Whitney Houston’s mother Cissy has hired lawyers to evict a 22-year-old man named Nick Gordon from Whitney Houston’s Atlanta home.
Whitney apparently took Nick in to her home when he was 10 years old because his own mother could no longer care for him. Sources say that Whitney had treated Nick like a son until her death, but now, Cissy wants him out because she thinks he is a bad influence on Whitney’s daughter Bobbi Kristina.
Rumor has it that Nick was even included in Whitney’s will
NICKI MINAJ UNVEILS "PINK FRIDAY: ROMAN RELOADED" COVER
Giving her fans a reason to get excited, Nicki Minaj has released the cover art for her forthcoming album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.
The “Super Bass” songstress got all kinds of colorful for the shot, which features Nicki covered in yellow, pink, and purple makeup with massive eyelashes and a solemn expression on her face.
Then again, given her outrageous performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards, it’s no wonder Nicki has come up with such an interesting cover design.
Minaj’s new album hits stores next month, as Nicki tweeted, “Pink Friday: ROMAN RELOADED April 3rd.”
The “Super Bass” songstress got all kinds of colorful for the shot, which features Nicki covered in yellow, pink, and purple makeup with massive eyelashes and a solemn expression on her face.
Then again, given her outrageous performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards, it’s no wonder Nicki has come up with such an interesting cover design.
Minaj’s new album hits stores next month, as Nicki tweeted, “Pink Friday: ROMAN RELOADED April 3rd.”
SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS ARE WHITE - FLOYD MAYWEATHER
Floyd Mayweather couldn't possibly be a racist ... because he employs sooooo many white people!
The boxing superstar has been in hot water ever since he tweeted that New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin was only receiving attention because he was Asian.
Mayweather has stood by his words and when he was asked about it yesterday, he proceeded to mention all the white people around him ... even pointing out that one of them "does a tremendous job."
Now that's progress.
The boxing superstar has been in hot water ever since he tweeted that New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin was only receiving attention because he was Asian.
Mayweather has stood by his words and when he was asked about it yesterday, he proceeded to mention all the white people around him ... even pointing out that one of them "does a tremendous job."
Now that's progress.
YOUR DIET PILLS ARE BOGUS: KIM KARDASHIAN SISTERS SUED FOR $5M!!!
Kim Kardashian and her sisters waged a campaign of LIES when they claimed they got their rock hard bikini bodies from a diet pill called QuickTrim ... this according to a new $5 MILLION lawsuit.
The point of the suit -- a bunch of people in NY claim there's no POSSIBLE way QuickTrim could've helped Kim, Khloe and Kourtney lose weight ... because the main ingredient is caffeine. According to the suit, "The FDA has determined [caffeine] is not a safe or effective treatment for weight control."
Enter the Kardashians ... celebrity spokespeople who are featured on just about every single product QuickTrim sells.
According to the suit, filed in NY by Bursor & Fisher, the Kardashians fed lies to the public through commercials, magazines and social media since 2009 ... like when Kim went on Twitter and said, "Our QuickTrim cleanse will be massive! Khloe has already lost so much weight."
The plaintiffs claim they would NEVER have purchased the QuickTrim products if they would have known the truth ... and claim the Kardashian testimonials were completely unsubstantiated.
Now, the Kardashians, QuickTrim and various companies that sold the products are being sued for more than $5 million in damages.
So far, no comment from the Kardashian camp.
The point of the suit -- a bunch of people in NY claim there's no POSSIBLE way QuickTrim could've helped Kim, Khloe and Kourtney lose weight ... because the main ingredient is caffeine. According to the suit, "The FDA has determined [caffeine] is not a safe or effective treatment for weight control."
Enter the Kardashians ... celebrity spokespeople who are featured on just about every single product QuickTrim sells.
According to the suit, filed in NY by Bursor & Fisher, the Kardashians fed lies to the public through commercials, magazines and social media since 2009 ... like when Kim went on Twitter and said, "Our QuickTrim cleanse will be massive! Khloe has already lost so much weight."
The plaintiffs claim they would NEVER have purchased the QuickTrim products if they would have known the truth ... and claim the Kardashian testimonials were completely unsubstantiated.
Now, the Kardashians, QuickTrim and various companies that sold the products are being sued for more than $5 million in damages.
So far, no comment from the Kardashian camp.
COURT GIVES NDLEA 21 DAYS TO PAY BABA SUWE
Popular Yoruba comic actor, Babatunde Omidina, who is well known as Baba Suwe, has again won a case against the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in court today.
The anti drug agency had approached the court to challenge its earlier order that the agency should pay the actor the sum of 25million naira as compensation for the violation of his rights to personal liberty.
Giving her judgment earlier today, Justice Yetunde Idowu of the Lagos High Court, Ikeja. Lagos ordered NDLEA to pay the sum of 25million naira into an interest yielding account within 21 days through the Chief Registrar of the High Court.
However, the court granted the request of NDLEA that it would not offer apology in any National Newspaper as earlier ordered, pending the outcome of the case before the Court of Appeal.
The anti drug agency had approached the court to challenge its earlier order that the agency should pay the actor the sum of 25million naira as compensation for the violation of his rights to personal liberty.
Giving her judgment earlier today, Justice Yetunde Idowu of the Lagos High Court, Ikeja. Lagos ordered NDLEA to pay the sum of 25million naira into an interest yielding account within 21 days through the Chief Registrar of the High Court.
However, the court granted the request of NDLEA that it would not offer apology in any National Newspaper as earlier ordered, pending the outcome of the case before the Court of Appeal.
JANET JACKSON NOT HEADED TO "X-FACTOR"
She’s had a long and successful music and acting career, but Janet Jackson isn’t looking to put “X Factor” judge on her illustrious resume.
According to a report, the “Black Cat” songstress just can’t swing the gig schedule-wise and she told press she’s bowing out of the conversation.
Janet stated that signing on for a television job is simply “unrealistic” at this time, though she’s "very flattered that 'X Factor' let me know I was being considered for next season."
Last month, Anderson Cooper repeatedly asked Janet if she was on the judge’s panel and she finally replied, "No, I am not. But that's all I really think I should say."
According to a report, the “Black Cat” songstress just can’t swing the gig schedule-wise and she told press she’s bowing out of the conversation.
Janet stated that signing on for a television job is simply “unrealistic” at this time, though she’s "very flattered that 'X Factor' let me know I was being considered for next season."
Last month, Anderson Cooper repeatedly asked Janet if she was on the judge’s panel and she finally replied, "No, I am not. But that's all I really think I should say."
SWIZZ BEATZ EXPLAINS PLANS TO BRING K-POP TO AMERICA
In the wake of his international deal, Swizz Beatz says that he hopes to migrate culture from Korea to America.
Swizz Beatz recently announced a partnership with ON-Media to bring K-pop to America, a move intended to “migrate cultures.” During an interview with The FADER, Swizzy explained that artists like Kanye West and will.i.am have collaborated with Korean pop artists, but that he wants to build a lane for them to break through in the U.S.
“I’m not trying to just do a feature. I’m really trying to migrate culture,” he explains. “I don’t have to produce everything, I don’t have to rap on everything. I want to set up tour and TV shows and just have a super creative outlet for people to express themselves. We need to start bridging those gaps, and thinking globally is the way to go.”
The rapper/producer said that in order to integrate K-pop into American music, he plans on pairing artists from both countries. His hope is to end up with Chris Brown on a song with Big Bang, or Nicki Minaj on a track with 2NE1.
“Bridging the gaps with collaborations can be the start of a global phenomenon. We’ve got this group called Big Bang, they dropped a song called 'Blue,' and I’m like, everybody should know about that,” he continued. “So how do you keep communication going? When you’re a big artist in the states, they roll out the red carpets for you, and I don’t feel that love for artists from other countries when they come here.
I’m like, wait a minute, that’s not fair. Why can’t they get some respect? So my thing is to team up a Big Bang with a Chris Brown, somebody like that. Team up 2NE1 with Nicki Minaj or Rihanna. You take an international hit and make it even more international, even more familiar. Bridge that gap.”
DIGGY SIMMONS "UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL" TRACKLIST
UPDATE: Diggy Simmons preps his debut for a March 20th release. Jadakiss and Jeremih are featured.
Diggy Simmons has revealed the cover art for his upcoming debut Unexpected Arrival, releasing on March 20th via Atlantic Records.
On the cover, the young rapper opens a door to what appears to be a swarm of paparazzi and flashing camera lights. In anticipation of the project, Diggy has already released the singles "Copy, Paste" and "Do You Like It" featuring Jeremih.
Check the cover art below (via Rap-Up).
Diggy Simmons "Unexpected Arrival" Tracklist
UPDATE: The tracklist has been revealed for Diggy Simmons' debut Unexpected Arrival, due March 20th.
1. “The Arrival (Intro)”
2. Hello World”
3. I Need to Know”
4. “88″ (feat. Jadakiss)
5. “Two Up”
6. “Unforgivable Blackness”
7. “Special Occasion” (feat. Tank)
8. “Glow in the Dark”
9. “4 Letter Word”
10. “Do It Like You” (feat. Jeremih)
11. “Tom Edison”
12. “The Reign”
13. “Knowing Me Knowing You” (Bonus)
14. “What’s Going On” (Bonus)
15. “MSG” (Bonus)
Diggy Simmons has revealed the cover art for his upcoming debut Unexpected Arrival, releasing on March 20th via Atlantic Records.
On the cover, the young rapper opens a door to what appears to be a swarm of paparazzi and flashing camera lights. In anticipation of the project, Diggy has already released the singles "Copy, Paste" and "Do You Like It" featuring Jeremih.
Check the cover art below (via Rap-Up).
Diggy Simmons "Unexpected Arrival" Tracklist
UPDATE: The tracklist has been revealed for Diggy Simmons' debut Unexpected Arrival, due March 20th.
1. “The Arrival (Intro)”
2. Hello World”
3. I Need to Know”
4. “88″ (feat. Jadakiss)
5. “Two Up”
6. “Unforgivable Blackness”
7. “Special Occasion” (feat. Tank)
8. “Glow in the Dark”
9. “4 Letter Word”
10. “Do It Like You” (feat. Jeremih)
11. “Tom Edison”
12. “The Reign”
13. “Knowing Me Knowing You” (Bonus)
14. “What’s Going On” (Bonus)
15. “MSG” (Bonus)
WIZ KHALIFA AND AMBER ROSE GET ENGAGED
They both tweeted that about an hour ago and also tweeted Amber's engagement ring (pictured above)
Love the ring. Congrats to them!
Love the ring. Congrats to them!
PREGNANCY IS A STAGE OF EXCITEMENT AND TIME TO TAKE CARE ON RISKS RELATED WITH IT
When a woman found positive test that she has become pregnant she may not think about the risks associated with it and specially risks for having a premature baby. And how to prevent from such possible hurdles aren't keep at the top of a new going to be mom's to-do list.
When you find out that you’re expecting a baby, there are much more exciting plans to choosing nursery school, decorations, registering for baby equipment, narrowing down name choices, and planning coming home parties are all part of the excitement of being pregnant. For last few decades concern of public health is amazingly increasing among civil society to policy maker of developing countries whereas developed countries already have been paying sincere attention towards the issues.
Mostly Asian and African countries have different types of challenges in public health where specially shaded since long and went away as low priorities issues. Among many challenges neonatal deaths counts a major. Diarrhea, maternal HIV infections, Anemia, Respiratory governing factors of such deaths and study revealed premature births are one major underlying for this.
In nearly 40 percent of premature births, the causes govern for that is not known yet. But people who involved in research have traced some development in learning the causes of immature births of babies. And further, Studies revealed four main leading to impulsive premature births such as infections, maternal or fetal stress, bleeding and uterus may become overstretched by the presence of more than one baby.
Other factors, such as multiple pregnancy, inductions and cesarean sections, can also play a role. But knowledge about these four routes may help scientists develop more effective interventions that can halt the various chemical cascades that lead to premature birth. On the other hand, those births, born earlier few weeks have a more risk of health problems in infancy and supports infant deaths count.
Generally births take place in 40 weeks of pregnancy and after 37 weeks birthing may not causes any harm doctors said. And those babies will have similar capacity to those who born at 40 weeks pregnancy, the comparison has concluded after 14,000 a team from Leicester, Liverpool, Oxford and Warwick and the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit has involved to carry out study on the subject either to think of babies as either being born at term or premature which was analyzed among children born around 10 years back and for age of 5 years. In developing countries, early marriage, unwanted pregnancy, poor access to health facilities and unavailability of contraceptives are also remarkable causes of immature births and deaths of neonatal and infants.
Therefore, Planning for a healthy pregnancy is most important part of hopeful motherhood. Preterm birth is a major health problem, and one that is increasing. Because preterm birth is such a problem, scientists are working hard to figure out who is most at risk among many, how to diagnose preterm labor earlier possible, and how to prevent birth when labor starts early.
So, it would be rather better to consult to skills health workers about possible risk factors and what one pregnant can do to reduce or eliminate the risks.
When you find out that you’re expecting a baby, there are much more exciting plans to choosing nursery school, decorations, registering for baby equipment, narrowing down name choices, and planning coming home parties are all part of the excitement of being pregnant. For last few decades concern of public health is amazingly increasing among civil society to policy maker of developing countries whereas developed countries already have been paying sincere attention towards the issues.
Mostly Asian and African countries have different types of challenges in public health where specially shaded since long and went away as low priorities issues. Among many challenges neonatal deaths counts a major. Diarrhea, maternal HIV infections, Anemia, Respiratory governing factors of such deaths and study revealed premature births are one major underlying for this.
In nearly 40 percent of premature births, the causes govern for that is not known yet. But people who involved in research have traced some development in learning the causes of immature births of babies. And further, Studies revealed four main leading to impulsive premature births such as infections, maternal or fetal stress, bleeding and uterus may become overstretched by the presence of more than one baby.
Other factors, such as multiple pregnancy, inductions and cesarean sections, can also play a role. But knowledge about these four routes may help scientists develop more effective interventions that can halt the various chemical cascades that lead to premature birth. On the other hand, those births, born earlier few weeks have a more risk of health problems in infancy and supports infant deaths count.
Generally births take place in 40 weeks of pregnancy and after 37 weeks birthing may not causes any harm doctors said. And those babies will have similar capacity to those who born at 40 weeks pregnancy, the comparison has concluded after 14,000 a team from Leicester, Liverpool, Oxford and Warwick and the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit has involved to carry out study on the subject either to think of babies as either being born at term or premature which was analyzed among children born around 10 years back and for age of 5 years. In developing countries, early marriage, unwanted pregnancy, poor access to health facilities and unavailability of contraceptives are also remarkable causes of immature births and deaths of neonatal and infants.
Therefore, Planning for a healthy pregnancy is most important part of hopeful motherhood. Preterm birth is a major health problem, and one that is increasing. Because preterm birth is such a problem, scientists are working hard to figure out who is most at risk among many, how to diagnose preterm labor earlier possible, and how to prevent birth when labor starts early.
So, it would be rather better to consult to skills health workers about possible risk factors and what one pregnant can do to reduce or eliminate the risks.
FLAVOUR SIGNS TO SA RECORD LABEL; GETS HIS HACKED TWITTER ACCOUNT BACK
Flavour recently signed a record deal with one of the biggest record labels in South Africa called Soul Candi Records, which is home to some of the country's biggest music acts like Liquideep and Euphonik.
Meanwhile, he's gotten his hacked twitter account back..
Meanwhile, he's gotten his hacked twitter account back..
RIHANNA: FROM LONDON TO LOS ANGELES
Finished up with a lengthy stay in the UK's capital city, Rihanna was spotted arriving back in the States on Thursday (March 1).
Accompanied by a gal pal, the Barbadian beauty shuffled off of the international flight before passing though the LAX terminal in Los Angeles, California.
Tweeting about the travels, Rihanna wrote, "Literally craawwwled to the plane! NO SLEEP!!! #AreWeThereYet,” adding after the 12+ hour trek, “#touchdown!"
As previously reported by GossipCenter, RiRi kicked off her stay in England by performing at the 2012 BRIT Awards while also having celebrated her 24th birthday during the two week getaway.
Accompanied by a gal pal, the Barbadian beauty shuffled off of the international flight before passing though the LAX terminal in Los Angeles, California.
Tweeting about the travels, Rihanna wrote, "Literally craawwwled to the plane! NO SLEEP!!! #AreWeThereYet,” adding after the 12+ hour trek, “#touchdown!"
As previously reported by GossipCenter, RiRi kicked off her stay in England by performing at the 2012 BRIT Awards while also having celebrated her 24th birthday during the two week getaway.
KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN, ASHLEE SIMPSON "ESCAPE" IN NYC
Making for quite the fun-filled experience in NYC, the Escape To Total Rewards event at Gotham Hall was the place to be on Thursday night (March 1).
Joining in on the festivities were celebs ranging from Kourtney Kardashian and Ashlee Simpson to Katharine McPhee and Katrina Bowden.
With other guests including Shenae Grimes, Pia Toscano, Adrien Bailon and Erika Jayne, concertgoers were treated to energetic sets put forth by big names in music such as Lil Wayne, Cee Lo Green, Melanie Fiona, Mel B and Cat Deeley.
The night's celebration was held to help draw attention to Total Rewards, which is a points based system allowing travelers to build up and spend credits at nearly 40 participating resorts and casinos.
Joining in on the festivities were celebs ranging from Kourtney Kardashian and Ashlee Simpson to Katharine McPhee and Katrina Bowden.
With other guests including Shenae Grimes, Pia Toscano, Adrien Bailon and Erika Jayne, concertgoers were treated to energetic sets put forth by big names in music such as Lil Wayne, Cee Lo Green, Melanie Fiona, Mel B and Cat Deeley.
The night's celebration was held to help draw attention to Total Rewards, which is a points based system allowing travelers to build up and spend credits at nearly 40 participating resorts and casinos.
WHITNEY HOUSTON SECRET 'SON' UNWELCOME AT SINGER'S HOME
Whitney Houston's mom is on a mission to eradicate the bad influences from Bobbi Kristina's life ... and she's starting with a 22-year-old man who Whitney treated like her very own son.
Houston family sources tell TMZ ... Whitney invited Nick Gordon to live with her and Bobbi Kristina more than 10 years ago ... when Whitney learned Nick's mother could no longer care for him.
Whitney considered Nick her unofficially adopted son ... and treated him like family up until the end.
But now, sources tell us ... Cissy Houston believes Nick is a bad influence on her granddaughter and wants him OUT of the Houston family home in Atlanta ... ASAP.
We're told Cissy has already informed her lawyers about the eviction ... in case he puts up a fight.
There are reports that Nick was included in Whitney's will ... but so far, we're told the reports have not been confirmed by members of the Houston family.
Houston family sources tell TMZ ... Whitney invited Nick Gordon to live with her and Bobbi Kristina more than 10 years ago ... when Whitney learned Nick's mother could no longer care for him.
Whitney considered Nick her unofficially adopted son ... and treated him like family up until the end.
But now, sources tell us ... Cissy Houston believes Nick is a bad influence on her granddaughter and wants him OUT of the Houston family home in Atlanta ... ASAP.
We're told Cissy has already informed her lawyers about the eviction ... in case he puts up a fight.
There are reports that Nick was included in Whitney's will ... but so far, we're told the reports have not been confirmed by members of the Houston family.
MOVIE STAR EBUBE NWAGBO MARKS BIRTHDAY
The month of February wasn’t just a celebration of love for many actresses but also the birth month of a handful of them,the likes of Desmond,Uche Jombo among others.
Last week,star actress Ebube Nwagbo turned a year older,precisely on the 24th of February and she marked it in a special way.
Contrary to the lavish birthday bash the curvy actress is known to throw annually to mark the day,she decided to have a good time with the less privileged.
She visited Charity Home at Ago Palace way,Okota with her sisters and few friends where she made donations of provisions and other items.
Last week,star actress Ebube Nwagbo turned a year older,precisely on the 24th of February and she marked it in a special way.
Contrary to the lavish birthday bash the curvy actress is known to throw annually to mark the day,she decided to have a good time with the less privileged.
She visited Charity Home at Ago Palace way,Okota with her sisters and few friends where she made donations of provisions and other items.
PERCY ADEMOKUN GETS IRISH CITIZENSHIP
Percy Ademokun,the hardworking manager of King of Fuji Music,K1 De Ultimate was last week granted Irish Citizenship.
The dark complexioned young man whose family lives in Dublin,Republic of Ireland obtained his citizenship after many years.
He confirmed the good news last week and was full of joy while expressing God’s gratitude in his life.
Well you have heard and that is the truth.I thank God it came at the right time.Its just a good thing to have dual citizenship and it’s not like one is relocating abroad but for the sake of our children it is worth the effort.
Percy’s Citizenship came few years after his boss K1 de Ultimate became a citizen of Canada.
The dark complexioned young man whose family lives in Dublin,Republic of Ireland obtained his citizenship after many years.
He confirmed the good news last week and was full of joy while expressing God’s gratitude in his life.
Well you have heard and that is the truth.I thank God it came at the right time.Its just a good thing to have dual citizenship and it’s not like one is relocating abroad but for the sake of our children it is worth the effort.
Percy’s Citizenship came few years after his boss K1 de Ultimate became a citizen of Canada.
MFM DR. OLUKOYA COMPLETES N2.5 BILLION MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY
Firebrand shepherd in charge of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries,Dr. Daniel Olukoya has joined the league of clerics who own private universities as he rounded off work on his multi-billion naira university project known as Mountain Top University.
Inside source squealed to us that the university sits atop a 100 acres.( An acre comprises of six plots so 100 acres has 600 plots).
Information at our disposal revealed that the project commenced three years ago inside the prayer city along Lagos/Ibadan Expressway when the lands were acquired and the registration for the project approved by the appropriate government agency.
The finished project comprised of Faculty of Science,Management,Arts and Medicine.
The hostels and other infrastructure such as laboratories,hospitals,administrative blocks have been completed.
Inside source squealed to us that the university sits atop a 100 acres.( An acre comprises of six plots so 100 acres has 600 plots).
Information at our disposal revealed that the project commenced three years ago inside the prayer city along Lagos/Ibadan Expressway when the lands were acquired and the registration for the project approved by the appropriate government agency.
The finished project comprised of Faculty of Science,Management,Arts and Medicine.
The hostels and other infrastructure such as laboratories,hospitals,administrative blocks have been completed.
NDLEA ARREST PAKISTANI WITH N120M HEROIN
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 35-year-old Pakistani with 13 kilogrammes of “high grade” heroin with an estimated street value of about N120m.
The anti-drug agency said the suspect, Mr. Syed Ahmed-Bukhari, (pictured above) was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, shortly after arriving aboard a Qatar Airways flight from Doha.
A statement by the Head, Public Affairs, Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, said Ahmed-Bukhari was found with parcels of brownish powdery substances that tested positive to heroin. The agency believed the arrest had aborted the entry of a perilous Pakistani drug cartel into the country.
The statement quoted the Chief Executive Officer, NDLEA, Alhaji Ahmadu Giade, as stressing that the agency would make drug trafficking unprofitable through regular seizures. “Drug trafficking is attractive to criminal cartels because of the huge profit but we are determined to make it unprofitable through regular seizures, arrest and prosecution,” Giade said
The NDLEA Airport Commander, Mr. Hamza Umar, said the suspect was carrying a Pakistani international passport with number BT3347071. Umar said, “A 35-year-old Pakistani was apprehended following the discovery of 13 kilogrammes of high grade heroin in his hand luggage. A Nigerian clearing and forwarding agent by name Okereke Chukwudi, 42, who is suspected to be an accomplice has also been arrested and investigation had commenced.”
Ahmed-Bukhari, an electrical engineer, who hails from Karachi is believed to be working for a Pakistan-based drug cartel, according to the statement. He was found to have travelled from Karachi to Abu Dhabi aboard Pakistan Airline flight before taking Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Lagos.
Ofoyeju said the suspected accomplice, Chukwudi, who hails from Ekulobia, Anambra State, was cooperating with narcotic investigators.
NDLEA boss added that the arrest of the Pakistani few days after three Bolivians were caught in a suspected case of methamphetamine production was a demonstration of the agency’s resolve to bring drug traffickers to justice. Giade said, “The anti-drug crusade is total and must be pursued with determination. While working hard to prevent the involvement of our citizens in drug trafficking, the agency will resist attempt by foreigners to smuggle drugs into the country.
“The NDLEA Act applies to all culprits. We shall yet be more vigilant and ensure that illicit drugs are intercepted in our country.” NDLEA said both suspects would be charged to court soon.
Culled from Punch
The anti-drug agency said the suspect, Mr. Syed Ahmed-Bukhari, (pictured above) was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, shortly after arriving aboard a Qatar Airways flight from Doha.
A statement by the Head, Public Affairs, Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, said Ahmed-Bukhari was found with parcels of brownish powdery substances that tested positive to heroin. The agency believed the arrest had aborted the entry of a perilous Pakistani drug cartel into the country.
The statement quoted the Chief Executive Officer, NDLEA, Alhaji Ahmadu Giade, as stressing that the agency would make drug trafficking unprofitable through regular seizures. “Drug trafficking is attractive to criminal cartels because of the huge profit but we are determined to make it unprofitable through regular seizures, arrest and prosecution,” Giade said
The NDLEA Airport Commander, Mr. Hamza Umar, said the suspect was carrying a Pakistani international passport with number BT3347071. Umar said, “A 35-year-old Pakistani was apprehended following the discovery of 13 kilogrammes of high grade heroin in his hand luggage. A Nigerian clearing and forwarding agent by name Okereke Chukwudi, 42, who is suspected to be an accomplice has also been arrested and investigation had commenced.”
Ahmed-Bukhari, an electrical engineer, who hails from Karachi is believed to be working for a Pakistan-based drug cartel, according to the statement. He was found to have travelled from Karachi to Abu Dhabi aboard Pakistan Airline flight before taking Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Lagos.
Ofoyeju said the suspected accomplice, Chukwudi, who hails from Ekulobia, Anambra State, was cooperating with narcotic investigators.
NDLEA boss added that the arrest of the Pakistani few days after three Bolivians were caught in a suspected case of methamphetamine production was a demonstration of the agency’s resolve to bring drug traffickers to justice. Giade said, “The anti-drug crusade is total and must be pursued with determination. While working hard to prevent the involvement of our citizens in drug trafficking, the agency will resist attempt by foreigners to smuggle drugs into the country.
“The NDLEA Act applies to all culprits. We shall yet be more vigilant and ensure that illicit drugs are intercepted in our country.” NDLEA said both suspects would be charged to court soon.
Culled from Punch
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