Have you ever heard of merriment tax? Lagos State
Government says residents of Lagos spend more than N1
billion on merriment and entertainment monthly.
The state Commissioner for Local Government and
Chieftaincy Affairs, MrAdemorin Kuye, gave the figure at a
news conference organised to mark Gov.Babatunde
Fashola`s sixth year in office.
He said the figure was derived from a research recently
conducted by the Ministry of Budgeting and Planning,
which showed that the residents spent a lot of money on
entertainment. Kuye lamented that the benefits of
entertainment had not been fully tapped to boost revenue
generation in terms of taxes. “There is merriment tax in the
constitution, it is part of the rates local governments can
collect. We have not fully utilised the benefit of the
entertainment industry in this state. “Over N1 billion is spent
monthly in Lagos state on entertainment, we have the records
to confirm this and these people, how many of them pay tax?
“The money goes into drinks, wine, food, aso-ebi (uniform
dresses) and all of that and when they spend all of this
money, they do not want to pay anything to the
government.” On the clamour for autonomy for local
governments, Kuye said those behind the agitation were not
sincere but only pushing for it to score political points. “The
position of the government is that the clamour is not with
sincere intention because it will not benefit the local
governments.
“I have challenged people to go out there and find out if it is
what the people want.“Those clamouring are doing so for
political gains; to use the local government to get elected into
positions.’’ He said it was the same people that had earlier
said there was no need for local governments that were now
saying money should be given directly to the councils.
What’s your say on this merriment tax? Do you think it’s a
welcome development?
Yvonne Nelson announced as judge for 2013 Miss Universe…
Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson has been announced as
one of the five judges for the 2013 Miss Universe Ghana
beauty pageant,
Others on the list include presenter Benny Blanco; Brian D.
Hogan, founder of investment firm Paradigm Capital Group;
model Veronica Varekova; and Miss Universe 2011, Leila
Lopez.
The event is expected to hold at a yet to be announced venue
in Accra, Ghana on May 25.
Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopez is expected to make a
second visit to Ghana later this month as a judge of 2013
Miss Universe Ghana finals.
The Angolan beauty queen was named, by organizers of the
pageant, Roberta Annan Consulting (RAC), among five
personalities who will judge the finale of the prestigious
event.
This year, ten Ghanaian beauty hopefuls will vie for the title
of Miss Universe Ghana during a star-studded finale which
marks the 11th edition of the pageant.
The ten finalists are; Akua, Albie, Ama, Emerald, Georgina,
Hanniel, Helen, Mya, Olivia and Stacy.
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14-Year-Old Girl Killed By Her Boyfriend And Set On Fire Because He Thought She Was Pregnant
The family of the 14-year-old Brooklyn girl who was
allegedly killed by her boyfriend and dumped on a beach
blasted him this morning for cowardly slaying her after he
thought she was pregnant.
Police had arrested Christian Ferdinand, 20, in Maine on
Tuesday, where he had fled after he allegedly suffocated
Shaniesha Forbes, 14, and burnt her body before dumping
the remains at Gerritsen Beach.
“On the record, she wasn’t pregnant at all. As a 20-year-old
man, that is something you could easily find out,” said her
devastated cousin Kerry-Anne Thomas. “You had the
courage and the balls to kill her and bring her body, and lay
her on the beach. But you couldn’t go to the pharmacy to
buy a pregnancy test to find out if it was actually true.”
Detectives yesterday drove Ferdinand back to the 63rd
Precinct station house in Brooklyn, where he allegedly
admitted to killing Forbes in January after coming to believe
she was pregnant.
He was charged with second-degree murder, and has not
been arraigned yet.
The victim’s weeping mother Sandra Price thanked the
police for catching the killer, as did her grandmother Daisy
Smith.
“I’m very grateful for the job that the two main detectives
have done,” she said. “They did a wonderful job catching the
killer and getting him for the street, and hopefully putting
him away for life. That’s what I think he deserves.”
Smith said the family hadn’t been eating or sleeping since the
girl’s death.
“I’m so happy they caught this guy who killed my
granddaughter,” she said. “There was nothing we could do,
only wait…Bring him justice.”
Sources said Ferdinand suffocated the aspiring nurse —
who was, in fact, not pregnant — in his apartment.
He then kept her body in his home for a couple of days,
sources said.
Finally, he allegedly put the corpse into a suitcase and
brought it onto the beach, where he tried to get rid of it by
setting it on fire.
Cops recovered the suitcase the killer used to transport
Forbes’ body from his Maine hideout and also took
floorboards from his former Brooklyn apartment, the
sources said.
Relatives said never met Ferdinand, and was not sure how
he met Forbes. Thomas speculated that they may have met
through social media.
“Honestly there shouldn’t have been a relationship. He was a
20-year-old man and she was a 14-year-old child,” she said.
“As an adult, which he is, he should have known it was
inappropriate to have any type of a relationship with a 14-
year-old.”
Forbes was a student at the Academy of Young Writers in
East New York.
The family of the 14-year-old Brooklyn girl who was
allegedly killed by her boyfriend and dumped on a beach
blasted him this morning for cowardly slaying her after he
thought she was pregnant.
Police had arrested Christian Ferdinand, 20, in Maine on
Tuesday, where he had fled after he allegedly suffocated
Shaniesha Forbes, 14, and burnt her body before dumping
the remains at Gerritsen Beach.
“On the record, she wasn’t pregnant at all. As a 20-year-old
man, that is something you could easily find out,” said her
devastated cousin Kerry-Anne Thomas. “You had the
courage and the balls to kill her and bring her body, and lay
her on the beach. But you couldn’t go to the pharmacy to
buy a pregnancy test to find out if it was actually true.”
Detectives yesterday drove Ferdinand back to the 63rd
Precinct station house in Brooklyn, where he allegedly
admitted to killing Forbes in January after coming to believe
she was pregnant.
He was charged with second-degree murder, and has not
been arraigned yet.
The victim’s weeping mother Sandra Price thanked the
police for catching the killer, as did her grandmother Daisy
Smith.
“I’m very grateful for the job that the two main detectives
have done,” she said. “They did a wonderful job catching the
killer and getting him for the street, and hopefully putting
him away for life. That’s what I think he deserves.”
Smith said the family hadn’t been eating or sleeping since the
girl’s death.
“I’m so happy they caught this guy who killed my
granddaughter,” she said. “There was nothing we could do,
only wait…Bring him justice.”
Sources said Ferdinand suffocated the aspiring nurse —
who was, in fact, not pregnant — in his apartment.
He then kept her body in his home for a couple of days,
sources said.
Finally, he allegedly put the corpse into a suitcase and
brought it onto the beach, where he tried to get rid of it by
setting it on fire.
Cops recovered the suitcase the killer used to transport
Forbes’ body from his Maine hideout and also took
floorboards from his former Brooklyn apartment, the
sources said.
Relatives said never met Ferdinand, and was not sure how
he met Forbes. Thomas speculated that they may have met
through social media.
“Honestly there shouldn’t have been a relationship. He was a
20-year-old man and she was a 14-year-old child,” she said.
“As an adult, which he is, he should have known it was
inappropriate to have any type of a relationship with a 14-
year-old.”
Forbes was a student at the Academy of Young Writers in
East New York.
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Chelsea Ranked the Best Team In the World – FIFA
Before you continue with this article know this A̶̲̥̅♏ a liverpool/real marid fan , believe me I was also puzzled when I saw this, but its not my job to judge but to report,
Real Madrid(7), Manchester Utd(19), Barcelona(5), Arsenal
(50).
Chelsea is the best team in the world, while Real Madrid
are the seventh best and Manchester United are 19th.
This is according to the International Federation of Football
History and Statistics, an organisation recognised and
supported by, although not affiliated with, FIFA.
Their latest Club World Rankings, accounting for results
between March 1 2012 and February 28 2013, have
produced some results that seem bizarre.
Another accolade: European champions Chelsea should
enjoy being the No 1 team in the world while it lasts
In second place are Atletico Madrid and third, Chelsea’s
vanquished Champions League final opponents Bayern
Munich.
Fourth are Club World Cup champions Corinthians, while
the mighty Barcelona are down in fifth.
The rankings are calculated by including results from
national league matches, continental and intercontinental
competitions and the most important national cup
competition, ignoring results before the last 16 phase….
The top 20 sides in the world
1. Chelsea (307)
2. Atletico Madrid (304)
3. Bayern Munich (292)
4. Corinthians (287)
5. Barcelona (283)
6. Boca Juniors (281)
7. Real Madrid (277)
8. Juventus (241)
9. Inter Milan (234)
10. Sao Paulo (230)
11. Universidad de Chile Santiago (223)
12. Fluminense (222)
13. Basel (220)
14. Fenerbahce (216)
15 Lazio
16. Dortmund (215)
17. Lyon (214)
18. PSG (210)
19. Manchester United (205)
20 Club Libertad Asuncion
21 Celtic
Other English sides in the top 100
25. Liverpool (200)
37. Tottenham (186)
50. Arsenal (169)
56. Man City (161)
65. Newcastle (152).
-FIFA
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Kim Kardashian Worries Kanye West Is Gay
Kardashian is being abandoned by Kanye West for the
twelfth week in a row and now there’s a new wrinkle.
In Touch Magazine claims the pregnant reality star fears
West is “gay” and has a boyfriend in Paris.
According to the mag, Kardashian’s first Met Gala
experience was a “nightmare” because “some online
commenters” speculated that her boyfriend is “in a romantic
relationship with the man who designed her controversial
dress, Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci.”
A so-called “friend” tells the tab, “Kim freaked out. If it
turns out Kanye is involved with Riccardo, she will be
utterly embarrassed — more so than she’s ever been in her
life.”
In Touch writes, “There are some facts Kim can’t deny,”
noting, “Kanye has spent her entire pregnancy living close to
Riccardo in the French capital… And Riccardo recently
purchased an apartment less than half a mile from Kanye’s in
NYC’s Soho neighborhood.”
“Kanye is obsessed with Riccardo,” reveals another
supposed “insider” for the rag, who adds, “They have a very
deep bond.”
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Why I Acted In The Soft-Porn Movie ‘Dirty Secrets’ – Tonto Dikeh
When few years ago controversial actress, Tonto Dikeh
featured in a soft-smut movie called ‘Dirty Secret’, many
tongues wagged. The actress was lambasted by many movie
critics, who condemned the film and also Tonto for her role
in the film.
In the said movie, Tonto Dikeh interpreted her role like
someone, who is well grounded in the act she was acting in
the film. She acted the role of a spoilt child, who sleeps with
her father and her boyfriend.
Her father, played by Jibola Dabo, was a gynandrous, who
also sleeps with his daughter’s boyfriend played by Muna
Obikwe. At a point in time, they all had a trio. Apart from
the storyline, the three major acts played their roles like a
smut movie.
But in a recent interview, Tonto revealed why she agreed to
act in the film and interpreted it well. The Ikwere, Rivers
State-born celebrated actress disclosed that she agreed to
play the role because it was a true life story of a girl.
Tonto said she met with the person the storyline talked
about. “Actually, that’s a true life story,” she revealed. “I met
the girl it happened to and that’s why I agreed to do the
movie,” she added.
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Judge Sentences Rapist To 252 Years In Prison
Tears rolled down his face the minute he was locked up in
the police cells. This time he knew it was for life.
No more would Shepherd Moyo be allowed to terrorise
northern Joburg residents. On Wednesday, the Lonehill and
Paulshof robber and rapist was sentenced by the
Johannesburg High Court to multiple life terms.
Investigating officer Tony Rakoma had a triumphant smile
on his face. His job was finally done. None of the witnesses
who testified came to court for the sentencing, but Rakoma
had sent them text messages about the verdict.
“They were all so happy and relieved. They finally got their
closure and can now move on with their lives. It was a job
well done,” he said.
Moyo, who was nicknamed “Axeman”, would rob his
victims in the early hours – usually between 2am and 4am.
After ransacking their houses, he would have some water
and would either lock the occupants in their bathrooms or
bedrooms.
In some instances, he would rape the victims. Most of the
items he would take from the homes were valued at
thousands of rand. His crime spree dates back to 2004, with
incidents also in 2008, 2010 and 2011.
“The worst in my view is that he attacked and raped the
victims in the sanctity of their own homes where they
thought they were safe,” said Judge Mathilda Masipa in
sentencing him.
She was especially aggrieved by the fact that Moyo would
not only force himself on them, but would also strip them of
their dignity and ensure the rapes were not traced back to
him.
In one of the rapes, he used a condom and flushed it down
the toilet. In another, he ejaculated on the carpet and wiped
himself with a towel, which he got rid of.
Judge Masipa said his three rape victims never recovered
from the trauma and became emotional wrecks. She firmly
believed all the offences were carefully planned and
executed. The judge said it was inconceivable that someone
who was working alone would pick the victims out at
random, and she was convinced he had studied the potential
victims.
Moyo would always take his time during the robberies and
never hurry, as if he knew no one would come to the rescue
of the victims.
“His brazen conduct sent a chilly message to residents that
no degree of security would deter criminals,” said Judge
Masipa.
The 63-year-old man he repeatedly stabbed during a robbery
now lives as a prisoner in his own home.
“What weighs with me very heavily is that the accused
showed no remorse, therefore it is difficult to imagine he can
be rehabilitated.”
The judge said it was clear from the evidence that Moyo was
a detriment to society.
Last week, she found him guilty on 11 counts of
housebreaking and robbery, three of rape and one of
attempted murder. Six robbery charges were withdrawn as
witnesses could not be traced. On Wednesday, Moyo got 15
years for each of the 11 counts of robbery, 12 years for
attempted murder, and life sentences for all three rape
charges – a total of 252 years.
The attempted murder and robbery sentences will run
concurrently with the three life sentences. “The effective
sentence therefore is life imprisonment,” the judge said.
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Mister man! 14 things to remember before you cheat on your woman
madamenoire.
The world is full of sexy women, and all of us have felt the urge
to stray, even just for one night. Here’s why staying faithful
pays off, for your relationship and for your sex life.
Thing #1
When presented with the ideal cheating scenario—that is, if a
flying saucer lands in the cornfield where you happen to be
standing and a female alien of sinus-clearing hotness slithers
down the ramp and declares that she wants to come in peace a
minimum of four times in the next hour, and you take her up on
it because you know no one will ever find out—no one must
ever find out.
Thing #2
Someone will always find out.
Thing #3
If you get caught, the law is on your wife’s side. And you
won’t lose just half of your stuff. The other half—the golf
clubs, the surround sound, the Armani—will be destroyed in a
spectacular driveway bonfire as every angry woman you know
toasts marshmallows shaped like your testicles.
Thing #4
And if you’re not married? Your longtime girl is bound by no
law.
Thing #5
Yes, traveling for business is lonely. Phone home for a
bicoastal quickie.
Thing #6
Or, to paraphrase Neil Simon, do to yourself what you would
otherwise do unto others.
Thing #7
If a woman who knows you’re spoken for comes on to you,
it’s flattering. It’s tempting. But remember that she’s doing it to
feed her own ego, not yours. She wants to see how much
power she holds over you. And if you take her bait, she then
knows she must be superior in every way to your sweetie.
Deep down, she has nothing but contempt for both your male
weakness and your mate’s existence. That should really piss
you off.
Thing #8
According to the Shari’ah, the laws of ancient Islam, adulterers
must be stoned to death. Before you say, “Dude, cool,” we
mean with rocks. In these parts, that’s what will happen to your
good name. Friends you made while you were a couple will
disappear. Friends you had as a single guy are long gone. That
leaves you with the hard drinkers.
Thing #9
You’re about to be with the kind of woman who wants to be
with the kind of man who would cheat on a woman.
Thing #10
Channel all temptation toward the girl you left at home.
Example: When out for a night with the boys, go to Hooters,
not a strip club or roadhouse. Hooters girls are the unsung
heroines of relationship therapy—gorgeous, chatty, and so
untouchable that you always go home hungry. Your gal has no
idea her sex life will improve tenfold when you get there.
Thing #11
At the office party, pretend the co-worker who’s flirting with
you has gonorrhoea.
Thing #12
“I’m famous for all the wrong reasons.” —Joey Buttafuoco
Thing #13
If your ex calls, enjoy a pleasant 5-minute conversation. Then
tell her your wife’s on the other line.
Thing #14
Treat your temptation as a cage match. Defeating that
treacherous organ between your legs is the ultimate triumph of
man over nature. It’s you versus your penis. He’s up for the
challenge. Are you?
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Girls Stripped Naked and Flogged In Strange Graduation Party [Photo and Video]
Lady gbeborun has not seen this type of graduation party
before o! Graduands in Kogi state University are literally
stripped, flogged, dragged on bare floor, and bathed with
dirtiest and most stinking waste water – sometimes saved for
the party – by guys and babes in the name of celebration.
click here to see the video
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Top Footballer arrested for ‘threesome’ gang rape
Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy alongside his
cousin and a friend on suspicion of rape.
A 34-year-old woman claims she was raped by three men
and the Metropolitan Police have arrested three men at an
address in Fulham.
The alleged victim visited the 26-year-old Premier League
striker at his flat last week believing him to be alone.
A police statement read: ‘Officers from Sapphire are
investigating an allegation of rape which happened on 6 May
in the west London area.
‘The allegation was passed on to the MPS by Kent Police on
8 May after the 34-year-old female victim reported it to them
on the previous day, 7 May. The victim alleges she was
raped by three men.
‘On the morning of Wednesday, 15 May three men, [A]
aged 26; [B] aged 23; [C] 22 yrs, were arrested at an address
in Fulham on suspicion of rape – they remain in custody at a
west London police station.’
Remy, who is paid £80,000 a week, joined QPR in January
for £8million but was unable to help the team avoid
relegation from the Premier League.
He is expected to leave the west London club this summer,
with top clubs such as Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool
reported to be interested in signing him.
Remy will hope to be available for the already-relegated
Rangers’ final game of the season away at Liverpool on
Sunday.
A QPR spokesman said: ‘The club is aware of the
allegations regarding Loic Remy, but due to police
investigations is unable to comment.’
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