Couple deny murdering 14-year-old domestic-help

Ikeja – A couple, Elochukwu and Chiamaka Nnajiofor, on Thursday denied the allegation that they tortured their 14-year-old domestic-help, Oliver Arakwe, to death.

Nnajiofor, a trader, made the denial while testifying at their ongoing trial before Justice Lateefat Okunnu of an Ikeja High Court in Lagos.

40-year-old Elochukwu and his wife Chiamaka, 26, were charged to court on a one-count charge of murder.

The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) alleged that the woman had tortured the young boy for two days for “misbehaving”, which led to his death on Aug. 17, 2010.

However, the defendant, under cross-examination by the state Prosecutor, Mr Femi Adamson, maintained that Arakwe died of severe diarrhoea at the Eko Hospital, Surulere.

He said: “I never touched Oliver. The boy was sick and my wife called me that she had rushed him to the hospital.

“The boy was suffering from diarrhoea and later died despite the treatment given to him by the doctor”.

Nnajiofor denied the allegation that his wife had maltreated the deceased and two other boys that were staying with them at their residence located at No. 81, Femi Tella St., Ago Palace, Okota in Lagos.

“We were feeding them properly. My business of selling building materials was booming then and so we never maltreated them,” the defendant said.

Adamson, however, faulted the testimony, submitting that the post-mortem report showed lacerations on the body of the deceased.

He added that Emmanuel Azuka, one of the boys staying with the Nnajiofors, had several scars all over his body to substantiate the allegation of torture.

“The post-mortem report also said that the deceased was hit with a blunt object on his head and this caused his death and not any illness as you are claiming,” the prosecutor said.

The matter was adjourned to Nov. 13, for continuation of trial. (NAN)

Robbers raid star actor’s house in Enugu

The Enugu residence of star actor, Nkem Owoh, has been raided by yet-to-be-identified hoodlums who carted away his Mitsubishi Montero Jeep with number plate BU 64 FST, alongside other valuables.


Owoh, who was in Abuja when the robbery incident occurred, confirmed the report to our Enugu State correspondent on telephone on Thursday morning.


Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia in the Nigeria movie industry, also lost his Toshiba laptop and camcorder to the intruders, who broke into his house at Phase 6, Tran's Ekulu, Enugu.


The actor, who spoke to our reporter on phone, said: "I was in Abuja last week Saturday when my neighbours called that it was like my place was burgled, that my gate appeared to be open.


"I asked them to check and they reported back that out of the three vehicles parked in the compound, the Jeep was no longer there.


"I called my driver and asked him to make a report to the police immediately, which he did."

Owoh, who has returned to Enugu as a result of the incident, further revealed that the robbers removed the burglary roof in his window, through which they were able to remove the laptop.

He said there are no suspects for now but noted that the police had been alerted.

Oil Minister Diezani’s Convoy Kills Nigerian Journalist

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, has expressed sadness over the death of Mr. James Momoh of Abuja based Pilot Newspapers.
Momoh was knocked down by the convoy of the Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, along Nicon Junction, Maitama, late Wednesday evening on his way from work.
Reports indicated that Momoh was taken to the NNPC hospital where he later gave up the ghost after the incident.
In a statement by the Chairman of Council, Comrade Chuks Ehirim, described the death of Momoh, a production staff with the newspaper, as avoidable and unfortunate.
According to Ehirim, the tragic death of Momoh brings to fore the recklessness of government convoys and their absolute disregard for traffic rules and other road users.
The NUJ FCT chairman lamented that the minister has not demonstrated any concern and human feeling for the deceased by reaching out to his relatives. He said she was rather more bothered about protecting her image.
Ehirim warned that the union will not fold its arms and watch government officials treat human lives with levity and called for proper investigation into the matter as well as proper compensation for the bereaved family

Behind The Scene Of D’Prince – Take Banana Video Shoot [Pictures]

Mavin records act, D’Prince is about rounding up shooting the video for his hit single “Take Banana” off Mavin records’ compilation album “Solar Plexus”. The video looks to be a one to watch out for, as D’prince intends to feed people with banana.

Be sure to have the video here as soon as it drops.

SPOTTED: Davido and American Artist Waka Flocka Flame

Davido and American Artist Waka Flocka Flame

WAS 2 CHAINZ A GOOD COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYER?

The character known as 2 Chainz continues to showcase multiple facets. The rapper formerly known as Tity Boi, has mentioned his past as a Division I basketball player, but not too many folks actually know how good he was. To commemorate the rapper's born day (he turned 36 today), ESPN tracked down former coaches and teammates of 2 Chainz, and received thorough commentaries remembering the Atlanta rapper's exciting days as a basketball player. Check out the highlights below:
"James Gwyn, North Clayton head coach (1986-1995): He was a tough matchup. He was a 6-5, 6-6 perimeter player. He didn't play inside at all. He could handle the ball very well, pass the ball very well. He was kind of a slippery guy. The little guys couldn't guard him and the big guys couldn't stay with him."
"Donald Cunningham, North Clayton teammate: I'd compare him to someone like Scottie Pippen or Lamar Odom. Versatile, who could play the 1 through the 5. He could definitely handle the ball coming up the court without a problem; you didn't have to worry about it getting taken or no turnovers. He could be a 2-guard, a real good shooter. He had good size, he was a slasher, he could rebound. He could play a small forward or a power forward, and with his height, he could play the middle. He was already 6-5 in high school. He had good talent, he had a real good jump shot and he was taller, so he could play down low."
"Tom Schuberth, Memphis assistant coach (1992-1997): We had just lost Penny Hardaway and I remember Tauheed was kind of a combination player: a real versatile 2-3 who could maybe play a little point. He was really thin, so that was the one thing that worried us, so we never did offer him. The only thing that scared us was he was so thin."
"Rob Spivery, Alabama State head coach (1996-2005): I think if he had concentrated on basketball, and dedicated himself, he could be a pretty good player with his ball skills. He was very skillful and he could shoot the ball pretty decently. He didn't have the best of shots, but with work and the effort, he could have been a very good basketball player should he have stayed in the system we put together at Alabama State. Where the basketball talent could have taken him after he finished college is a big guess, but he really would have developed into a good player."

Prophet TB Joshua In Trouble With Ex-Ghanaian Footballer, Richard Kingston Over The Confession Of His Wife

Prophet Temitope Babatunde Joshua well known as TB Joshua has landed himself into a big trouble in one way or the other with Ghanaian and ex-Birmingham City shot-stopper, Richard Kingston over the footballer’s wife, Adelaide Tawaih Kingston that she was a witch.

Like we all know ‘what God has joined together, let no man put asunder’. This is what Kingston is trying to avoid in his marriage by coming out to defend his wife.

Some days back, during a broadcast of TB Joshua’s, Adelaide herself confessed that she was a witch. She also confess that she was the one behind her husband during his time in football. In that broadcast, Adelaide confessed to be the cause of Richard’s impotence.

She was quoted, “I messed up Richard’s life ever since we got married (2010). I used my evil powers to trouble his career. I’ve been working on him spiritually, to the point he could not perform in bed.