they were in the form of text messages and voice calls.
The telephone lines used were those of MTN mobile network, and the details of the communication were obtained from the network, he added.
Mr. Usman said adequate forensic analyses were carried out on the data extracted from the two phones before storing them on three DVDs.
Mr. Ndume’s lawyer, Rickey Tarfa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, again objected to the tendering of the DVDs as evidence on Wednesday arguing that they were secondary evidence and should have been accompanied by a statement.
He argued that the items were in violation of the Evidence Act.
“The essence of Section 102 of the Evidence Act is to guide against the tendering of fake computer generated materials,” he said.
But the prosecution lawyer, Thompson Olatigbe, said the items had already been admitted by the court and as such they became primary evidences.
On the absence of certification, Mr. Olatigbe argued that the witness merely transmitted the contents of the two phones into DVDs and produced hard copies, as according to him, the elements would be subjected to further tests by the court.

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LOOK: Shouldn’t you get a bigger bikini, Miss? Reality star spills out of her tiny two-piece

by Hauwa Gambo 

She’s the new reality star who has already garnered comparisons to both Kim Kardashian and Jersey Shore’s Snooki.
So it stands to reason that Shahs Of Sunset star Mercedes Javid is following in the footsteps of the pair and attempting to boost her own popularity by wearing as little as possible.
The pretty brunette star was seen spilling out of a blue strapless bikini which appeared to be a couple of sizes too small as she soaked up the sunshine poolside in Santa Barbara.

For Christmas I would like… a bigger bikini! Shahs Of Sunset star Mercedes ‘MJ’ Javid spilled out of her strapless bikini as she soaked up the sun poolside in Santa Barbara earlier this week Mercedes, who is known on the show as MJ, was joined by a female friend as she alternated sunbathing and drinking beer by the pool, but didn’t actually go swimming for fear of ruining her hair and make-up.
And while Mercedes’ fans love her for her curvaceous figure, the 30-something star appeared self-conscious of her lumps and bumps at points.
As she gingerly lowered herself onto the waiting sunlounger, Mercedes did her best to adjust the two-piece to make it as flattering as possible.

A few sizes too small: Mercedes appeared slightly self-conscious of her curves as she reclined on her towel

Best angle for tanning! Mercedes was joined by a female friend as the pair enjoyed their relaxing day

Mercedes’ friend even joined in with the adjustments, pulling her pal’s bottoms away from her body to apparently look at her tan line.
The real estate agent has achieved notoriety through the surprise hit Bravo reality show Shahs of Sunset, produced by Ryan Seacrest.
The show is described by its producers as: ‘A group of friends…who are fervent on the dating and party scene, but seeking approval from their family, face pressures to settle down and marry within the community.

Aren’t you hot? Mercedes teamed her two-piece with a pair of sheepskin boots

Thirsty girl: Mercedes kept herself hydrated with regular swigs from her bottle of beer

‘From outings on Rodeo Drive to traditional Persian feasts at home, this series celebrates the unique lifestyle of a group of friends who have worked hard for what they have and are not afraid to flaunt it.’
But Seacrest recently said that he knew the show would be popular because it’s mainly about friendship.
He told the Daily Beast: ‘The great thing about a show like this is that it promotes something I believe in, which is friendship and family. We like shows about that.’
And the popularity of the show is going from strength to strength, with ratings from the season 2 premiere of the programme showing that 2.3million viewers tuned in to the show.
The figure is a 106% rise from the season 1 debut of the show in March 2011.
YNaija.com

Ailing Governor Suntai’s Family Says Not In Touch With Hospitalized Governor

Danbaba Suntai

By SaharaReporters, New York

Barely one week after Taraba State Commissioner of Information and Tourism, Mr. Emmanuel Bello, claimed that Governor Danbaba Danfulani Suntai was recovering from his head injuries and conversing, the governor’s immediate family has confirmed SaharaReporters reports that all is not as it is being presented by lying government officials.
The governor’s uncle and spokesperson of the family, Alhaji Sule Sutain told a Nigerian national daily Blueprint, that they have been sidelined completely by both Taraba and Federal governments, an indication that Suntai’s health condition is not truly the picture being painted.
The family also accused the Acting Governor, Alhaji Garba Umar, of personally abandoning them.
Below is the full report:
The family of the ailing governor of Taraba state, Mr Danbaba Danfulani Suntai, have raised an alarm that the state and the federal governments have side-lined them in the handling of their son’s health crisis.
The spokesman of the family, who is an aged uncle of the governor, Alhaji Sule M. Suntai, disclosed this to Blueprint in his house in Suntai village, saying they are kept in the dark about the whole matter, as no government is briefing them on developments regarding the governor’s health.
Governor Suntai was piloting a small Cessna Grand Caravan C208 aeroplane on October 25, 2012 when it crashed in the bush eight nautical miles from the Yola airport in Adamawa state, critically injuring him and five of his aides.
Suntai was flown to Germany for medical treatment after spending two days at the National Hospital, Abuja.
He has been staying there ever since, with speculations being made about the seriousness of his health condition.
Suntai’s deputy was sworn in as acting governor a few days after the incident.
According to Suntai’s uncle, since their relation’s plane crash, no official of government at any level has deemed it fit to inform them officially about the incident or his state of health so far.
He, however, commended Senator Emmanuel Bwacha for being the only person from government that visited the family, albeit not as a government official but as his friend, and promised them that he was going to travel abroad to visit their ailing son.
Alhaji Sule also lamented that even the governor’s loyalists who used to flood their house with gifts have since turned their back on them.
He described the attitude of the acting governor of the state, Alhaji Garba Umar, towards the family as more shocking. According to him, Umar never thought he would be in government but their son gave him the privilege, “but just like every other person he also turned his back on us.”
When our correspondent visited Suntai village, most projects sited in the village were at a standstill. As a result, the usual booming of businesses in the area has become a thing of the past.”
 

Get a grip, Madonna: Singer french kisses her h-o-t toyboy lover on stage (PHOTOS)

by Hauwa Gambo

She may be a 54-year-old mother-of-four, but Madonna certainly doesn’t seem ready to leave her raunchy side behind just yet.
Continuing her tradition of shocking and causing controversy with her live shows, the queen of pop proved she’s still got it as she puckered up to her toyboy lover on stage in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
The Like A Virgin hitmaker seemed to surprise Brahim Zaibat – who at 25, is almost 30 years her junior – with a saucy smooch while her gig was in full motion.

Raunchy: Madonna puckered up to her toyboy lover, Brahim Zaibat, on stage in Brazil

Locking lips for all to see, Madonna certainly didn’t hold back with her very public display of passion, with the star ramming her tongue straight down the throat of her man.
Clearly happy to share their intimate moment in front of thousands of people, Brahim seemed enamoured by his cougar lady as he tenderly wrapped his arm around the singer’s waist.
While the French dancer showed off his incredible physique by going topless on stage, Madonna opted for an androgynous look for her show, teaming a black corset, with a white shirt, tie and black pinstripe trousers.

Saucy: Madonna certainly didn’t hold back with her very public display of passion, with the star ramming her tongue straight down the throat of her man

But given the Justify Your Love hitmaker’s recent antics, her amorous on-stage performance was pretty tame.
Over the past few months, Madonna has put on more than her fair share of controversial performances with her lewd and risque antics.
Last month, the star took her raunchy behaviour to a whole new level when she climbed up onto a piano and straddled the musician playing it, shoving her intimate area straight into his face.

Controversial: Madonna’s latest performance was pretty tame by her usual shocking standards

Scantily clad in a miniscule black bustier, which barely protected her modesty, and a pair of fishnet tights, the 54-year-old singer set to work writhing around as if her life depended on it.
And if that wasn’t enough, the mother-of-four then decided to head straight to the front of the stage, where she appeared to grope herself for all to see.
But the controversy certainly wasn’t over there, with the star then throwing money all over herself as she writhed and wriggled around in her skimpy ensemble and bared her bottom to the audience.

Going incognito: On Tuesday, Madonna came over all bashful as she hit beneath dark shades and a wide-brimmed hat in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Undercover: Madonna is due to perform in Buenos Aires on Thursday and Sunday nights

The singer’s MDNA tour has also seen her provocatively lick a gun and be branded ‘embarrassing, cringe-worthy and desperate’ by journalist Piers Morgan after she purposefully exposed her right breast while performing in Istanbul, Turkey.
One fan wrote on Twitter at the time: ‘Why is Madonna still showing off her t**s? No, it’s not sexy to see a woman who could be my grandma whipping her nipple around.’

Lewd: Madonna took her raunchy behaviour to a whole new level last month when she climbed up onto a piano and straddled the musician playing it, shoving her intimate area straight into his face

Another added: ‘Isn’t Madonna a little too old to be flashing nip on stage? With her kids in the background (as they’re performing with her on tour?)’
On Tuesday, Madonna was spotted out and about in Buenos Aires, Argentina, ahead of her performances in the city on Thursday and Saturday.
YNaija.com

SPOTTED: Beyonce shows how to rock a (figure-hugging) floral dress

by Hauwa Gambo 

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She’s always been the more famous one out of the Knowles sisters, but when it was Solange’s turn to shine, Beyoncé eagerly headed to support her as she performed in New York.
The 31-year-old singer was spotted attending her younger sister’s concert looking every inch the supportive sibling.
And Beyonce made sure to show off her style credentials in a figure-hugging dress featuring a vibrant baroque print.

Supporting little sister! Beyonce stepped out in New York on Tuesday to cheer on Solange at her gig

Wearing her new fringe down and sporting a pair of sky high nude stilettos, the Crazy In Love hit maker was clearly impressed with her sister’s performance as she beamed when she left the venue.
As Beyoncé made a quiet exit, accompanied by her bodyguards, Solange took centrestage as she signed autographs for her own army of fans.
Wearing her curly hair in a blown out Afro style do and a bright yellow leopard print jacket, the star took the time to chat to her adoring fans following the gig.

Bootylicious: The 30-year-old star looked glamorous in a figure-hugging print dress and nude stilettos

Looking good: Beyoncé left the Bowery Ballroom after watching her sister perform

The 26-year-old singer recently released a new album and told her fans she was excited about the performance.
She tweeted: ‘New York, I’m excited to hang with you tonight! Fun foremost…. Lets have it,’ she wrote.
On Monday, Solange made an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, where she performed her latest track Losing You.

Work it: Beyoncé turned the sidewalk into her own private catwalk as she strutted down the street

Her time to shine: Solange happily chatted to fans and signed autographs following her concert in the city

Meanwhile Beyonce, who took time out from her music earlier this year following the birth of her baby daughter, has also reportedly returned to the studio to record new tracks.
According to MTV News, The-Dream revealed that he’s ‘involved in every part of the process’ of Beyonce’s new record, along with R&B star Miguel.
‘I’m excited to hear the direction of her new material, and hopefully come up with something that’s really special and really showcases her perspective,’ Miguel told the website.

Watch out Beyonce! Solange looked every inch the super star as she performed her latest single Losing You on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.- Daily Mail  YNaija.com

Tragedy: Truck kills eight secondary school students in Ogun State

It was a festival of tears and lamentation in Itori village of Ogun State, when a granite-carrying truck rammed into students who were on their way from school on Wednesday.
DailyPost gathered that about eight students of Itori Comprehensive High School, located in Ewekoro Local Government Area of the State were feared dead in the ghastly accident.
An eyewitness said the truck, with registration number LAGOS XZ 628 AKD was coming from Abeokuta along the old Lagos – Abeokuta Road when it suddenly swerved off the road.
He added that security and rescue officials arrived very late to the accident scene.
The accident however stirred up violence which left several vehicles and property destroyed by angry mobs in the area.
The Itori Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission, Fatai Bakare, confirmed the accident adding that the driver had been handed over to the police.
DailyPost however gathered that the remains of the victims have been evacuated and an Armoured Personnel Carrier belonging to the Ogun State Police force was stationed in the area to restore peace and order.
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Cold War Between Sheiks Bauchi And Gumi At Joint Wedding of VP Sambo’s Daughters Dampens His Northern Re-Unification Plans

Islamic sheikhs - Dan Bauchi and Ahmad Gumi

By SaharaReporters, New York

Another competent source watching political activities of Vice President Namadi Sambo in Abuja and abroad has told SaharaReporters that the fallout in Kaduna at the weekend at his daughter’s wedding between famous Sheiks Dahiru Usman Bauchi and the fearless Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has further dampened the Vice-President’s hopes of achieving re-unification of several warring Islamic clergies in Northern Nigeria and extending his political mileage in the area.

Sambo, the source said, is still troubled by the aftermath of the altercations, in view of his slim political prominence in the North.

Not only was he embarrassed in all of the 2011 general elections, he also proved to be no factor in the recently-concluded local government elections in Kaduna State where, again, he lost even in his own his polling unit.

The source said, “He has been working hard to win big guys of Northern politics, particularly within the Muslim cycle and you can see that the likes of Buhari, Babangida, Atiku and others have been soft on him.  Hence he started spreading to the cleric cycles and you know bringing top Izala and Darika is not an easy task. And eventually it scuttles every other hard work of reuniting all feuding sides in the Muslim quarters. ”

Sambo, he further said, has suffered in several political and religious battles, beginning with accusations of betraying Kaduna Muslims by accepting to be Vice President, in the process creating the vacuum that led to a Christian becoming executive governor of Kaduna state for the first time in its history.  He has also failed allegations from some prominent Northern Muslims of actually hailing originally from Auchi, Edo State, and not being a full-fledged Northerner.

“Go and study it, is Sambo a Hausa man or Fulani man? His real identity is shrouded in secrecy, it has no definite answer. Yes, his wife is from Kano and mother Zaria, but who has cleared the air?

He is also suffering of being novice in Northern politics and badly being surrounded by inept power hungry cabals, who are only trading in him as political merchandise. I am afraid, his case may be deadly than that of Atiku because, Jonathan and his power brokers can crush him and sacrifice him without soft landing base.”

With reference to what led to Gumi’s lashing of Sheik Bauchi, our source explained: “Bauchi recited ‘Salatil Fatih’ and Gumi challenged him on why he will recite that in Sultan Bello Mosque, knowing that it is Izala base.  Dahiru Bauchi’s followers were there and got irked, the same it was with Izala followers, who were behind Gumi. It is a decades of cold war between the father of Gumi, late Sheik Gumi and Sheik Bauch that was just renewed in Sambo's children function.”

Prior to the confrontation between the two religious figures, Sambo was already in another presidential palace cold war with President Jonathan, who, despite knowing for months of the forthcoming wedding of Sambo’s daughters, somehow decided to bury his brother on the same day.