Welcome to Timmzentertainment: 12/21/15

Monday, 21 December 2015

Photos from the Federal Executive Council meeting today

President Buhari presided over the Federal Executive Council meeting in the Council Chamber Abuja this morning where the 2016 budget was discussed. Buhari is expected to present the budget to a joint session of the National Assembly members tomorrow December 22nd. Continue to see more photos..

Kenyan Muslims shield Christians during Islamic sect attack

A group of Kenyan Muslims travelling on a bus ambushed by Islamist gunmen, protected Christian passengers by refusing to be split into groups during an attack by Islamic sect members on their bus which was traveling from the capital Nairobi to the town of Mandera this morning.

The militants ambushed the bus, asked all the passengers to come down, then they asked the Muslims among them to return into the bus while the Christians should stay back.

Kenyan media reports that the Muslim passengers refused to be separated, telling the militants "to kill them together or leave them alone". "The locals showed a sense of patriotism and belonging to each other. The militants decided to leave after the passengers' show of unity" Mandera governor Ali Roba told Kenya's private Daily Nation newspaper. But two people lost their lives during the ambush.

The Miss Universe result card that confused Steve Harvey

This will be a little confusing at first to a 58 year old man. They even spelt elimination wrong!

One dead, many injured in Suicide Bomb attack in Borno today

One person has been confirmed dead while many others were injured after a suicide bomber attacked Benisheikh village in Borno state this morning. Authorities at the General Hospital in Maiduguri the state capital, say one corpse was brought into the morgue while 37 people are receiving treatment.

Photo: Newborn baby rescued from pit toilet

A newborn baby was rescued alive today, December 21, by South African police in Ramatlhwa village. The baby has been take to the hospital where it is currently receiving treatment.

Photos of the 3 sons of Shiite leader killed during the Army/Shiite clash

This is reportedly the three sons of Sheikh Zakzaky; Ali, Hammad and Humaid, who were all killed during the Army/Shiite clash in Zaria, Kaduna state on Saturday December 12th. Sheikh Zakzaky had six sons but has lost 5 to military clash. He now has just one son and two daughters left. Photo credit: Harun Elbinawi. A photo of Sheikh Zakzaky with all his sons after the cut...

Court grants Dasuki, others bail over N9.6billion fraud

Justice Peter Affect of the Federal High Court in Abuja, this morning granted embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda, former director of finance at the office of the NSA, Shuaibu Salisu; a N250 million bail each over their involvement in a N9.6 billion fraud..

The presiding judge granted the accused persons bail in the sum of N250 million each with a surety in like sum. He ruled that the surety must be a civil servant, serving or retired and not less than the rank of a director. He added that the accused persons should submit their passports with the court registrar and that they must notify the court before traveling outside Abuja.

Graphic pic: UNIPORT student allegedly killed by Police van driving one-way

A University of Port Harcourt Mechanical Engineering student Edah Oghenekevwe Richard lost his life last night after he was allegedly knocked down by a police van driving one-way.

Richard, whose birthday it was yesterday, was on his way back from Church and standing along Assemblies of God Church junction in Alakahia, PH, when he was allegedly hit by Police Van with registration number NPF 1791D driven by Inspector John Kanu.

"The police van after hitting the boy, tried to drive off but were stopped by onlookers at the junction and eyewitnesses who demanded that the victim be taken to the hospital.

The police agreed and took him to the University of Portharcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), but on reaching there, they allegedly told the attending nurses that they just picked him while they were driving along NNPC Filling station at Rumuosi and they weren't aware of what had happened to him." a source close to the case told LIB exclusively

"It was one of the nurses in the hospital that took down the details of one of the policemen involved. When called by the family members of the boy, the policeman denied it in it's entirety. The police up till now are still denying the incident despite the several onlookers and eyewitnesses that were at the scene of the accident." he added

Edah Oghenekevwe Richard (in hospital last night), who is supposed to serve next year in Batch A of the NYSC died last night at 7.30pm. May his Soul Rest in Peace. Amen!

Obama praises Tennessee teen killed as he shielded 3 girls from gunfire

President Barack Obama has described Zaevion Dobson as a hero. The Tennessee high school football player was shot dead last week while shielding three female friends from gunfire.

Can't a nigerian president's daughter wear $1k shoe again?

Wait, a Nigerian president's daughter can't wear a $1k shoe again?

President Buhari’s daughter, Zahra, wore this lovely Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Satin pumps said to be worth $965 and $1,099.00 on EBay, on her birthday last week and some people are talking about it. She shouldn't wear designer shoes again because her father is president? Thoughts?

Time will tell the truth' - rapper 2shotz writes on instagram

Looks like 2shots is subtly reacting to his wife's accusations that she suffered mental and physical abuse from him. He shared the photo above and wrote; "I leave everything for God, time will tell the truth .......merry Christmas..love and peace out"

The groom who lost his bride in an accident on their wedding night, dies

The husband of the woman killed in a crash on their wedding day died on Saturday, December 19, three years after the tragic incident. Louwrens Geldenhuys, 34, reportedly died of a heart attack as the trial of the man allegedly responsible for the death of his wife is drawing to a close.

Hours after Chantal and Geldenhuys exchanged vows in a church north of Pretoria on December 2, 2012, the couple was involved in a grisly crash when an alleged intoxicated soldier drove into them.

Chantal was killed on impact and Geldenhuys was seriously injured. Details of her tragic death in a car crash of a bride on her way to the wedding-night reception played out in court about two weeks ago.

Sergeant-Major Abram Themba has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and reckless or negligent driving in the Pretoria North Regional Court. Themba allegedly skipped a red traffic light shortly after midnight on the corner of Dr Van der Merwe and Sefako Makgatho drives.

Themba was driving a white Toyota Hilux bakkie and, according to earlier testimony in court, had to be helped out of his vehicle by Warrant Officer Jan Booysen.

The testimony was that Themba, who at the time of the accident claimed he was a SA National Defence Force Colonel, reeked of alcohol and that his speech was slurred.

Source: Pretoria Rekord North News

Photos: Governor Ambode at the 15th Edition of Governor's Cup.

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday, attended the grand finale of the 15th Governor's Cup, at the Lord Rumens Centre Court of Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan. More pics after the cut...

Choi! This is our reality for now...

A petrol stations have refused to sell into Jerry cans, Nigerians have now been forced to develop new methods of buying fuel into their empty car tanks.

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini banned from football for 8years by FIFA

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former EUFA president Michel Platini, have been banned from football for eight years after the FIFA Independent ethics Committee said the pair's 'defence wasn't convincing enough'.. Read FIFA's Official statement released this morning after the cut;

''The adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee chaired by Mr Hans Joachim Eckert has banned Mr Joseph S. Blatter, President of FIFA, for eight years and Mr Michel Platini, Vice-President and member of the Executive Committee of FIFA and President of UEFA, for eight years from all football-related activities (administrative, sports or any other) on a national and international level. The bans come into force immediately.''

''The proceedings against Mr Blatter primarily related to a payment of CHF 2,000,000 transferred in February 2011 from FIFA to Mr Platini. Mr Blatter, in his position as President of FIFA, authorised the payment to Mr Platini which had no legal basis in the written agreement signed between both officials on 25 August 1999. Neither in his written statement nor in his personal hearing was Mr Blatter able to demonstrate another legal basis for this payment.''

'' His assertion of an oral agreement was determined as not convincing and was rejected by the chamber.

''The evidence available to the adjudicatory chamber in the present case was not sufficient to establish, to the extent required, that Mr Blatter sought the execution or omission of an official act from Mr Platini within the meaning of article 21 paragraph 1 of the FIFA code of Ethics (Bribery and corruption).''

'' However, the conduct of Mr Blatter towards Mr Platini without a legal basis constituted a breach of article 20 paragraph 1 of the FCE (Offering and accepting gifts and other benefits).

''Furthermore, Mr Blatter found himself in a situation of conflict of interest, despite which he continued to perform his related duties, failing to disclose said situation and the existence of personal interests linked to his prospective activities, thus violating article 19 paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of the FCE (Conflicts of interest). By failing to place FIFA’s interests first and abstain from doing anything which could be contrary to FIFA’s interests, Mr Blatter violated his fiduciary duty to FIFA and breached article 15 of the FCE (Loyalty). Mr Blatter’s actions did not show commitment to an ethical attitude, failing to respect all applicable laws and regulations as well as FIFA’s regulatory framework to the extent applicable to him and demonstrating an abusive execution of his position as President of FIFA, hence violating article 13 of the FCE (General rules of conduct).''

''In consequence, Mr Blatter has been banned for eight years from all football related activities and fined CHF 50,000.''

''The investigation into the case of Mr Blatter was conducted by Mr Robert Torres, member of the investigatory chamber of the Ethics Committee. The investigation resulted in a final report which was submitted to the adjudicatory chamber on 20 November 2015. The adjudicatory chamber opened formal proceedings on 23 November 2015, and the hearing of Mr Blatter took place in Zurich on 17 December 2015.''

''The proceedings against Mr Platini primarily related to a payment of CHF 2,000,000 that he received in February 2011 from FIFA. The payment to Mr Platini had no legal basis in the written agreement signed between both officials on 25 August 1999. Mr Platini’s assertion of an oral agreement was determined as not convincing and was rejected by the chamber.''

''The evidence available to the adjudicatory chamber in the present case was not sufficient to establish, to the extent required, that Mr Platini obtained the payment for the execution or omission of an official act within the meaning of article 21 paragraph 1 of the FCE (Bribery and corruption). Nevertheless, the conduct of Mr Platini without a legal basis constituted a breach of article 20 paragraph 1 of the FCE (Offering and accepting gifts and other benefits). Furthermore, Mr Platini found himself in a situation of conflict of interest, despite which he continued to perform his related duties, failing to disclose said situation and the existence of personal interests linked to his prospective activities in violation of article 19 paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of the FCE (Conflicts of interest).''

'' By failing to place FIFA’s interests first and abstain from doing anything which could be contrary to FIFA’s interests, Mr Platini also violated his fiduciary duty to FIFA and breached article 15 of the FCE (Loyalty). In addition, Mr Platini failed to act with complete credibility and integrity, showing unawareness of the importance of his duties and concomitant obligations and responsibilities. His actions did not show commitment to an ethical attitude, failing to respect all applicable laws and regulations as well as FIFA’s regulatory framework to the extent applicable to him and demonstrating an abusive execution of his position as Vice-President of FIFA and member of the FIFA Executive Committee, hence violating article 13 of the FCE (General rules of conduct)."

''In consequence, Mr Platini has been banned for eight years from all football related activities and fined CHF 80,000.''

Nigerian Athlete Blessing Okagbare beats Usain Bolt to Guinness World Record

Nigerian sprinter and long jumper Blessing Okagbare over the weekend beat the World's fastest man Usain Bolt to win the Guinness World Book of Records prize for most IAAF Diamond League appearances in 2015. Guinness Book of records said,

“Multi-discipline athlete, Blessing Okagbare from Nigeria participated at 38 Diamond league events between July 3, 2010 and September 5, 2014.

Okagbare’s specialties are the 100m and 200m sprints and long jump,” Jamaica's Usain Bolt has won the IAAF World Athlete of the year in 2008,2009,2011,2012 and 2013 but amazingly hasn't appeared in IAAF competitions more than Blessing Okagbere.

The IAAF Diamond League is an annual series of track and field meetings held from 2010 till date, and Blessing Okagbare has participated in 38 events higher than any other athlete in the world.

Tony Elumelu, Phillips Oduoza, Bola Atta, Betty Irabor others step out as UBA launches Red TV

It was a night of colour and excitement as UBA launched Red TV, an online TV channel designed to inspire and entertain African youth and young people all over the world,‎ on Friday, December 18, 2015 at the UBA Headquarters, Marina, Lagos. Powered by UBA, Red TV is set to deliver rich, engaging and dynamic video content with just a click of a button.

The event was attended by ‎the UBA Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu; the UBA Group CEO, Mr. Phillips Oduoza; the bank's Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications, Bola Atta‎; leading Nollywood movie directors, Zeb Ejiro and Fred Amata; veteran media personality, Betty Irabor among others.

The Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu expressed his joy at the realization of the initiative and reassured viewers that by being online, Red TV will increase the access of Africa’s youth to entertainment, information and inspiration.

While speaking, Zeb Ejiro acknowledged the significant contributions UBA has made to the sustainable development of the Nigerian film and entertainment industry over a period exceeding two decades. He expressed his excitement at launch of the online TV channel noting that the future of TV is digital and the future of Africa is her youth.

Red TV is yet another initiative by UBA, consistent with its drive for innovation and contribution to the development of Africa.

‎See photos from the event below...