Thursday, 24 February 2022

Rema Ft Chris Brown Vs Omah Lay Ft Justin Bierber – Which Collaboration Do You Think Would Produce A Bigger Hit Song?

Nigerians and music lovers have been keeping their fingers crossed and anticipating records between Rema and Chris Brown and also Omah Lay and Justin Bieber. Rema linked up with Chris... The post Rema Ft Chris Brown Vs Omah Lay Ft Justin Bierber – Which Collaboration Do You Think Would Produce A Bigger Hit Song? appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website.
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High ticket rates: ‘There’s fire on the mountain’ – Nigerian airlines

  The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has explained the increment in ticket rates, now N50,000 minimum for economy class.   AON Vice-President, Allen Onyema, said only “a very stupid businessman” would not know “there is fire on the mountain”.   The Air Peace Chairman told reporters that Jet A1 fuel which previously sold for N200 per litre now costs N430.   Onyema rejected the labelling of AON as a “cartel”, adding that they never agreed to fix a specific rate.   He recalled that airlines charged more than N50,000 occasionally including the Christmas period.   Onyema said Ground Handling Companies raised their charges by 300 per cent after the National Assembly’s approval.   “So if the cost of my operation has gone up by 300 percent, just from the ground handling services alone, what do I do?” he queried.   “If the cost of aviation fuel has risen by over 200 percent, what should I do? If the cost of forex has risen from N340 to N585, what should I do?”   The AON reminded Nigerians that the airline business is “dollarized”.   “In year 2000, the lowest fare was N2,200, equivalent to $100 then. Now 22 years down the line, Nigerian airlines, we were charging less than $30, $40.   “Do you need to look for reasons why airlines are closing shops? Over 50 airlines have closed down in this country. Has anybody bothered to find out why?”, he quipped.  

VIDEO: Olamide Ft. Wande Coal – Hate Me

Olamide has premiered the official music video to his latest single titled “Hate Me“. Olamide and Wande Coal deliver a straight banger this summer with a bumpy P Prime orchestrated... The post VIDEO: Olamide Ft. Wande Coal – Hate Me appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website.
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Wednesday, 23 February 2022

Alleged N450m fraud: Ochekpe describes case as witch hunt

A former Minister of Water Resources, Mrs Sarah Ochekpe, has said what befell her, Hon. Raymond Dabo and Evangelist Leo Sunday Jitung in an alleged N450 million money laundering case was a clear case of a witch hunt. Ochekpe, who along with the two aforementioned people, was on Tuesday, 22nd February 2022, discharged and acquitted of two out of the three count charges, but paid a N1million fine; advised well-meaning Nigerians to focus on addressing the myriad of challenges bedevilling the country, “rather than chasing shadows”. She disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Jos, the Plateau State capital, while reacting to the court judgment. She said, “We have been in court since 2018; before then some investigations were carried out by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). “We were invited to Gombe, we had received letters of invitation in December 2016, to report to Gombe office of EFCC in January 2017. For the whole of 2017, the investigations by the EFCC went on”, she explained. “When we were invited, we didn’t know what it was for, and we were told that it was in relation to some stolen funds, they mentioned the sum of N450 million. “The three of us wrote our statements to the effect that, in 2015, there was Presidential and National Assembly elections and funds were sent from Abuja to Plateau State, and three of us were nominated to receive the funds on behalf of the state PDP, then, of course, was a PDP government that was in power, we did that innocently without knowing there will be any attachment to the funds.” She further stated that the three of them were asked to give records of their “assets, liabilities and bank accounts” and they were investigated. “They alleged that the funds were stolen funds, and we said we didn’t know that; we only acted under instructions. “So when the case came to court, the prosecution counsel completed their prosecution, our lawyers filed in for a look in submission, the judge ruled against us, and say we should enter our defence, which we did, and the defence was concluded in October 2021. “In December 2021, the prosecution and defence made a presentation of their written addresses and the gave a judgment date of 22nd February 2022”, she continued. According to her, “Initially, there were two count charges of money laundering, and also withdrawing money through a financial institution, which we pleaded not guilty. “The charges were amended and they became three, and the third charge was that we retained the proceed of crime, we still pleaded not guilty.” “In the judgment of 22nd February 2022, the judge discharged and acquitted us on the basis of the fact that, from all investigations, they did not find any evidence, to say that we kept the money, because the money was from the bank, in the bank’s bullion van straight to the campaign office, and the cashier who received the money acknowledged that. “Also, the then ALGON chairman in the state also testified that the money was distributed to the 17 LGAs in the state for the election purposes. “There was no evidence against us to say we retained the money, and based on that, the judge discharged and acquitted us”, she added. “We were been convicted of a fact that there was a conspiracy among the three of us, also that we did not collect the money through a financial institution; however, these are technical issues that I cannot speak further on. Only the lawyers can.” On the judgment, Ochekpe said, “As far as we are concerned, we are not satisfied with this judgment, and we told our lawyers, and they are looking into the matter; to advise us on what next to do.” The former Minister however said she was happy to be out to continue doing what she is doing in her community and others around. According to her, “There are greater problems in Nigeria that every well-meaning Nigerian should address, rather than chasing shadows. “As far as we are concerned, this is a clear case of a witch hunt.”

FOOTBALL LOVERS!!! I Have Played In Manchester United, Real Madrid, And PSG – Who Am I?

Sometimes, most footballers enjoy moving around from one club to the other, its definitely their destiny and they make it real big. In football, transfers are bound to happen but... The post FOOTBALL LOVERS!!! I Have Played In Manchester United, Real Madrid, And PSG – Who Am I? appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website.
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2023: Why presidential aspirants should seek Atiku’s counsel – PDP chairman

  The Adamawa State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has urged the party’s presidential aspirants to seek the counsel of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.   Tahir Shehu, the state Chairman of the party, said those vying for the presidency should meet with Atiku on how to produce a formidable flag bearer in 2023.   Shehu noted that other aspirants should meet with Atiku due to his broad political network in Nigeria and vast experience.   He made the call at the party’s Secretariat in Yola, the state capital, while receiving former managing director of New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC) Mohammed Hayatudeen.   According to Shehu: “It is important for all aspirants vying for the presidency come 2023 to meet with Atiku for discussions on who emerges as flag bearer of the party.   “We resisted money temptation in the past and gave an equal level playing ground for all Aspirants.”   Despite clamour across Nigeria, the former Vice President is yet to declare his intentions to run for the 2023 Presidency.   Amid his silence, there are indications that Atiku would run for the Presidency in 2023.   He recently said he was yet to decide if he should run in 2023, due to the many challenges confronting Nigeria.

Sergio Ramos Will NOT Play For PSG Again (See Why)

Paris Saint-Germain defender Sergio Ramos’ season at the Parisians is over. This claim was made by former PSG star, Alain Roche. Roche said PSG signing Ramos from Real Madrid was... The post Sergio Ramos Will NOT Play For PSG Again (See Why) appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website.
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I remain in PDP, I’m not going anywhere – Plateau Gov Mutfwang

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, says he remains loyal to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, dismissing rumours of him joining the Al...