Public smokers risk 6-month jail term in Lagos

The Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, passed a bill, aimed at banning smoking in public places in the state.

SMOKEThis came after several months of deliberation and public engagement, mainly to sensitise and gather residents’ opinions on the bill.

The 16-section bill, said that posting of signs which states “no smoking,” with a picture depicting a burning cigarette enclosed in a circle with a bar across, should be displayed in all “no smoking areas.”

The assembly noted that the picture depicting ban of smoking in a particular public place would be prominently posted and properly maintained by the owner, occupier or person in charge of the “no smoking areas.”

The bill, which, yesterday, scaled through the third reading, prohibited anybody smoking in all public places including libraries, museum, public toilets, schools, hospital, day care centres, public transportation and restaurants, among others.

The assembly proceeding which was presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, said smoking in public places would attract penalties ranging from three month imprisonment to six month jail term.

It said the bill “has been sent to Governor Babatunde Fashola  for an assent,” even though the development had attracted public outrage, citing infraction on fundamental human rights.

Section 4 of the bill said it shall be the duty of those who own or occupy public places to ensure that approved “no smoking” signs are displayed conspicuously at each entrance and in prominent locations throughout the premises.

The bill on no smoking in public places, also stated the penalties for smoking in a “no smoking area” will be N10,000 fine or imprisonment for a term not  less than one month and not exceeding three months or both.

While any person who repeatedly violates the provisions shall on conviction be liable to a fine of N50, 000 or six month imprisonment or both.

The law also states the penalty for non compliance by owner/occupier of a “no smoking area” the offenders shall attract N100, 000 or 6 month imprisonment, or other non custodial punishment that the judge may deem fit.

It shall be an offence to obstruct a duly authorised officer from carrying out his duties under the provision of this law.

The law states that any person who smokes in the presence of a child commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of N15,000 or imprisonment for a month or both.
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The Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, passed a bill, aimed at banning smoking in public places in the state.
This came after several months of deliberation and public engagement, mainly to sensitise and gather residents’ opinions on the bill.
The 16-section bill, said that posting of signs which states “no smoking,” with a picture depicting a burning cigarette enclosed in a circle with a bar across, should be displayed in all “no smoking areas.”
The assembly noted that the picture depicting ban of smoking in a particular public place would be prominently posted and properly maintained by the owner, occupier or person in charge of the “no smoking areas.”
The bill, which, yesterday, scaled through the third reading, prohibited anybody smoking in all public places including libraries, museum, public toilets, schools, hospital, day care centres, public transportation and restaurants, among others.
The assembly proceeding which was presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, said smoking in public places would attract penalties ranging from three month imprisonment to six month jail term.
It said the bill “has been sent to Governor Babatunde Fashola  for an assent,” even though the development had attracted public outrage, citing infraction on fundamental human rights.
Section 4 of the bill said it shall be the duty of those who own or occupy public places to ensure that approved “no smoking” signs are displayed conspicuously at each entrance and in prominent locations throughout the premises.
The bill on no smoking in public places, also stated the penalties for smoking in a “no smoking area” will be N10,000 fine or imprisonment for a term not  less than one month and not exceeding three months or both.
While any person who repeatedly violates the provisions shall on conviction be liable to a fine of N50, 000 or six month imprisonment or both.
The law also states the penalty for non compliance by owner/occupier of a “no smoking area” the offenders shall attract N100, 000 or 6 month imprisonment, or other non custodial punishment that the judge may deem fit.
It shall be an offence to obstruct a duly authorised officer from carrying out his duties under the provision of this law.
The law states that any person who smokes in the presence of a child commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of N15,000 or imprisonment for a month or both.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/01/public-smokers-risk-6-month-jail-term-lagos/2/#sthash.jivxLHrj.FJA45rK4.dpuf

Richard Branson Set to Meet Nigerian Leaders to Discuss Gay Rights

Sir Richard Branson

One of the most influential men on the planet Sir Richard Branson (owner of the Virgin Group - Virgin Atlantic airlines et. al), has decided to lend a voice to Nigeria's new bill, banning same sex relations. The business mogul plans to meet with leaders of African countries with such bans to discuss gay rights and encourage compassion.
He took to Twitter to make this announcement yesterday, but is yet to reveal when he will be making the visits to the said leaders including the Nigerian president. This is what he tweeted;

Going to meet leaders from countries including Nigeria to discuss issues such as gay rights & encourage compassion

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Ex-Ondo commissioner, Akerele, dies after visiting wife in hospital

AKURE — A former Information Commissioner and a chieftain of the Labour Party, LP, in Ondo State, Ranti Akerele, yesterday, died in his sleep.  Akerele, 53, a renown broadcaster was appointed in 2011 by Governor Olusegun Mimiko as his pioneer Information commissioner.  Hundreds of chieftains of the party in the state who invaded his Aule Government Residential Area, GRA, residence described his death as unfortunate and sad.  Vanguard gathered that Akerele, on Monday evening, had visited his wife, Lucy, who was on admission in a private hospital for an undisclosed ailment.  He was said to have taken food and other necessary things to her.  It was gathered that he retired to his bedroom that evening after informing his domestic staff and the  security man to switch off the generator and lock the gate.  His two sons, it was gathered, returned to the boarding house of their school last week.  The deceased was the only one in his bungalow while the wife was on admission in the hospital.  Vanguard gathered that he might have died in his sleep.  The wife was said to have expected him yesterday  morning in the hospital but when she could no longer bear it she put a call across to his mobile phone severally but it was not answered.  Disturbed, the wife called the security man on phone at about 9 a.m. who complained that his Oga was yet to come out of the house.  The security man was asked to peep through the window after which he told the wife that the deceased was still on the bed but did not respond to his calls.  A source hinted  that the wife rushed from the hospital even with drips in her hand to see things for herself.  The deceased neighbours with the wife reportedly forced the bedroom door open only to meet him dead on the bed.  His corpse has been moved to First Mercy Specialist Hospital in Akure.  It’s sad, sudden and shocking —Ondo govt  Reacting on behalf of the state government, the state Commissioner for Information, Kayode Akinmade, described his death as sad, sudden and shocking.  He described Akerele as an hard working man who left when the state needed his contribution towards the development of the state.  Akinmade urged the people of the state to take solace in the fact that while alive he served the state in different capacities and was able to contribute his quota to the development of the state.  The commissioner, however, condoled with the wife, children and family of the late former commissioner and prayed to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

AKURE — A former Information Commissioner and a chieftain of the Labour Party, LP, in Ondo State, Ranti Akerele, yesterday, died in his sleep.
Akerele, 53, a renown broadcaster was appointed in 2011 by Governor Olusegun Mimiko as his pioneer Information commissioner.
Hundreds of chieftains of the party in the state who invaded his Aule Government Residential Area, GRA, residence described his death as unfortunate and sad.
Vanguard gathered that Akerele, on Monday evening, had visited his wife, Lucy, who was on admission in a private hospital for an undisclosed ailment.
He was said to have taken food and other necessary things to her.
It was gathered that he retired to his bedroom that evening after informing his domestic staff and the  security man to switch off the generator and lock the gate.
His two sons, it was gathered, returned to the boarding house of their school last week.
The deceased was the only one in his bungalow while the wife was on admission in the hospital.
Vanguard gathered that he might have died in his sleep.
The wife was said to have expected him yesterday  morning in the hospital but when she could no longer bear it she put a call across to his mobile phone severally but it was not answered.
Disturbed, the wife called the security man on phone at about 9 a.m. who complained that his Oga was yet to come out of the house.
The security man was asked to peep through the window after which he told the wife that the deceased was still on the bed but did not respond to his calls.
A source hinted  that the wife rushed from the hospital even with drips in her hand to see things for herself.
The deceased neighbours with the wife reportedly forced the bedroom door open only to meet him dead on the bed.
His corpse has been moved to First Mercy Specialist Hospital in Akure.
It’s sad, sudden and shocking —Ondo govt
Reacting on behalf of the state government, the state Commissioner for Information, Kayode Akinmade, described his death as sad, sudden and shocking.
He described Akerele as an hard working man who left when the state needed his contribution towards the development of the state.
Akinmade urged the people of the state to take solace in the fact that while alive he served the state in different capacities and was able to contribute his quota to the development of the state.
The commissioner, however, condoled with the wife, children and family of the late former commissioner and prayed to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/01/ex-ondo-commissioner-akerele-dies-visiting-wife-hospital/#sthash.T9jErh68.dpuf

AKURE — A former Information Commissioner and a chieftain of the Labour Party, LP, in Ondo State, Ranti Akerele, yesterday, died in his sleep.
Akerele, 53, a renown broadcaster was appointed in 2011 by Governor Olusegun Mimiko as his pioneer Information commissioner.
Hundreds of chieftains of the party in the state who invaded his Aule Government Residential Area, GRA, residence described his death as unfortunate and sad.
Vanguard gathered that Akerele, on Monday evening, had visited his wife, Lucy, who was on admission in a private hospital for an undisclosed ailment.
He was said to have taken food and other necessary things to her.
It was gathered that he retired to his bedroom that evening after informing his domestic staff and the  security man to switch off the generator and lock the gate.
His two sons, it was gathered, returned to the boarding house of their school last week.
The deceased was the only one in his bungalow while the wife was on admission in the hospital.
Vanguard gathered that he might have died in his sleep.
The wife was said to have expected him yesterday  morning in the hospital but when she could no longer bear it she put a call across to his mobile phone severally but it was not answered.
Disturbed, the wife called the security man on phone at about 9 a.m. who complained that his Oga was yet to come out of the house.
The security man was asked to peep through the window after which he told the wife that the deceased was still on the bed but did not respond to his calls.
A source hinted  that the wife rushed from the hospital even with drips in her hand to see things for herself.
The deceased neighbours with the wife reportedly forced the bedroom door open only to meet him dead on the bed.
His corpse has been moved to First Mercy Specialist Hospital in Akure.
It’s sad, sudden and shocking —Ondo govt
Reacting on behalf of the state government, the state Commissioner for Information, Kayode Akinmade, described his death as sad, sudden and shocking.
He described Akerele as an hard working man who left when the state needed his contribution towards the development of the state.
Akinmade urged the people of the state to take solace in the fact that while alive he served the state in different capacities and was able to contribute his quota to the development of the state.
The commissioner, however, condoled with the wife, children and family of the late former commissioner and prayed to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/01/ex-ondo-commissioner-akerele-dies-visiting-wife-hospital/#sthash.T9jErh68.dpuf

PIC OF THE YEAR: World Footballer Of The Year Christiano Ronaldo & Former World Best Messi Put There Ladies Between Themselfs

Soccer rivals Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi put their women between them at the Ballon d'OR gala that took place tonight. The footballers didn't seem to have much to say to each other and their girlfriends sef...see the body language. Lol. You can feel the tension before Ronaldo was declared winner

Sad! Veteran Actor Olumide Bakare Down With Heart Ailment

The actor who is well loved by so many people, due to the way he effectively carries out his roles, is down with a heart disease. Mr Bakare has been in and out of hospital and presently at his home now. He says, he feels weak, and can’t do anything at the moment and he’s asking for the help of well-meaning Nigerians. His words;

“I'm weak; I cannot do anything for now. I've also not been able to work for a while now as a result if this illness, so I'm calling on well-meaning Nigerians for support.”

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Etisalat Replies Julius Agwu’s N100million Lawsuit

Ace comedian Julius Agwu filed a suit against telecoms giant, Etisalat claiming they illegally blocked and swapped his phone number.
Etisalat’s Public Relations Manager, Chineze Amanfo, while reacting to the allegation through an email sent to PM News, stated that contrary to the reportage of the issue on the blogs and news sites, a SIM swap was performed on the said line after the requester provided the company’s customer care executives with necessary SIM replacement information, in accordance with laid down NCC regulations and process for SIM swap.

She added that the SIM replacement information includes security and personal requirements to the owner, which the requester provided before the swap was effected.

“Subsequently, upon a report made at our office by Mr. Agwu that he is the owner of the line and did not authorize anyone to swap it, our customer care executives promptly restored the line as well as the airtime lost during the swap process.

“Etisalat Nigeria is currently carrying out an internal investigation into the SIM swap incident and will refer the matter to the appropriate agencies for further investigation as may be necessary.
“We wish to assure the general public that Etisalat Nigeria is committed to the protection of the rights of its subscribers and to continue to provide value adding services to its customers.
“We will spare no effort to unravel the circumstances surrounding the alleged unauthorized SIM swap while encouraging our customers and the general public to protect their personal information at all times,” she stated.

‘All Catholics Will Go To Hell Because They Worship Satan’ – Chris Okotie

Nigeria’s controversial preacher and former presidential candidate, Chris Okotie, told his congregation last Sunday, that:

”All Catholics in the world will go to hell because they worship Satan and are led by an Anti-Christ Pope who is a friend to the devil,” -

Fifty-five year old Okotie, while preaching in his Household of God Church in Ikeja area of Lagos, said the Catholic church is “a counterfeit church set up by Satan” and that Catholics “bow to idols and crucify Jesus every Sunday when they eat bread claiming they are eating Jesus’ body.”
Okotie told a stunned congregation:

They are not Christians and have never been. They don’t know Jesus. They believe that
when they eat bread on Sundays, they are eating the body of Jesus. It’s ritual.

The pope is an Anti-Christ and the Catholic church will soon declare for Satan. This is the end of times,”

He said Pope Francis is an Anti-Christ who does the job of the devil and that time is fast approaching when the Catholic church will pledge allegiance to Satan.
He advised members of his church to come to the rescue of Catholics and evangelise them.

This, he said, was not out of disrespect but out of respect for the word of God.
He said those who know the truth should bring it to those who do not know it in the Catholic Church.
Okotie said one of the Catholic most revered Popes, Pope John Paul 11, surrendered the Catholic Church to Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus Christ, instead of Jesus himself.
He said even the current Pope Francis has also done same.
He said Catholics are not Christians and do not worship the same Christ that he preaches in his church, at least the one spoken about in the Bible.
Okotie said he did not write the Bible but it was clear to him that those in the Catholic church were lost and were heading to hell fire.
“They don’t believe in heaven. They believe in purgatory, the purgatory that they invented,” Okotie said.
“That church, the Catholic church has been there for Satan and at the right time, they will declare for Satan,”Okotie said.
Okotie who has been married twice and divorced also twice said a beauty pageant will take place in his church next Sunday to select the most beautiful woman in his church.
He also said his yearly “Grace programme” where he makes donations to charity organisations will also take place next Sunday.
The once rock star turned celebrity preacher and politician has been controversial for years.
He once said it was the devil who told him for the first time that he was going to be a preacher.
He also said Nigeria’s famous preacher Prophet T.B. Joshua is the son of the devil and his followers will go straight to hell.
In recent years, he has been saying that God has anointed him to be Nigeria’s president. That prophecy has not come to pass in two presidential elections that he participated in.

How Nuudé Photo Scandal Crashes Actress Uche Iwuji’s Marriage

It is no longer news that the barely one year old marriage of controversial Nollywood actress, Uche Iwuji has reportedly crashed. What many, especially her teeming fans are oblivious of is the huge role some unclad pictures of the pretty thespian allegedly play in the collapse of the once happy marriage between Iwuji and her international businessman husband, Mr. Juwon Lawal.

Mr Lawal was said to have learnt that his wife, Uche, was having a secret affair with a top banker and he also discovered some BBM messages exchanged between her and her lover boy senior banker. Sadly, some of the BBM chats included naked pictures of the actress, which she allegedly sent to her randy and married lover boy…

In fact, information reaching ShowBizPlus has it that that shocked and disappointed Lawal has abandoned his matrimonial home and fled abroad to calm his frayed nerves and possibly get over the betrayal.

A close source who doesn’t want her name mentioned, confirmed the marriage crash, claiming that Uche Iwuji had always been unlucky with men, probably due to her way of life. It would be recalled that Uche had earlier denied that her marriage to Mr Lawal had crashed.

Shagari Estate,Mourns the Sudden Exit of CEO Gold's Place

People of Shagari Estate and Gowon Estate mourns the sudden exit of Mr Wasiu Apena (CEO Gold's Place Gowon Estate).  

The late CEO of Gold's Place was said to be found dead in the early hours of Saturday the 30th of December at his home abroad. 

The cause of death is yet to be known.

Comedian Julius Agwu Sues Etisalat For N100million For Swapping & Blocking His Phone Number

Recall that Julius Agwu ranted on Twitter when his number stopped working few weeks agoThe veteran comedian has now dragged the telecommunication company to court and is demanding a sum of N100million for for jobs lost, contact lost, for the inconveniences, and for being mistreated by Etisalat staff.Find below the statement from his lawyer, Festus Keyamo

We are solicitors to Mr. Julius Agwu, one of Nigeria’s most sought after entertainers (hereinafter referred to as “our client”) and on whose behalf we write.

Our client is the owner of the Etisalat GSM phone number 08189555555, which he uses as his business line. On the 8th of October, 2013, our client travelled out of the country and returned on the 17th of the same month. Upon his return, he tried severally to make calls from the aforestated GSM line but same could not connect. Not only could he not make calls, he also could not receive calls on the said GSM line. This continued for some days until he got a message that his line had been blocked by the network provider.

Breaking News: Aro Lambo Barthez Ateed releases speach earlier than scheduled

 

Hmmmm, Looking back the journey has not being easy, but i survive the hurdles of this wicked world through the grace of ALLAH (swt), don't really knows where to start from, all i could do now is to continue in appreciating and knows more about my creator.

Secondly my sincere appreciation goes to my parents (ORO PO NIBE), my brothers and sisters for their undying love for each other, my beloved jewel TEMITOPE, my boss (OMOOBA), friends and associates, all have got to say at this point is AL'HAMDULILLAHI RABIL AL AMIN!!!

Toqeeb Olanrewaju Aro-lambo and family wishes brother 'Happy Birthday'

35 Hearty Cheers to my beloved immediate younger brother, may Almighty Allah guide, guard, protect, uplift Ωd enrich u abundantly. When i left mama's breast u inherited it Ωd am glad to av handed-over to u. On this special day of urs, i pray that ur heart desires be fulfilled. Long life Ωd prosperity Barthez...igba odun, odun kan

Akeem Sodeinde's Movida night club set to re-open this Friday

The grand re-opening of Club Movida is happening this weekend Friday 29^th  and Saturday 30th November. The club which is situated at 18A Idowu Taylor Street by Law School, Victoria Island will host international and celebrity DJs, plus appearances from special guests and beautiful women. The strictly by invitation event will offer party-goers the opportunity to experience the newly refurbished venue. The new venue design is certified to give clubbers a world class club experience.

Club Movida, known as one of the top clubs on the Island was shut down some months back when Akeem Sodeinde developed some health issues. Following months of recovery, Akeem is finally back in business and ready to celebrate his life and the re opening of his club with old and new friends. 

Club Movida is opened for business on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays from 10:30pm - dawn. Club Movida will offer special packages to it's esteemed customers on Tuesday night which is the ladies night, where customers are allowed to bring in a bottles of any preferred brand of alcohol.

Wale, Don Jazzy And Dbanj At Mavin Records Studio

Wow! Its seems Wale is having a good time in Naija chilling and hanging out with the best producer in the country Don baba J and Dbanj. Other notable Nigerian Artists (Olamide, Kay Switch) where also present at the studio hopefully there will be a 'Hit Joint' coming out soon.

Check out the photos they took at the studio;

How Jim Iyke Spent $5,000 on Nadia Buari’s 31st birthday

According to Movie moments reports that the reality TV show star spent the amount to give the Ghanaian actress a memorable birthday. The pair left Accra to Barcelona in Spain and later Zurich in Germany after an announcement on their individual Twitter and Instagram accounts. The Iberia flights from Accra to Spain costs $300 per individual while a connecting train from Barcelona to Zurich in Germany cost $320 per individual. A Lufthansa flight from Zurich to Frankfurt and off to Accra, Ghana costs $1,820.
Sources close to the pair hinted that the trip might have been sponsored by marketers and the production company for Jim Iyke’s reality TV show,Jim Iyke Unscripted.

It is further disclosed the relationship that exists between Jim Iyke and Nadia Buari is purely platonic but the two have since decided to carry on like lovers for symbiotic favours

PHOTO: Goat Delivers Human-like Baby Goat In Ekiti

The sleepy town of Ogotun-Ekiti in Ekiti SouthWest Local Government Area of Ekiti State was on Tuesday thrown into confusion when information filtered that a goat had delivered a human-like baby goat.

The spokesperson of the community, Sunday Ogunmeji, who spoke with a correspondent on behalf of the Baale (community head), Ganiyu Adetoun, said a pastor, Daniel Odedele, helped to deliver the goat of the baby.

“After watching the goat labour for several hours, the pastor took pity on it and courageously pulled the baby out, only for it to turn out to be human-like.

“The `baby’ had all the features of a human being such as human face, head, hair, female genitals, two legs and two arms with hoofs.

“However, the human-like baby died at about noon as a result of lack of care as the crowd merely trooped there to watch rather than to attempt to save its life,” Mr. Ogunmeji said.

PHOTOS: Osita Iheme Spotted At The Beach With A Ghanaian Actress

The Nollywood actor Osita Iheme was spotted at the beach with Ghanaian actress, Nana Ama McBrown.
It is rumoured that the Ghanaian actress is currently a romance with one of the actor’s close friend and they were all at the beach to catch fun.

See more photos below

Birthday - Most promising honorable in Federal ward in recent future celebrate birthday today

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Mr Ateed Arolambo

The most promising honorable in Federal ward in the recent future celebrates birthday today as Mr Aro Ateed Aro Lambo aka Barthez, whose victorious day stands today as his humble new year in his life.

The former ACN now APC youth league member, Fact and Potential Magazine staff and the celebrate of the day welcomes every one in love with hope for a better future in him as the honorable of Federal ward to Mosan-Okunola LGA.

Mr Ateed Aro Lambo and Chief Falade (CEO Fact and Potential Magazine)

Friends and families shall who shall be wishing him a happy birthday are highly welcomed. In a phone interview with the celebrate of the day, who disclosed location of the party is yet to be known. stated that by 9.am of the 28th Nov, 2013, he shall release a statement appreciate everybody in which the arena for the party shall be stated.

 The entire crew of http://www.shagarinews.blogspot.com wishes him a blissful day, long life and prosperity.... 

Photos : Huge Crowd At Miracle Healing River Jordan In Enugu

Before now, very little was known about Nachi, a community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State.However, all that has changed; the history of the community has being re-shaped.
All it took to change the face of Nachi is mysterious healing water, already named “Orimiri Jordan”, (River Jordan).It has indeed become a Pilgrimage Centre, playing host to people from all parts of Nigeria.Countless testimonies abound as Nigerians struggle to dip themselves into the River…
How it all Began
It all started on the 11th day of November 2013. According to community sources, a Fulani herdsman ran to the community and announced how water covered the place just few minutes after he passed.
“He told us that he passed that place with his herd of cattle and soon after, heard a strange noise; when he turned back, he discovered that a big stream has appeared at the same place he just passed with his cattle. At that point, he ran to Garki and informed his relatives, who also came there and discovered that the water had healing power. From that point, the news spread to the community”, a source disclosed.

However, the water is expected to also dry up any time in the same mysterious way as it came.