DΣΣ-DΣΣ's βLΩG: SERGEI MAVRODI IS DEAD: NIGERIANS CELEBRATE AS MMM FOUNDER DIES OF CANCER, MORE DEATH WISHES FOR HIS ACCOMPLICES

DΣΣ-DΣΣ's βLΩG: SERGEI MAVRODI IS DEAD: NIGERIANS CELEBRATE AS MMM FOUNDER DIES OF CANCER, MORE DEATH WISHES FOR HIS ACCOMPLICES

SERGEI MAVRODI IS DEAD: NIGERIANS CELEBRATE AS MMM FOUNDER DIES OF CANCER, MORE DEATH WISHES FOR HIS ACCOMPLICES

MMM founder and Russian Conman, Sergei Mavrodi is dead. Reports from Russian media has it that Mavrodi died of a heart attack. According to Russian media reports, the 62-year-old was rushed to the hospital late on sunday and he died of chest pain several hours later.

You will recall that Mavrodi’s pyramid scheme ruined millions of lives, especially in Russia in the 1990s as many lost their savings to the ponzi scheme.

In reaction, many Nigerians took to social media to celebrate the “good news”. Most of them who obviously lost their fortunes to the ponzi scheme lashed out in anger, calling for the death of his accomplices in Nigeria.

Mavrodi’s MMM was a typical pyramid-structured Ponzi scheme in which earlier investors receive their profits from subsequent investors. Mavrodi promised returns of between 20 and 75 percent per month, as well as lotteries and bonuses for investors.

The system was designed to collapse as soon as the number of new clients stopped growing, causing huge financial losses and indebtedness. Millions of people were victims, with some being left as destitute afterwards.

In 1994, Mavrodi was elected as a lawmaker, a decision he later said was to ensure he received immunity from prosecution. However he lost his parliamentary mandate in 1996.

In 2007, a Moscow court found him guilty of financial fraud and sentenced him to 4 1/2 years in a penal colony.

In 2011, Mavrodi launched another pyramid scheme called MMM-2011, calling on investors to purchase so-called Mavro currency units in a bid to get rid of the “unfair” financial system. Some 15 months later, Mavrodi halted the project.

From 2011-16, Mavrodi launched Ponzi schemes under the MMM brand in India, China, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria. The system was the single most successful ponzi scheme ever. It finally crashed in 2016.

PASTOR CUT DOWN SACRED IROKO TREE : ‘VENGEFUL TREE ON KILLING SPREE’: BENIN COMMUNITY NATIVES FLEE THEIR COMMUNITY

This is not the best time for the people of Iguoma in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State following mystery deaths which have led hundreds of natives to flee their ancestral homes. Meanwhile there is a controversy on what actually is the cause of the deaths. For instance, the two warring groups in the community don’t agree on this. 

The tragedy, which befell the community, became public after some leaders of Iguoma, led by Pastor Joseph Ighodaro, who also is the Secretary of the community, stormed the palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, last Monday, begging the Oba to revoke an alleged curse placed on the community by his father, Oba Erediauwa. 

They claimed that a native doctor revealed to them that their problems were caused by Oba Erediauwa’s curse and not the cutting down of sacred trees. But the other faction in the community, led by the Chief Priest of Okhuaihe N’ Uleku shrine, Mr Uyimwen Odeh, dismissed the curse claim, saying the problems in the community came because some sacred trees were cut down after 14 days prayer session by Ighodaro and another pastor that came from Delta State.

Pa Jolly Agbontean, who spoke on behalf of the Odeh group, said all the shrines in the community were sacred as they belonged to the Benin monarch but that the Ighodaro group destroyed the shrines, adding that, as a result, the shrines were now killing the persons behind the destruction and not the entire community.

‘TREE PLANTED BY OBA EWUARE I CUT DOWN’

His words, “The Iroko tree was over 500 years old. The Iroko and the shrines were planted by Oba Ewuare 1. We served it on behalf of the Oba. The pastor said it was the Iroko that was causing the community members not to progress in life. They said all the witches and wizards were resident in the Iroko tree. Policemen were around to protect them while they destroyed all the shrines including the Oguedion (elders place). They were many that came after a crusade. We only watched after which we reported to the Oba. When the Oba invited them to produce the pastor, they said they could no longer find him. The Oba told them what to do for them to be saved but they refused to perform the sacrifice. Three of them have died since that time. We were not cursed by any Oba. This shrine was a tourist place. We worshiped it every three days and people visited the place from across the country.” Another native, Pa Sunny Igbinovia, said he was forced to delete the pictures he took on the day the shrines were destroyed and the Iroko tree fell, regretting that “they destroyed our ancestral shrine where we worshiped and think they will have peace”.

Odeh, the Chief Priest of the Okhuaihe N’ Uleku shrine, said the affliction would not affect the entire community but those that cut the sacred tree. “The Oba told them they will suffer if they did not appease the gods. The shrine is owned by the Oba. Only the Oba knows what to do to them. The Oba did not curse us. Those who cut the tree are the ones crying. They are the ones wearing the shoe and know where it pinches them. Immediately that thing happened, we reported to the palace and the palace told them that they committed abomination. We are waiting for them, any day they are ready for the sacrifice we are ready. They need to appease the gods for their own safety if not they will continue to die”.

Ighodaro, accused of being the brain behind the travails in the community, explained why the sacred trees were cut down and the shrines destroyed. According to him, one Pastor Ugeh, from Delta State, said he received a revelation from God that three prominent men in the community had been tied to a tree, and that the ancient Iroko tree, known as Uloko Ewuare, was where witches and wizards held meetings. He said the cutting down of the sacred trees pointed out by Ugeh was done in December 2016 “but we started witnessing mystery deaths since 2014 when the Oba’s curse was placed”. He said the curse was placed because some former leaders of the community refused to relinquish power when they were asked to do so by the Oba.

Appeasement

His words, “All you hear from them is a lie. Oba Erediauwa actually placed a curse on this community. He came here to place a curse as a result of the disobedience to his ruling on the leadership of this community. Oba Erediauwa gave a ruling three times on how a leadership tussle will be settled and everybody will live in peace but one faction refused. That is why he placed a curse. In 2014, Oba Erediauwa sent his Ewaise to the community. The Ewaise came and placed the curse at the Aruotor shrine that those disobeying the Oba’s directive will suffer. The people who disobeyed the Oba were absent at the event. We have lost nine persons in this community. We are ready to appease the trees if we are told what to do but the Oba’s curse must be revoked”.

On what led to the destruction of the sacred Iroko tree, he narrated: “There was a pastor that came from Delta State, Prophet Uge. He came in December 2016. The day the pastor came, he visited my house and I asked him if I could help him. He said he wanted to see the Odionwere of this community. According to him, God directed him to this community to free three prominent men that evil people had tied to a tree to kill. He said that in this community there was a lot of trouble and deaths, so God told him to come and hold 14 days’ crusade. He said the Holy Spirit directed him to do it at the centre of the community.

“We held a meeting and arranged a date for the crusade. The day the man came, I took him round to meet different people and our people were happy except those in opposition to what was happening. On the  first day of the crusade, at about 1am, the man said we should follow him, everybody followed him. He pointed at one Iroko tree, he went to different shrines. In fact he said one of the trees was a 25-storey building in their coven, he said that tree had to go. He said that the mighty Iroko was the secretariat that all the blood of the people they were killing was being stored and that if others were felled and this tree was left, the problems would remain.

The next day we brought a chain saw and felled about 13 trees. In fact blood came out from the big Iroko tree. I can tell you that people have been dying. About nine persons, including a woman who cooked pounded yam and ate in the morning, died in the evening. People are so scared and running away from this community. So this curse must be revoked before we all die”.

‘I WON'T BE VILLAGE HEAD UNTIL CURSE IS REVOKED’

However, 70 year-old Pa Roland Ugiagbe Okhuorabo, who is supposed to be installed as the community’s Odionwere (village head), said he would not accept the position unless the curse is revoked. “In fact I may have to leave the community to avoid more deaths. I am so scared because Oba’s curse does not spare people”. The fear, as Sunday Vanguard observed in this community, is the failure of the two groups to agree on the actual cause of the calamities befalling them so as to find lasting solution.

While the group led by the Chief Priest claimed that only people from Ighodaro’s group were dying, Ighodaro claimed that nine persons had died and most of them from the other faction.

The disagreement has forced hundreds of Iguoma natives to flee to Benin-City and other neighbouring communities as they continue to count the deaths.

Source: Vanguard

BIOGRAPHY OF IFU ENNADA / BIG BROTHER NAIJA/ PROFILE/ BIRTH/ AGE/ EDUCATION/ ACTING/ BLOGGING /CAREER

HER PROFILE:

 IFU ENNADA

Full name: Iheme Faith Uloma (Adanne) aka Ifu Ennada

State of Origin: Abia State

Ifu Ennada is an Actress, Content Producer, TV host, Digital Marketing Consultant and Wellness Entrepreneur. She was inducted into the Big Brother Naija House on Sunday 28 January.

Enada describes herself as a “Media and entertainment personality, Fabric artist and designer…daughter, sister, friend, Media and entertainment personality, Fabric artist and designer”.

She continues, “I’m unconventional, trust me, if you don’t love then you have a problem…and yes! I’m a child of God! Ask Jesus!”

Notably, she loves partying, shopping online, and Mojitos. One thing she will definitely miss is her phone. Ifu works hard, and plays hard according to her. She is a social media addict.

Birth

Ifu was born on July 23 199* in Abia State.

Education

Ifu is a Computer Science graduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State. She formerly attended Iaja private school and New World Academy.

Career

Ennada is a fashion designer. She loves designing cloths and as a matter of fact she wears only her designs to events. She is presently working towards the official launch of her debut ready to wear collection.

Aside fashion, Ifu runs her business on Ifu Ennada Productions and E & E Expressions. She formerly worked at Goldmyne Entertainent as a presenter. Also, she reported for Video Wheels and Hitz on TV. Consequently, she moved to Dynamix Communications where she did a lot of behind the scenes as a TV producer and reporter. She was also in-charge of Voiceovers, Scriptwriting and Content Creation. In 2012 she also co-produced Dynamix All Youth Awards

Acting / Blogging

Ifu is both an actress and a blogger. She owns a blog in her name where she writes about fitness.

However in 2013, She got her first role as an Actress. She went to an audition with a friend and she grabbed a spot for one of the Major Characters on the Award winning TV Series, Emerald. Ifu has since gone ahead to feature on Mnet Multiple Award Winning TV Series, Tinsel, just to mention but a few.
She works as a freelance TV reporter, content creator and red carpet host. She loves to stay fit and healthy and also helping others achieve their fitness goals.

Rape Allegations and her New Movie – Tears of A Broken Virgin

While inside the house, the androphobic housemate claimed to have been “dumped” by popular musician, CDQ. He however responded, denying ever being in a relationship with Ifu. He instead claimed she was just a “one night stand”. This comment didn’t go down well with Ifu, who reacted by calling him an a$$hole. CDQ finally apologized.

Meanwhile, Adanne recently revealed she was raped and infected with a Sexual Transmitted Disease (STD). She said the incident inspired her latest short film, Tears of A Broken Virgin. 

-Jainda

AHNEEKA OF BBNAIJA: BIOGRAPHY of BIG BROTHER NAIJA 2018 HOUSEMATE AHNEEKA /FULL NAME/ BIRTH / AGE/ CAREER/ EDUCATION/ FAMILY/ PROFILE/

Full name – IwuGod Marianne Onyii

Age – 25

State of Origin – Anambra

Profile:

This is the official biography of Ahneeka, BBNaija 2018 Housemate.

Ahneeka is a 25-year old Engineer, Script Writer, TV Presenter and entrepreneur. Her full name is IwuGod Marianne Onyii. She was unveiled as a big brother housemate on 28th January 2018.

She describes herself as overall witty and cray-cray who enjoys goofing around. She loves eating pasta and her favourite colour is black. She doesn’t like dull moments so she will be livening up the House.

Meanwhile, her fans, blaming the unexpected eviction on the pairings started a popular movement to bring back Ahneeka on social media. Biggie surprisingly capitulated, giving the viewers an opportunity to vote back two of their favorite housemates into the house.

Birth / Age:
Marianne was born on August 29, 1993. She is the third born in a family of five. Her hometown is Oraifite in Anambra State.

According to her, having four siblings inspired her to kill boredom. She has vowed to kill everything dull by nagging everyone in the House. She is coming with a full pack of fun. Ahneeka’s greatest achievement is getting a media job in spite of her engineering qualification.

CAREER

Ahneeka made a name for herself in the media world. She once mentioned that she bumped into an audition while accompanying a friend.

She has formerly worked with Hip TV. She presently works with Linda Ikeji TV.

FAMILY:
As stated earlier, Ahneeka is the third born in a family of 5. She stays at Lekki in Lagos. She says her family is anxious about her participation in the Big Brother House. However, she enjoys their full support. In fact, her sister to be her best friend. She has been her motivator all the way.

Ahneeka BBnaija House Controversies:

Ahneeka’s biggest controversies in the BBNaija house came as a result of her acne. Some viewers including Noble Igwe claim she doesn’t maintain a good hygiene; a claim she debunked personally.

While Entering the house, she was asked a few questions. She what she said below.

What irritates her most about people:

‘Bougie’. Generally fake people.

What she brings into the Big Brother House?:

No dull moments, I’ll be disturbing people a lot.
What will you do with the prize money:

I don’t know yet.

Ahneeka was evicted alongside Angel as strategic partner paired as GELAH weeks ago.

ALEX OF BBNAIJA UPDATE: OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY OF SANDRA ALEXANDRA Asagwa /BIG BROTHER NAIJA/ PROFILE/ BIRTH / AGE/ EDUCATION / FAMILY /CAREER/ FIGHT/

HER PROFILE

Queen Sandra Asogwa Amuche Alexandra aka Alex

Alex of BBNaija’s full name is Sandra Asogwa Amuche Alexandra. She is a dancer, model and the former Miss Eastern Nigeria. She is a regular feature of Calabar Carnival. Alex joined the last carnival (December 2017) train as a dancer. She describes herself as “unusual”, unique and daring.

Alex, according to her facebook profile is in a relationship. She was officially unveiled as a Big Brother Naija Housemate on Sunday January 28. Asagwa is reportedly very social. Her main hobby is dancing.

BIRTH

Alex was born in 1996 in Nsukka, Enugu State. She lives in Lagos, though a native of Enugu

FAMILY

Sandra is proud of her small Igbo family of two girls and a boy. She is fond of her family, and rues the fact that she will miss them for so long.

Education

Alex graduated from Aunty Lizzy International School in 2006. She moved on to Daughters of Divine Love Juniorate in Abakpa Nike, Enugu. Sandra later graduated from Federal Government College, Enugu in 2013.

Career

Alexandra currently works with Nestle Nigeria LTD as an Advertiser and Model.

Big Brother Naija

Our young beauty queen leaked her strategy for the Big Brother House. According to her, she “won’t hold back”.

When asked what irritates her most in other people, she says: Dirtiness and people who are fake

Also, what she brings into the BB House: Myself, I don’t hold back

Finally, what she will do with the prize money: "I really don’t know for now", she replied.

PROTESTERS BURN DOWN CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST'S CHURCH BUILDING IN KADUNA, POLICE OUTPOST OVER A MAN'S DEATH

There was heavy public disobedience and breach of public peace in Narayi community of Kaduna State yesterday morning when protesters burnt down Celestial Church of Christ, Narayi, and a Police outpost in the area.

The protesters were reportedly angry over the death of 21 years old Sylvester Friday, who was working in the church before his death as they accused the pastor of the church, 78 years old Steven Shitu, of being responsible for the death.

The death occurred on Wednesday but police quickly put the pastor in protective custody because the protesters tried to lynch him. They alleged that the victim was used for ritual by the church pastor.

However, yesterday morning, the protesters gathered again, setting the church and the police station ablaze.

Fortunately, the police had already taken the pastor away from there and there were no casualties from the violence, it was gathered.

Confirming the incident, the Kaduna State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Aliyu Muktar, said five people were arrested in connection with the incident.

He said: “Yes it is true that some miscreants set ablaze a Celestial church and a police outpost in Narayi. The church was completely burnt but the police outpost was not burnt completely.

“The youths were angry that police gave the church pastor, 78 old Steven Babatunde Shitu, protective custody.

“They demanded for his release so as to lynch him. But our personnel refused to hand him over to them so they decided to take laws into their hands.

“Our men dispersed them on Wednesday but they regrouped around 4 a.m. yesterday to attack the church and the outpost. So far, five people have been arrested.”

Mr. Muktar said normalcy has since returned to the area. He said the police will ensure all those involved are arrested and prosecuted.

Governor el-Rufai reacts

In a statement, spokesman of Governor Nasir el-Rufai, Samuel Aruwan, said: “It is wrong and illegal for anyone or group to take the law into their hands.”

The governor also ordered an investigation into the labourer’s death, which allegedly prompted the riotous conduct, as well as the apprehension of all those who partook in or enabled the acts of arson.

He said: “The pastor of the church, one Babatunde Shittu, was protected from being lynched by the mob by Police and some residents of the community.”

Samuel Aruwan said the governor commiserated with the family of the deceased, but added that everyone who had concerns about the circumstances of his death will allow the law enforcement agencies to handle the matter.

He said Kaduna State Government will not tolerate attacks on places of worship and public property such as the Police post.

BUHARI OFFERS REPENTANT BOKO HARAM MEMBERS AMNESTY

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday promised to grant amnesty to members of the Boko Haram sect who are ready to drop their arms and embrace peace.

Buhari made the promise at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving girls who were abducted from their school in Dapchi, Yobe State, and were released on Wednesday.

“While further efforts are being made to secure the release of every abducted citizen in Nigeria, government is ever ready to accept the unconditional laying down of arms by any member of the Boko Haram group who shows strong commitment in that regard.

“We are ready to rehabilitate and integrate such repentant members into the larger society.

“This country has suffered enough of hostility. Government is, therefore, appealing to all to embrace peace for the overall development of our people and the country.”

The President announced that a total of 107 students previously abducted have been unconditionally released by their abductors.

He said the unconditional release signified his administration’s commitment to the security and wellbeing of all Nigerians.

He said he was never in doubt about his administration’s focus and direction since his assumption of office.

He restated his position that security, anti-corruption and revamping of the nation’s economy remain the main focus of his government.

Buhari added, “You will recall that on 14th of this month, I paid a visit to Yobe State, during which I sympathised with the parents, families, government and people of the state for the tragic abduction of the students in Dapchi.

“I made a solemn pledge on my word of honour that this administration would do everything possible to ensure the unconditional release of the girls.

“I further tasked all the appropriate security agencies to safely bring back the girls. We also reached out to our contacts at home and abroad. We embarked on backchannel shuttles with a clear view to bring to an end this tragedy.

“We entered into negotiations solely to make sure that no single girl was hurt. This strategy paid off, as the girls have been released without any incidents.

“Let me reemphasise our administration’s commitment to the fight against terrorism and insurgency, and also call on all Nigerians to join in this task.”

Buhari assured the rescued students that they will freely live and pursue their dreams in Nigeria of peace and order, without fear of violence or molestation.

While parents of the Dapchi girls rejoice because of the reunion with their children, the President appealed to the Chibok Community never to lose hope or to despair.

He assured them that he is determined, as never before, to bring back the remaining Chibok girls, adding “and this, we must accomplish. And that will be soon by God’s grace.”

The President thanked all Nigerians who, in spite of political differences, prayed and showed solidarity with families of the abducted pupils during the period of the abduction.

This, he said, undoubtedly was the Nigerian spirit.

“We can and should sustain it beyond moments of sorrow. I remain thankful to the International Community and our friends who offered varying degrees of assistance during the backchannel communications.

“May I, on behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, extend our appreciation to the security agencies for their loyal and tireless efforts in making this day a reality,” he concluded.

BBNAIJA: IMO STATE UNIVERSITY'S VC VOWS TO PLACE NINA UNDER WATCH

NINA- BBNAIJA HOUSEMATE

- Fears that housemate may be bad influence on other students

The vice chancellor of the Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, Prof. Adaobi Obasi, has said that Nina, one the housemates in the on-going Big Brother Naija (BBN) reality show is one of her students and would be kept under close watch on her return to the campus.

This is also as the Vice Chancellor noted that the housemate may have to undergo some form of rehabilitation on her return to purge her of the indecent influences of the BBN show.

This, Professor Obasi said, was to forestall Nina from having a bad influence on other students of the university where she is currently a student.

The Vice Chancellor made the disclosure while playing host to members of the Independent Newspaper Proprietors Association (INPA) led by their chairman, Mr. Chidi Emeagi, at her office in Owerri. Obasi wondered the morals behind the BBN show which Nina may seek to inculcate in her mates.

According to her, she is piqued that Nina said she would “sort out IMSU” on her return from BBN after abandoning her studies for the show

Obasi said: “That one of my students is now in Big Brother Naija is nothing to be proud about. It is not the type of thing we seek to promote because I don’t see the need it serves.

It is our prayer that whatever influences driving this young lady now, does not affect other students here. I really do not know what purpose the BBN serves or the morals and values its’ teaching. Maybe I am the only one who doesn’t know. I don’t know what it celebrates. Is it just all about indecency in the full glare of the public?

“Can you imagine her telling my students that she will sort us out when she returns? We are waiting for her to come and sort us out. With that kind of mind-set, if this girl comes back, I will watch her and make sure she left all the unfortunate influences and indecencies behind at the BBN house.”

NO RANSOM WAS PAID TO SECURE RELEASE OF THE 104 SAPPHIRE GIRLS- FG

The released Dapchi girls

The Federal Government has said that no ransom was paid to secure the release of 106 abducted persons, comprising 104 Dapchi schoolgirls, one other girl and a boy on Wednesday.

Briefing journalists in Maiduguri, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said all the 106 persons were freed unconditionally, contrary to reports in a section of the media that ransom was paid and that some insurgents were swapped for the freed persons.

”It is not true that we paid ransom for the release of the Dapchi girls, neither was there a prisoner swap to secure their release.

”What happened was that the abduction itself was a breach of the ceasefire talks between the insurgents and the government, hence it became a moral burden on the abductors. Any report that we paid ransom or engaged in prisoner swap is false,” he said.

Meanwhile, the freed persons have been formally handed over to the Federal Government.

The Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Rogers Nicholas, handed over the girls and one boy to the four-member Federal Government delegation at the Nigerian Air Force base in Maiduguri on Wednesday evening.

The delegation comprised the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; the Minister of Interior, Gen. Abdulrahman Danbazau (retired); the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hajia Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim and Goni Lawan Bukar, a member of
House of Representatives from Dapchi.

The girls were immediately airlifted to Abuja aboard a military transport plane.