President Jonathan Orders Ousted CBN Governor Sanusi's Security Detail Removed

Despite proclamations by President Goodluck Jonathan during his Media Chat on Monday that Sanusi Lamido Sanusi remains the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, SaharaReporters has learnt that the State Security Service has withdrawn his security protection.
A source familiar with the action told Sahara Reporters that the CBN governor’s security detail was removed shortly after the President concluded the Media Chat.  The strategy seems to aim at exposing Mr. Sanusi to danger arising from the suspended CBN governor’s position on the missing $20 billion at the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Sanusi’s position began to generate international pressure and embarrassment for the Jonathan government following reports by some western media outlets knowledgeable about the fraud perpetrated by cronies of the President.  Those reports continue to say that Sanusi was ousted for exposing the rot at the NNPC.
Adding to the pressure on the government, the Northern Nigeria socio-cultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has warned that no evil should befall Mr. Sanusi as he continues his outspoken crusade to expose the theft of billions of dollars in oil revenue at the NNPC.

Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner Wear Matching All-White Outfits to Lunch in NYC

Momager stole her look! Kim Kardashian stepped out in New York City on Monday, Feb. 24, styling one of her favorite palettes -- a classic, all-white ensemble. The 33-year-old reality star had some competition, however, by a fashion copycat -- her own 58-year-old mother, Kris Jenner!

Robin Thicke Wears Wedding Ring, Takes Son Julian to Disneyland Day Before Paula Patton Split

Father-son bonding time! One day before Robin Thicke and wife Paula Patton announced their decision to separate, the "Blurred Lines" singer was photographed treating their son, Julian, to a day at Disneyland.

TECH: See The Fitness Band That Doubles Up a Phone & It Even Lets You Make Call In The Shower

It seems everyone is developing some form of
wearable tech this year and the latest comes from
phone maker Huawei.

The TalkBand 1 comes with a 1.4-inch flexible
display, has built-in GPS and a pedometer and will
monitor sleep patterns, like the Fitbit.

It looks similar to the fitness bands released from the
likes of Nike and Adidas, yet acts more like a
Samsung Gear smartwatch – letting users make calls
from their wrist.

Unlike the Gear range, however, Huawei doesn't limit
the TalkBand's use to only its own handsets. The fitness band connects to any current Android and
iOS device.

Advanced Technology...

WHOSMINI TIPs: Having More Sex Boost Your Intelligence

Next time your other half says they're not in the
mood for a romantic interlude, try telling them that it
could make them brainier.

Although it sounds like a clever ploy,psychologists
say that making love can boost intelligence.

That's in addition to previous research which shows
that sex not only helps to decrease your stress levels
but also burns up calories. The latest research, conducted on mice, found that
love-making greatly increased the creation of neurons
located within the hippocampus, an area of the brain
that is responsible for the formation of long-term
memory.


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PHOTO: Check Out Where Rihanna Spent Her 26th Birthday - $45 Million Aspen Mansion

Last year Rihanna rang in her 25th alongside ex-bf Chris Brown on the sandy beaches of Hawaii. A year later, now that things have cooled the singer decided
to aptly spend her big day on the slopes of Aspen.....

Famous Fuji Musician Pasuma Set To Get Married Actress Ronke Odunsanya

Pasuma who seem to have other talents aside
singing featured in a new Yoruba movie titled
'Jaiyeola Ni Mo N Je' produced by actress Jaiye
Kuti.

The Fuji star in the movie played actress, Jaiye
Kuti's lover and they ended up getting married.

The movie also featured stars like Adebayo
Salami, Yinka Quadri, Henrietta Kosoko, Faithia
Balogun, Femi Adebayo, Ojo Arowosafe and Yomi
Gold and according to the producer the movie
was shot in Ikorodu area of Lagos and it cost
N1.2m.

Meanwhile Pasuma is said to be dating popular actress, Ronke Odusanya, a.k.a Flakky Ididowo and are set to get married.

Singer Saeon Disclosed She Was Dating Uti Nwachukwu

A while ago, Uti Nwachukwu was forced to
admit that he was dating singer Saeon after
rumors of their relationship emerged.

This dispelled some underground rumors that the
former BBA winner was gay.

Also, Saeon has also confirmed the relationship to
Punch saying:

"I don't like to put my personal business out
there. I have known Uti for a while. He was in
my only video. I met him prior to shooting the
video because he helped me to bring some of the
things I used in the video from England. We
started talking, hanging out and then this! We are in love. He is a honest and genuine
person. People will always say things about him,
which obviously are not true. But this will not
stop him from being him. He is God-fearing,
funny and, of course, good-looking. This affair is
no publicity stunt, even though I know Uti is a big brand and I am only an emerging brand."

Nollywood Actress Oge Okoye Gets New Movie Deal In Washington DC

The mother of two is currently on the set of a
new movie titled Red Rose.

The movie starring American actresses Jojo Charry
and Syr Law is being shot in Washington, DC.

Nollywood insiders disclosed that Oge Okoye will
be in America for the next two weeks before
re turning home.

Whatsapp CEO Jan Koum Says Whatsapp Will Add Voice Calling Within A Month

CEO of WhatsApp-Jan Koum has stated yesterday at the
Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain that WhatsApp which was bought by Facebook last week
for $19 billion is set to add voice calling within few months in a bid to take on phone firms.

Jan Koum said, 'We are going to introduce voice in
WhatsApp in the second quarter of this year..I think
we have the best voice product out there. We use the
least amount of bandwidth.'

Jennifer Lopez to Star and Executive Produce NBC Cop Series Shades of Blue

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Jennifer Lopez is returning to episodic TV.
Following her 1994 series regular role on TV series Second Chances, J.Lo is taking her acting career back to the small screen, starring and executive producing cop drama Shades of Blue for NBC, E! News has confirmed.
The 13-episode show will center on Harlee McCord (Lopez), a single mother and detective who is recruited to work undercover for the FBI's anti-corruption task force.
As Harlee takes on the gig, she is faced with the moral dilemma of working against her fellow cops to redeem herself, as she struggles to juggle motherhood with work.

 

Lopez, who sealed the production deal Friday, is teaming up with writer Adi Hasak to executive produce the show, along with Ryan Seacrest and her manager Benny Medina, among others.
The series marks the first scripted drama for Seacrest, who said "When Elaine [Goldsmith-Thomas], Adi and Benny approached us about working on it, we jumped at the chance to collaborate with such amazing partners."
"The script is so powerful and ambitious, we can't wait to see Jennifer take on this remarkable role," Seacrest continued. "Bob Greenblatt and Jen Salke's enthusiasm and support has been incredible, and we look forward to working with everyone at NBC."
(E! and Shades of Blue are a part of the NBCU family.)
NBC is considering debuting Shades of Blue during its 2015-2016 TV season.

Jason Collins Signs With Brooklyn Nets, Will Be the First Openly Gay NBA Player

 

Jason Collins is set to sign with the Brooklyn Nets, making him the first openly gay NBA player.

History is being made tonight! Jason Collins signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets basketball team on Feb. 23. The openly-gay athlete will take the court against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center Sunday night, a source confirms to Us Weekly.

Collins, 35, will be the first openly-gay NBA player and ESPN reports that he is also the first openly-gay athlete in North America's four major professional sports.
The Brooklyn Nets' official Twitter handle shared a photo of Collins signing his contracts, writing, "RT to welcome @jasoncollins34 to Brooklyn! #Nets."
The center came out in an essay in the April 2013 issue of Sports Illustrated.
"I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport," he wrote at the time. "But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation."

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Christina Aguilera tweeted support to fellow "Dirrty Girl" Miley Cyrus after attending her Los Angeles concert on Feb. 22. Credit: Courtesy of Christina Aguilera; Theo Wargo/WireImage

Too dirrty to clean her act up! Christina Aguilera saw some obvious similarities between new wild child Miley Cyrus and her own "Dirrty" days at Saturday night's Staples Center concert on her Bangerz Tour. 

FRCN Report Also Indicted CBN Acting Governor, Alade, Other Deputy Governors For Alleged Fraud-PREMIUM TIMES

Even though the CBN governor and the bank’s deputy governors were indicted and recommended for sack, the president moved against Mr. Sanusi alone.
The Central Bank’s new acting governor, Sarah Alade, and all of the bank’s deputy governors took part in the alleged squandering of billions of naira at the bank, and should be fired alongside the bank’s governor, Lamido Sanusi, the Financial Reporting Council’s recommendations, on which President Goodluck Jonathan based his suspension of Mr. Sanusi, has said.
Mr. Sanusi was suspended last Thursday by President Goodluck Jonathan, for “financial recklessness”, an allegation he strongly denies.
But regardless of an outpouring of reactions to his suspension – which many Nigerians believe is linked more to his exposing government corruption – Mr. Jonathan will not sack all the indicted deputy governors at a go, and may even spare them, a senior aide to the president told PREMIUM TIMES Saturday.
The government is accusing the CBN, under Mr. Sanusi, of financial recklessness, but many Nigerians believe the governor is being punished for accusing state oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation of diverting as mush as $20 billion of the country’s oil revenues.

APC Says CBN Sanusi Suspension Is A Distraction - The $20 Billion In Oil Funds Are Still Missing

The All Progressives Congress (APC) accused President Jonathan today of using the Sanusi suspension as a distraction in the investigation over the missing $20 billion in oil funds.
In a statement, APC said instead of discrediting the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Jonathan administration would have been better using the time to investigate the missing oil funds, and the case would have been solved by now.   ''Fortunately, discerning Nigerians are not hoodwinked by the Presidency's choreographed mudslinging against a whistle blower…"
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Malam Lamido Sanusi Lamido claimed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation failed to make payments totally $20 billion to the Federation Account.
Saharareporters broke the story last year releasing a letter sent by Mr. Sanusi to President Goodluck Jonathan about the missing monies.
The revelation led the Nigerian Senate Committee on Finance to hold hearings earlier this month investigating claims about the missing funds.
The APC statement, was issued by the interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and says the party still has questions:
What happened to the missing 20 billion dollars?
If part of the funds were used for kerosene subsidy, as was claimed in the Senate hearings, who authorized the spending of money that was not appropriated, in violation of the nation's constitution?
Who reinstated the subsidy removed by a presidential directive?
If $8.76 billion of the missing money was used for kerosene subsidy, whom and who are the beneficiaries, since Nigerians are not enjoying any subsidy on kerosene for which they are paying at least 150 Naira per litre?
The APC also said Sanusi's suspension was unlawful but if the allegations have validity the federal government should have charged him instead of discrediting him.
They also claim the Jonathan Administration's decision effected the value of the Naira and the general economy, ''These are just short-term repercussions. The long-term fallout may be the scaring off of foreign investors by the perception of instability in the financial sector and the erosion of the CBN's autonomy. If and when that happens, a President who has so far failed to uplift his nation's economy would have succeeded in sabotaging it."